Bill > K00473

This resolution honors the life and legacy of HaRav Moshe Gedalia Schwab, a prominent Orthodox Jewish rabbi and educator who served as the Rosh Yeshiva (head of the yeshiva) of Yeshiva Degel HaTorah in Monsey, New York. The resolution highlights Schwab's significant contributions to Jewish education, spiritual leadership, and community guidance, noting his dedication to Torah learning, his role in producing generations of committed Jewish scholars, and his advocacy for Orthodox Jewish education. It emphasizes his work co-authoring a book on Jewish prayer, his leadership in various communal activities, and his efforts to defend Torah-based education by meeting with government officials in Albany. The resolution acknowledges Schwab's passing on March 28, 2025, and recognizes his surviving family members, including his wife and children. By formally recognizing his life's work, the legislative body aims to commemorate Schwab's lasting impact on the Jewish community, describing him as a beacon of wisdom, humility, and compassion whose legacy will continue to inspire future generations. The resolution concludes by formally honoring his memory and transmitting a copy of the resolution to his family.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K473