Compiled by Gail Umeham
Temple Beth Israel
Southwestern Jewish Press January 22, 1954 Page 5
Sabbath Services—This Friday evening Rabbi Morton J. Cohn will preach on the subject “The Lamp Beside the Golden Door.” The year 1954 marks the 300th anniversary of the American Jewish community. The Tercentenary will be observed widely all this year by Jewish religious and secular organizations throughout the country.
Rabbi Cohn’s sermon this Friday evening at 8:00 p.m. will discuss the significance of the rise and development of Jewish life in America. The public is invited to attend.
Rev. Samsom to Speak at Temple—On Friday evening, Jan. 29th the pulpit will be occupied by the Rev. Peter H. Samsom of the First Unitarian Church. He will speak on “Escapes—Good and Bad.”
As one of the outstanding and brilliant thinkers of the community, Mr. Samsom will attract a large congregation. All members of the Jewish community are invited to attend.
Mr. and Mrs. Ltd. Elects Officers—Recently the young married couples group of Temple Beth Israel, Mr. and Mrs., Ltd., elected the following officers for 1954: Richard and Roberta Silberman, pres.; Hugh and Gerry Wolff, vice-pres., Irwin and Carolyn Sklar, Sec.; Marvin and Joan Jacobs, Treas.
In his address of acceptance Mr. Silberman outlined a lively program of activities and projects on behalf of the Temple. The Emphasis of the group will continue to ve cultural and religious.
The next meeting of Mr. And Mrs. Ltd. will be held on Sunday, Jan. 31, 8:00 p.m. at the home of Al and Jean Lapides.
Rabbi Cohen and Youth Attend Conclave–Mid-winter Conclave of the Southern California Federation of Temple Youth will be held at Camp Hess Kramer, Jan. 29-31. Rabbi Morton J. Cohn and members of the Temple Youth League will attend and conduct the Friday evening Sabbath service. Nearly 100 young men and women from Reform congregations throughout Southern California will participate in the weekend to be devoted to religious, cultural, and social activities.
Rabbi Cohn will lead several seminars and discussion groups.
Yo-Ma-Co News
Southwestern Jewish Press January 22, 1954 Page 5
Yo-Ma-Co members are in the throes of rehearsals for the gala program to be offered at the semi-annual Dinner-Dance Installation on Feb. 7 in El Cortez Don Room. Mike Alessio and his orchestra will play for the dancing. For further information and reservations, call R-3363 (after Jan. 24, AT-4-3363).
The Yo-Ma-Co Club, which holds its meetings on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, will meet next on Jan. 27 at the Landis St. Recreation Center, Highland at Landis. Plans to assist the Jewish Community Center will be discussed.
Deceased (Emanuel E. Grossman, Edward L. Goldberg, Max Sterne)
Southwestern Jewish Press January 22, 1954 Page 5
Emanuel E. Grossman, 59 on Jan. 11. Mr. Grossman came to San Diego 15 months ago from Orlando, Florida. Services were conducted on Jan 13 by Rabbi Morton J. Cohn at Bonham Brothers Mortuary with entombment in Cypress View Mausoleum.
Survivors include his wife, Adelle; and two daughters, Mrs. I.B. Shaw of Chula Vista, and Mrs. Sue Riklin of San Antonio, Texas.
Edward L. Goldberg, 56, on Jan. 15 (services) by Rabbi Monroe Levens at Lewis Colonial Mortuary. Interment was in the Home of Peace Cemetery.
Mr. Goldberg was a member of Tifereth Israel Synagogue and B’nai B’rith.
Survivors include his wife, Jean; a daughter, Mrs. Blossom Rosenbloom, and two sons, Joel and Frank.
Dr. Max Sterne, 73, on Jan. 12. Dr. Sterne was born in Germany and had made his home in San Diego for the past 25 years. Services were conducted by Rabbi Morton J. Cohn at the Beardsley Funeral Home on Jan. 15. Cremation followed.
Survivors include his wife, Eugenie; a son, David, of Portland; and a daughter, Mrs. Martha MacKnight, of Brinkley, Ark.
Double Talk
Southwestern Jewish Press January 22, 1954 Page 6
By Janet and Susan Solof
The semester turns from first to second in the school year,
For a happy semester with good times and fun, let’s give a cheer.
