Recognizing Monica Gurell

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Mr. MORELLE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Jewish American Heritage Month to recognize a remarkable leader and educator in our Rochester Jewish community: Monica Gurell.

Monica Gurell serves as the President of Temple B'rith Kodesh, where she has led with passion, humility, and inclusiveness. She began her journey at TBK by nurturing young minds--teaching a class of four-year- olds--and later, with her husband Dan, advising the youth group for five years. Her sustained commitment and deep sense of purpose led her to the board in 2010 and eventually to her current leadership role.

A veteran teacher in the Rochester City School District, Monica has also volunteered extensively throughout the Jewish community, including service on the board of Jewish Family Services. Her experience in the Wexner Heritage Program--a prestigious two-year leadership initiative-- helped her forge deeper bonds across our city and champion unity across diverse Jewish organizations.

It is an honor to recognize Monica Gurell during Jewish American Heritage Month. Her unwavering dedication to faith, education, and community has enriched the lives of countless others and continues to serve as a beacon of strength.

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