When did a “Minute” of Silence to commemorate the dead become a “Moment” of Silence? When Governor Rell declared a “Moment of Silence” to commemorate the victims of the Manchester shooting at Hartford Distributors, I was expecting a true minute. Even when the radio announcer stated at 9:15 AM on August 9 that they were about to begin their “Moment of Silence”, I thought he misspoke. He must have meant a minute and confused it with a moment. Unfortunately, I was mistaken and he was correct. It was a moment. About 10 seconds. That’s about 1.1 seconds per person.

Rabbi, Officers, Members of the Board of Directors, and Members of the Congregation,

It is an honor to stand here before you as the next President of the Board of Directors. There have been many distinguished people here before me and they leave a tough collective legacy to follow. I want to thank Hinda for her leadership, advice, support and friendship over the past two years; and the outgoing Officers and Board Members for their years of dedicated service. I know they will all be back again to serve in one capacity or another. Last but certainly not least, I want to thank Stuart for serving as the Installing Officer.

Picture this: Ten years ago a young wife goes Temple shopping. Checking out the goods our Temple has to offer, a decision is made. This young wife and her young husband buy a home in the Spring Glen neighborhood and happily join the congregation. So,  why Temple Beth Sholom? Well- she liked Rabbi Scolnic! It’s as simple as that!