And I am surrounded by a strong institution, perhaps not as old as my law school, but at 80 years established and vibrant. Yet it is nonetheless a daunting time. My father is on to the next part of his life, and while I can call, and he will visit, I am on my own today in a way much more profound than I was yesterday. We have from time to time mentioned some of the history of Behrman House, and a bit should be said here today, in recognition of my father's accomplishments, for they are substantial. When he returned from the World War II infantry, Behrman House was but a small bookstore.
Legend says it was barely solvent.
Today, we are the proud partners of educators throughout North America in the noble and sacred task of educating our community's children. I am so very proud to be associated with this enterprise. There is no better feeling, I think, than the one I get on Sunday mornings as I pick up my children at religious school. As the students stream out, carrying their books, I can see the impact that we have on Jewish education. It's an affirmation that what we do the books we make have found a place, that we are playing our part in the transmission of our grand tradition to the next generation.