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Holy Day Services at Home
Southwestern Jewish Press, October 4, 1957, Page 1
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U.J.A. Gets $171,444 From Fund: 40 Jewish Agencies Benefit
Southwestern Jewish Press, October 4, 1957, Page 1
The United Jewish Appeal will receive at least $171,444 from San Diego Jewry for 1957, according to the report of the United Jewish Fund’s Allocation Committee just released, Milton Y. Roberts, Fund President stated.
Approved by the Directors of the Fund at the last board meetings, the report, prepared under the direction of Robert Spiegel, Allocations Committee Chairman, shows two new agencies and all of the agencies which received allocations in 1956 included as beneficiaries of the United Jewish Fund’s 1957 campaign.
Forty Overseas, Israel, National, and Local agencies were recipients of Fund money. New to the list of beneficiaries were Brandeis Youth Foundation, and the Chicago Medical School.
Receiving 52% more than last year, the United Jewish Appeal was the largest beneficiary of funds. The “Emergency Rescue Fund” has secured $1200,000 to date, of which United Jewish Appeal receives all without any deductions for administration or campaign expenses. They also were allotted $71,444 from the regular campaign.
Tjhe report also showed increases for Hebrew University-Technion, National Committee Labor Israel (Histadrut), United Hias Service, Jewish Labor Committee, Joint Defense Appeal, Jewish Committee for Personal Service, Yeshiva University, and American Association Jewish Education.
Chairman Speigel, in presenting the committee’s report to the United Jewish Fund Board, pointed out that out of the committee of 25 there was an average attendance of 17 at each of the four meetings of the committee. Twelve major national agencies were represented at two hearing meetings by experts.
“The Allocations Committee,” Spiegel continued, “made a careful study and analysis of the program and budget for each agency. A workbook containing several hundred pages of material was prepared and distributed to each committee member. The fact that the committee’s report was accepted unanimously by the Fund’s Directors is an indication of the thoroughness with which the members of our committee worked.”
Brandeis Youth Foundation, one of the new beneficiaries, received $400 with the stipulation that scholarships granted by the Foundation for Camp Brandeis to San Diego youth be granted only on the recommendation of the United Jewish Fund, or its appropriate committee.
The Foundation operates Brandeis camp at Santa Susana, California. Devoted to the training of youthful leadership in the American Jewish community, it is non-partisan and non-denominational and its aim is to embrace all American youth under one roof.
Chicago Medical School, the other new institution, received $100. It is a national medical institution, fully accredited by the American Medical Association and the Association of American Medical Colleges. Under Jewish auspices it practices the traditional American policy of equality of opportunity by admitting its students solely on the basis of merit and scholarship.
Other major recipients are: Histadrut Campaign; Hebrew University-Technion; United Hias Service; City of Hope; Jewish Committee for Personal Service; B’nai B’rith Youth Service Appeal; Union American Hebrew Congregations; Jewish Theological Seminary; National Jewih Welfare Board; Jewish Labor Committee and Joint Defense Appeal.
Members of the Committee working with Mr. Spiegel were: Mrs. Gabriel Berg, Stanley Foster, Martin Bleich, Dr. Walter Ornstein, Dr. Joshua Rittoff; Victor Schulman, Abraham Sklar, Rabbi Baruch Stern, Dr. R.M. Stone, Philip Abrams, Abe Abramson. Maurice Ackerman, Mrs. Irving Alexander, Bernard Arenson, Robert Breitbard, Isaac Domnitz, Abe Dubin, Hyman Gendloff, Julius Kahn, William Kenton, Larry Lawrence, Dr. Marshall Persky, Hebert Solomon, Mrs. Lewis Solomon and Morris Wax.
