H*3730 Session 109 (1991-1992)
H*3730 Concurrent Resolution, By J.J. Bailey
A Concurrent Resolution to congratulate the congregation of Temple Beth Elohim
in Charleston County upon the celebration of their 150th anniversary of the
sanctuary's dedication.
03/26/91 House Introduced, adopted, sent to Senate HJ-10
03/26/91 Senate Introduced, adopted, returned with concurrence SJ-1
A CONCURRENT
RESOLUTION
TO CONGRATULATE THE CONGREGATION OF TEMPLE BETH
ELOHIM IN CHARLESTON UPON THE CELEBRATION OF THEIR
150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SANCTUARY'S DEDICATION.
Whereas, the congregation of Temple Beth Elohim in Charleston will
celebrate the 150th anniversary of their sanctuary's dedication; and
Whereas, Temple Beth Elohim was the first Reform Synagogue in the
United States; and
Whereas, the Greek Revival sanctuary was dedicated in March, 1841,
and is recognized as the oldest Jewish house of worship in continuous
use in the United States; and
Whereas, it is the oldest surviving Reform synagogue in the world; and
Whereas, the building survived the Civil War, the Charleston earthquake
in 1886, and Hurricane Hugo; and
Whereas, Temple Beth Elohim is recognized as a National Historic
Landmark of the United States. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
That the members of the General Assembly congratulate the
congregation of Temple Beth Elohim in Charleston on the celebration
of the 150th anniversary of their sanctuary's dedication.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to
Rabbi William A. Rosenthall.
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