═══════════════════════════════ D r. Jay Feuer - Project Chair, Beth El Congregation of the South Hill, PA As the chairperson of the Torah project, I was amazed at the reaction of the synagogue members. Filling in a letter or taking part in other events related to the new Torah meant something different to everyone, but the one common thread was an excitement and a thrill to be part of the project. ═══════════════════════════════ C antor Donna Azu - Temple Shalom, Naples, FL. I had a wonderful experience with Sofer On Site. They were very professional and were able to accommodate the needs of our congregation. Rabbi Selwyn was very engaging and our congregants had a meaningful and wonderful experience. ═══════════════════════════════ N ancy Pryzant Picus - The Shlenker School of Congregation Beth Israel, Houston, TX As the Director of Jewish Learning for a large Reform Day School with an early childhood program, I was concerned about how one person could relate so well to children ranging in age from four to eleven years old. My concerns were completely ungrounded, however, as Rabbi Salazar is not only a world-class scribe; he is also an incredible teacher. His sense of humor engaged the students immediately, and his ability to convey complex ideas into age- appropriate language was clear as he spoke to the students. His group presentations were fun, informative, and meaningful. Our students--and their teachers--are so much richer for the time they spent with him. ═══════════════════════════════ C arin Buckman - Marketing & Publicity Chair, Beth El Temple, Hartford, CT In 2012/2013 Beth El Temple embarked on a wonderful journey - our Temple had the unique and wonderful experience of writing a Torah. Rabbi Selwyn and Rabbi Druin were terrific! They worked individually with each and every family to make their lettering experience personal and special. They ran fun, experiential educational sessions for adults and children in our religious school. I had the privilege of working hand-in-hand with Rabbi Goldstein to design and create marketing materials for this year-long project. Together we designed beautiful pieces that worked in tandem with our Temple's branding and its message. In many cases Rabbi Goldstein even worked directly with our printer to ensure that our collateral materials were perfect. One of the most special aspects of this project was being able to share it with the community. We took our Sofer and parchment on the road to visit schools, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities. In this way we were able to touch holocaust survivors and great grandparents, bringing multiple generations together to letter in the Torah. Even now, after almost a year of reading from our beautiful new Torah, it still brings tears to our eyes when a bar or bat mitzvah family shares how incredible it is that their son/daughter is reading from the very scroll in which their child/family lettered. _________________ Rabbi Howard Sowalsky (Ritual & Executive Director) & Judith Rosenthal - Torah Project Co-Chair Beth El Temple, Hartford, CT Sofer On Site provided incredible leadership and guidance with great passion and teaching with regard to our Torah Experience at Beth El Temple in West Hartford, CT. Our scribes, Rabbis Selwyn and Druin were unparalleled in imparting their knowledge and resourcefulness. They connected and touched everyone with whom they came in contact. Rabbi Goldstein is an IT whiz and has patience beyond description. The Torah Experience with Sofer On Site is a lifetime achievement and sacred Jewish experience I will cherish forever. Most of all, I will treasure the friendships with Rabbis Selwyn, Druin and Goldstein. _________________ Daniel Kulakofsky, Beth El Temple, Hartford, CT Our Torah experience was enriched at every turn by the wonderful, knowledgeable people at Sofer On Site. Services such as project planning, idea generation and design were always available and done professionally. But the real beauty of Sofer On Site was clear at every program and lettering event we held. The time spent with every member of our congregation, the engagement and the personal connections that were made, particularly when our community was lettering the Torah, were remarkable. Literally hundreds of people told stories of how the Sofrim connected in a magical way under the Chupah. Many members were moved to tears by the experience while almost everyone was surprised by how moved they were scribing their letters. Clearly we have Sofer On Site to thank for guiding us and helping to create such a wonderful experience. ═══════════════════════════════ H elen Weinstein - Temple Judea of Manhasset As one of the marketing co- chairs, I had extensive contact with Rabbi Goldstein. I found him to be very helpful, giving us prompt attention. He was able to guide us through the process, helping us with everything from the initial marketing brochure to the final Closing Ceremony. His breadth and depth of knowledge made our project a success. _________________ Lauren Resnikoff Temple Judea of Manhasset I worked with Sofer On Site to design the closing ceremony. Sofer On Site offered a number of creative ideas and resources for a meaningful ceremony. Through discussions with Sofer On Site, we were able to customize a moving celebration in which our scroll was wed to our congregation. _________________ Henry Levy - Temple Judea of Manhasset, NY I found Sofer On Site to be very supportive throughout this project. Rabbi Goldstein is a great communicator. Rabbi Selwyn's sense of humor and warmth created a truly spiritual environment. My family jointly wrote the letter mem. My young grandchildren-- were mesmerized by the