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Writings by Adolph Levi
-1922-
September 20, 1922—Adolph Levi, president, Temple
Beth Israel "Our Growth," The Jewish Community News, page
6: It is indeed with great happiness and pride that I contemplate the
remarkable growth of our Jewish Community. When first organized, we met at
intervals at the homes of our members, one of our own number acting as reader;
today, we have our own Temple and rabbi. Vividly do I recall those days
when we began to talk of erecting our own house of worship. It was a difficult
task, but thanks to the interest displayed, we succeeded. Many of the members,
to facilitate the building of the Temple, bought permanent pews. I mention this
latter fact to show the unselfish spirit of our people; for when several years
ago we found it necessary to repair the building, the members surrendered their
pew rights to the Congregation, and now re-purchase seats from year to year. We
have progressed rapidly since securing our own building. Of recent years we have
found it necessary, in order to increase our seating capacity, to build a
balcony. Our Sabbath School has been put on a modern basis; our choir augmented,
and a beautiful new electric organ installed. When I compare conditions, as I
found them on coming to San Diego, with those existing today, I fear not for the
future, for I know our progress will continue. My hope is to see a new,
beautiful Temple on our present site, which is conveniently located and with our
present interest, it will not be long before that hope is made a reality.