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

Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff Tickets Go On Sale For Mrs. F.D.R. Talk Southwestern Jewish Press, October 1, 1954, Pages 1, 8 Invitations have been mailed this week inviting members of the Jewish community to participate as “Patrons” in presenting Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt on November 11th at 8 p.m. Patrons, besides receiving […]

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Adventures in San Diego Jewish History, September 17, 1954, Part 8

Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff As the Psychologist Sees You Southwestern Jewish Press, September 17, 1954, Page 14 By Irving R. Stone, Psychological Consultant (Note: During Irving Stone’s tour of military duty, this issue of the column has been written by his wife, Rosanne Stone) Be Yourself – In Atlantic City a few

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Adventures in San Diego Jewish History, September 17, 1954, Part 7

Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staffSouthwestern Jewish Press, September 17, 1954, page 12 Some surprises in American Jewish History By Rabbi Lee J. Levinger In this tercentenary year we are going to hear many times the central themes of American Jewish history.  We shall be told how this community has grown in three-hundred years

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Adventures in San Diego Jewish History, September 17, 1954, Part 6

Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff March of “Dimes Raises $60,000 in Drive Southwestern Jewish Press, September 17, 1954, Page 10 The 1954 Emergency March of Dimes in San Diego County has been an unqualified success, Jerry Rudrauff, March of Dimes chairman, announced today. The Emergency drive to raise funds for the care of

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Adventures in San Diego Jewish History, September 17, 1954, Part 5

Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staffSouthwestern Jewish Press, September 17, 1954, pages 8, 13 Tercentenary Gallery: Builders of American Jewry and the Jewish Community Center By Bernard Postal That the builders of the American Jewish community, which now begins its Tercentenary year, and the principal founders and leaders of the Jewish Community Center movement,

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Adventures in San Diego Jewish History, September 17, 1954, Part 4

Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff Since 1854: A Noted Historian Views American Jewry’s Last Century Southwestern Jewish Press, September 17, 1954, pages 6, 7 By Dr Salo W. Baron, president, American Jewish Historical Society When one looks back on the past 100 years, one finds that that period started as a period of

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Community Mikvah & Education Center plans Aug. 22 workshop on preparing for the High Holidays

 SAN DIEGO (Press Release)–The month of Elul is the time to begin to prepare oneself for the Yamim Nora’im (High Holidays). The Waters of Eden/San Diego Community Mikvah & Education Center will sponsor a workshop on Sunday, August 22nd from 8:30am-1:00pm at Congregation Beth El: 8660 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, 92037.  Registration/breakfast begins at 8:30am. An optional Shacharit service begins

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Adventures in San Diego Jewish History, September 17, 1954, Part 3

Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staffSouthwestern Jewish Press, September 17, 1954, Page 5{2010 editor’s note: it was common in 1954 for members and organizations of the Jewish community as well as friends of the community to take out small advertisements offering best wishes for the upcoming Jewish year.  As these greetings included the names

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Adventures in San Diego Jewish History, September 17, 1954, Part 2

Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff Betrothed Southwestern Jewish Press, September 17, 1954, Page 3 Mrs. Edith M. Townes announces the engagement of her daughter, Marilyn (Mitzi) Carol Kohn, to Mr. Dan Yale Rosenberg, son of Mr. and Mrs. Meyer Rosenberg of Cleveland and Dayton, Ohio. Mrs. Kohn is a graduate of Tucson High

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San Diego's Agency for Jewish Education offering Hebrew for public school credit

SAN DIEGO (Press Release)–Registration is now open for the Teen Hebrew for Credit Program presented by the Agency for Jewish Education! The Hebrew for Credit Program is an accredited foreign language program (for grades 8 to 12), recognized by the public schools in our community. T his program mirrors the public schools in terms of

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Adventures in San Diego Jewish History, September 3, 1954, Part 4

Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff A Grievous Loss (Editorial) Southwestern Jewish Press, September 3, 1954, Page 7 The Jewish Community lost one of its outstanding leaders last week with the passing of George Neumann, at the age of 69.  He and his wife, Julia, had been pioneers and leaders in every worthwhile activity

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Adventures in San Diego Jewish History, September 3, 1954, Part 2

Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff Personals Southwestern Jewish Press, September 3, 1954, Page 3 Home From Abroad—Nelson Olf, son of Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Olf, has ended his midshipman summer training in European waters aboard the USS Wisconsin, and is expected home.  He will have just a few days with his parents before

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Adventures in San Diego Jewish History, September 3, 1954, Part 1

Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff Jewish Community Mourns Passing of George Neumann Southwestern Jewish Press, September 3, 1954, page 1 George Neumann, prominent San Diego resident since 1918, died on Aug. 24 at age 69.  Mr. Neumann was associated with many local and national organizations and played an active part in philanthropy in

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