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Writings about Dr. Anne (Moder) Ratner

Editor's Note: Anne Ratner's name often was spelled in the alternative as "Ann."  She also appeared often in print  as "Mrs. Abe Ratner."



-1945-
September 6, 1945
Southwestern Jewish Press, High Holiday Issue, Community Greetings, Inside Page 1: "Holiday Greetings—Mr. and Mrs. Abe Ratner and Family."


-1947-
March 27, 1947—Lou Mogy, "Around Town," Southwestern Jewish Press, Page 5: ...Did you know that Ann(e) Ratner, Sylvia Solof, Ida Beck and Sadie Berenson can be seen every Tuesday and Thursay morning playing Volley Ball at the San Diego Club?...

April 10, 1947—"U.J.F. Workers Stepping Up Pace—To Reach Early Goal," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 1: With the Passover holidays celebrating the release of Jews from bondage, drawing to a close, the United Jewish Fund will intensify its campaign to raise $350,000 to provide food, shelter, medical aid and clothing for the Jews of Europe.  Max Rabinowitz and Louis Steinman, chairmen of the campaign, announced that $000000 {Yes, that misprint appeared in the paper} had been raised by the Jews of San Diego which is more money than raised by the entire 1946 campaign.  Eli Levenson, president of the United Jewish Fund, and Nathan Baranov, honorary chairman of the 1947 campaign, urged an all out effort to arouse the local community to the widest support of the United Jewish Fund drive for $350,000 of which approximately $300,000 will go to the United Jewish Appeal consisting of the Joint Distribution Committee, the United Palestine Appeal and the United Service for New Americans. The balance will be used for local and national needs. Workers in the Trades and Industries Division, Women's Division and the Young People's Division will be out calling on all prospects for their contribution. The Young People's Division led by Renee Perlmutter and Sallie Stone are showing the way, having raised $4335.00, $835.00 over their quota. Trades and Industries have pledges amounting to $121,342.53, while the Women's Division, with Julia Neumann and Bernice Soule at its head, have total pledges of $18,587.50.  "Coverage," the most important word in the campaign, will come to life when the 2100 volunteer workers of the United Jewish Fund go out in full force to reach their prospects.  {The following list appears in agate type}: Ben Feinberg, Morrie Douglas, Edward Breitbard, Dan Loewenthal, Phil Goldman, Marshall Naiman, Nathan Baranov, Harry Bennett, David Block, Abe Bronstone, Larry Cantor, Elliott Cushman, Jack Dembo, I.L Domnitz, Carl Esenoff, Irving Friedman, Elmer Glaser, Sander Goldberger, Everett Goldman, Murray D. Goodrich; Ben Hoffman; Dr. F. G. Hollander, Ralph Hosenpud, Irvin Kahn, Harry Kraskin, Eli Levenson, Paul Lott, Myron Lustig, Louis Moorsteen, Its Penter, Philip Peskin, Sol Price, Nathan Schiller, Victor Schulman, Sam Supnik, Abe Snyder, Dr. Robert Stone, David Stotsky, Henry Weinberger, Lew M. Weiss, Leo Zwiebel, are calling on business men throughout the city.   The outstanding women workers, announced by Julia Neumann and Bernice Soule are:(in agate type): Helen Baranov, Frances Berenson, Sadie Berenson, Jennie Burnett, Retha Burnett, Eve Chenkin, Sally Cohn, Lee Douglas, Bernice Esenoff, Morris Feldman, Sara Goodrich, Rose Gordon, (Mrs) Jack Gross; Jennie Kochberg, Sylvia Haffner, Elinor Kitaen, Jack Kornbluth, Edith Levenson, Esther Moorsteen, Angeline Landau, Pauline Rubel, Rose Neuman, Jeannette Niederman, Betty Penter, Molly Rabinowitz, Ann Ratner, Clara Resnick, Esther Schwartz, Bess Snyder, Ray Solomon, Julia Steinman, M. Stern, Rose Weinberger, Elizabeth Reisman, Goldie Schusterman, E. Belenzon, Bessie Siegel, Bessie Umansky, F. Marx, Jennie Siner, Lavena Koming, Florence Lebowitz.  The workers in the Young People's Division which has already surpassed their goal, are (in agate type): Estelle Addleson, Stanford H. Brust, Edith Epstein, Roy M. Fagelson, Eva Garber, Yvonne Gerson, Merle Goldman, Sylvia Horowitz, Gene Janoff, Bernard Lansky, Yale Naliboff, Esther Pearl, Gerry Platt, Julius H. Raleigh, Rose Rimland, Helen Rosenberg, Ruth Rosenberg, Mitzi Schiller, Ben Siegel, Sallie Stone, Gertrude Thaler, Joe Wertheim, Ned J. Wise.

May 8, 1947—"The Way We Heard It," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 4: Mr. and Mrs. I. Goldberg of Glasgow, Scotland, in a trip around the world, stopped here to give regards from their relatives in New York to friends here. The relatives' friends are Mr. and Mrs. A.L. Solof, Dr. and Mrs. H. Kaufman, Mr. and Mrs. Abe Ratner, and Mr. and Mrs. Nate Ratner. While here the Goldbergs stayed at the Hotel del Coronado.

July 10, 1947—Lee C. Richards, "Sports," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 5: The fairways all around took quite a trampling over the Fourth week-end. Seen at the Mission Valley were the following men tangling with old man Par: Dr. Robert Stone, Abe Ratner, Ben Jacobson, Ben Rubin, Dr. Joe Rittoff, Lee Richards, Eli Levenson and many others...Some of the women are now taking their turn with the mashie and niblick: Evelyn Roberts, Lee Douglas and Ann Ratner are learning the game of golf—look out you par shooting males.

-1949-

April 1949—Pearl Lieberman, "The Way We Heard It," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 3: ...The Abe Ratners left  March 18 on an extended visit to New York City...

May 1949
—"Tifereth Israel Sisterhood," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 4: "Mother's Day" was the theme of the May meeting of the Tifereth Israel Sisterhood. Mrs. Abe Ratner, assisted by Mrs. Monroe Levens, arranged an unusual fashion display. Fashions for grandmother, mother and daughter made available through the courtesy of the Sanford Dress Shop and Chenkins Youth Center were previewed. Models were Mesdames Louis Addleson, Harris Rubel, Betty Solomon, Harry Mallen, Morton Thaler, Misses Andrea Beck, Sherry Rae Newman, Elene Gordon and Pauline Ratner. Mesdames Sid Smith, Morris Pomeranz, Lester Cooper, Fred Kaufman, Morris Levenson and Ben Mallen were gracious hostesses.

June 1949—"Leaders Spur Activities to Complete 1949 Fund Drive," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 1: Led by the Women's Division, which concluded its "luncheon" drive last week, the United Jewish Fund 1949 "Year of Opportunity" Campaign has raised over $156,000.000 in pledges. Two hundred women were guests of Msdms. Jennie Burnett, Max Gardner, H.D. Goodrich, Jack Gross, Rodin Horrow, George Neumann, Sam Perlmutter, Abe Ratner, Victor Schulman, Abe Sklar, Esther Sommers, and Harry Snyder at a "no minimum" birthday party luncheon which raised $5,500 to bring the total women's contribution of over $35,000.000 or 87 percent of the goal they have set for themselves...

