Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff
Temple Beth Israel To Hold Workshop
Southwestern Jewish Press, November 16, 1956, Page 4
Richard F. Lustig, Vice-President, announces that on November 20th at 8 p.m. Temple Beth Israel will hold its first Temple Workshop.
Major topics to be discussed are 1. Dues and Finances. 2. Temple problems. 3. Religious School. 4. Membership. 5. Youth Activities. 6. Ritual (regular and holiday) 7. Housing. 8. Temple Leadership. 9 Hospitality. 10. Social (Men’s Club and Sisterhood).
“It is the desire and policy of Congregation Beth Israel,” said Mr. Lustig, “to encourage and develop an active participation of every member in the current problems and future progress of the Temple. We hope that individual responsibility and recognition of personal efforts will be come an ever increasing factor in the spiritual, educational and social life of the Temple.”
All Temple Beth Israel members are invited and urged to attend and participate.
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Tifereth Israel Couples Club
Southwestern Jewish Press, November 16, 1956, Page 4
The Couples Club of Tifereth Israel Synagogue will celebrate an old fashioned Chanukah and Latke Party on Thurs., Nov. 15, 8:30 p.m. at the Tifereth Israel Center. There will be a charge for non-members of $1.00 per couple. Bring a small gift costing no more than 50c.
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Beth Jacob Aux
Southwestern Jewish Press, November 16, 1956, Page 4
Jennie Bloomfield, President, announces that the Beth Jacob Ladies Auxiliary is sponsoring a Card Party on November 290, at 7:30 p.m. at the Center. All funds raised will be sent to Israel. Come in and enjoy the evening.
Chanukah refreshments will be served.
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(Matter of Judgment)
Southwestern Jewish Press, November 16, 1956, Page 4
Women have always had faithu in men’s judgment — especially if they follow their suggestions.
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(Tuberculosis)
Southwestern Jewish Press, November 16, 1956, Page 4
Tuberculosis is the leading killer among contagious diseases. Buy Christmas Seals and help fight TB
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Berlin Philharmonic To Play on Nov. 17
Southwestern Jewish Press, November 16, 1956, Page 5
The renowned Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, composed of 106 of Europe’s finest musicians, will appear at the Russ Auditorium on Saturday, Nov. 17. Herbert von Karajan will conduct the orchestra in Mozart’s “Haffner Symphony,” Richard Strauss ‘Till Elenspiegel’s Marry Pranks” and Schumann’s “Symphony No. 4.”
Tickets may be obtained at the Palmer Box Office, 640 Broadway, BE 9-4700. Prices range from $2.50 to $6.00.
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Cottage of Israel
Southwestern Jewish Press, November 16, 1956, Page 5
Members of the Cottage of Israel were recently coached by Mr. Vyts Beliajus, folk dance authority in several Israeli folk dances. The group presented these dances at the Pageant of Nations Ball held by the House of Hospitality on Nov. 10th. Those participating were: Mr. and Mrs. Seymour Gates, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Yaruss, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Kent and Mrs. Hy Parrell and her daughter, Bonnie. Herb Gross led the singing and narration was given by Dr. Hy Parrell. The program was well received and it is hoped tht with further training, the Cottage of Israel will develop its own Israeli Dance group which can be utilized for our own programming and that of other local organizations.
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Tea and Sympathy” At Old Globe
Southwestern Jewish Press, November 16, 1956, Page 5
“Tea and Sympathy” a Broadway dramatic success by Robert Anderson about a sensitive boy in a New England preparatory school and the ordeal from which he is rescued by a teacher’s understanding wife, is the current attraction at the Old Globe Theatre in Balboa Park.
A production of the San Diego Community Theatre under the direction of Craig Noel, “Tea and Sympathy” opened November 13 and will continue nightly, except Mondays, at 8:30 through December 9.
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Is There a Jewish Vote?
