Compiled by San Diego Jewish World
United Jewish Fund Plans For 23rd Annual Meeting
Southwestern Jewish Press, October 5, 1956, Pages 1, 10
The Allocations Committee of the United Jewish Fund heads a series of Fund activities which include the plans for the twenty-third Annual Meeting, the nomination of directors to fill the vacancies caused by the expiration of the term of twenty present directors, and the work of the Emigre Committee.
Dr. Joshua Rittoff, Chairman of the Allocations Committee, advised that the Committee had already met, received its material, and will meet again on October 16 to seriously begin its consideration of overseas and national agencies. Over 75 of these organizations have requested inclusion in the United Jewish Fund for 1956. They include organizations working in Israel, and Overseas; and National Agencies working in the fields of Community Relations, Religion, Cultural, Health and Welfare, and Service. Among the major agencies which have been beneficiaries in the past and have inclusion for 1956 are: Hebrew Univ.-Technion, American Fund Israel Inst., Ezras Torah Fund, Jewish Telegraphic Agency, National Community Labor Israel, United Hias Service, American Jewish Congress, Jewish Labor Committee, Jewish War Veterans, Joint Defense Appeal, National Community Relations Council, City of Hope Building, Jewish Comm. Personal Serv., Leo N. Levi Memorial Hospital, American Academy Research, American Jewish Historical, B’nai B’rith National Youth Service Agency, Histadrut Ivrith, Jewish Chautagua Soc. ; Jewish Publication Soc, Yiddish Scientific Inst.; Hebrew Theological College; Hebrew Union College; Jewish Theological Seminary; Union Orthodox Jewish Cong; Yeshiva University; American Association Jewish Education; Jewish Occupational Council; Jewish Welfare Board; Synagogue Council of America.
An open hearing for representatives of these agencies will be held on Sunday, October 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.. Rittoff reported. Responses are expected from at least 15 of the major agencies, who will be given the opportunity of presenting their cause to the committee and to the community as a whole. Any member of the United Jewish Fund is invited to attend the meeting.
At the same time the Allocations Committee is working on its recommendations. The Annual Meeting Committee, co-chaired by William Schwartz and Dr.Walter Ornstein, is making plans for the twenty-third report meeting of the United Jewish Fund. Scheduled for Saturday, December 8, at the House of Hospitality in Balboa Park, the annual meeting will depart from tradition by serving a dessert and coffee instead of the usual dinner, according to Ornstein. “Usually,” Ornstein said, “the annual meeting is attended by approximately 200 individuals and hit is hoped that the new plan will bring out the largest response of any annual meeting in the history of the Fund. Plans are under way to bring an outstanding national figure as a principal speak for the occasion.”
In preparation for the Annual Meeting, the Nomination Committee has met and will recommend a slate of candidates to be presented for Directors of the Board. Twenty vacancies, caused by the expiration of the terms of directors, will be open for election. Nominations by petition, as explained in the last issue of the Southwest Jewish Press, will be accepted up to five days before the annual meeting, and will be added to the ballot, according to William Colt, Chairman.
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Center To Hold Open House During Week of October 8
Southwestern Jewish Press, October 5, 1956, Pages 1, 5
Mr. William B. Schwartz, President of the Jewish Community Center, announced that open house and registration week is planned in the new Center at 4056 University Ave., during the week of October 8. He invited the public to “come and see” the temporary home of the Center and learn about the full program being offered for the Fall and Winter. “Programs are offered,” he said, “for every member of the family in the busy Center building. Activities scheduled go from an active five-day a w eek program for Senior Adults to the three-day a week Cooperative Nursery School.”
Special features of the children’s program are creative dance and ballet, art classes, games and family days. Mass activities are offered the Junior High and Teenage groups on three separate evenings each week. Ongoing programs throughout the year are available for single young adults and single adults.
For adults the Center offers the opportunity of getting acquainted through a couple’s club, square dance group, Women’s League, parent participation groups, holiday programs and a new center series of concerts, films and lectures. A women’s rhythmic exercise class meets weekly; and art classes, sewing groups, games, and special events are featured parts of the Senior Adult Program.
During the open house and registration week of October 8 there will be demonstration and participation classes in all the groups. The Center, in its new temporary (material missing) day and 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday; and Saturday evenings from 8:30 p.m. to Midnight. Special programs will be offered once a week on Wednesday in the ballroom above the Center.