July 1949—1) Pearl Lieberman, "The Way We Heard It," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 4: The Abe Ratners, accompanied by their son and daughter, Pauline and Sandy, left June 20, for a trip through Alaska, stopping at Lake Louise on their way home. The Ratners expect to be gone a month. A farewell dinner was given them at the El Cortez Hotel before their departure."

2) "Friends Surprise Louis Bickmans," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 4: The Louis Bickmans (Sylvia) were officially "installed' in their new home at 5175 Roxbury Road, June 11, when friends surprised them with a no-host dinner party, and presented them with a portable barbecue cart. Attending were Anne and Jay Levine, Ruth and Mack Esterson, Natalie and Sid Smith, Mary and Mickey Stone, Lillian and Sid Newman, Ruth and Al Newman, Sadie and Milo Berenson, Jerry and George Starr, Rozelle and Dave Starr, Libby and All Krasnow, Diane and Frank Pomeranz, Anne and Abe Ratner, Sally and Nate Ratner, Tilly and Ben Gordon, Lillian and Otto Wiliamson, Ruth and Art Stone, and Sarah and Rod Harrow.

October 1949—1) Lou Mogy, "Sports Around Town," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 4: ...Eve Chenkin, Betty Penter, Gladys Levenson, Minnie Price, Lee Greenberg, Ann(e) Ratner, Hilda De Sure, Rose Glickman are all very lovely waitresses. Thanks very much Ladies for your service at the Board Meeting of the Guardians....Hal Salzman, the Ace Rookie Pitcher of the Portland Beavers, is a first cousin of Ann(e) Ratner. Abe and Ann(e) don't miss many of the Padre-Beaver games...

2) "Tifereth Israel Sisterhood," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 6: At the meeting held Thursday, October 6th by the Tifereth Israel Sisterhood, MRs. Lou Moorsteen was the guest spekaer. She spoke and showed colored film taken on her recent trip to Israel.  Hosetesses who served traditional Succoth refreshments were Mesdames Herman Tulchinsky, William Solof, Joe Spatz, Jack Sonnabaum, Abe Ratner, Nate Ratner, and Louis Steinman.

November 14, 1949—1) Lou Mogy, "Sports Around Town," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 5:  The Tifereth Israel Sisterhood will also have their annual fundraising affair on January 26, 1950. This will be in the form of a theatre party at the Globe Theatre. The play will be Our Hearts Were Young and Gay. Mrs. Lawrence Cantor and Mrs. Sam Addleson are co-chairmen for this event.  Mrs. Abe Ratner is program chairman...After the Guardians New Year's Eve affair, Betty and Its Penter are planning a trek to Las Vegas. Al and Hilda DeSure as well as Murray and Sara Goodrich are going also. Abe (bump an apple) Ratner and Ann Ratner are also going to Las Vegas for New Years....

2) "Tifereth Israel Sisterhood," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 5: A hilarious comedy entitled Women in White will be the attraction on the calendar of events for the Tifereth Israel Sisterhood Luncheon to be presented Nov. 10, at 12 o'clock noon at Tifereth Israel Synagogue, 30th and Howard Streets. The cast will include Sisterhood members: Mesdames Sidney Smith, Harry Wax, Marco Ratner, Jennie Siner, Abe Smith and Sam Druskin. The play will be directed by Mrs. Abe Ratner and Mrs. Monroe Levens, program chairman.

November 18, 1949—Lou Mogy, "Sports Around Town," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 5: ...One of the hardest working and most unassuming ladies; one who is always ready to give credit to some one else, who doesn't want her name to be mentioned and one who is deserving of the title of community leader is Mrs. Abe Ratner, known to all as Ann.

December 2, 1949—"Temple Israel Sisterhood," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 6:  The Tifereth Israel Sisterhood extends an invitation to the congregation and their friends to participate in the Jewish Home Beautiful Pageant, on December 13th, at 7:30 p.m. at the Tifereth Israel Synagogue. The Jewish Home Beautiful Pageant is to symbolize the proverb "The Wisdom of Women Buildeth the Home."  Together with the Father, the Mother creates the sanctuary which has been the Jewish pride through all the ages, the Jewish Home Beautiful...In charge of the program are Mrs. Abe Ratner and Mrs. Monroe Levens, co-chairmen, assisted by Mesdames Earl Brodie, Its Penter, Alex Newman and Harry Mallen.  Narrator for this program is Mrs. A.P. Nasatir, with table hostesses as follows: Rosh Hashanah, Mrs. Sam Brens; Yom Kippur, Mrs. Rod Horrow; Sukkot, MRs. Woodrow Ratner; Chanukah, Mrs. Sol Chenkin; Purim, Mrs. Herman Tulchinsky; Passover, Mrs. Milo Berenson; Shabuous, Mrs. Eddie Cantor, and Shabbat, Mrs. Max Gardner...

December 16, 1949— 1) "'Home Beautiful' Program Impressive," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 1: Tifereth Israel Synagogue was the scene of a most impressive program on Tuesday, December 13, the Jewish "Home Beautiful," a pageant presented by the Sisterhood, in cooperation with the synagogue and its affiliates, as attended by more than 600 people.  Mrs. A.P. Nasatir was the narrator and the various Jewish holidays were vividly portrayed with tableaus depicting the role of the woman in the house. The candle lighting ceremonies added a warm glow to the meaningful, living pictures of each festive occasion.  Mrs. Sidney Newman, president of the Sisterhood, announced that the proceeds of this affair would be donated to the building of a Hebrew school, in the names of Mrs. Abe Ratner, chairman of the program committee, and Mrs. Monroe Levens, wife of Rabbi Levens. More than 85 persons were involved in the production of this successful undertaking.  The artistry displayed in costumes and decorations drew special commendation.  At the conclusion of the pageant, Rabbi Levens invited the guests to partake of delicious refreshments, including the traditional latkes. This evening of inspiration will be long remembered and it is hoped that members of the community will emulate the beautiful scenes in their own homes —J. Kaufman.

2) Lou Mogy, "Sports Around Town," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 23: Ann and Abe Ratner have been kept busy on Saturday nights.  That is what happens when you have so many friends.

December 30, 1949—
"Tifereth Israel Sisterhood," A "Nu Fong Shoyn Un" luncheon meeting will be held January 10th by the Tifereth Israel Sisterhood at the Synagogue, 30th and Howard...Chairman for the luncheon will be Mrs. William Moss assisted by the Mesdames: Sara Shelley, I. Teacher, Harry Wax, Itz Penter, Sidney Smith, Herman Tulchinsky, Herman Sarfan, Bill Solof, Abe Ratner, Harry Weisberg, Henry Price, Sam Sklar, Jennie Siner, Monroe Levens, and Miss Sara Judd

-1950-
January 13, 1950—
Lou Mogy, "Sports Around Town," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 5: ...Ann Ratner celebrated with a delightful birthday party for her immediate family on January 2. How old? Well life hasn't yet begun for Ann.

