RECOGNIZING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE OHR SHALOM SYNAGOGUE

RECOGNIZING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE OHR SHALOM SYNAGOGUE

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 57 (Thursday, March 26, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 57 (Thursday, March 26, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S1666-S1667] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE OHR SHALOM SYNAGOGUE Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize the 100th anniversary of the Ohr Shalom Synagogue in San Diego, CA. The synagogue first opened its doors on May 14, 1926, and has served the Jewish Community in San Diego for 100 years. It was originally known as the Temple Beth Israel before being acquired by Ohr Shalom Synagogue in 2002. The building was designed by the notable architect William H. Wheeler and its architecture is a Mediterranean-Byzantine Revival style. Over the years, Ohr Shalom Synagogue's renovations have enhanced the original architecture by following the Secretary of the Interior's standards for historical designation, and it has improved accessibility by complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act. In addition, the synagogue was recognized in the San Diego Architectural Foundation's 100 iconic sites list and welcomed community members during the [[Page S1667]] Architectural Foundation's 2019 Open House. Ohr Shalom holds prayer services offering daily Minyan, observes weekly Parashat, and provides candlelight ceremonies for the community. Moreover, the Synagogue's commitment to the broader community is exemplified by its monthly food distributions to San Diegans in need of assistance. I ask all Members to join me in the rededication celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Ohr Shalom Synagogue in San Diego, CA, on May 3, 2026. ____________________