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-1947-
June 19, 1947—"Newcomers
to Country Welcome Baby Boy," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 4:
Rabbi and Mrs. Baruch Stern, who arrived from Czechoslovakia by plane last week
and are making their home with his brother and family, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Zwiebel
at 4605 Mississippi Street, announces the birth of a son, Stephen, on Thursday,
June 12, 1947, at Hillside Hospital. The baby weighted 6 pounds, 6 1/2
ounces at birth. Stephen's Bris will be held Thursday morning, June 19th, at
8:00 a.m. at the Beth Jacob Congregation. According to Mr. Sandor Goldberger,
president, Rabbi Stern is affiliated with the Beth Jacob Congregation here.
June 26, 1947—"Birdie Stodel B.B.," Southwestern Jewish
Press, page 6: At a regular meeting of the Birdie Stodel B'nai B'rith
Chapter N. 92 held Monday evening, June 23rd at Temple Center at 8 p.m, the main
business of the evening was the giving of the reports of the recent Grand
Convention which was held in Fresno early this month... Program chairman
Gertrude Thaler reported that she has secured Rabbi Baruch Syern to be the guest
speaker for the next meeting on Monday, July 14th, at Temple Center. A
non-profit luncheon will be served at 12 noon.
July 3, 1947—"Birdie Stodel B.B.," Southwestern Jewish
Press, page 6: ...The next meeting will be held on July 14th at which time
Rabbi Baruch Stern will be the guest speaker and it is hoped there will be a
record attendance to meet this distinguished newcomer to San Diego...
July 10, 1947—"Birdie Stodel B.B.," Southwestern Jewish
Press, page 6: A non-profit luncheon, the quarterly birthday part, a very
short business session and an interesting speaker in the person of Rabbi Baruch
Stern who will have as his subject, "The Jewish Woman's Place in Her
Community," will be the program set for Monday, July 14th for the Birdie
Stodel B'nai B'rith Chapter No. 92 at the Temple Center beginning at 12 Noon.
President Esther Schwartz will preside...
July 17, 1947—1) "Birdie Stodel B.B.," Southwestern Jewish
Press, page 6: On last Monday, July 14th, the Auxiliary was honored to have
as its guest speaker for the day, Rabbi Baruch Stern, who spoke on "The
Jewish Woman." Rabbi Stern was a brilliant speaker and everyone in
attendance greatly enjoyed hearing him. Many were moved to tears as he recounted
some of the great achievements attained by modern and historical Jewesses. The
Auxiliary wants to take this means of publicly thanking Rabbi Stern for a most
enlightening afternoon...
2) "Pioneer Women," Southwestern Jewish Press, pages 6, 8:
...Rabbi Baruch Stern, a newcomer to San Diego who brings with him a reputation
for scholarship as well as being an eye witness to the tragedy of our people of
Europe, has consented to be the guest speaker for the evening. Miss Rosa
Zaklin, mezzo soprano, who is well known as an interpreter of Songs of all
Nations, will provide the musical program. She will be accompaniied by
Mme.Claire Verrier, prominent concert pianist..
-1949-
May 1949—Beth Jacob Auxiliary," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 4:
Mrs. George Shelley, president of Beth Jacob Auxiliary extends her appreciation
to all who attended the Passover Seder at Beth Jacob Synagogue, and to all the
committee who helped to make this Passover a memorable one for everyone there.
Among the honored guests were the newly arrived refugees from Europe, service
men and their families, and some newcomers from Mexico. Rabbi Stern
conducted an inspiring service, explaining the ritual to the younger
guests—lending an air of festivity to the holiday.
June 1949—"Daughter Born to Rabbi and Mrs. Stern," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 4: Rabbi and Mrs. Baruch Stern, 3502 32nd Street,
announce the birth of a daughter on Saturday, May 7, 1949 at Hillside Hospital.
The baby was named Dena and joins a two-year-old brother, Stephan, in the Stern
household. Rabbi Stern is spiritual leader of Beth Jacob Congregation.