experience. _________________ Phyllis Wininger - Temple Judea of Manhasset My experience with Sofer On Site is one I will always remember. I personally had the most contact with Rabbi Goldstein. As publicity co-chairperson, he helped us create all the printed material. Besides his creative talents, he always had patience, wisdom, and a sense of humor. Every Sofer who came to our Temple for Torah scribing inspired all our families. It has been a pleasure working with Sofer On Site. ═══════════════════════════════ R abbi Dan Moskovitz - Senior Rabbi Temple Sholom Vancouver, BC Canada Dear Rabbi Druin, Thank you so much for not only our physical Torah, but the Torah of your beautiful n’shama that you lovingly shared with each of our families. Every single participant told me how magical their time was with you and how personal it felt. I too felt that we were uniquely blessed to have you hold our hand (or our’s yours) through this process. Thank you so much, I look forward to seeing you and hopefully Yossi next year in Vancouver. Kol Tuv _________________ Sharon McNamara Temple Sholom Vancouver, BC Our participation was not only enjoyable but also memorable and extremely meaningful. It was an outstanding project. Thank you and everyone involved. ═══════════════════════════════ Ll oyd Doigan - Education Chair - Temple Shir Shalom, MI Dear Rabbi, L'Shana Tova. Peace, love and health to you and your family. Our Torah project was the most powerful spiritual experience I have enjoyed. When we kicked off the project by having our Temple school kids march down the aisle with poster boards depicting the Jewish holidays, I had chills. The way we cooperated in accomplishing this great project was amazing and our optimism towards completing this task grew week by week. With Sofar on Site as a guide, our scribing experience included a discussion regarding a 400 year old torah we have that survived Nazi hatred. If one though about the number of Jewish hands that handled that torah and the number of Jewish eyes that read from it, it was as if our history came alive. Then we thought about the number of Jewish children and grandchildren etc. that will handle and read from our new Torah, one could believe that G-d's promises to us will continue to lift us in perpetuity. The scribing experience was overwhelming and difficult to describe but was very educational and rewarding. When the new Torah entered our sanctuary led by our kids again, you could feel its neshamah fill the room - again spiritual chills and overwhelming. We hit our financial goals but most importantly were able to engage with more than a third of our congregation. All our scribing sessions were full and we probably would have filled one or two more. Even area churches participated. We found great leaders within the congregation who will lead us in the future. We found wallets that were previously unopened and volunteers who will be active for many years. Sofar on Site's provided great organizational skill, deep data bases of "how- to", and, most importantly, Rabbi's who are mensches, men of character and learning. We enjoyed Sofer On Site 's company and guidance and could not have accomplished this 613 project without you. All my best _________________ Rabbi Michael Moskowitz - Temple Shir Shalom, MI Rabbi Druin, When we first spoke in April of 2013 and I shared with you my hopes of celebrating our 25th anniversary by scribing a Torah, and you told me it was possible and had great potential, I was hopeful. When you met with my Board of Directors and promised success exceeding goals we had ever achieved, I was excited. As we saw the magnitude of the project at hand and prepared to launch our Project 613, I became leery and nervous. But with your guidance and fantastic team, not only did everything we had hoped for come to fruition, but in the process, so much more became our reality. Project 613 was a way for Temple Shir Shalom to honor our past and prepare for our future. Never could I have imagined that nearly 400 letters of Torah would be written by our Temple families and friends. Do the math. That means nearly 1300 people walked upon on our bima, held the quill, spent time at their temple, spent time with their rabbis and cantor, learned Torah and yes, so many in the process decided to give to their community as well. It was a fundraiser but Project 613 became so much more - educationally, spiritually, even an innovative experience for community engaging. And most of all, we know full well that the ruach created around our Torah will propel us to even greater opportunities. I vividly remember when we sat together in July 2013 and we discussed an opening day of scribing and you shared that you were unavailable that day, BUT one of your colleagues would be available. "Don't worry," you said, "so often when I send a colleague, congregations fall in love with him, and no longer ask for me." It sounded like a good sales pitch but we needed that date to work. So Rabbi Selwyn was sent our way. From the day he arrived at Temple Shir Shalom, he became a part of our community. We looked forward to Rabbi Selwyn's visits - his intellect and teaching is infused in every interaction, but even more, what so draws everyone to him is this man's kindness and generosity of spirit. It is so sincere and genuine. Actually, it is contagious. His warmth and openness enveloped our community. And for me personally, I recognize and feel blessed that I have gained a colleague and friend. Thank you for convincing me to work with you and your entire team at Sofer On Site . And thank you for the time you gave us these past 18 months. It has been a tremendous journey filled with joy, learning and great success. Kol tuv,

