Selma P Small

From the the very first moment of meeting Selma, I knew I had a new friend! Selma had the kindest heart, a big smile, and always had a way of making you feel like the most important person in the room! She was so easy to talk with, and we would always laugh together! In her later years, which is when I got to know her, she would often times be with Steve, her son, who would take such good care of her. We got to celebrate holidays together. My highlight was a community Passover seder that we celebrated together! We hosted around 100 people on that night, but I distinctly have a memory with Selma on that evening. I even asked her how many seders she has been to, and she thought for a moment and said, "Oh, about 85." I don't think I I met anyone old enough to have been to that many Passover seders. Several days after that lovely evening together, I received the most delightful and warm card, which I am attaching here. Every word in it is so Selma! Thoughtful, caring warm, kind & filled with compliments. Wishing the whole family my deepest condolences and prayers that you should have strength to get through this difficult time, and know that her presence will always be here! I feel so blessed to have known her, and I feel, as I continue my friendship with her children and family, I connect with her too! Boruch Dayan Haemet. May her memory be a blessing, Rabbi Landa