Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staffSouthwestern Jewish Press, January 20, 1956, Page 1
Crisis in Israel Spurs Early U.J.F. Drive
The continuing crisis in Israel will spur an attempt for an early start to the 1956 United Jewish Fund campaign, according to Morris W. Douglas, Fund President.
Douglas stated that this year’s campaign will be more intensive and speeded up so that it can be completed in a shorter period.
“Organization plans have already been put in motion,” Douglas said, “and with the expected announcement of Chairmen next Sunday will come completion of the campaign organization.”
A complicating factor in the 1956 campaign plans is the United Jewish Appeal Special Fund for Israel alone, which will be part of the general campaign.
San Diego Jewry has agreed to try to raise $51,600 for this fund in addition to its regular drive. Plans have not been completed for implementation. The U.J.A. resolution, that only those who give to the regular drive at least as much as they gave in 1955, will be permitted to give to the Special Fund, has been unanimously accepted by the Directors of the Fund.
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“A Right To Be Proud” Theme of U.J.F. Annual Dinner Meeting Sunday
Southwestern Jewish Press, January 20, 1956, Page 1
The United Jewish Fund will hold its 22nd Annual Dinner meeting Jan 22, 6:30 p.m., in the Continental Room of the san Diego Hotel.
The program, starting at 7:45 p.m., will commemorate the ten years of liberation of Jews from the concentration camps of Europe and honor the immigrants aided by the Fund Emigre Committee with a “Salute to New Americans.”
A dramatic narration, “A Right to Be Proud,” written by Mrs. A.P. Nasatir, will be presented by Mrs. Nasatir and Rabbi Morton J. Cohn. Music accompanying the narration will be sung by Cantors Joseph Cysner, Israel Dubner and Julian Miller. Others taking part in the dramatic portion of the program are Rabbi Baruch Stern and Dr. Walter Ornstein.
Morris W. Dougals, Fund president, will announce the chairman for the 1956 United Jewish Fund campaign and preside at the business portion of the meeting.
Reports will be made of the Fund’s 1955 activities by Max Rabinowitz, general chairman of the United Jewish Fund 1955 campaign. Seymour Rabin, chairman of the allocations committee which distributed money raised to 55 local, national and overseas organizations; Dr. Walter Ornstein, chairman of the Émigré committee; Maury Novak, chairman of the loan fund committee; Murray D. Goodrich, chairman of the Bonds of Israel campaign and Arthur Goodman, chairman of development of young leadership committee.
Twenty-onbe new directors will be elected to the Fund board. The nominees are Edward Baranov, Mrs. Gabriel Berg, Edward Breitbard, William Carter, William Colt, Mrs. Herbert Eber, Carl Esenoff, Milton Fredman, Jack Gross, Rodin Horrow, Irvin Kahn, Dr. A.P. Nasatir, Elliott Cushman, Milton Y. Roberts, Harry Snyder, Albert Steinbaum, Robert Spiegel, David Stotsky, Samuel Sussman, Ruben Umansky and Alexander Wise.
Harry Sugarman, annual meeting chairman, has announced that awards will be made to individuals for outstanding service to the community by the United Jewish Fund, the National United Jewish Appeal, and the United Hias Service. The Fund will also give awards to three organizations, the New Life Club, the Yo-Ma-Co Club and the National Council of Jewish Women, San Diego Section.
Mr. Sugarman is assisted by Mrs. Gabriel Berg, Mrs. Sol Chenkin, Mrs. Herbert Eber, Mrs. Mack Esterson, Mrs. Samuel Friedman, who is in charge of arrangements and Mrs. Harry Snyder.
Rese rvations can be made by calling BE 2-56172. Dinner is 3:50 per plate. Program begins at 7:45 p.m.
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Civic Luncheon Is Planned
Southwestern Jewish Press, January 20, 1956, Page 1
A special feature of San Diego’s annual observance of Y week honoring the eight YMCA’s in the area will be a civic luncheon next Tuesday (January 24) at the Armed Forces YMCA, Elliot Cushman, Y week chairman, said today.