═══════════════════════════════ D r. Jay Feuer - Project Chair, Beth El Congregation of the South Hill, PA As the chairperson of the Torah project, I was amazed at the reaction of the synagogue members. Filling in a letter or taking part in other events related to the new Torah meant something different to everyone, but the one common thread was an excitement and a thrill to be part of the project. ═══════════════════════════════ C antor Donna Azu - Temple Shalom, Naples, FL. I had a wonderful experience with Sofer On Site. They were very professional and were able to accommodate the needs of our congregation. Rabbi Selwyn was very engaging and our congregants had a meaningful and wonderful experience. ═══════════════════════════════ N ancy Pryzant Picus - The Shlenker School of Congregation Beth Israel, Houston, TX As the Director of Jewish Learning for a large Reform Day School with an early childhood program, I was concerned about how one person could relate so well to children ranging in age from four to eleven years old. My concerns were completely ungrounded, however, as Rabbi Salazar is not only a world-class scribe; he is also an incredible teacher. His sense of humor engaged the students immediately, and his ability to convey complex ideas into age-appropriate language was clear as he spoke to the students. His group presentations were fun, informative, and meaningful. Our students--and their teachers--are so much richer for the time they spent with him. ═══════════════════════════════ C arin Buckman - Marketing & Publicity Chair, Beth El Temple, Hartford, CT In 2012/2013 Beth El Temple embarked on a wonderful journey - our Temple had the unique and wonderful experience of writing a Torah. Rabbi Selwyn and Rabbi Druin were terrific! They worked individually with each and every family to make their lettering experience personal and special. They ran fun, experiential educational sessions for adults and children in our religious school. I had the privilege of working hand-in-hand with Rabbi Goldstein to design and create marketing materials for this year-long project. Together we designed beautiful pieces that worked in tandem with our Temple's branding and its message. In many cases Rabbi Goldstein even worked directly with our printer to ensure that our collateral materials were perfect. One of the most special aspects of this project was being able to share it with the community. We took our Sofer and parchment on the road to visit schools, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities. In this way we were able to touch holocaust survivors and great grandparents, bringing multiple generations together to letter in the Torah. Even now, after almost a year of reading from our beautiful new Torah, it still brings tears to our eyes when a bar or bat mitzvah family shares how incredible it is that their son/daughter is reading from the very scroll in which their child/family lettered. _________________ Rabbi Howard Sowalsky (Ritual & Executive Director) & Judith Rosenthal - Torah Project Co-Chair Beth El Temple, Hartford, CT Sofer On Site provided incredible leadership and guidance with great passion and teaching with regard to our Torah Experience at Beth El Temple in West Hartford, CT. Our scribes, Rabbis Selwyn and Druin were unparalleled in imparting their knowledge and resourcefulness. They connected and touched everyone with whom they came in contact. Rabbi Goldstein is an IT whiz and has patience beyond description. The Torah Experience with Sofer On Site is a lifetime achievement and sacred Jewish experience I will cherish forever. Most of all, I will treasure the friendships with Rabbis Selwyn, Druin and Goldstein. _________________ Daniel Kulakofsky, Beth El Temple, Hartford, CT Our Torah experience was enriched at every turn by the wonderful, knowledgeable people at Sofer On Site. Services such as project planning, idea generation and design were always available and done professionally. But the real beauty of Sofer On Site was clear at every program and lettering event we held. The time spent with every member of our congregation, the engagement and the personal connections that were made, particularly when our community was lettering the Torah, were remarkable. Literally hundreds of people told stories of how the Sofrim connected in a magical way under the Chupah. Many members were moved to tears by the experience while almost everyone was surprised by how moved they were scribing their letters. Clearly we have Sofer On Site to thank for guiding us and helping to create such a wonderful experience. ═══════════════════════════════ H elen Weinstein - Temple Judea of Manhasset As one of the marketing co-chairs, I had extensive contact with Rabbi Goldstein. I found him to be very helpful, giving us prompt attention. He was able to guide us through the process, helping us with everything from the initial marketing brochure to the final Closing Ceremony. His breadth and depth of knowledge made our project a success. _________________ Lauren Resnikoff Temple Judea of Manhasset I worked with Sofer On Site to design the closing ceremony. Sofer On Site offered a number of creative ideas and resources for a meaningful ceremony. Through discussions with Sofer On Site, we were able to customize a moving celebration in which our scroll was wed to our congregation. _________________ Henry Levy - Temple Judea of Manhasset, NY I found Sofer On Site to be very supportive throughout this project. Rabbi Goldstein is a great communicator. Rabbi Selwyn's sense of humor and warmth created a truly spiritual environment. My family jointly wrote the letter mem. My young grandchildren-- were mesmerized by the