Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Marc Veasey (33rd District of Texas)
Headline: Congressman Veasey Announces Guest for State of the Union Address
Today, Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) announced that Rabbi David Stern, Senior Rabbi of Temple Emanu-El in Dallas, Texas — the largest synagogue in the South and Southwest — will join him as his guest at the State of the Union Address on Tuesday.
For nearly four decades, Rabbi Stern has helped guide one of North Texas’ most historic congregations with a focus on faith, education, and social justice. Most recently, he has highlighted the human rights injustices currently being perpetrated in our communities through immigration practices by the Trump administration.
“I am proud to announce that Rabbi Stern will be attending next week’s State of the Union Address as my guest,” said Congressman Veasey. “Rabbi Stern’s steadfast leadership and dedication to service, both within the Jewish community and across North Texas, exemplify the very best of our district. His commitment to promoting unity, combating hate, and building bridges between communities is most needed right now as we see human rights atrocities toward immigrants; that bear a strong resemblance to those carried out by Hitler towards Jews, across our nation.
Rabbi Stern’s leadership extends beyond the synagogue pulpit. In January of 2026, he delivered a sermon titled “What Has Become of Us?” in which he reflected on America’s moral responsibilities, including how we welcome and treat immigrants. Drawing on Jewish teachings about welcoming the stranger and honoring human dignity, Rabbi Stern called on communities to extend compassion and respect to all who seek opportunity. His words emphasized that it is our moral obligation as a nation to uphold the dignity of every individual who comes to our country in search of the American dream. “In a place and a time where nobody is acting like a mensch, try to be a mensch. In a place and a time when people are either worn down into passivity or just plain asleep, stay awake. In a place and a time where inhumanity sometimes reigns, strive to be the glory that God created you to be: a human being.”
Through partnerships with local leaders, educators, and community organizations, Rabbi has worked to ensure that DFW remains a place where diversity is celebrated and every family is welcome.