Ted Deutch: “I'm proud to have the opportunity to welcome one of my constituents, Rabbi Robert Silvers, of the Congregation B'Nai…”

“I'm proud to have the opportunity to welcome one of my constituents, Rabbi Robert Silvers, of the Congregation B'Nai Israel in Boca Raton, Florida, as he offered the opening prayer here today. He is a leader in the Jewish community in south Florida. His life epitomizes the Jewish tradition of tikkun olam--bettering the world. Rabbi Silvers' impact is felt well beyond the 1,200 families of Congregation B'Nai Israel, with pastoral work and care that he provides not only to his own congregation but also to the greater local community as a volunteer chaplain for the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office. He has served as president of the Palm Beach County Board of Rabbis and as president of the Greater Boca Raton Religious Leaders Association, an interfaith coalition of clergy. Rabbi Silvers has been involved in education and interfaith dialogue throughout south Florida. I'm proud to call Rabbi Silvers and his wife, Ava, friends. I welcome them and all of his congregants who watched on C-SPAN as he delivered this meaningful prayer. ____________________”