The Jewish Community Center of San Diego is a Red Feather Agency and a member of the Federation of Jewish Agencies, the National Jewish Welfare Board, and the Community Welfare Council.
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Abba Eban To Speak At Bond Dinner October 23
Southwestern Jewish Press, October 5, 1956, Page 1
Abba Eban, State of Israel Ambassador to the United States, will honor San Diego Tuesday, October 23rd, at a city-wide dinner at the El Cortez Hotel, sponsored by the local Jewish community in behalf of the Bonds of Israel Government, it was announced today by Murray D. Goodrich, HOnorary Bonds of Israel Government Chairman.
Ambassador Eban, who also serves as Israel’s permanent representative to the United Nations, comes here at a time when the Middle Eastern crisis has focused world attention on Israel. He will make a major address at the October 23rd gathering.
“Mr. Eban has gained world-wide recognition for his able participation in the councils of the nations,” Goodrich stated. “Through his service, Israel has won an increasing measure of stature and recognition. San Diego welcomes him proudly.”
With the dinner committee still in formation, Goodrich announced that every effort will be made to assure maximum Israel Bond investments at this time “in evidence of our knowledge of what is at stake, and in demonstration of our will to strengthen democracy, wherever it may be.”
Mr. Goodrich indicated that every Jewish organization in San Diego has appointed a Bond Chairman and will cooperate actively to make the Eban Dinner a memorable event. Members of the Eban Dinner Committee, to date, include Victor A. Schulman, Leonard Drogin, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Domnitz, Abraham Arbamson, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Snyder, Harry Wolf, Rabbi Morton J. Cohn, Rabbi Monroe Levens, Rabbi Baruch Stern, Abraham Sklar, Albert A. Hutler, Maxwell Kaufman, Milton Fredman, Louis Moorsteen.
Dr. and Mrs. Abe Nasatir, Louis Moorsteen, Morris Douglas, Dr. Milton Millman, Mrs. John Ruskin, Mrs. Jack Stern, Mrs. Rose Brooker, Moses S. Berlin, Max Leapold, Louis Steinman, Hyman Bleck, Sam Bloom, Mrs. Joseph Richlin, Philip Abrams, and MRs. Gabriel Berg.
Over 600 San Diegans are expected to attend the October event and reservations must be made immediately to insure your presence.
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Please Note!
Southwestern Jewish Press, October 5, 1956, Page 1
The Directors of the United Jewish Fund will meet on Tuesday, October 16. The October meeting of the Fund Board will concern itself with various committee reports, plans for the annual meeting, and the discussion of the requests of the United Jewish Appeal, as well as other problems confronting the Jewish community of San Diego. All United Jewish Fund Directors are urged to be present.
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Hebrew Home Has New Superintendent
Southwestern Jewish Press, October 5, 1956, Page 1
Maxwell Kaufman, President of the San Diego Hebrew Home for the Aged, announced the appointment of Miss Naomi R. Gailzaid as Superintendent of the Home.
Miss Gailzaid is a graduate of Columbia University and took her social work training at the Columbia University Graduate School. She has attended Boston University and the University of Southern California.
She has previously worked as a medical social worker at Mt. Sinai Hospital and Clinic in Los Angeles. Miss Gailzaid’s other experience has been with the National Jewish Welfare Board-U.S.O., the Los Angeles Section of the National Council of Jewish Women, and the United Service for New Americans.
The Hebrew Home for the Aged is a member agency of the Federation of Jewish Agencies.
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Jewish War Vets Auxiliary Presents Israeli Flags
Southwestern Jewish Press, October 5, 1956, Page 1
In colorful ceremonies, Post 185 Auxiliary, Jewish War Veterans, presented Israeli flags, handmade by Jennie Turner, Auxiliary President, to the Hebrew Home for the Aged and the Cottage of Israel.
On September 29, at the San Diego Women’s Club House, Mrs. Turner presented the Israeli flag to the Cottage of Israel.
On Tuesday night, October 9, the San Diego Post 185 and Auxiliary will hold a special meeting, open to the public, at the War Memorial Bldg., Balboa Park for the purpose of discussing the 1957 Convention of the Dept. of California, Jewish War Vets, scheduled to be held at the Lafayette Hotel next June. Department officers will be the guest speakers. All Post members are urged to attend.
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