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50% of Center Building Completed; April First Opening
Southwestern Jewish Press, October 4, 1957, Page 1
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Here’s How Your 1957 United Jewish Fund Contribution Will Be Distributed
Southwestern Jewish Press, October 4, 1957, Page 1
Overseas and Israel
United Jewish Appeal Regular Campaign, $71,444
United Jewish Appeal
Joint Distribution Committee
N.Y. Association for New Americans
*United Jewish Appeal Emergency Rescue Fund, 96,126
Hebrew University-Technion, 1,250
American Israel Cultural Foundation, 250
National Comm. Labor Israel (Histadrut), 5,018
United Hias Service, 1,000
* Anticipated at 100,000 by end of year
National Agencies
Community Relations, 400
American Jewish Congress, 600
Jewish War Veterans, 300
Joint Defense Appeal, 3,100
B.B. Anti-Defamation League
American Jewish Committee
National Comm. Rel. Adv. Council, 100
Health and Welfare
City of Hope, 800
Jewish Comm for Pers. Services, 750
Religious
Hebrew Theological College (O), 75
Union American Hebrew Congregation (R), 675
Hebrew Union College
Jewish Institute of Religion
Jewish Theological Seminary (C), 540
Union Orthodox Jewish Congregation (O), 75
Yeshiva University (O), 300
Cultural and Educational
American Jewish Historical Society, 25
B.B. Youth Service Appeal, 720
Brandeis Youth Foundation, 400
Chicago Medical School, 100
YIVO Institute, 100
Service
American Association Jewish Education, 200
Jewish Welfare Board, 2,500
Synagogue Council of America, 30
Local Agencies
Hebrew Home for the Aged, 9,000
Jewish Social Service Agency, 6,000
North County Jewish Community Center, 1,500
Community Relations Council, 850
Emigre Committee, 4,000
Meshalichum and Yeshivah Fund, 500
Free Burial Fund, 500
Cottage of Israel, 100
JWB-Armed Services Committee, 3,342
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Yo-Ma-Co Offers Yom Kippur Dance
Southwestern Jewish Press, October 4, 1957, Page 1
The officers and members of the Yo-Ma-Co Club extend an invitation to attend their 8th annual Yom Kippur Night dance to be held on Saturday, October 5, in the El Cortez Hotel’s Cotillion Room. In addition to a popular dance band, there will be a floor show.
Reservations will not be necessary. admission will be $2.00, tax included. The dance will be from 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
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Al Hutler Admitted To Immigration Board
Southwestern Jewish Press, October 4, 1957, Page 1
The Federation of Jewish Agencies announced an extension of immigration and naturalization service’s with the admission of Executive Director Albert A. Hutler to practice before the U.S. Board of Immigration Appeals.
Both the Jewish Social Service Agency and the Emigre Committee have been rendering an immigration service to the community as a whole. Besides reception and resettlement of New Americans, advice and counseling on these matters; assistance in preparing documents and petitions, the committee is now prepared to assist in hearings on immigration matters for those who cannot afford an attorney.
The Jewish Social Service Agency will continue to work on reception and resettlement. The Emigre Committee will handle all legal problems and assistance in the preparation of documents.
William Colt is president of the Jewish Social Service Agency and Mrs. Herbert Eber, chairman of the emigre committee.
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Maedelle Richlin Wed in Pasadena
Southwestern Jewish Press, October 4, 1957, Page 2
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Richlin announce the marriage of their daughter, Maedelle, to Victor Weissman, on Friday, September 20, at Huntington Hotel in Pasadena, California. Rabbi Yosef Miller officiated.
The bride was attended by her niece, Lourie Anna Richlin, of San Gabriel. The best man was Mayer Rattner, of San Diego.
The parents of the bride will honor the newlyweds at a reception to be held on Sunday, Oct. 6, from two to five o’clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M.S. Berlin, 4947 63rd St.
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Personals
Southwestern Jewish Press, October 4, 1957, Page 2
Phil Brenes, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Brenes, who is the student body president at Hoover High School, has been selected to represent the eight San Diego City High Schools as a delegate to the Governor’s Traffic Safety Conference, Teen-age Division, to be held in Sacramento, October 2, 3, and 4th. On his return, Phil will give a report to the various schools sponsoring the trip.