experience. _________________ Phyllis Wininger - Temple Judea of Manhasset My experience with Sofer On Site is one I will always remember. I personally had the most contact with Rabbi Goldstein. As publicity co-chairperson, he helped us create all the printed material. Besides his creative talents, he always had patience, wisdom, and a sense of humor. Every Sofer who came to our Temple for Torah scribing inspired all our families. It has been a pleasure working with Sofer On Site. ═══════════════════════════════ R abbi Dan Moskovitz - Senior Rabbi Temple Sholom Vancouver, BC Canada Dear Rabbi Druin, Thank you so much for not only our physical Torah, but the Torah of your beautiful n’shama that you lovingly shared with each of our families. Every single participant told me how magical their time was with you and how personal it felt. I too felt that we were uniquely blessed to have you hold our hand (or our’s yours) through this process. Thank you so much, I look forward to seeing you and hopefully Yossi next year in Vancouver. Kol Tuv _________________ Sharon McNamara Temple Sholom Vancouver, BC Our participation was not only enjoyable but also memorable and extremely meaningful. It was an outstanding project. Thank you and everyone involved. ═══════════════════════════════ Ll oyd Doigan - Education Chair - Temple Shir Shalom, MI Dear Rabbi, L'Shana Tova. Peace, love and health to you and your family. Our Torah project was the most powerful spiritual experience I have enjoyed. When we kicked off the project by having our Temple school kids march down the aisle with poster boards depicting the Jewish holidays, I had chills. The way we cooperated in accomplishing this great project was amazing and our optimism towards completing this task grew week by week. With Sofar on Site as a guide, our scribing experience included a discussion regarding a 400 year old torah we have that survived Nazi hatred. If one though about the number of Jewish hands that handled that torah and the number of Jewish eyes that read from it, it was as if our history came alive. Then we thought about the number of Jewish children and grandchildren etc. that will handle and read from our new Torah, one could believe that G-d's promises to us will continue to lift us in perpetuity. The scribing experience was overwhelming and difficult to describe but was very educational and rewarding. When the new Torah entered our sanctuary led by our kids again, you could feel its neshamah fill the room - again spiritual chills and overwhelming. We hit our financial goals but most importantly were able to engage with more than a third of our congregation. All our scribing sessions were full and we probably would have filled one or two more. Even area churches participated. We found great leaders within the congregation who will lead us in the future. We found wallets that were previously unopened and volunteers who will be active for many years. Sofar on Site's provided great organizational skill, deep data bases of "how-to", and, most importantly, Rabbi's who are mensches, men of character and learning. We enjoyed Sofer On Site 's company and guidance and could not have accomplished this 613 project without you. All my best _________________ Rabbi Michael Moskowitz - Temple Shir Shalom, MI Rabbi Druin, When we first spoke in April of 2013 and I shared with you my hopes of celebrating our 25th anniversary by scribing a Torah, and you told me it was possible and had great potential, I was hopeful. When you met with my Board of Directors and promised success exceeding goals we had ever achieved, I was excited. As we saw the magnitude of the project at hand and prepared to launch our Project 613, I became leery and nervous. But with your guidance and fantastic team, not only did everything we had hoped for come to fruition, but in the process, so much more became our reality. Project 613 was a way for Temple Shir Shalom to honor our past and prepare for our future. Never could I have imagined that nearly 400 letters of Torah would be written by our Temple families and friends. Do the math. That means nearly 1300 people walked upon on our bima, held the quill, spent time at their temple, spent time with their rabbis and cantor, learned Torah and yes, so many in the process decided to give to their community as well. It was a fundraiser but Project 613 became so much more - educationally, spiritually, even an innovative experience for community engaging. And most of all, we know full well that the ruach created around our Torah will propel us to even greater opportunities. I vividly remember when we sat together in July 2013 and we discussed an opening day of scribing and you shared that you were unavailable that day, BUT one of your colleagues would be available. "Don't worry," you said, "so often when I send a colleague, congregations fall in love with him, and no longer ask for me." It sounded like a good sales pitch but we needed that date to work. So Rabbi Selwyn was sent our way. From the day he arrived at Temple Shir Shalom, he became a part of our community. We looked forward to Rabbi Selwyn's visits - his intellect and teaching is infused in every interaction, but even more, what so draws everyone to him is this man's kindness and generosity of spirit. It is so sincere and genuine. Actually, it is contagious. His warmth and openness enveloped our community. And for me personally, I recognize and feel blessed that I have gained a colleague and friend. Thank you for convincing me to work with you and your entire team at Sofer On Site . And thank you for the time you gave us these past 18 months. It has been a tremendous journey filled with joy, learning and great success. Kol tuv,