Current Status Introducing Body:House Bill Number:3730 Type of Legislation:GB Subject:Temple Beth Elohim Congregation Date Bill Passed both Bodies:Mar 26, 1991 Computer Document Number:436/11421.DW Introduced Date:Mar 26, 1991 Last History Body:House Last History Date:Mar 26, 1991 Last History Type:Received from Senate Scope of Legislation:Statewide Type of Legislation:General Bill
Bill Body Date Action Description CMN ---- ------ ------------ ------------------------------ --- 3730 House Mar 26, 1991 Received from Senate 3730 Senate Mar 26, 1991 Introduced, adopted, returned with concurrence 3730 House Mar 26, 1991 Introduced, adopted, sent to SenateView additional legislative information at the LPITS web site.
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.