February 10, 1950—Bobbie Solomon, "Town and Campus," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 7.  Party Time—Starting it all of was the Sweet Sixteen  Birthday Party given by Mr. and Mrs. A. Ratner for their charming daughter, Pauline. Some twenty-six guests enjoyed a delicious dinner at dance at the Del Coronado Saturday, Jan. 28. To mention a few of the couples, there were Dick Silberman n' Berta Rosenfeld (in from C.O.P.), Bobbi Marks n' Art Bloom (the latter a new and very handsome addition to our fair city from L.A.), Sandra Schoenkopf  n' Larry Gross, Shirley Sarfan n' Stu Penter, and of course Pauline, wearing a charming strapless dress of green velveteen, escorted by the always debonair Myron Shelley. It was a lovely party..like the song says, "it was a real nice clambake and we all had a real nice time." 

February 24, 1950—1) Lou Mogy, "Scene Around Town," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 5: I was told -- A large group of San Diegans are traveling to Los Angeles April 8th to watch the annual Friar's Vaudeville Show at the Shrine Auditorium.  Among the many going are the Its Penters, Bill Solofs, Morey Levensons, Vic Schulmans, Sam Fischers, Abe Ratners and Murray Goodrichs...

2) "Defy Income Tax Blues!" Southwestern Jewish Press, page 6: Using "Fashions that Survive Income tax" as the theme of their program for the afternoon, the Tifereth Israel Sisterhood will hold their third annual installation of officers on Tuesday, March 14, at 1`2 o'clock luncheon at the synagogue at 30th and Howard Streets.  Rabbi Monroe Levens will install new officers.  An origianl humorous skit presented by Mrs. Zel Greenberg, Mrs. Sam Sklar and Mrs. Julius Levine will introduce the cleverly planned "Fashions to Survive Income Tax" style show to be presented by Ballard and Brockett...The program is under the chairmanship of Mrs. Monroe Levens and Mrs. Abe Ratner, assisted by Mrs. Its Penter...

March 10, 1950—1) Lou Mogy, "Scene Around Town," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 3: ...Seen in the Mississippi Room of the Manor Hotel the other evening was (sic,were) Helen and Vic Schulman, Murray and Sarah Goodrich, and Abe and Ann Ratner. Uncle Captain and D.J. were discussing with Abe Ratner the styles of slacks they wanted for their crew on the dream ship "Melody," which is now in the Harbor of Rio de Janeiro. The discussions were really terrific and provided many a laugh.

2) "Tifereth Israel Sisterhood," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 7: In tune with the times, the Tifereth Israel Sisterhood program theme "Fashions to Survive Income Tax" will be presented at their annual installation of officers March 14th—a 12:30 p.m. luncheon at the Synagogue, 30th and Howard. Rabbi Monroe Levens is to officiate in seating the following officers: Mesdames Sidney Newman, reelected President for the ensuing year; Herman Sarfan, 1st Vice President; Edward Cantor, 2nd Vice President; Sidney Smith, 3rd Vice President; Henry Price, Corresponding Secretary; Marco Ratner, Recording Secretary; Herman Tulchinsky, Treasurer; Lawrence Cantor, Financial Secretary; Zel Greenberg and Alex Newman, Parliamentarians; Moss Addleson, Auditor; and Board Members Sam Addleson, Wm. Breitbard, David Frank, Sam Geller, Sidney Goldstein, Moe Hershey, Julius Levine, Harry Mallen, Wm. Moss, Paul Nestor, Frank Pomeranz, Itz Penter, Abe Ratner, Woodrow Ratner, Harris Rubel, S. Rubin, Abe Sackheim, Sara Shelley, Joe Spatz, I. Teacher, Harry Wax, Harry Weisberg with Mrs. Monroe Levens and Mrs. Al Neuman as Honorary Members...

March 28, 1950—1) "Friends Take Note," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 2: Mrs. Abe Ratner is convalescing at her home on 4252 Alder Drive after undergoing major surgery recently.

2) Lou Mogy, "Scene Around Town," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 3: It is nice to hear that Ann Ratner is home and feeling well. She recently underwent surgery. Glad to hear that you are o.k. Ann...

3)
"Tifereth Israel News," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 6: ...Sisterhood Passover Institute and Seder--Mrs. Abe Ratner will sponsor a Passover Institute and Model Seder for the Tifereth Israel Sisterhood on Thursday night, March 30th. Following the regular business meeting, the women will assemble in the Vestry Room for a practical demonstration of the Passover Seder. Ceremonial foods and wine will be provided. Participating in the Seder are: Blessing the Candles, Mrs. Ida Pearl; Kiddush, Mrs. Ruth Douglas; The Narration Begins, Mrs. Lucille Weisel; Four Questions (Hebrew) Mrs. Rose Neumann; Four Questions (English), Mrs. Kathrine Fleischner; The Answer From History, Mrs. Esther Addleson; Four Sons, Mmes. Jean Spatz, Jean Camiel, Freda Ruden, Trudie Haber; Three Symbols, Mmes Bess Breitbard, Dorothy Bokrass, Frances Moss; Message of the Night, Mrs. Sam Druskin; Responsive Reading, Mrs. Libby Teacher; Responsive Reading, Mrs. Sara Shelley. Musical selections will be offered by Mr. Norman Holzman. Rabbi Levens will conduct the service...

4) "Passover Greetings," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 9: The following Jewish families of San Diego County send their greetings to their friends and neighbors:....Abe and Nate Ratner and Families...

April 28, 1950—"More Top Gifts," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 1: The following are additional gifts to the 1950 "Keep the Miracle Alive Campaign": ...Mrs. Ann Ratner, $250.

2) Lou Mogy, "Scene Around Town," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 4: ... Did you know—Hal Salzman is a cousin of Ann Ratner. Hal is a most promising pitcher, and after one more season here in the Coast League figures to be one of the regulars on the pitching staff of the Cleveland Indians...

3) "Sisterhood's Kitchen Jamboree," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 9: Tifereth Israel Sisterhood will close its very successful season with a gala luncheon and program at the Tifereth Israel Synagogue, 30th and Howard Streets, on Tuesday, May 9th, at 12 o'clock...(A) novel and hilarious musical variety will be presented. To quote: "The Lettercarriers Auxiliary Kitchen Band and Show is unique in the entertainment world. It gives Kitchen utensils a "lift" into the aesthetic realm of Art and Music." Come and hear this unusal band composed of 18 ladies who have converted the lowliest kitchen gadget into an instrument of rhythm and melody.  Mrs. Abe Ratner and Mrs. Monroe Levens are program chairmen who will present this very unusual program for the day's entertainment...

May 12, 1950—Lou Mogy, "Scene Around Town," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 5: ... Ann Ratner is now feeling well after her recent surgery...

August 18, 1950—Lou Mogy, "Scene Around Town," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 5: ...Mr. and Mrs. Abe Ratner wish to announce the Bar Mitzvah of theur son, Sandy, on Saturday morning, Sept. 2nd at 10 a.m. in Tifereth Israel Synagogue. Rabbi Monroe Levens will officiate. Friends are cordially invited...

September 8, 1950—1) "Bar Mitzvah Boys," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 4: On Saturday, September 2, Sandford Mandell Ratner, son of Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Ratner, was called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah at Tifereth Israel Synagogue.  A reception in the Synagogue followed the services. Out-of-town guests were Dr. and MRs. S.R. Schwartz of Bakersfield, Mrs. Harry Finkelman from Middleton, Ohio, and MRs. Sam Sautzman of Portland, Oregon.

