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Adventures in San Diego Jewish History, November 26, 1954, Part 1

Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff        Al Solomon, Sidney Rose, Center leaders, confer with Edward Breitbard and Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt Jewish Center Drive For Funds in Full Swing Southwestern Jewish Press, November 26, 1954, Pages 1, 5 Almost $80,000.00 has been raised by various directors of the Jewish Community Center in the […]

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Adventures in San Diego Jewish History, November 12, 1954, Part 4

Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff Three Synagogues Observe Tercentenary Sabbath Southwestern Jewish Press, November 12, 1954, Page 9 In accordance with the call issued to all Synagogues by the Synagogue Council of America, the official voice of all Orthodox, Conservative and Reform Congregations, Rabbi Morton J. Cohn has invited the Rabbis and members

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College Avenue Older Adult Center announces September activities

SAN DIEGO (Press Release)–The College Avenue Older Adult Center, operated by Jewish Family Service inside the Beth Jacob Congregation facility at 4855 College Avenue, announces the following activities for September 2010: Mondays: Classes and Activities offered: Aerobics with Kara Anderson (8:30 – 10 am, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays); Feeling Fit with Kara Anderson (10 –

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Adventures in San Diego Jewish History, November 12, 1954, Part 3

Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff Welcome to Mexico…The Tourist Wonderland Southwestern Jewish Press, November 12, 1954, Page 5 Ensenada-Tijuana – In the extreme Southwestern portion of the United States, just across the border from San Diego, Calif., is a region of great tourist transformation in recent years to meet the exigencies of the

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Adventures in San Diego Jewish History, November 12, 1954, Part 2

Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff Southwestern Jewish Press, August 1, 1954, Page 3 Betrothal Announced Mr. and Mrs. Leon Solomon announce the engagement of their daughter, Barbara, to Harold Hoffer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Hoffer of New York City.  Barbara is a graduate of UCLA and is working at present as

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Melton Adult Mini-School offers courses on some timeless topics

SAN DIEGO (Press Release)– The Agency for Jewish Education invites you to join the great Jewish conversation! Do Jews believe in heaven and hell? Are abortions OK according to Jewish law? How could the Holocaust have happened? What happens after we die? These questions and more are discussed in Melton classes. The Melton Adult Mini-School

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Adventures in San Diego Jewish History, November 12, 1954, Part 1

Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staffSouthwestern Jewish Press, November 12, 1954, Pages 1,6, 7 Salute To Tijuana and Ensenada: Jewish Community of San Diego Greets Neighbors Because of the short distance between San Diego and the Mexican border, Jews of Tijuana and Lower California feel a great deal closer to the Jews of San

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Adventures in San Diego Jewish History, October 29, 1954, Part 5

Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff Temple Sisterhood Holds County Fair Southwestern Jewish Press, October 29, 1954, Page 10 Plans are underway for a gigantic County Fair to be given by the Temple Beth Israel Sisterhood on Sunday, Feb. 65, at the American Legion Hall, 2691 B. Street. Mrs. Richard Lustig is chairman and

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Adventures in San Diego Jewish History, October 29, 1954, Part 4

Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff Bay City B’nai B’rith Women To Hold Donor Dinner Dance November 14th Southwestern Jewish Press, October 29,1 954, Page 8 Mission Valley Country Club will provide the setting for the Fifth Annual Donor Dinner-Dance sponsored by the Bay City B’nai B’rith Women on Sunday, November 14th, 6:3-0 p.m. 

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Adventures in San Diego Jewish History, October 29, 1954, Part 3

Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff Barbara Taylor-Peter Haas Wed In Afternoon Ceremony Southwestern Jewish Press, October 29, 1954, Page 6 The marriage of Barbara Taylor, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Laycock of Germany, to Peter Haas, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Haas, was solemnized at an afternoon ceremony Sunday, October 24,

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Adventures in San Diego Jewish History, October 29, 1954, Part 2

Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff     Brandeis Women To Meet For Dessert Nov. 1 Southwestern Jewish Press, October 29, 1954, Page 4 The first semi-annual Membership Meeting of the San Diego Chapter of the National Women’s Committee of Brandeis University will be held Monday, November 1, at the home of Mrs. William

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'On The Go' to transport seniors to 10 synagogues during High Holy Days

SAN DIEGO (Press Release) –On the Go, a program of Jewish Senior Services Council delivered by Jewish Family Service,  will offer  free rides to individuals 60 years of age and older in need of transportation to High Holy Day services at participating synagogues in San Diego.  Synagogues include Congregation Beth Am, Congregation Beth El, Congregation Beth

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Adventures in San Diego Jewish History, October 29, 1954, Part 1

Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff Center Drives for $269,000: Jewish Community Organizes for Building Campaign Led by H. Wax Southwestern Jewish Press, October 29, 1954, Pages 1, 11 “To make a dream come true for you and yours,” the Jewish Community Center will launch a campaign on Nov. 15 for building funds to

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