Temple Sholom

Until the mid-1960s, Temple Sholom had hired two rabbis, each of which had brief tenures. In the interim religious services were led by members. In 1967, the Temple hired a full time rabbi, Morris Skop. He had served in Dade County for many years prior and integrated himself with a bustling growth of Temple Sholom. He served on the pulpit for 13 years and presided during a time of unprecedented expansion. The congregation continued to grow in the early 1970s. There was a full schedule of bar mitzvah, social events, education programs, and religious services. As newer communities grew in western Broward County, membership declined. The trend resulted in the Temple becoming a "senior" congregation during the 1980s and early part of the 90's. The religious school no longer operated. In 1974 the existing sanctuary was opened with its beautiful stained glass windows.