2) "Rosh Hashonah Greetings," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 11: ... Abe and Nate Ratner and Families....

September 22, 1950—Lou Mogy, "Scene Around Town," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 5: ... Did you know.... The Herman Sarfans, the Jack Gross's, the Abe Ratners, the Irving J. Kahns and the Victor Schulmans were all up at Highland Springs Resort and were they having a good time.  Al Hutler spent a few days of his vacation there and is looking forward to going back ....

October 20, 1950—Lou Mogy, "Scene Around Town," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 5: ...The road to Murrietta is straight. It is now a hop-skip and a jump from San Diego. Some recent guests were the Jack Gross', the Julius Browns, the Sol Blooms, Ida Beck and Helen Schulman.  Other vacationers were the Abe Ratners and the Murray Goodrichs. 

December 1, 1950—"Chanukah Greetings," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 11: The following members of the Jeiwsh community extend Chanukah greetings to their friends: .... Abe and Nate Ratner and Families.....

-1951-
February 18, 1951—
"'New American'" Aids Graduate—Next week will complete the course for Welfare Volunteers selected to be Case Aids in San Diego's Emigre Program. Graduating from the six week course which had been held under the supervision of Mrs. David Rubenstein are: Edna Land, June Ferber, June Burnett, Leanore Hutler, Ossie Erlich, Ruth Colt, Ann Ratner, Gertrude Harris, Henrietta Rubenstien, Mrs. Harry Goodwin, Mrs. Dan Loewenthal, Lucille Rubel, Essie Ferer, Ruth DeHovitz, Lee Gray and Mrs. Harry Felson. The Institute has received national attention from Arthur Greenleigh, Executive Director of the United Service for New Americans in New York. The course of study covered by the students included Immigration History of the United States, background of the Displaced Person, counseling interviews, community resources, and factual material that would be most helpful in assisting displaced persons to adjust in San Diego.  Each of the graduates will be assigned a family with whom they will work. Much interest has been evidenced in this project in the community. The sponsoring groups—The United Jewish Fund Emigre Committee, the Jewish Welfare Society, and the National Council of Jewish Women are contemplating another seminar for interested women or groups.

March 16, 1951—1)"Women's Committee Formed for 1951 Drive," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 1: New faces—new ideas—backed by a campaign cabinet of tried and true campaigners sets the scene for the Women's Division of the 1951 campaign as Rodin Horrow and Morris Douglas, chairmen, announced that Mrs. M.D. Goodrich, Mrs. Abe Ratner and Mrs Al Neumann had accepted the responsibility of leading the women of San Diego in this great cause.  Plans are being formulated by these three dynamic women which will keep the record of the women's division at the high level of previous years. In the 4 years of its existence, women of San Diego have given over $134,000 to the United Jewish Fund of San Diego. First gathering of women on behalf of the drive was held yesterday as key workers gathered at the El Cortez to discuss methods and plans of organization, the chairmen announced. Mrs. Goodrich stated that the campaign would again be sparked by the Women's Special Gifts Luncheon to be given by Mrs. Selma Getz on Wednesday, Mar. 28, at the El Cortez. Guest of honor will be Mrs. S. A. Brailove, chairman National Women's Division, United Jewish Appeal, who will come to San Diego especially for the affair. Over 400 women will be invited to luncheons on Wednesday, April 11, which has been designated as Women's "Blue Feather" Day. They will gather at various homes to hear the plea of the Fund's 1951 Combined Jewish Appeal.  Besides the three chairmen, the campaign cabinet for the Women's Division will contain Mrs. Nathaniel Ratner, Mrs. Selma Getz, Mrs. Gabriel Berg, Mrs. Saul Chenkin, Mrs. Julia Neumann, and Mrs. Louis Steinman, all past chairmen of Fund campaigns.

2) "'Before Time Runs Out,' Say U.J.F. Leaders As New Committee Begins Work," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 1: Appointment of Louis Moorsteen to head the Special Gifts Division of the 1951 Fund Campaign was announced by Rodin Horrow and Morris Douglas, Campaign Chairmen.  Other prominent civic and business leaders have accepted key post in San Diego's 1951 Combined Jewish Appeal to help raise our share of the money required for urgent immigration and absorption needs in Israel, relief and rehabilitation in Europe and aid to refugees in the United States, as well as to meet local and national needs.  Joining Moorsteen in accepting key campaign posts are Murray Goodrich, past campaign chairman, who will head the campaign cabinet. Ben Harris and Milton Roberts, both outstanding business men, will head the Large Gifts Division.  Operation "Magic Carpet" for 1951 will be led by Harry Mallen, prominent Ben Brither. Acceptance of women's posts by Sara Goodrich, Ann Ratner and Rose Neumann has brought to Women's Division the highest caliber of leadership it has known in the past...

3) "Personals," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 3: Family dinners are always great fun, especially when they are held on happy occasions like the one March 8 honoring Mr. and Mrs. Abe Ratner on their 20th wedding anniversary.

April 13, 1951—1) Ida Nasatir, "A Letter from Paris," Southwestern Jewish Press, pages 1-9, a letter from Ida Nasatir directed to Anne Ratner, among others, about the work UJF supports in Paris.

2) "64% of Goal In As Campaign Moves Fast," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 1: San Diego's 1951 Combined Jewish Appeal of the United Jewish Fund got off to a fast start in the month of April with scores of workers out on the streets determined to reach the commitments of $223,920 for Overseas, Israel, National and local organizations. as over $150,000 was reported at the "Ken" report meeting, chaired by Abe Abramson last Wednesday, the Fund drive gained momentum and it is expected that at least $170,000 will be secured by the end of this week, according to Chairmen (Rodin) Horrow and (Morris) Douglas.  Encouraging reports are coming from every side. The campaign shows a 30 percent increase in giving. At press time reports from campaigning headquarters showed the Women's Division still leading the parade of workers with $32,000 or 95 percent of their goal of $35,000. They expect to top their goal by the 30th, Mrs. (Sarah) Goodrich, (Anne) Ratner and (Rose) Neuman(n) stated.  Special gifts led by quiet, hard working Lou Moorsteen already has exceeded last year's amount and has reached 64 percent of its goal of $120,000. Milt Roberts and Ben Harris report that their large gift workers are moving fast to take advantage of Bartley Crum's visit which raised over $11,000 in one of the finest meetings of the campaign.  Aiding Milt are Yalee Kahn, Jerry Freedman and Harry Farb who are working hard on the Liquor Division. The professional Men are being led by Dave Block, Carl Esenoff, Manny Fisher and Dr. Oscar Ravin, who are contacting doctors, lawyers and accountants.  County areas and Tiajuana (sic, Tijuana) will be started this week according to teh chairmen, with a meeting being held in Tiajuana and Ensenada in the very near future. The campaign has the united support of San Diego Jewry.  Histadrut leadership and workers are doing an outstanding job under the generalship of Reuben Umansky and Sol Goodman. Zionists and non Zionists are working equally hard. All three congregations are giving of their men and women in this year of urgency.  "Give today—tomorrow may be too late" is the slogan being carried by the workers to every organization, every meeting and every individual. It is a slogan inspired by the needs of the 38 agencies and institutions at home and abroad served by the United Jewish Fund. Give now and help end the campaign by May 6th, the chairmen urged. Send your contribution to United Jewish Fund, 333 Plaza, San Diego 1, California.

