Throughout his career with Young Israel. Rabbi Sturm has carried out the goals of the movement: To demonstrate to the Jewish community and the community at large that orthodox Jewish principles and "Americanism" are compatible. Young Israel has been instrumental in transforming a largely immigrant Jewish population into an American population with a vital Jewish heritage and culture. The Young Israel movement has played a historic role in shaping the melting pot culture that is America. to the benefit of its members. the society. and the people of all faiths and creeds whom its job training and other programs have served. It is indeed an honor to have Rabbi Sturm and other members of the National Council of Young Israel with us at the Capitol today.
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