LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Rabbi and Rebbitzen Schonfeld as they
are honored by Young Israel of Kew Gardens Hills at its 60th Anniversary
Dinner Banquet on May 15, 2011

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to individuals who have devoted their untiring energy and
purposeful lives in service; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to commend Rabbi and Rebbit-
zen, Fabian and Ruth Schonfeld as they are honored by Young Israel of
Kew Gardens Hills at its 60th Anniversary Dinner Banquet on Sunday, May
15, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Rabbi Schonfeld, who has been the Rabbi of The Young Israel
of Kew Gardens Hills for the past 60 years, is a revered past president
of the Rabbinical Council of America and a past president of the Rabbin-
ic Alumni of Yeshiva University where he received Semicha from REITS;
and
WHEREAS, The Rabbi is past Chairman of the Council of Young Israel
Rabbis, the President of Poale Agudah and a founder of The Vaad Haraban-
im of Queens; and
WHEREAS, The Young Israel of Kew Gardens Hills is more than a house of
worship; it is also part of a community committed to the Jewish ideal of
tikkun olam, repairing the world; in their service to the Young Israel
of Kew Gardens Hills, Rabbi and Rebbetzin Schonfeld exemplify this
tradition; and
WHEREAS, The Young Israel of Kew Gardens Hills, in addition to being
the spiritual center of Judaism in Kew Gardens Hills and the social and
educational home to the community, serves everyone from the very young
to older adults; and
WHEREAS, The Rebbetzin, the former Ruth Leifer, is the daughter of
Rabbi Solomon Leifer, of the renowned Nadvorna Chassidic dynasty, famous
for the many revered Rebbes; and
WHEREAS, The true architects of society and community are our spiritu-
al leaders whose faith and unremitting commitment serve to sustain and
enhance the spiritual and cultural values of life; Rabbi Schonfeld has
distinguished himself in his profession and by his sincere dedication
and substantial contribution to Young Israel of Kew Gardens Hills and
its congregants; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of their worthy endeavors, this Legislative
Body is proud to extend its highest commendation to Rabbi and Rebbitzen
Schonfeld for their commitment to their faith and their heritage; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Rabbi and Rebbitzen Schonfeld as they are honored by Young Isra-
el of Kew Gardens Hills at its 60th Anniversary Dinner Banquet on May
15, 2011; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Rabbi and Rebbetzin Schonfeld, Rabbi Yoel Schonfeld, Assist-
ant Rabbi, and Daniel Maurer, Congregation President.