The luncheon will serve the twofold purpose of pointing up the many accomplishments toward the social growth and welfare of our young men in the past, and of honoring some of the people who have made this possible through their contributions of service, Cushman said.
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Center Annual Meeting Set
Southwestern Jewish Press, January 20, 1956, Page 1
The annual meeting of the Jewish Community Center will take place at 6:45 p.m., Sunday February 19 in Temple Center, 2512 Third Ave. This will be a drive meeting. R.S.V.P.’s are in order by calling AT-1-7744.
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Local Youngsters View Ark at Camp Reunion
Southwestern Jewish Press, January 20, 1956, Page 2
Holy Ark of hand worked copper, an arts and crafts project of the Camp for Living Judaism, is viewed by (from left) Ilene Heiman of San Diego’s Temple Beth Israel, Laurie Richlin of San Gabriel Valley’s Temple Beth David and Harry Chavin of Pomona;s Temple Beth Israel. The youngsters, who attended a campers’ reunion at Temple Isaiah in West Los Angeles, told Rabbi Morton C. Fierman, Director of the Camp maintained by the Union of American Hebrew Congregations at Saratoga in Northern California, that they were looking forward to attending a session this summer.
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Esther Siegel Offers Speech Arts Course
Southwestern Jewish Press, January 20, 1956, Page 2
Miss Esther Siegel announces that enrollment for Speech Arts courses is now open for the Spring session.
The courses are organized to meet the specific needs of both children and adults.
Instruction for children and young people includes training in general speech improvement, dramatics and interpretative reading with emphasis upon developing self confidence and poise.
Courses for adults are offered on a practical level with instruction in Voice and Diction, self-expression and Public Speaking with the particular aim to help the individual become more effective in social, business and civic life.
For further information, contact Miss Siegel at her studio in the Barcelona Hotel, Belmont 2-0153.
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New Life Club
Southwestern Jewish Press, January 20, 1956, Page 2
On January 9th, Carl Friend was re-elected President of the New Life Club. Vice Presidents are Charles Jenner and Joe Schwartz; Treasurer, Fritz Lavender; Secretary, Edith Lavender. Five trustees were also elected. The New Life Club, comprised of new Americans, meets at the Beth Jacob Center.
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Yo-Ma-Co Club
Southwestern Jewish Press, January 20, 1956, Page 2
Arthur Friedlander is the newly elected President of the Yo-Ma-Co Club. He will have the following officers behind him for the new term: Vice President, Victor Silverstein; Treasurer, Max Okun; Recording Secretary, Fanette Steckel; Corresponding Secretary, Lillian Nadler; Membership Secretary, Dave Cohen; Auditor, Tully Kitaen; Sgt. At Arms, Milton Kossy.
Norman Gelman was appointed as Master of c
Ceremonies for the installation to be held February 19th. A meeting of the Executive Board will be held before the next meeting, at which time the announcement of committee appointments will be made. This meeting too will be a closed one, the first time in the history of the Yo-Ma-Co Club, but a necessary one, for extremely important business discussions must be aired, and the presence of every member is essential.
Hostesses for the last meeting were Lorraine Baker, Esther Brisker and Flo Pearl.
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(Want Not)
Southwestern Jewish Press, January 20, 1956, Page 2
The world is not suffering for want of more preaching – more practicing is what it needs.
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Personals
Southwestern Jewish Press, January 20, 1956, Page 2
Max and Tibby Podell returned East on January 17th. They plan to leave New York for a Eurpean tour on March 31st.
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Until her hand is out of the cast, Sue Greenberg wishes to take this means of thanking friends for their kind thoughts. Jessie Alweis, who was receiving treatments, shared a room with her at Sharpe Memorial, which made it convenient for their mutual friends.
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On Wednesday, January 25h, Dr. A.P. Nasatir will speak at the annual meeting of the So Calif. Branch of Jewish Historical Society in Los Angeles. His topic will be, “The Study of Local Jewish History.”
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The community welcomes Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wagner and their three children, Jimmy, 5, Bruce, 8, and Grace, 11. The family moved West from Cleveland, O.
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Mike “Williams” Schwartz bought a hundred dollar Israel Bond with his first earnings as a professional performer on TV.
