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Pioneer Women To Hold Annual Bazaar For Fund Raising Sunday, December 8
Southwestern Jewish Press, November 29, 1957, Page 5
The annual Bazaar of the Negba and Shoshana groups of Pioneer Women will be held Sunday, Dec. 8, at Beth Jacob Center, 4473 30th St., from 12 Noon.
According to general chairman, Mrs. Jennie Bloom field, there will be free door prizes, free cartoon movies all day for the children. There will also be a “Kiddie Korner” where children can visit with a clown while their parents shop.
The dining room and snack bar, under the chairmanship of Mrs. Rose Leaf, will be open all day, serving home cooked meals, drinks and sandwiches.
There will be many items available for holiday giving, and all merchandise has been donated by local firms or handmade.
All proceeds from the Bazaar will be sent to the Moetzet Hapoalot, the Working Women’s Council of Israel who provide children’s homes, day care centers, vocational schools, agricultural training schools, family service social workers, reception centers and hostels for thousands of women and children every month in Israel.
Mrs. Harry Weitzman is president of the Negba cxhapter and MRs. Seymour Gates, president of the Shoshana chaptere.
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Daughters of Israel
Southwestern Jewish Press, November 29, 1957, Page 5
The Daughters of Israel will hold their installation of officers on Friday, Nov. 29, at Tifereth Israel Synagogue at 8:15 p.m.
The organization will also be marking their 48th Anniversary. Rabbi Monroe Levens will be the installing officer. Pearl Shulack will be marshal, Laura Simon, chairman, and Anna Lansky, co-chairman.
Refreshments will be served. All are welcomed.
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Couples Club to Observe Chanukah
Southwestern Jewish Press, November 29, 1957, Page 5
“You are invited to come and bring your friends to another unforgettable monthly evening with the Couples Club for a “Festival of Lights,” Saturday evening, 8 p.m., December 21, at the lovely Tifereth Israel Center.
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“The Legend of the Oil Lamp” will be presented in recitation and sung by an outstanding vocalist, Walter Flexo. A short panel will follow which will aim to stimulate questions and comment from the floor,. The question will be, “Should a Jewish Child Participate in Christmas Carols and Programs?” The panelists will be Mrs. Edith Tessler and Mrs. Zoa Kolkey. Rabbi Monroe Levens will be moderator and commentator.
There will be a door prize, and refreshments. The climax of the evening will be the Gift Exchange. Everyone is asked to bring a 50c gift marked for ‘man” or “woman.”
Please make reservation with Mesdames Bob Grossman, president, JU-3-0194; Louis Sahfran, AC-3-0693.
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Plans for Chanukah Pageant
Southwestern Jewish Press, November 29, 1957, Page 5
To welcome in the Chanukah season, Tifereth Israel Sisterhood will present “A Chanukah Pageant” at its luncheon meeting on December 10, at the Synagogue. Mrs. Victor Weiss, program chairman, will direct Sisterhood members in this lovely holiday presentation. Luncheon reservations may be made by calling AT-1-5529.
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Mrs. Melvin Hoffman succeeds Mrs. Stanley Foster as Tifereth Israel Sisterhood’s corresponding secretary, following Mrs. Foster’s resignation. Mrs. Rolf Haas replaces Mrs. Hoffman as publicity chairman.
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Jewish Family Bible Now Available Here
Southwestern Jewish Press, November 29, 1957, Page 5
A new Jewish Family Bible, the most complete edition of the Holy Scriptures ever assembled, is now made available in San Diego.
This new edition is the result of a four-year project which involved a large group of scholars, translators, editors, map-makers, artists and technicians working under the direction of Dr. Melbourne I. Feitman, executive director of the Menorah Press, publisher.
The one-volume edition contains the full text of the Old Testament as it is accepted by all Jews. In additions, it contains many features which are the result of the latest scholarship and together with the original art in full color reproduction, and special studies and supplements, make this a “first” in the 4,000 year history of the Jews.
The editors and publishers of the Jewish Family Bible have received the endorsement and cooperation of the religious and lay leaders in all the major groups within Judaism.
The volume is bound in reinforced Spanish grained cream tone and gold cover, and stamped in 24 karat gold. The classic designed border depicts the authentic symbols of Jewish faith, and reproduces the Ark of the Covenant with the Sacred Scrolls. It will be distributed in San Diego by the Jewish Press.
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San Diego Wins Recognition for Work in Fund Raising Field
Southwestern Jewish Press, November 29, 1957, Page 6
The United Jewish Fund of San Diego won countrywide recognition with the election of a National Officer, and receipt of a national award at the 26th Annual National General Assembly of the Council of Jewish Federations and Welfare Funds, held in New Orleans last weekend.