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Mr. Robert Friedman will attend the wedding of her brother, Robert M. Phillips, in Cincinnati, on October 19. She will remain in that city until November when she will return to San Diego in time to greet her husband, Ensign Friedman, upon his return from Alaska.
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Jeanne Feldman is home from University of California, Los Angeles, to spend the High Holy Days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph R. Feldman. She will play the Kol Nidre, on the viola, for services at Temple Beth Israel.
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“A perfect trip” is the report of Dora Friedman, back home after an extended “musical tour” of Europe.
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Joan Breitbard, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Breitbard, was pledged to Alpha Epsilon Phil Sorority at University of California in Berkeley.
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With one thing in mind–a good time–the following San Diegans flew to Honolulu on October 4th: Messrs and Mesdames Harry Wax, Morris Wax, Milton Fredman, Herman Sarfan, Laury Cantor, Sid Linn, Jack Goodman, Mrs. Rose Mishne, Mrs. Sadie Haimsohn and Mrs. Sara Weiss. Part of a Shriners Pilgrimage, the group will stay in the Hawaiian Village and participate in ten days of planned activities.
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Betty Lou Slater, with her two children, Amy and Lucy, are visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lou Moorsteen, while her husband, Leonard (West Coast editor of McCalls Mag) is off on a three week “over the pole flight to Europe.
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Hebrew Home Aux. to Honor New Members
Southwestern Jewish Press, October 4, 1957, Page 2
The Ladies Auxiliary of the S.D. Hebrew Home for the Aged will honor new members at their first luncheon meeting on Wednesday, October 23. New members will be guests of the Auxiliary.
The meeting which will be held at the Home, 4075 54th Street, will afford new members and interested persons an opportunity to see the Home. An invitation to attend is extended to all members of the community.
Cantor Joseph Cysner will present a program of Hebrew, Yiddish and English songs. President of the Home, Maxwell Kaufman, ill welcome the new members.
For reservations or further information contact luncheon cochairman, Mrs. Louis Feller and MRs. Rodin Horrow.
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Susan Csato Receives Jolly-16 Scholarship
Southwestern Jewish Press, October 4, 1957, Page 2
Susan Csato, a Hungarian refugee, who is studying at S.D. State College, under the sponsorship of Hillel, received the annual student scholarship awarded by the Jolly Sixteen Club.
Susan, who is majoring in engineering, is an outstanding student.
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Junior Charity Fall Meeting
Southwestern Jewish Press, October 4, 1957, Page 2
Junior Charity League will open its year Monday, October 14, with a luncheon meeting at the Town and Country Club. Presiding will be Mrs. Ben Harris, newly elected president. Hostesses for the afternoon will be Mmes. Harry Epsten, Robert W. Epsten, Burt Epsten and Ben Harris.
Officers assisting Mrs. Harris for this year are: Mmes Benjamin Rottman, vice president; Clark Moore, treasurer; Joseph Goldhammer, corresponding secretary; Paul Nestor, recording secretary; Harry Epsten, flowers; Edmund Breier, publicity.
Although the Junior Charity League did not meet during the summer, members enjoyed a cocktail and dinner party at the lovely home of Dr. and Mrs. George Solomon in August.
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Cradle
Southwestern Jewish Press, October 4, 1957, Page 2
Mr. and Mrs. Phil Kraft announce the arrival of their first child, a son, David Charles, who was born on September 4th, weighing 7 lbs 5 ozs. Chaplain Elihu Rickel, who married David’s parents, officiated at his Bris, which was held at home on September 11th.
Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Hyman Posner of Bayonne, N.J. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Sam Kraft of San Diego. Greatgrandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Myer Gross of Jersey City.
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Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Schauder announce the birth of their first child, Marlene Ellen, born on September 7th, weighing 5 lbs, 12 ozs.
Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Morris Feder of St. Louis, Mo. Paternal grandmother is Mrs. Fanny Schauder, of National City. Great Grandfather is Joe Feder of St. Louis.
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