In 1975. in honor of his 35th. anni.versary of his ordination. 30 year liberation from the Nazi death camps and 18 years following the escape from behind the Iron Curtain. Israel honored him with the Ben Gurion Award. He became the first recipient of this award in California and the U.S. Congress honored him with. congressional tribute. In 1978. on the 34th anniversary of his deportation to Auschwitz. he was honored by opening the session of the House of Representatives with a prayer. Following 16 years of service to Temple Beth Ami and 46 years on the pulpit on June 1. 1985. he became Rabbi Emeritus. He currently serves as chaplain to the City of Hope Medical Center and the Los Angieles County Sheriffs Department.
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