These kids are really going to town by starting their semester with a school office. Jerry Schultz took office as President of San Diego High School, Shirley Samuel, is A.S.B. Historian, Henrietta Faguet is Sophomore Treasurer and Janet Solof was elected Girls League Sophomore Representative—all at San Diego High. Sherry Newman was elected Commissioner of Culture at Hoover High. Best of luck in your new offices.
“Get well real soon” goes to Moe Barancik who is recovering from an illness and is still at Mercy Hospital.
Paul Frederick Levine had quite an experience when he boarded he plane and flew from Chicago to San Diego by himself. This 7-year-old had a wonderful vacation and quite a time. “Nothing to it” said Paul.
Having a terrific time playing Charades, hide the thimble, and then eating pizza were Joan Breitbard, Natalie Veitzer, Chuck Fagelson, Joan Borenstein, Gary and Stanley Breitbard, Elva and Ed Breitbard and host and hostess Sadie and Will Breitbard. “More fun” everyone said.
Joan Borenstein was the hostess for a “real cool” party. Those cooling off were Bob Beck, Harry Slayen, Larry Cantor, Don Kobernick, Lenny Weiss and Ernie Addleson. Also, Andy Leeds, Donna Godes, Lois Liff, Gail Kahn and Faggie Krasner. The evening was filled with dancing, eating and many games.
Bye now—CY-5-0679.
Jewish Center News
Southwestern Jewish Press January 22, 1954 Page 6
Thursday Evening Schedule
The Thursday evening committee consisting of Bob Beck, Larry Cantor, Chuck Fagelson, Gail Kahn, Lee Leichtag, Lois Liff, Steve Schulman, and Mike Witte, have planned the following schedule of events for the teen-agers on Thursday Eve:
Jan. 28—Ping-Pong tournament (handicaps).
Feb. 4—Dance exhibition by Mr. and Mrs. Farrier of the University School of Ballroom Dancing.
Feb. 11—Talk on Jazz.
Feb. 18—Sam Hinton, folk songs.
If other special events are desired, contact one of the committee members.
Discussion Group Meeting—The last of the discussion group series “Psychology of Prejudice” will be held Wednesday evening, January 27th at 8 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center, 3227 El Cajon. The subject will be “Conquering Prejudice” with Mr. Donald Walker, Ass’t Professor of Sociology at State College as the discussion leader.
Program Planning—Plans for the 1954-55 program year are now being developed by the many center program committees. Any center member desirous of some special activity and willing to participate in the planning committee work, can call the Center office at AT-1-7744, to indicate their interest. The following committees are now being organized; Cooperative Nursery; Junior Activity; Teen-age Committee; Young Adult Committee; Golden Age Committee; Hospitality Committee; Day Camp Committee; Athletic Committee; Dramatics, Lectures and Concert Committee; Discussion Group; Special Events; Extension Activities Library; and Newcomers.
Indemnification Law Analyzed by Attorney
Southwestern Jewish Press January 22, 1954 Page 6
The Émigré Committee of the United Jewish Fund and the Jewish Social Service Agency calls to the attention of the New Americans of San Diego that a new indemnification law has been promulgated by the West German government, and became effective as of the first day of October, 1953.
An analysis of the law given by Edmund Herman, San Diego attorney, is as follows:
1. It covers American, British, French Zones and West Berlin.
2. Filing period for claimants residing outside the aforementioned German area expires on October 1, 1955; the date on which application is received by the German government is the date of filing.
3. All persons of German nationality and also those not nationals but of German origin and background, could qualify as claimants under that new indemnification law. Claimants could be natural persons or juridical persons.
4. Claims are to be based on some form of persecution between January 30, 1933 to May 8, 1945; the persecution had to be directly or indirectly attributable to the then German government.
5. Such persecution had to be based on the following grounds: (a) political belief against the then German government (National Socialism), (b) on the grounds of race, (c) on the grounds of religion, (d) on the grounds of ideology.
6. The aforementioned persecution must have resulted in injury to: (a) life or limb, (b) health, (c) property itself and to right to property (d) to freedom (jail, D.P. camps, etc.) (e) professional and economic stats and prospects.
7. Any rightful claims are subject to laws of inheritance and may descend to some close relatives.
8. Payments from the German Government must be concluded by the end of 1962. In some instances, people who are in immediate need because if circumstances (old age, in poverty) may obtain priority and be paid as soon as possible.
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