U.S. Congressman Mike Lawler, who represents New York’s 17th Congressional District, issued official proclamations to 11 Chabad-Lubavitch rabbis across Rockland, Westchester, and Putnam counties in honor of Education and Sharing Day, USA.

The proclamations recognize the rabbis’ dedication to Jewish education, community service, and promoting strong moral values throughout the region. Lawler’s office delivered personalized proclamations to each rabbi, a gesture believed to exceed that of any other public official marking the occasion.

Education and Sharing Day is observed annually on the 11th of Nissan, marking the birthday of the Lubavitcher Rebbe. Since the 1980s, every U.S. president has formally recognized the day, highlighting the Rebbe’s lasting impact on education, character development, and acts of kindness.

Congressman Lawler, who has built strong relationships with local Chabad emissaries, is known for visiting the Ohel, participating in the International Kinus Hashluchim, and attending Chabad events throughout the district.

Among those honored were rabbis representing Chabad centers in Rockland, Suffern, Nyack, Stony Point, Pomona, Putnam, Armonk, Bedford, Briarcliff, Ossining, and Yorktown.