Prayer of the Guest Chaplain of the U.S. House of Representatives: Rabbi Claudio Kogan on 10 June 2015

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Tags: 114th Congress, 21st century C.E., 58th century A.M., English vernacular prayer, Prayers of Guest Chaplains, U.S. House of Representatives, תחינות teḥinot

Excerpt: The Opening Prayer given in the U.S. House of Representatives on 10 June 2015. . . .

Content:

Guest Chaplain: Rabbi Claudio Kogan, Temple Emanuel, McAllen, TX
Sponsor: Rep. Ruben Hinojosa, (D-TX)
Date of Prayer: 06/10/2015

Mr. HINOJOSA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Rabbi Claudio Kogan from Temple Emanuel in McAllen, Texas, for his service today as guest chaplain.

A native of Argentina, Rabbi Kogan and his wife, Anna, immigrated to the United States where he continued his studies, receiving several master’s degrees.

Rabbi Kogan has served congregations all over the United States. He has worked to develop a strong interfaith connection with his Christian and Muslim counterparts. He has received numerous awards for his essays on religion and ethics.

In addition to his rabbinical duties, Rabbi Kogan is also a medical doctor. He has been a high school teacher in Cincinnati, Ohio, and has combined his religious and medical training by serving as a hospital chaplain at a variety of institutions.

Rabbi Kogan is joined here today by his lovely wife, Anna, and his two beautiful children, Milena and Ezekiel.

I want to thank him for his prayer and for his service to my community.

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	Our God and God of our ancestors, God of compassion, God of justice, and God of peace.
	In this great Hall where dreams come true, we ask Your blessings upon these great men and women, the Representatives of the people. They have devoted their lives to our welfare. Give them wisdom and courage. Inspire them with the teachings of our prophets, as they answer Isaiah’s call to feed the hungry and clothe the naked,[1] Cf. Isaiah 58:6-11  Jeremiah’s request to protect the orphan and the widow,[2] Cf. Jeremiah 22:3  and Ezekiel’s plea to lift up those who cannot stand on their own[3] Reference unknown. Cf. Psalms 145:14 and Exodus 23:5. Perhaps the end of Ezekiel 21:31? If you know the reference, please let us know in the comments.  in this land and all lands.
	As an immigrant who came to this country 16 years ago and became an American citizen just 2 years ago, I join this House in a prayer of profound gratitude and deep appreciation for the blessings we, the people of the United States of America, are privileged to enjoy. I ask You, God, to let the lights of truth and harmony shine from this Chamber as beacons for the betterment of all Americans.
	Amen.

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Source(s)

114th Congress, 1st Session. Congressional Record, Issue: Vol. 161, No. 92 — Daily Edition (June 10, 2015)

Link: https://chaplain.house.gov/chaplaincy/display_gc.html?id=2256

Notes

Notes

1	Cf. Isaiah 58:6-11
2	Cf. Jeremiah 22:3
3	Reference unknown. Cf. Psalms 145:14 and Exodus 23:5. Perhaps the end of Ezekiel 21:31? If you know the reference, please let us know in the comments.

Contributor: the Congressional Record of the United States of America

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  Name: the Congressional Record of the United States of America
  Bio: The Congressional Record is the official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress, published by the United States Government Printing Office and issued when Congress is in session. Indexes are issued approximately every two weeks. At the end of a session of Congress, the daily editions are compiled in bound volumes constituting the permanent edition. Statutory authorization for the Congressional Record is found in Chapter 9 of Title 44 of the United States Code. (wikipedia)
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  Name: Claudio Kogan
  Bio: Claudio Kogan is rabbi of Temple Emanuel, McAllen, Texas. Born in Argentina, he graduated from the medical school of the University of Buenos Aires, Argentina . He holds a Masters in Education from Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio and a Masters Degree in Bioethics from the University of Pennsylvania, Medical School, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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