Eli H. Levenson was selected a vice-president of the National Association. He was recognized for his distinguished leadership in communal service locally and on the national scene. Mr. Levenson is a past president of the United Jewish Fund, chairman of the Fund Federation Committee, past president of the Western Region of the Council of Jewish Federation and Welfare Funds and chairman of the budget committee of the Community Chest.
At the same time, more than 900 community leaders looked on as Maury Novak, Levenson and Albert A. Hutler accepted the award in behalf of the United Jewish Fund for the “Best Individual Year-Round Interpretation Entry” produced in 1957 by a member agency in the intermediate city group.
Winning entry was the 23rd Annual Report of the Fund which was published in December 1956.
The local fund was also lauded for its outstanding 1957 campaign chaired by Dr. Walter Ornstein and Victor Schulman. San Diego was pointed to as one of the finer major communities which had exceeded its 1948 results. The campaign is $5000 short of its $295,000 goal.
The CJFWF is the national association of 225 local Jewish Federation Welfare funds and community councils, which represent approximately 800 communities throughout the United States and Canada. The Council provides central services for its member agencies in social planning, campaigning and budgeting, community organization and campaign and community interpretation. It also represents its member agencies in matters of national and international Jewish interest. The General Assembly is the governing body of the Council reviewing activities of the past year and establishing program and policy for the coming year.
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Temple Beth Israel Presents A Workshop
Southwestern Jewish Press, November 29, 1957, Page 6
Temple Beth Israel Sisterhood has planned a workshop for parents and guests, Dec. 3rd at 7:30 p.m., at Temple Center. Mrs. Robert G. Miller, religious chairman, will demonstrate the proper religious and ceremonial functions for a happy Chanukah. Mrs. Vailia Dennis will show how to make decorations for the home. Mrs. Irving Hertz will teach how to make delectable potato latkes.
All members are urged to attend the workshop to prepare for entry in the Chanukah Home Tour scheduled to be held on December 22. Entries for participation in the Home Tour must be in by Dec. 11. To become a participant in the tour phone Mrs. Marvin Jacobs at JU-2-5364, Mrs. Sheldon Sackheim at JU-2-5017 or Mrs. Joseph Kwint at CY-6-3144.
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New Music Group
Southwestern Jewish Press, November 29, 1957, Page 6
A series of small ensemble concerts will be held at the Fine Arts Gallery at 3:00 p.m. on Sundays, commencing December 1. The musical programs will be under the chairmanship of Dr. David Miller and sponsored by the San Diego Symphony Association and Fine Arts Gallery Association.
The musicians are all members of the San Diego Symphony and music to be played will be the old masters as well as modern works.
Series tickets for the five concerts may be obtained for $4. Single admission will be $1. /A special student rate for the series is being offered for $2.
Subsequent scheduled concerts will be on January 12, February 16, March 16 and April 20.
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Jewish War Vets To Hear Engineer
Southwestern Jewish Press, November 29, 1957, Page 6
An address by Richard (Dick) Silberman, noted San Diego engineer and vice president of Kin-Tel, will highlight the monthly meeting of San Diego, Post 185, Jewish War Veterans on Tuesday, December 10, at 8:15 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Building, Balboa Park.
Mr. Silberman will discuss U.S. progress in the guided missile program and the comparative strength of the U.S. and Russia in the electronic field. Silberman is the son of Isadore Silberman, Post 185 Commander and Sophie Silberman, Auxiliary President.
Mr. Silberman, ever since his attendance at Ohio STate University and San Diego State College where he earned his degree in physics, has been considered one of the country’s outstanding electronic engineers. At State College he developed a closed circuit television system which has been used in college classrooms throughout the country. In addition to distinguishing himself in engineering, Mr. Silberman is an expert in the field of engineering sales and administration. He is a director of the board of Electronic Investment Corp. and Cohu Electronics.
The pubilc is invited.
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Family Membership Fee $48 in New Center Building
Southwestern Jewish Press, November 29, 1957, Page 6
Directors of the Jewish Community Center of San Diego voted that the basic membership of the Center in the new building will be a family membership at $48 per year.
Family membership will entitle all members up to 21 years of age to use of all the facilities of the Center building including the swimming pool, William B. Schwartz, Center president, announced.
Other privileges of Center membership will be reduction of fees for special activities such as Day Camp, Camping, Lectures and Concerts.
Present Center members will be billed beginning December 1 for the New Year.
Target date for opening of the Center program in the new building is April 1, 1958.
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