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Presented by Mr. Shields
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WHEREAS, This August 5th, (Tammuz 29th) marks the 900th anniversary of the passing of the Biblical commentator Rabbi Shlomo Yitzchaki, better known by the Hebrew acrostic Rashi (born in Troyes, France in 1040 CE);
WHEREAS, the Rashi900 Committee, headquartered in the Pittsburgh neighborhood of Squirrel Hill, is committed to honor the occasion by sponsoring conferences and educational programs nation wide throughout this year to commemorate the 900th year of Rashi's passing;
WHEREAS, twelve Pittsburgh Jewish Orthodox Congregations have joined Rashi900 Committee and are co-sponsoring the Official Opening Ceremony, August 4, 2005 at 8:45 P.M. at Shaare Torah Congregation, 2319 Murray Avenue;
WHEREAS, for nine centuries Jewish and Non-Jewish Biblical Scholars and lay people have relied on Rashi's commentary: to understand the meaning of the Bible, consisting of the Torah (5 Books of Moses), and other important Jewish texts.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize the commendable endeavor of Rashi900 Committee, including its initiator Gerard Meyer, the Yeshiva Schools, local Jewish congregations and community leaders as well as all other participants who have gathered to honor this auspicious occasion;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Friday August 5, 2005 to be know as "Rashi Day" here in the City of Pittsburgh and may the memory of Rashi be a blessing for all.