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Every time a Jolly-16 member entertains, you can be sure that at least one of the many delicious recipes in their “Treasured Recipes” Cook Book is on the menu. At a recent dinner, President Bernice Esenoff highlighted Mrs. Herzberg’s Carrot Ring. (Page 84, if you are interested).
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Mr. and Mrs. Herman Silverman, of Palm Springs and Las Vegas, received some San Diego hospitality last week end. They were houseguests of Mr. and Mrs. Milo Berenson.
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“Judaism can not survive in the abstract. It needs not members but believers. People may claim that they ar Jews but we think that Judiasm is a custom with them.”
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The traffic problem would be solved if the installment people were to take back all their cars.
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Home Auxiliary Plans Luncheon Meeting
Southwestern Jewish Press, January 20, 1956, Page 2
The regular luncheon meeting of the Hebrew Home for the Aged Auxiliary will be held on Wednesday, January 25trh at 12 o’clock at the home, 4075 54th St. A delectable lunchon has been planned under the very capable direction of Becky Addelson and Frances Cudney. Ethel Moss, Program Chairman, will present an interesting and stimulating program, consisting of Accordion numbers by Mimi Gerstler and a talk by Mrs. H. J. Logan of the Community Welfare Council, on “Needs and Problem of Older People.”
A special invitation is extended to newcomers and visitors to attend this meeting by President Mrs. Frances Moss. Since the seating capacity is limited it is very important that reservation be made by calling AT 206335 or the Home JU 2-5168.
Mrs. Alex Cohen, chairman of the Landscaping committee is doing a very beautiful job on the landscaping around the Home. Many fruit trees have been planted and beautiful Planter Boxers enhance the front of the building.MRs. Harry Tennebaum is chairman of the Landscape Fund and may be reached by calling CY 6-2686.
Please note: — The regular monthly meeting date of the Home Auxiliary has been changed to the fourth Wednesday of the month.
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Arbor Day Noted By Pioneer Women
Southwestern Jewish Press, January 20, 1956, Page 2
Pioneer Women Negba Club plans an arbor Day Celebration and card-party, Saturday evening, January 28, at 8 p.m. at the Beth Jacob Center.
Known in Hebrew as “Tu B’Shvat”, the holiday traditionally commemorates the planting of saplings (young trees) for the New Year by the children of Israel and the planting of trees by friends and families in honor of or in memory of dear departed ones.
Mrs. Phil Abrams, chairman of J.N.F. and the Arbor Day Celebration, announced that traditional refreshments and a unique program assures everyone an enjoyable evening. Sonia Weitzman and Cantor Joseph Cysner will entertain.
Guests and members are requested to bring their own cards and mah-jong sets.
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(Strength)
Southwestern Jewish Press, January 20, 1956, Page 2
True strength can only be in moral principle come to life.
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Ladies Auxiliary JWV
Southwestern Jewish Press, January 20, 1956, Page 2
Mrs. Arthur Price, President of Auxiliary No. 185, greeted Lillian Rose, Dept. of Calif. Pres of the Ladies Auxiliary of Jewish War Veterans, and Dora Altman, Dept. of Rehabilitation Chairman at the January 18th meeting.
Mrs. Jennie Turner, hospital chairman, conducted a tour of the Naval Hospital.
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City of Hope Jr.
Southwestern Jewish Press, January 20, 1956, Page 2
Plans are being completed for the evening of “Sugar n’ Spice” to be held on February 12th. Jerome Schechter is chairman of the event. A popular band has been hired and the dance will be held at an
uptown hotel.
Chances are now being sold for a raffle ona TV set; all proceeds will go to the City of Hope.
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Volunteers Hold Conference Here
Southwestern Jewish Press, January 20, 1956, Page 2
For the first time in the more than half century history of Volunteers of America , San Diego will be host next week to the organization’s Western Area Council annual conference, Jan. 22-23.
A highlight will be the appearance of Gen. Charles Brandon Booth of New York City , national commander in chief. He will make the principal address at Monday morning’s session and will speak briefly at the Tuesday night banquet.
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