3) "Women's Division Nears Goal with 95 Percent in the Bag," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 1: This is a campaign of urgency—a now or never drive—and the women are showing the way in top speed in driving to the conclusion of their section of the 1951 Combined Jewish Appeal. With about $#20,000 in the bag at the opening of the Blue Feather Luncheons held at the San Diego Hotel, the homes of Mrs. Rodin Horrow, O.P. Reed and Victor Schulman, the women secured an additional $12,000 to pull within easy distance of thier goal of $35,000.  The program at the Continental Room of the hotel was televised through KFMB-TV with Sara Goodrich, Ann Ratner, Rose Neuman, Gladys Block, Estelle Levi and Bess Snyder in the leading roles. Avraham Doryon, Israeli top motion picture star, now starring in Dream No More at the Ken Theatre, was the guest of hoor and made a speech which touched every woman present, and those that heard him on radio or television. Mrs. Goldie Moss, of Los Angeles, joined Mr. Doryon in telling the story of the United Jewish Appeal major beneficiary of the Fund to the over 300 blue feathered women. Planning is going on in the Women's Division campaign cabinet to finish the drive by May 1st with an over the top success.

April 27, 1951—"Campaign in Clean-Up Stage—$70,000 Still Out," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 1: With the organization of the young People's Division, the opening of the Christian Campaign on the return of Ewart Goodwin from Israel, and Sunday's "Operation Magic Carpet," the Fund drive continued at a rapid pace.  Additional contributions this last week has brought the campaign total to $162,000, better than 65 percent of the 1951 commitments. Chairmen (Morris) Douglas and (Rodin) Horrow stated that results so far show a 25 percent increase in giving over last year with more than $70,000 worth of 1950 givers still to be heard from. Interest ran highest among the women, preparing for their clean-up, who have raised a total of $32,000 toward their $35,000 goal. They still have $4,000 worth of 1950 givers to be seen.  (Sarah) Goodrich, (Anne) Ratner and (Rose) Neumann, women's division chairmen, are busy formulating plans to bring in the balance swiftly.  The Young People's Division has divided itself into two—Young Adults under the direction of Art Goodman and Joan Steinman—Youth led by Al Davidson and Sandra Schissell.  First major event will be a dinner dance at Chi-Chi restaurant on Saturday evening, May 5, followed at a later date with a bang-up barbecue. Working with the chairmen of this division of "fun and work" are Fran Winicki, Dave Levens, Pauline Ratner, Eileen Gordon, Harvey Goodfreind, Herb Solomon, Phil Kplan, Dorothy Hess, Sue HJutler, Gary Breitbard, Shirley Krasner, Burton Sharpe, Bruce Witte, Ben Press, Lee Leherer. Coronado opened its campaign last week with dynamic William Penn as chairman and Ida Silverman again leading the women. Aiding Penn are Arthur L. Cohen, Fund Board member, and last year's chairman. Spurred on by its outstanding citizen, Elmer Glaser, Oceanside has almost completed its solicitation to show an increase over 1950. Working with Glaser are Sam Finkel and Iz Rocklin.

"Look Here," Says Vic—Victor Schulman, President of the United Jewish Fund,
shows equipment used in televising successful Blue Feather Day luncheon to 
Mrs. Abe Ratner (center) and Mrs. Murray Goodrich, co-chairmen of the Women's 
Division.They are all smiles because the Women's Division has $32,000 toward its goal 
of  $35,000.  The women leaders will begin the second phase of their campaign in order
to go over the top.

June 22, 1951—"Local Women Honored," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 3:  Sara Goodrich, Ann Ratner, and Rose Neumann were honored by election to the United Society, according to an announcement from the National Women's Division of the United Jewish Appeal. Torchbearer pins were presented to them last week by Mrs. Braitlove, National Chairman of the Division. San Diego's Women made an enviable record as the oversubscribed their quota of $35,000. Only division in the Campaign to go over 100 percent according to Rodin Horrow and Morry Douglas, Chairmen of the Campaign.

August 17, 1951—Bobbie Solomon, "The Tattler," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 2: ... Quite a crowd were seen enjoying Hildegard's merry pranks at the Circus Room last Saturday night. Two generations were represented including the Sam Fischers, the Leo Becks (both Mr. Fischer and Mr. beck added to the fun by helping Hilde with the show), the Abe Ratners, the Maxwell Kaufmans, the Morrie Ackermans and the Sam Cohens. At other tables were Joan Press and Mike Cooper, Isabelle Bank n' Max Gendelman, Carolyn Silverman n' Larry Solomon, Sandra Schoenkopf n' Jerry Krasne, Beverly Fisher (visiting from L.A.) and Myron Shelley, Bobbie Marks and Bobbie Solomon with Norm Beilenson and Irv Marbleman, both from Frisco, visiting Marion and Wally Hirsh here...

September 14, 1951—"U.J.F. Allocations Committee Plans Distribution of Funds," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 5: Sunday, September 23 is the date set by the Allocations Committee for its open hearing, according to William Schwartz, Chairman. It is expected that the representatives of many of the requesting agencies will present their cases before the committee at the meeting to be held at the El Cortez Hotel. Approximately $150,000 of the $204,000 raised in the Combine Jewish Appeal for 1951 will be distributed by the Fund Board of Directors based on the recommendations that will come out of the Allocations Committee discussions. Chairman Schwartz stated that the committee had approved the open hearing, as well as the division of the Committee into subcommittees to study various categories of agencies. Sub-committees appointed by the chairman are as follows: Cultural-Health and Welfare, Sol Price (Chairman), Mrs. M.D. Goodrich, Mrs. Gabriel Berg, Dr. R.M. Stone; Service and Community Relations, Rubin Umansky (Chairman), Morris Douglas, Rodin Horrow, Mrs. Abe Ratner; Overseas and Israel, Mrs. David Block (Chairman), Morris Kraus, Eli Levenson and Harry Snyder; Religious Agencies, Mrs. Saul Chenkin (Chairman), Ray Bass, Louis Moorsteen, and Arthur Gardner.  There may be more money to allocate according to a report from Rodin Horrow and Morris Douglas, campaign Co-Chairmen, who stated that since the effort to raise an additional $6,000 started on September 1st, $1500 in new and increased pledges have already been secured. Their hope is to raise $210,000 by the end of the year.

September 28, 1951Henrietta A. Rubenstein and Albert A. Hutler, "Volunteers—The San Diego Story," Southwestern Jewish Press, describing course which Anne and other volunteers completed earlier in the year.

