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RECOGNIZING BRIS AVROHOM DAY OF UNITY AND TRUST

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On 2026-05-20, Representative Thomas H. Kean, Jr. (R-NJ-7) delivered a floor speech titled "RECOGNIZING BRIS AVROHOM DAY OF UNITY AND TRUST" in the House.

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RECOGNIZING BRIS AVROHOM DAY OF UNITY AND TRUST

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 86 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 86 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E474-E475] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING BRIS AVROHOM DAY OF UNITY AND TRUST ______ HON. THOMAS H. KEAN, JR. of new jersey in the house of representatives Wednesday, May 20, 2026 Mr. KEAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Bris Avrohom Day of Unity and Trust, which celebrates the organization's enduring mission of religious freedom, remembrance, and unity. Bris Avrohom, inspired by the Lubavitcher Rebbe, has spent more than forty-seven years helping immigrants integrate into American society while strengthening Jewish religious, humanitarian, and educational life. A Sefer Torah was written in Jerusalem, Israel, to unite everyone touched by Bris Avrohom with the partners whose support sustains acts of kindness, faith, and perseverance. In solidarity with Bris Avrohom, we remember the Holocaust, when the Nazi regime murdered six million Jews and countless other innocent victims, and we stand together against antisemitism and hatred in all forms. [[Page E475]] We also recall the tragic events of October 7, 2023, when Hamas committed a horrific terrorist attack against the Jewish people of Israel, marking the deadliest day for the Jewish community since the Holocaust. Today, we honor the mission of Bris Avrohom, reaffirm our commitment to religious freedom, remembrance, and unity, and dedicate the Sefer Torah as a living symbol of faith and resilience. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in commemorating Bris Avrohom Day of Unity and Trust and recognizing our Nation's role as a beacon of religious freedom and tolerance. ____________________

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RECOGNIZING BRIS AVROHOM DAY OF UNITY AND TRUST Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 86 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 86 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E474-E475] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING BRIS AVROHOM DAY OF UNITY AND TRUST ______ HON. THOMAS H. KEAN, JR. of new jersey in the house of representatives Wednesday, May 20, 2026 Mr. KEAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Bris Avrohom Day of Unity and Trust, which celebrates the organization's enduring mission of religious freedom, remembrance, and unity. Bris Avrohom, inspired by the Lubavitcher Rebbe, has spent more than forty-seven years helping immigrants integrate into American society while strengthening Jewish religious, humanitarian, and educational life. A Sefer Torah was written in Jerusalem, Israel, to unite everyone touched by Bris Avrohom with the partners whose support sustains acts of kindness, faith, and perseverance. In solidarity with Bris Avrohom, we remember the Holocaust, when the Nazi regime murdered six million Jews and countless other innocent victims, and we stand together against antisemitism and hatred in all forms. [[Page E475]] We also recall the tragic events of October 7, 2023, when Hamas committed a horrific terrorist attack against the Jewish people of Israel, marking the deadliest day for the Jewish community since the Holocaust. Today, we honor the mission of Bris Avrohom, reaffirm our commitment to religious freedom, remembrance, and unity, and dedicate the Sefer Torah as a living symbol of faith and resilience. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in commemorating Bris Avrohom Day of Unity and Trust and recognizing our Nation's role as a beacon of religious freedom and tolerance. ____________________