President Lyndon B. Johnson, in a personal message to Dr. Joachim Prinz, has hailed the Jewish leader on hi 25th anniversary as rabbi of Temple B’nai Abraham here. President Johnson’s message was read at a ball attended by 600 congregation members and community leaders, marking Dr. Prinz’s silver Jubilee with the temple: Dr. Prinz is also president of the American Jewish Congress.
“As you are honored by Temple B’nai Abraham of Newark for your 25 years of dedicated service as spiritual leader of this synagogue, ” President Johnson wrote, “I am pleased to join your many friends and admirers in extending to you heartiest congratulations and greetings.
“Your valiant and devoted efforts to promote the cause of social justice in our blessed land have won for you the praise of all Americans. I am proud to add my voice to that of those who pay tribute today to your many fine accomplishments. In the years ahead, I wish you the happiness and satisfaction which are so rightfully yours.”
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