December 7, 1951—"UJF Honors Schulman and Workers At Meeting Sunday," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 1: The year's activities of the United Jewish Fund will be reviewed by the membership at the 18th Annual Dinner meeting on Sunday, December 9th, at the El Cortez.  The Don Room will find San Diego Jewry gathered to honor Victor J. Schulman, President of the Fund for the past two years. Key workers and "Early Morning Fund Raisers" in the campaign will receive awards from the United Jewish Appeal and the United Jewish Fund. Schulman will receive the applause of the Jewish community for his energetic leadership in communal affairs. A member of the Fund Board of Directors since 1943, he has served as President, Vice President and Chairman of many committees. His activity reflected itself in the successful results of the 1951 Combined Jewish Appeal which raised over $206,000.  Honored along with Schulman will be Ewart Goodwin, Christian Committee Chairman of the Appeal. Goodwin, one of San Diego's outstanding civic and business leaders, earlier awarded a Christian-Palestine Fellowship award for travel and study in Israel and Lebanon, will be presented with an award for his "sincere interest in humanity."  Business of the meeting will center around the election of 20 members of the Fund to the Board of Directors for a term of two years. To be presented by the Nominating Committee, Harry Farb, Chairman, for election to the Board are: Morris Douglas, Jack Gross, David Horowitz, Rodin Horrow, Ralph Hosenpud, Yale Kahn, Morry Levenson, B.B. Margolis, Louis Mogy, Dr. A.P. Nasatir, Milton Roberts, Nathan Schiller, Albert Steinbaum, Dr. Robert M. Stone, Harry Snyder, Ruben Umansky, and Alex Wise.  Petitions have been presented for inclusion on the ballot so that this year, there will be a contested election for the vacant posts. Among those to be singled out for special praise are Rodin Horrow and Morrie Douglas, general campaign co-chairmen; Mrs. M.D. Goodrich, Mrs. Abe Ratner and Mrs. Al Neumann, Women's Division Co-Chairmen.  Also Louis Moorsteen, Milton Roberts, Harry Mallen and Ben Harris, Chairmen of various divisions. Elections to the "Key Club," highest honor to be awarded by the Fund, will be announced at the dinner.  Guests will include Harry Rothberg, California Chairman of the United Jewish Appeal, who will present awards; A.J. Sutherland and Charles Davies, former recipients of awards, and past presidents Judge Jacob Weinberger, Nathan F. Baranov and Eli H. Levenson.  Levenson, Chairman of the annual meeting, announced that reservations may be made by calling F-0171.  He called to the attention of the community that only members of the Fund could vote. A member is defined as one who is a current contributor to the United Jewish Fund and has paid his previous year's pledge.

2) "Personals," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 3: ..Sunlovers heading toward Palm Springs recently with their families were the Arthur Guyers, the Morrie Levensons, the Murray Goodriches, the Abe Ratners and Mr. and Mrs. William Fox...

-1952-
February 8, 1952—"Mrs. Jack Gross Names Chairman of Women's Division; Mmes. Mallen, Schulman, Strauss To Assist," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 1:  Mrs. Jack Gross this week joined her husband in the leadership of the coming United Jewish Fund campaign by being the chairman of the Women's Division. The appointment was announced by the Women's Division cabinet consisting of Past Chairmen Mmes. M.D. Goodrich, Abe Ratner, Al Neuman, Gabriel Berg, Nathaniel Ratner, A.P. Nasatir, George Neumann, Saul Chenkin, Selma Getz, and Louis Steinman....

2) "Tifereth Israel Sisterhood," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 6: February is Brotherhood month—and highlight of the Tifereth Israel Sisterhood meeting and Tea Tuesday, Feb. 12th, which will be at 1:00 p.m. at the Synagogue is a panel discussion between Peter Samson of the Unitarian church, Dr. Lester E. Bond of the Kensington community Church and Rabbi Monroe Levens on "Making Brotherhood Real."...Members of the Board, Mrs. Abe Ratner, chairman and Mrs. Ben Gordon, co-chairman, will be personal hostesses to the invited guests, and general hostesses for the tea.

March 21, 1952—"Women's Division Announce $25,840 Raised To Date," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 4: Results of the $100,00 minimum luncheon held in the Don Room of the El Cortez Hotel thrilled everyone as Loretta Gross announced that $8,745 was raised from 76 women present. As campaign plans for the official opening on April 1st began to unfold, the Women's Division had $25,840 towards its drive to gather $40,000 as its share of the $272,146 goal in San Diego.  "Change a tent into a home for Israel women" in this year of the great Homemaking was the plea made by Mrs. Kurt Laemmle, National United Jewish Appeal leader. Lucky winner of the "Edith Small" Original Suit was Ann Ratner. A "Michel Original" Suit, donated by Gladys Scott Smart Shop was also on display. It will be awarded to the holder of the lucky door prize at the $25 minimum luncheon on April 1st in the Don Room of the El Cortez Hotel. Hostesses for the Luncheon were Mesdames Gabriel Berg, Saul Chenkin, Selma Getz, M.D. Goodrich, Jack Gross, Rodin Horrow, Estelle Levi, Harry Mallen, Louis Moorsteen, Al Neumann, George Neumann, Sol price, Abe Ratner, Nathaniel Ratner, Victor Schulman, Harry Snyder, Louis Steinman and Robert Strauss.

May 30, 1952—"Tifereth Israel Sisterhood," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 8: Tifereth Israel Sisterhood's final meeting, before the summer recess, will be on tuesday, June 10th at 11:30 when Mrs. Sidney Newman and her corps of hostesses will serve a most delectable brunch, a wide variety of foods to choose from, and plenty of it.  Mrs. Monroe Levens, program chairman for this happy event, has planned a novel and inspiring Biblical Installation. Rabbi Monroe Levens will install the following for the year 1952-1953. President, Mrs. Alex J. Newman; 1str Vice Pres., Mrs. Harry Wax. 2nd Vice Pres., Mrs. Henry Price. 3rd Vice. Pres., Mrs. Woodrow Ratner. Recording Sec., Mrs. Max Zemen.  Corresponding Sec., Mrs. Victor Weiss; Financial Sec., Mrs. E. Warren Oglesby. Treasurer, Mrs. Harold Garvin. Auditor, Mrs. Sol Frank. Members of theBoard: Mesdames Moe Berlin, Irving Goodman, Moe Hershey, Celia Jacobs, William Moss, Rose Mackall, Sidney Naliboff, Abe Ratner, Herman Sarfan, Dave Schloss, Sam Sklar, Sam Solomon. Following the installation, cellist Eugene Sacks, member of the San Diego Philharmonic and of the San Diego Symphony Orchestra, accompanied at the piano by Irene Urner, will give several selections. Our own Cantor Joseph Cysner will sing a special song for the day. Remember, this is at 11:30 on June 10th at the Synagogue. Call Roanne Oglesby, talbot 1-6034; Lillian Newman, Talbot 1-6961.

-1992-
December 1992Eulogy for Abraham Ratner delivered by Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal

-2005-

Undated—American Jewish Committee, The Who, What, Where And Why of the American Jewish Committee: San Diego Chapter, pamphlet, page 5: San Diego Chapter: President, Tad Seth Parzen; Vice President, Alan Nevin; Immediate Past President, Joan Dean; Interim Executive Director: Paula Jacobs.  Board of Directors: Penny J. Adler, Hon. Marty Block, Fay Crevoshay, Hon. Bonnie Dumanis, Phyllis Epstein, Dr. Bernardo M. Ferdman, Heidi Gantwerk, Judith L. Hahn, Marciaq Hazan, Scott Himelstein, Robert Kaplan, Rabbi Aronold Kopikis, Mathew Kostrinsky, Hylton Lonstein, Phyllis Magerman, Paul I. Meyer, Paul A. Nierman, David L. Osias, Miyo Reff, Faye Rose, Fred Schenk, Sidney Schuman, Sandra Silverstein, Norman Smith, Greg Stein, Art Stromberg, Tracy Sundlun, Susan Siesinger Ulevitch, Hon. Howard Wayne, Edward Weiner, Marc Wolfsheimer.  Board of Trustees: Dr. Lawrence Baron, Alan Bersin, Hon. Bob Filner, Murray  Galinson, William Gerelick, Muriel Goldhammer, Lucy Goldman, Jean and Herman Gordon, Diana and Norman Hahn, Iris and Howard Harris, Deborah G. Horwitz, Jerome Katzin. Hon. William Kolender, Dr. Abraham and Lenore Krems, Helene K. Kruger, Art Letter, Richard C. Levi, Bernys and Richard H. Levin, Hamilton Loeb, Sr., Ann Ratner, Nadine Savitch, Hon. Lynn Schenk, Paula Siegel, Abbe Stutz, Louis M. Wolfsheimer, Charles and Leah Zibbell.   Office Administrator: Marissa de Luna.


