Cantor Dr. Joel Gluck
United Brothers Synagogue
Bristol, RI
Sponsor: Rep. Seth Magaziner, (D-RI)
Date of Prayer: 09/03/2026
One Minute Speech Given in Recognition of the Guest Chaplain:
I am so pleased to introduce Cantor Doctor Joel Gluck of Rhode Island, who delivered today's opening prayer for the House of Representatives. I could not think of someone better to open today's session, especially ahead of the Jewish high holidays later this month.
Cantor Gluck is a committed member of the Rhode Island community. A native of Warwick, Rhode Island, he serves as spiritual leader of United Brothers Synagogue in my hometown of Bristol and as artistic director of the Shireinu the Jewish Community Chorus of Temple Sinai in Cranston, Rhode Island.
His leadership expands beyond his faith and is recognized by others in Rhode Island. He teaches anatomy and physiology at Cranston High School West and the Community College of Rhode Island, where he is president of the part time faculty association.
I'm proud to represent Rhode Island's second congressional district in congress and to call Cantor Gluck a constituent.
And I wish our Jewish neighbors in Rhode Island and across the country a meaningful holiday season.
Opening Prayer Given by the Guest Chaplain:
Creator and protector of all, please accept this prayer on behalf of our country and its leaders. Please give our representatives the capability to accomplish the daunting task of making difficult decisions regarding liberty and justice for the sake of our country and its inhabitants.
Watch over our armed forces so that they can exercise their responsibilities with wisdom, moral righteousness, and justice.
May it be Your will, Oh God, that this country remains a blessing and continue to pursue the words of the Prophet Isaiah: “Nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war anymore.” and the Prophet Micah who explained what God demands from each of us; to act justly and to love.
Oseh shalom bimromav, hu ya’aseh shalom aleinu v’al kol Yisrael yosh’vei teiveil v’imru. Amen. May the one who creates peace on high bring peace to us and to Israel and all who dwell on earth [and we say] Amen.
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