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HR 6357

HOUSE RESOLUTION HONORING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF TEMPLE EMANU-EL

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Mia Ackerman and 9 co-sponsors

The bill formally honors Temple Emanu-El’s 100th anniversary and commends its contributions to the congregation and Rhode Island community.

05/22/2025 House read and passed
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Bill Summary · HR 6357

HR 6357 – Summary: House Resolution Honoring the 100th Anniversary of Temple Emanu-El

Overview

  • Type: House Resolution (non-binding ceremonial measure)
  • Topic: Honors the 100th anniversary of Temple Emanu-El in Providence, RI
  • Status: Introduced May 22, 2025; House read and passed on May 22, 2025
  • Purpose: Formally recognize Temple Emanu-El’s centennial and commend its contributions to the Congregation and the Rhode Island community
  • Key action: Authorization for the Secretary of State to transmit a certified copy of the resolution to Temple Emanu-El President Pam Kaitin-Miller

Background and Context

  • Temple Emanu-El was founded on June 14, 1924, to serve as a house of worship and community center for Jewish observance under American civic institutions.
  • Construction of the temple’s building and its early development occurred between 1924–1927, with official opening on September 18, 1927.
  • The temple faced economic challenges during the Great Depression, including staff reductions and reliance on volunteers to sustain services.
  • In 1935, the temple celebrated a tenth anniversary, including Bat Mitzvahs, a historian program, and a Torah dedication.
  • The temple has served as a center for Jewish life and education in Providence’s East Side for 100 years.
  • A Centennial Gala was held on May 18, 2025, signaling the formal centennial celebration.

Key Provisions

  • Proclamation: The Rhode Island House of Representatives celebrates the centennial of Temple Emanu-El’s founding and recognizes its ongoing contributions to congregants and the local community.
  • Commendation: The resolution commends Temple Emanu-El as a valued and productive partner in promoting the welfare of its members and the surrounding community.
  • Certification transmission: The Secretary of State is authorized to transmit a duly certified copy of the resolution to Pam Kaitin-Miller, President of Temple Emanu-El.

Impact and Beneficiaries

  • Primary Beneficiary: Temple Emanu-El and its congregation
  • Secondary Beneficiaries: The Providence community and broader Rhode Island public, which gains a formal acknowledgment of the temple’s role in cultural, educational, and spiritual life
  • Nature of impact: Ceremonial recognition; does not authorize spending, create new law, or change policy

Procedural Timeline

  • Introduced: May 22, 2025
  • Consideration: Referred to as House read and passed (House adoption same day)

Additional Notes

  • This is a ceremonial resolution, with no fiscal appropriations or statutory changes.
  • The document serves to publicly acknowledge a milestone and to foster goodwill between the temple and the state government.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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