Feb. 23, 2005—Donald H. Harrison., "Many Farseeing Visions Behind Ratner Children's Eye Center," San Diego Jewish Times,  http://www.jewishsightseeing.com/dhh_weblog/2005-blog/2005-02-blog/2005-02-23-ratner_eye_center.htm

Summer 2005—"Thank You Donors! We are grateful for your support," Campus Comments: Hillel of San Diego, page 5:  Gifts received 7/1/04—8/24/05:  $1,000— $1,799:  ... Anne Ratner..

Fall 2005, Agency for Jewish Education of San Diego, Annual Report 2004-2005, "Todah Rabbah to all our generous Donors!," page 12: ...Tzadikim...Righteous—...Anne Ratner...

Fall 2005— 1) Seacrest Village Retirement Communities, Happenings: Senior Living in the Jewish Tradition, pages 6-7: It is through the generosity of our Donors that we are able to provide for the well-being of each of our residents. We appreciate your generosity. The following list represents all Donors to our many efforts beginning July 1, 2004 and ending June 30, 2005.  These gifts have helped the Homes to provide the vital services needed for our residents.... Anne Ratner...

2)
Seacrest Village Retirement Communities, Happenings: Senior Living in the Jewish Tradition, pages 12-13: We gratefully acknowledge those individuals who have chosen to support Seacrest Village retirement Communities through the Tribute Program. Gifts received through this program help to ensure quality of life for our residents.  . Happy Birthday ....Arthur Brody (from)... Anne Ratner....; ... Jack Fischer (from) Anne Ratner); ...Sivia Mann (from)... Anne Ratner...

October 2005—1) "Chevrat Bonim," The Shofar (monthly newsletter of Tifereth Israel Synagogue, San Diego), page 7: The Chevrat Bonim (TIS' Legacy Society) inaugural party on September 11th at the (Leslie and Jacob) Bercovitz home was a lovely event honoring those who have pledged to leave a bequest to Tifereth Israel or have set up endowments for the synagogue. Sylvia Hartman, a member of TICO (Tifereth Israel Community Orchestra), played beautiful harp and piano pieces while guests visited and enjoyed the view of El Cajon from the Bercovitz' patio.  We honor those who are leaving a legacy to TIS either by pledging a bequest or by giving an endowment. (Endowment donors are bold).  Irvin (z"l) and Ruth Belenzon, Jacob and Leslie Bercovitz, Scott and Karen Blumen, Dr. Ira and Sharon Braverman, Theodore and Ella Cashuk, Hal and Helen (z"l) Cohen, Dr. Franklin and Jean Gaylis, Kenneth Ginsburg and Bonnie Sowa, Rabbi Aaron (z"l) and Jeanne Gold, Robert and Joan Greenstone, Michael and Maria Herman, Isadore and Betty Horne, Dr. Seth Krosnewr, Sam and Gabrielle Labson, Ira and Susan Lerner, Larry and Marla Lobenstein, Robert Novick, Helen Orin, Abraham (z"l) and Anne Ratner, Rabbi Leonard and Judith Rosenthal, Irving and Gloria Schiffman, Joseph (z"l) and Ellen Strum, Jeffrey and Barbara Wasserstrom, Dr. Marvin and Judith Zaguli.

2)
"Donations," The Shofar, page 17:  General Fund: Anne Ratner—In memory of Seymour Okmin....

October 13, 2005—
Tifereth Israel Synagogue, Yom Kippur 5766 Donor Booklet: "Endowment & Scholarship Funds," page 2:  We gratefully acknowledge our appreciation to Anne Ratner for establishing & perpetuating the Anne Ratner Endowment Fund which provides scholarships to the deserving students of the Abraham Ratner Torah School.... "Chevrat Bonim: Those who are leaving a legacy to Tifereth Israel Synagogue, either by pledging a bequest or giving an endowment." page 3:...Anne & Abraham (z"l) Ratner.... "Nitchadesh (Capital) Campaign," page 3: ....Anne Ratner .... "Diamond," page 4: ... $10,000—Anne Ratner, in memory of loved ones...

November 2005—"Centernial Concert: A TICO Premiere and a Lot More: Tuesday, November 15th, at 7:30 p.m.," The Shofar (newsletter of Tifereth Israel Synagogue, San Diego): As part of the celebration in honor of Tifereth Israel Synagogue's one hundred years, the Tifereth Israel Community Orchestra will present a concert rich in tradition and Judaica. On Tuesday, November 15th at 7:30 p.m., in the Synagogue's Cohen Social Hall, TICO will premiere a new work expressly written for the orchestra. Composer Valarie Morris has been commissioned to produce a work celebrating Jewish women throughout history It features four female voices together with the orchestra, but with additional orchestral colors provided by the use off a shofar, a guitar, an accordion, and a host of percussion instruments. Titled Voices of Shekhina, Four Illuminations, the work depicts three historic women, plus the young Jewish woman of the present and future. Composer Morris did extensive research into Jewish history, melodic patterns and traditions to assemble a musical work portraying Shekina, which is the female spirit within Judaism. She interviewed rabbis, scholars and many young people. The four outstanding voices and their roles include Anna Bjarnson-Carson (Sarah), Sylvia Lorraine Hartman (Beruriah), Ava Baker Liss (Gracia) and Julienne McWhirter (the young woman of the future). They will be in costumes. The printed program will provide ample notes and an impressive compilation of outstanding Jewish women in history, many whose names are familiar to us, and many others who may surprise us. Another exciting aspect of this work is the cooperation with the outstanding and renowned artist Viviana Lombrozo, who has created in canvas separate portraits of the four women; these pieces will be displayed at the concert and will be available for sale for the benefit of the TICO fund. The program has been made possible through a generous donation by Anne Ratner, a longtime supporter of TICO. This concert will also present another milestone work. Ten years ago, practically to the day of the November 15th concert, Israeli Prime Minister and war hero Yitzhak Rabin was assassinated. The young composer Ariel Blumenthal, originally from Israel and now writing for film and television in Hollywood, has composed Rabin, a touching tribute to the fallen leader. The program will open with The Fanfare for Israel,written by the dean of Israeli composers, Paul Ben-Haim. But wait! There's more! In the second half of the concert there will be a single work, but it is the monumental Violin Concert in D Major by Beethoven. This concerto, one of the masterpieces of all time, will be played by violinist Ben Domnitz, a student of Juilliard, a chamber music performer, teacher and conductor. Orginally from Israel, he has performed extensively and has received critical acclaim for his "fresh approach to the standard repertory."  In a recent review, a critic commented that Dominitz "seduced both the audience and the orchestra players."

