IN RECOGNITION OF RABBI SAMUEL SANDHAUS FOR HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO HIS COMMUNITY; Congressional Record Vol. 165, No. 160
(Extensions of Remarks - October 08, 2019)
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IN RECOGNITION OF RABBI SAMUEL SANDHAUS FOR HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO HIS
COMMUNITY
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HON. MATT CARTWRIGHT
of pennsylvania
in the house of representatives
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Rabbi Samuel
Sandhaus for his service to his community. Rabbi Sandhaus has dedicated
his life to the service of his country and his fellow citizens, and
will be honored for his contributions and achievements on Sunday,
October 27, 2019.
Rabbi Sandhaus earned a bachelor's degree in economics and
ordination, as well as a master's in Bible studies, from Yeshiva
University. He also earned an MBA in finance and management from Boston
University, and postgraduate certificates in health service
administration and gerontology from Marywood University. Answering the
call to serve his country in 1971, he served as a chaplain in the
United States Army until 1979, and he was awarded the Army Commendation
Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters.
After his time in the Army, Rabbi Sandhaus was licensed as a nursing
home administrator by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. He was then
named the Assistant Executive Director of the Jewish Home of Eastern
Pennsylvania in 1979, beginning his four-decade career with the
organization. He served as Associate Director from 1981-1983 before
being named the Executive Director in 1983. During his tenure, the
Jewish Home became a leader in provisional long-term care in the
region. Under his thoughtful direction and leadership, Jewish Home
purchased 20 acres of land in Clarks Summit to build Elan Gardens, a
personal care facility. Rabbi Sandhaus retired from the organization in
2019.
Rabbi Sandhaus' colleagues have often sought his professional opinion
and experience. He served as the co-chair of the Quality Assurance
Committee for the Association of Jewish Aging Services; president of
Sigma Phi Omega; president of both the National Gerontology Academic
and the Professional Honor Society's Scranton Chapter; and in various
other capacities for the Association of Jewish Aging Services. He also
offered his expertise as a management consultant for Elan Gardens.
Rabbi Sandhaus has been an active leader in his community. He served
as community co-chair and chair of the United Jewish Campaign; director
of the Scranton Hebrew Jewish Day School; director of both the Scranton
Counseling Center and the United Way of Lackawanna; chaplain for the
Sandy Weissberger/Leon Kaplan Post 165 Jewish War Veterans; an
instructor at Marywood University School of Continuing Education; and
secretary/treasurer of Webster Towers Senior High-Rise.
It is an honor to recognize Rabbi Sandhaus for his contributions to
the Jewish community and elder care services in Northeastern
Pennsylvania. His professional career and personal endeavors have
enriched the lives of many, and I hope his spirit of serving his fellow
citizens inspires many generations to come.
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