Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff
As the Psychologist Sees You
Southwestern Jewish Press, September 11, 1956, Page 4
By Irving R. Stone, Psychological Consultant
Rivalries Among Children
Parents frequently are heard to say that they cannot understand why each of their children are so different as they were brought up the same. Parents feel that each child had the same upbringing, the same opportunities, and the same affection. They fail to realize that the environment of each child is different, partly because of health factors, general appearance, school and community conditions, and finally, relative position in the family.
All of the above factors are important in the rearing of children and are causes for personal variations in behavior. “Rivalry Among Children” is but one of the symptoms which may exist as a result of these factors. The rivalry may be within the family itself, in the community or neighborhood, or in school.
Frequently, each child in the family is a rival to the next one. It may be for the affection of parents or grandparents, rivalry for the acceptance of one child by brothers or sisters, or even the competition of each child for the care and acceptance of a family pet. Parents at times have favorites in the family and often the baby of the family gets the major share of attention with the older child relegated to an outsider’s position. While parents may not recognize this or may not admit that it exists, in the mind of the child this may be the situation.
Children have favorites among the group of playmates and the child who is handicapped, who is shy, who is not attractive or as adept in sports may be shunted to one side and made to feel unwanted. Each child in the group will vie for the acceptance of the leading youngster and thus become a rival to all others.
In school each child often considers the other children in the class as his rivals, either for the attention of the teacher or for the highest grade. The wise teacher will strive for teamwork in the classroom, seeing that rivalry makes the children do their best and not make any child feel less capable and thus less acceptable.
Rivalry among schools may have an unsatisfactory result as evidenced by reports of malicious mischief. Competition should be wholesome but not out of proportion to the purpose of the competition itself. It should develop interest and children and not destroy both.
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Cottage of Israel
Southwestern Jewish Press, September 11, 1956, Page 4
The Cottage of Israel will hold their sixth annual open meeting on Saturday, Sept. 29, at 8 p.m. at the Wednesday Club, Ivy Lane and Sixth Avenue.
Election and installation of officers will take place at this meeting. Following is the slate presented by the nominating committee:
President: Mrs. Geo. Borushek; Vice President, Fred Yaruss; Fin. Secretary, Mrs. Hyman Farrell; Cor. Secretary, Mrs. Alwin Feiler; Rec. Secretary, Sidney Epstein; Treasurer, Phil Abrams; Delegates, Mrs. Rose Brooker and Seymour Gates.
Any member in good standing is eligible for office and may be nominated for a write-in ballot before the voting by having his name submitted to the nominating chairman, Mr. Fred Yarrus.
Two interesting and important Israeli films will be shown for the first time, in San Diego. One, Israel, 1956 is a factual review of the year in news-reel style and gives the highlights of all important events ending with Abba Eban’s plea for peace at the United Nations sessions.
Installing officer will be Mr. Wm. B. Schwartz, president of the Jewish Community Center and one of the original group participating in the creation of the Cottage of Israel.
Refreshments served in cooperation with S.D. Chapter of Hadassah and dancing will follow the program.
The community is cordially invited to attend this annual meeting.
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Beth Jacob Sisterhood Holds Installation
Southwestern Jewish Press, September 11, 1956, Page 5
It is with much pleasure that the Beth Jacob Sisterhood invites its members and friends to the installation of officers, which will follow a 10:30 a.m. brunch on Tuesday, Sept. 25, at Beth Jacob Center, 4473 30th.
Rabbi Baruch Stern will install the following officers: Jennie Penn, President; Ruth Okum, 1st Vice-Pres; Bess Schissell, 2nd Vice-Pres; Mitzie Ornstein, 3rd Vice-Pres.; Ronnie Weisman, Treas.; Eve Borner, Corres. Sec.; Dorothy Penn, Recording Sec.; Shirley Penn, Fin. Sec.; Celia Schwartz, Parliamentarian.
Free baby sitting will be provided by Sisterhood for this day, so plan to attend.
