Senate Resolution No. 3602

BY: Senator PHILLIPS

COMMEMORATING the 70th Anniversary of Temple Sinai
of Roslyn Heights, New York, on April 28, 2018

WHEREAS, Religious institutions, and the many spiritual, social and
educational benefits they confer, play a vital role in the development
of the moral fabric of a responsible citizenry; and

WHEREAS, It is the tradition of this State and this Nation to pay
tribute to those institutions and individuals who have contributed to
the ethical and spiritual values of their communities; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commemorate the 70th Anniversary of Temple Sinai of Roslyn Heights, New
York, to be celebrated at a Gala on Saturday, April 28, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Temple Sinai of Roslyn is an inclusive reform synagogue
offering spiritual outreach and contemporary approaches to traditional
values; it offers a friendly, warm atmosphere, and programs which seek
to meet the needs of members as well as the larger Jewish community; and

WHEREAS, The Temple welcomes Jews from all backgrounds, striving to
serve the needs of families and singles, Jews of all races, cultures and
sexual orientations, as well as Jews-by-choice and interfaith families;
and

WHEREAS, Temple Sinai is truly a sanctuary; it is a place where
people can study, worship, and assemble; and

WHEREAS, The leaders and congregation of Temple Sinai are always
defining, refining, and redefining its short-term goals in light of its
larger mission to meet the individual and collective religious,
spiritual and emotional needs of its members; and

WHEREAS, Through Jewish text and tradition, the Temple strives to
deepen the understanding of the Jewish faith and encourage religious
commitment of its members; and

WHEREAS, For seven decades, Temple Sinai has carried out the vision
of its founders; to be a warm and caring Jewish Community dedicated to
perpetuating Reform Judaism and meaningful Jewish expression; and

WHEREAS, Temple Sinai stands on the threshold of tomorrow, prepared
to meet the challenges of the coming decades while retaining that
spiritual resolve which characterizes its past; and

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to take note of
enduring religious institutions and to bring such institutions to the
attention of the people of this Empire State; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 70th Anniversary of Temple Sinai of Roslyn Heights, New
York, fully confident that this commemoration reflects the belief in

those values which enhance the dignity and purpose of life; and be it
further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Temple Sinai of Roslyn Heights, New York.