Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff
Southwestern Jewish Press, January 7, 1955, Page 7
1955 is the beginning of another year,
Here’s hoping it will be with filled with good luck
and good cheer
Starting off the holiday season was the annual Hi-Debber Ball which many of the our “Kosher Krowd” attended and labeled as “fabulous.”
Congrats are in order to Jeff Lustig who was elected president of the Student Body of Cabrillo School. Nice going Jeff.
Greeting 1955 with a bang with host Stan Breitbard and his date Zena Feurzeig, Diane Fogelman ‘n Alan Friedman, Linda Zuckerman ‘n Roger Brenes, Ruth Moskowitz ‘n Gary Naiman, Roberta Wylogue ‘n Merv Brenes, Henrietta Faquet ‘n Ronnie Doctor, Barbara Silverman ‘n Buddy Kader, Marsha Samuel ‘n Art Pogrell, and Stan Camiel, Gary Cantor, Irwin Schatzman and Gary Breitbard.
Saying “good bye” once again after an all-too-short vacation were the College gang who went to their respective schools. See you in the Spring, and good luck on your finals.
Bye now – CY-5-0679.
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Pioneer Women To Hold Annual Bazaar
Southwestern Jewish Press, January 7, 1955, Page 7
Pioneer Women, Negba Club, will hold their Annual Bazaar on Sunday, January 30, at Beth Jacob Center. Delicious foods will be served all day and new merchandise will be on sale at the most reasonable prices. Mrs. Rose Brooker is Chairman with Mrs. Rose Abrams, Co-Chairman. Mrs. Goldie Kitaen is Food Chairman. All members and friends are urged to attend as funds must be raised to complete our quota for the needy children in Israel. Keep the date in mind an bring the whole family for fun and fine food.
A Seminar for members will be held at the home of Mrs. Seymour Gates at 2420 Meade Avenue, on Tuesday, January 11, with Mrs. Bess Spanner as guest speaker.
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Jewish Center News
Southwestern Jewish Press, January 7, 1955, Page 7
Young Adult Group –Of particular interest to the Young Adult group which meets regularly on Tuesday nights is a series of special fun nights to be sponsored the third Tuesday of each month.
The initial party, “A Calico Hop” will be given on Tuesday, January 18 at 8 p.m. Co-chairmen for this fun frolic are Reitha Stokes and Maury Gross. There will be special entertainment and refreshments. All young adults between the ages of 21 and 30 are invited.
Junior Activities – All juniors from 5- 10 years of age are welcome to participate in an afternoon of fun, ballet and creative dance classes, and arts and crafts.
The dance classes under the supervision of Mrs. John Timen are organized into 3 different age groups, teaching ballet and modern creative dance.
Arts and crafts with Miss Ettie Mallinger as leader provides an opportunity for all to fulfill a basic desire, the drive to create. One does not have to be especially talented top experience the satisfaction to conceive an idea , develop it and complete it to the best of one’s ability. Its fun and all are welcome to attend.
Junior High School Age — Ballroom dance classes with Miss Gloria Molina as instructor will resume Monday at 7 p.m. for all tween-teenagers ages 11-14. Classes are held at Tifereth Israel Center, 30th and Howard and after one hour of instruction the class joins other tween-teeners in an additional hour of dancing, games, refreshments and loads of fun. Why not saunter down to the group on Monday evening when we have our activities? If you don’t, you’ll be missing all the fun.
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Rabbi Philip Bernstein To Be Presented by Center in February
Southwestern Jewish Press, January 7, 1955, Page 7
The Jewish Community Center will present Rabbi Philip Bernstein, president of the Central Conference of American Rabbis, Sunday evening, February 13, at 8 p.m., at Temple Beth Israel. Rabbi Bernstein’s topic will be “The Challenge of Religion in a Democracy.”
Rabbi Bernstein is the author of the Life magazine’s articles “What the Jews Believe” which evoked the most enthusiastic response in the history of that publication. His book, an explanation of the article, is a best seller.
He is currently rabbi of Temple B’rith Koesh in Rochester, New York, and was advisor on Jewish Affairs in post-war Germany to the United States Army in Europe.
As president of Central Conference of American Rabbis, Rabbi Bernstein led an historic seminar of reform Rabbis in Israel during the summer of 1951. They covered the country from Metulah to Elath; talked with most of the leading personalities, as well as with the rank and file of the people.
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(The cheapening price)
Southwestern Jewish Press, January 7, 1955, Page 7
The man who cheapens himself in public is sure to be marked down by his neighbors.
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Hadassah To Honor Men In “Turn-About” Dinner Fashion Show
Southwestern Jewish Press, January 7, 1955, Page 7
Celebrating the 21st anniversary of Hadassah’s Youth Aliyah project, the San Diego Chapter of Hadassah will honor the occasion by a gala Dinner-Fashion Show to be held Wednesday evening, January 26, at the Mission Valley Country Club. “Turnabout” being fair play, the husbands of our Hadassah officers and board members will hug the spotlight as a special tribute to them, and the women will pay them homage on “Mr Hadassah” night this time in the background.
Mr. Hadassah President will be capably filled by Harry Felseon, and the evenings program will be presided by Mr. Hadassah chairman, Lewis Solomon, and co-chairman, Rudolph Hess. Following a delectable dinner a fashion show sponsored by Lou Solof’s and Gladys Scott will enlighted as to what the well dressed Mr. and Mrs. Hadassah will wear modeled by many of our own members and husbands, among who will be Louis Steinman and Arthur Goodman. A surprise Hollywood entertainer will also be on the program. Mrs. Lewis Solomon, chairman, and MRs. Rudy Hess, co-chairman, are assisted by a capable committee of Mmes. Morton Thaler, Victor Selten, David Schissell, and John Ruskin who is in charge of reservations. Dinner will be $8.00 per couple and reservations must be accompanied by check to Mrs. Ruskin, 4308 N. Talmadge Dr., or to any Minyan captain.
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