- Record: Extensions of Remarks
- Section type: Recognition
- Chamber: House
- Date: April 28, 2026
- Congress: 119th Congress
- Why this source matters: Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.
HON. JUAN CISCOMANI
of arizona
in the house of representatives
Mr. CISCOMANI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and celebrate the 100th birthday of Rabbi Baruch J. Cohon.
Rabbi Cohon has led a remarkable life. Over the years, he has been a world-class Cantor, served in the U.S. Navy as a sonarman during World War II, worked as a TV producer and composer, and served as an ordained Rabbi, among many other pursuits. He truly has an exceptional legacy.
well-known shows like Sea Hunt and Cisco Kid and taught Gene Wilder how to pray in the traditional Jewish style for the film, The Frisco Kid.
arranger, recording artist, published author and editor, a university and seminary professor, philanthropist, and held leadership roles both locally and nationally.
- standard for understanding it on an academic level.
served as a visiting rabbi and teacher at several Southern Arizona congregations throughout many visits over the years.
still very much active, regularly assisting in leading services and reading the Torah nearly every Shabbat and festival.
in memory of his own parents, which provides a large annual gift to those whose work benefits the Jewish community as a whole.
can with his four children, seven grandchildren, and five great- grandchildren.
I thank Rabbi Baruch J. Cohon for his decades of service in so many different capacities. I wish him a very happy 100th birthday.