Bruce F. Vento: “I rise today to welcome Rabbi Moshe Feller and to thank him for his thoughtful opening prayer for today's session. Rabbi…”

“I rise today to welcome Rabbi Moshe Feller and to thank him for his thoughtful opening prayer for today's session. Rabbi Feller has been a leader in the Twin Cities Jewish Community for over 30 years. Accompanying the Rabbi today are 20 students from the Chabad Academy located in St. Paul, MN. Over the past 30 years, Rabbi Feller has been a strong voice for the Jewish community. He is the founder of the Chabad Academy. This school is located in St. Paul and educates students from preschool through junior high. In addition, Rabbi Feller is the founder of the Bais Chana Women's Institute, the Shma Yisroel radio program and the Lubavitch Cheder Day School. The rabbi is one of the founders of the Adath Israel Synagogue. Rabbi Feller has informed me that Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneerson, the Lubavitcher Rebbe, remains critically ill. Many Members of Congress have cosponsored resolutions proclaiming the Rebbe's birthday as 'Education Day--U.S.A.' I know that my colleagues will want to join with me in prayer for the Rebbe's health and speedy recovery.”