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Succoth Mural — This painting on Succoth, the Jewish festival which celebrates the final ingathering of the harvest, is one of eight murals, 4 ft. x 8 ft. on Jewish holidays which have been designed and donated by Los Angeles artist Mischa Kallis to the Brandeis Camp Institute, leadership training center for Jewish youth, at Santa Susana, California.
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Bay City B.B. Women
Southwestern Jewish Press, September 11, 1956, Page 5
Chairman Gloria Colker announces that at the next regular meeting of the Bay City B.B. Women, to be held Sept. 24, 8:15 p.m. at Tifereth Israel Center, there will be a B’nai B’rith Girls program and guest speaker (a surprise which promises to be entertaining.)
You are advised to line up baby sitters so that there will be no excuse for missing an important meeting on October 8. Mitch Angus, head of the Tourist and Information Bureau of the Chamber of Commerce, will speak on the Civic Auditorium Bond Association. Beulah Melvin, 1st Vice President of District No. 4, B.B. Women, will make her first visit to the San Diego area.
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Birdie Stodel B.B. To Honor Donor Queen
Southwestern Jewish Press, September 11, 1956, Page 5
Birdie Stodel Women will honor a Donor Queen and her court at their annual donor luncheon to be held Tuesday, October 30, 12:00 noon, in the Continental Room of the San Diego Hotel. The Queen will be selected by a drawing on “Aid to Israel Night,” October 10. Donor books must be reeturned on or before tht night.
Mrs. Lawrence Lassman is chairman of the Donor Luncheon, assisted by co-chairman Goldie Schusterman. Attendants to the Queen, who will be chosen by a drawing at this luncheon, will be royally showered with gifts.
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Tifereth Israel Men’s Club “Rides Again”
Southwestern Jewish Press, September 11, 1956, Page 5
A repeat performance of “Western Night” will be held at Tifereth Israel Center on Sunday, October 14, at 5 p.m. A special Barbeque Dinner with all the trimmings, “Western Style,” will be served. Prizes will be awarded for the most authentic western costumes and the most comical. Special entertainment and a western band. Bring your friends — everyone is welcome.
Please make reservations early. Phone AT-1-5529 or JU-2-7298.
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Couples Club to Hold ‘Las Vegas Nite’
Southwestern Jewish Press, September 11, 1956, Page 5
The Tifereth Israel Couples Club will sponsor a Las Vegas Night for its open ing affair of the fall season on Saturday, September 29 at 8:15 p.m. at the Tifereth Israel Synagogue.
$1.00 donation will buy $1500 worth of play money. Here is a chance to “fritter away a fortune” without ever losing a penny.
To make the evening complete, prizes galore will be auctioned off for the newly acquired wealth of play money.
For an evening of real fun plus luscious refreshments, set aside Saturday, September 29, at 8:15 p.m. at Tifereth Israel Synagogue.
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Dance Team Has Interesting Background
Southwestern Jewish Press, September 11, 1956, Page 5
By Marion Perlov
Five years ago, world famous dance team, Carlos and Chita, opened their studios in San Diego, at 1504 Fifth Avenue. At the annual dance contest here for teachers, for each of those five years, Carlos and Chita have come away with first prize. Their careers read like a veritable Baedaker of the famous persons and places.
Among the notables to whom they have given lessons were Lord and Lady Astor, Lord and Lady Mountbatten, the Duke of Windsor, as well as movie stars Kay Francis, Ruby Keeler, Joan Crawford, Mary Brian and Clifton Webb.
They are experts in ballroom — tango, rhumba, samba and mombo–tap, ballet and acrobatic. They were the pioneers in introducing the samba from Brazil in the U.S. and Europe.
In my interview with Carlos he wanted me to emphasize the fact that they sincerely teach people how to dance well in as sort a time as possible.
Dancing keeps you young. Let Carlos and Chita give you a rejuvenated outlook, a new lease on life. Your small investment in lessons will reap large dividends in health and a new zest for living.
Phone BElmont 3-8633 now for an appointment.
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