Southwestern Jewish Press, November 16, 1956, Page 5
By Harry Golden in the California Israelite
The political preferences of the Jewish voters, of course, are determined by the same factors as those of the rest of the American citizens; –geography, occupation, trade-union or employers’ affiliations, economic status, etc. If an avowed anti-semite ran for public office, all the Jews outside the insane asylum would probably vote against him regardless of his party label; just as the bankers would gang up on any candidate who was in favor of abolishing banks. Which reminds me of the time the late Senator Willis Smith ran against Senator Frank P. Graham, and in the run-off, the Smith managers produced printed surveys which indicated that most of the Negroes had voted for Graham. The Smith managers were indignant about this. Their idea of the true American patriot was the fellow who voted against his own interests. Who does that? A Scandinavian name is a great political asset in the Northwest, even into the third and fourth generation of American living; and I dare a Protestant to run for the City Council in some of the districts of Boston or on New York’s West Side. For that matter I dare a Roman Catholic to run for Governor or Senator in any of the states of our South.
But all the surveys, polls, and books explaining how the Jews vote “like everybody else” are a waste of time and money. You are dealing her with a renunciation of logic in the area of one of the “constants” of western civilization, anti-semitism. The least effective remedy is logic. I remember when folks got mad at me for my review of a book published by a Jewish organization. The book listed the Jewish casualties of World War II name, rank and serial number, in categories of “killed in action,” “wounded, ” “missing, ” prisoner of war;” and it was an impressive book. But meaningless. The “good” people of our society were genuinely puzzled that such a thing is necessary; and the anti-semite laughed louder than ever, “You were all in the Quartermaster Corps.” And that, my friends, is that. This involves all the levels of our culture; war, politics, business; and let us take the “Jewish” nose. On the Duke of Wellington they called it “patrician” and on Anna Magnani it is called “classical.”
Consider also the fact that our American society literally worships the successful business man, and elevates him to Sainthood if he happens to possess the two traits which America extols above all other virtues (a) a lowly beginning and (b) thrift. But if the guy’s name is Sam Goldberg these very virtues become something entirely different; –“stingy,” “money-grabbing,” “shrewd,” and “nothing but a pants presser before he became rich.”
Which brings me back to the “Jewish vote” and the ubiquitous Arab student who asks the same question at every forum around here on the Israel-Arab situation: “How about the Jewish vote?” Now this is funny. The Arabs who do not even have a word for the “ballot” have suddenly become experts on the democratic system of voting. But are we not foolish to argue this on their terms? Why NOT a Jewish vote where the interests of Israel are concerned? Suppose the Saudi-Arabians had a fight with Scotland; whom would the Scotch-Presbyterians here vote for — the Saudi Arabians?
But when the Arab student sneers that the “Jewish vote” influences the policy of our Government in the Middle East, he shows a complete ignorance of our history and traditions. It pre-supposes the idea that if there were not any Jewish voters in America, the United States would automatically support the Arabs. Why? There is nothing in our history to even remotely support such a contention. Incidentally, the State of Israel is the first country in the Middle East where a new foreign minister is escorted to his inauguration by his predecessor. This has not yet happened anywhere in the Arab world. When a new king or a new minister takes office in the Arab world his predecessor is either dead, or in jail, or if he is lucky, he was able to make it to Switzerland in time.
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“Abe the Newsboy” Honored At Dinner
Southwestern Jewish Press, November 16, 1956, Page 5
Abe Hollandersky, better known to the Navy as “Abe, the Newsboy,” was honored recently at a testimonial dinner at the Naval Training Center. More than 100 guests paid homage to Abe’s devotion to the Navy even though he never served because of his bad eyesight.
Abe responded by telling of his life as a child in Russia, his career as a prizefighter and finally as the Navy’s only official newsboy. Abe, 67, lives at 6056 Meade Avenue.
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Jewish Labor Committee
Southwestern Jewish Press, November 16, 1956, Page 5
The Jewish Labor Committee wish to announce that on Sunday evening, December 30, they will hold a dinner and concert at the Beth Jacob Center. The honored guest will be Benjamin Tabochinsky, National Field Director, who is now touring the United STates.
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Deceased
Southwestern Jewish Press, November 16, 1956, Page 5
Abraham Snyder, aged 96, died at his home in Denver, Colorado, on November 9. He leaves his widow, Dubbie, five sons and a daughter in Denver, one son, Meyer and family in San Diego; also many friends and relatives in this area.
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