December 2005—"Contributions," Tidings (Monthly newsletter of Congregation Beth Israel, San Diego), page 16: We appreciate the thoughtfulness of those who support our synagogue by remembering and honoring their friends and loved ones through their generous contributions to our synagogue's many funds. Contributions listed in this issue are those processed in our office through November 11, 2005. For information on how to make a contribution, call (858) 535-1111, Ext. 3500...Stand With Israel Fund....In honor of:  Speedy recovery for Anne Ratner by Phyllis Cohn and Arthur Brody...

2) "High Holy Day Pledges," The Shofar (monthly newsletter of Tifereth Israel Synagogue, San Diego, California), page 15: ..Anne Ratner—In memory of loved ones...

December 2005—1) "Donor Advised Funds," Defining Our Future, Annual Report 2005, (San Diego) Jewish Community Foundation, pages 7-10: A Donor Advised Fund is an individual charitable fund that allows you to make a tax-deductible contribution (minimum to establish is $1,800) and then recommend grants in the name of the fund to qualified organizations in the Jewish and general community.... Anne Ratner...

2) "Endowments,"
Defining Our Future, Annual Report 2005, (San Diego) Jewish Community Foundation, page 11:  Endowment funds allow you to permanently support a specific program, organization or area of interest that you find especially meaningful. By allocating only a percentage of the fund each year, the principal is never diminished, and the fund is able to maintain a continuity of support for future generations.... Anne Ratner Family Endowment... Ratner Endowment for Israel Scholarships...Ratner Endowment for Scholarships to the Abraham Ratner Torah School... Ratner Endowment for the San Diego Symphony... Ratner Endowment for Tifereth Israel Scholar-in-Residence...Ratner Women's Division Endowment for Extraordinary Leadership....

3) "Create a Jewish Legacy," Defining Our Future, Annual Report 2005, (San Diego) Jewish Community Foundation, pages 28-30: Today, you work hard to provide for your family, to support the community, and to make a difference. You teach your children to be caring and generous and to connect with causes and organizations about which they feel passionate. You lead by example and ensure that the generations who follow will be taken care of, and will continue to build upon what you leave behind. Your strength in work and character live forever when you choose to Create a Jewish Legacy.  Since April 2004, more than 220 families have stepped forward through the Create a Jewish Legacy Program to promise an estimated $45 million to 35 different Jewish causes. Their promises today ensure that their individual commitment tot he community will live on in perpetuity for the benefit and improvement of Jewish life in San Diego, Israel and around the world. Options for Legacy gifts include: Simple bequest in will or trust; Outright gift, using appreciated assets or cash; Life insurance policy; IRA or pension plan; Pooled income fund; Charitable remainder trust; Charitable gift annuity... Legacy givers....Anne Ratner...

4)  "Foundation Legacies," Defining Our Future, Annual Report 2005, (San Diego) Jewish Community Foundation, page 34: The following individuals have demonstrated their trust by allowing the Foundation to provide long-term, perpetual stewardship of their charitable wishes. After their lifetimes, an area of interest or unrestricted endowment fund will be established in their names. Federation funds support the United Jewish Federation of San Diego County Annual Campaign.   Foundation—Anne Ratner..... Federation—Anne Ratner (underlining indicates a Lion of Judah Endowment)....

December 23, 2005—"As our community celebrates Chanukah the Festival of Lights," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 28: We honor all those who have promised to leave a legacy to our Jewish community through the "Create a Jewish Legacy program since April 2004....Anne Ratner...

-2006-
January 2006—
Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal, "From the Rabbi's Desk," The Shofar (monthly newsletter of Tifereth Israel Synagogue, San Diego, California), pages 3-4: A Mystery Solved: Our Earliest Living Member—After our congregation's Centennial Rededication Service in December, we discovered that our beloved friend, Anne Ratner, has been a member of Tifereth Israel Synagogue longer than anyone else!  Anne's family moved to San Diego in the 1920's, and was deeply involved in the early years of our congregation and its subsequent history. Anne and her beloved husband, Abraham of blessed memory, are long time supporters and champions of Tifereth Israel. Two small examples: our Torah School is named after Abraham Ratner and Anne founded our Sisterhood in her living room. Anne's kindness and generosity continue today. In addition to her generous support of Tifereth Israel and the Jewish community, she is also the sponsor of our "Abraham and Anne Ratner Scholar-in Residence Weekend." She also recently sponsored TICO's Centennial Concert, and just made an extremely generation to help us replace our Cohen Social Hall air conditioner. All of that...and our longest membership as well.  You will be able to read further details of Anne and her family's history, as well as those of our other founding families, in the Tifereth Israel Centennial Book that is being assembled by Laurie Gore and will be published in March.  We have found a "sixth generation" member of our congregation, Leah Fish, is the great-great-great granddaughter of Elias Jacobson, one of our founders. Also present at our rededication service, but not properly acknowledged, were other members of the Jacobson family. Elias's granddaughter, Audrey Kapelus and her husband Marvin, his great-granddaughter, Kathi Fish and her husband, Larry; his great-great-grandson, Cory fish, and his wife, Pamela.  Cory and Pamela are currently members of Tifereth Israel and their daughter Leah attends our Silverman Preschool!

January 9, 2006—Photos and captions, Jewishsightseeing at Tifereth Israel Synagogue, San Diego, California:

Visit to Tifereth Israel Synagogue —Plaque and corridor at the Ratner Torah School are  on the campus of Tifereth Israel Synagogue.  The school is spread
over two stories   {Donald H. Harrison photos}

2006-01-14—Donald H. Harrison, "Levens saga recalled during nostalgic Shabbat program at Tifereth Israel Synagogue," Jewishsightseeing.com

February 2006—"Charter Members of Chevrat Bonim," The Shofar, page 8:  Those who are leaving a legacy to Tifereth Israel Synagogue, either by pledging a bequest or by giving an endowment:  Ruth & Irvin (z"l) Belenzon; Leslie & Jacob Bercovitz; Karen & Scott Blumen; Sharon & Dr. Ira Braverman; Ella & Theodre Cashuk; Helen (z"l) & Hal Cohen; Jean & Dr. franklin Gaylis; Bonnie Sowa & Kenneth Ginsburg; Jeanne & Rabbi Aaron S. (z"l) Gold; Joan & Robert Greenstone; Maria & Michael Herman; Betty & Isadore Horne; Harriet & Errol Kader; Dr. Seth Krosner; Gabriella & Sam Labson; Susan & Ira Lerner; Marla & Larry Lobenstein; Silva Missler (z"l); Loretta & Dr. Martin Nosan; Bob Novick; Helen Orin; Anne & Abraham (z"l) Ratner; Judith & Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal; Gloria & Irving Schiffman; Ellen & Joseph (z"l) Strum; Barbara & Dr. Jeffrey Wasserstrom; Judith & Dr. Marvin Zaguli.

March 10, 2006—Tifereth Israel Synagogue, Shabbat Shalom, (weekly announcements), page 4:  Yahrzeits—Nathaniel Ratner, beloved brother-in-law of Anne Ratner.