July 1949—1) "Beth Jacob Congregation," Southwestern Jewish
Press, pages 1, 6: The Beth Jacob Congregation, located at 3206 Myrtle
street, now in its tenth year of existence, is launching a Building Campaign in
the immediate future, with a fine new Synagogue and Center to be erected on the
newly acquired lot on 30th Street and Meade Avenue as the goal...Rabbi Baruch
Stern, spiritual leader of Beth Jacob, is a recognized authority on the
principles on which this Congregation is founded. Though modern in view, Beth
Jacob retains the basic traditions of Judaism, and practices the 2000 year old
traditions and beliefs. The clearest example is in the teaching of the
Congregation children both in the Talmud Torah and the Sunday School. The
main purpose of the Beth Jacob educational program is to implant the true ideals
of Judaism in the children and to further the traditional principles of this
belief...
2) "Pioneer Women," Southwestern Jewish Press, pages, 1, 8:
Highlight of the program of the Pioneer Women of Palestine for the past year was
the annual Donor Luncheon held September 10, 1948, in the Terrace Room of the
Imig Manor Hotel under the capable chairmanship of Chaveros Florence Conway and
Anne Shelley...Chaveros Eleanor Gordon and Rose Weitzman were co-chairmen of the
Succoth Festival last October with Rabbi Stern as the principle speaker. The
evening was delightfully spent with songs, readings and enjoying a traditional
supper followed by a social hour...
August 1949—1) "Beth Jacob Congregation to Build on Thirtieth
Street Site," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 1: Final plans have
been drawn for the new building which will be built to house the Beth Jacob
Congregation and Center on their newly acquired lot on 30th Street. The proposed
building will have a synagogue which will conveniently accommodate 350 people,
as well as an auditorium and a number of classrooms for the Religious and Sunday
School classes...Mr. A. Abramson, President of the Congregation, announced that
High Holiday Services this year will be conducted in the Vasa Club, located at
3094 El Cajon Blvd. The congregation felt the need for an enlarged place
for services to enable all of the people who so desire, to comfortably observe
these most important holidays of the year... Rabbi Baruch Stern, spiritual
leader of Beth Jacob Congregation will officiate at the services, which will
start at sundown on September 23rd.
2) "Personals," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 3: The
unveiling of a monument in memory of Mr. George Shelley will be held in the Home
of Peace Cemetery on Sunday, August 21st, at 10:00 a.m. Rabbi Baruch Stern
will officiate at the services.
October 1949—1) "Sarah Gill Passes Away," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 3: Mrs. Sarah Gill, an eleven year resident of San Diego,
passed away on September 13th after a brief illness. Services were held from
Lewis Colonial Mortuary with Rabbi Baruch Stern officiating. Burial was in the
Home of Peace Cemetery. The widow of a San Diego merchant who passed away
in 1947, Mrs. Gill was a member of many organizations here and is remembered for
her constant generosity. She was the donor of the beautiful Torah to Beth Jacob
Congregation, which was dedicated this spring in memory of her husband. Mrs.
Gill is survived by a brother.
2) "Institute Classes
Open on Oct. 12th," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 4: Dr. A.P.
Nasatir, dean of the Institute of Jewish Studies, announces that classes will
officially begin on Wednesday, October 12th at 7:45 p.m. at the Temple Center,
3rd and Laurel Streets. Classes offered are: Beginning and Advanced Hebrew,
History of Jewish Phylosophy (sic), Yiddish Literature, Biblical Literature,
American Jewish History, Jewish Marriage and the Family, "What's
Cooking" in Judaism, and Great Jewish Books. The Institute is in its second
year. Members of the Faculty are Rabbi Morton J. Cohn, Rabbi Monroe
Levens,
Rabbi Baruch Stern, Dr. A.P. Nasatir; Mrs. A. Neumann; Mrs. Harris Rubel; Mrs.
Isaac Domnitz, Dr. Harry Ruja, Mr. Al Hutler and Mrs. Nasatir. Adult Jewish
Studies are sponsored by the Jewish Education Commission of San Diego.
3) "Ethel Briskman Passes Away," Southwestern Jewish Press, page
8: Final rites were told at the Merkley Austin Mortuary for Ethel Briskman, 4534
Natalie Drive, who passed away October 16. Rabbi Baruch Stern conducted
the services. Mrs. Briskman is survived by two sons, Sidney and Samuel of
Chicago, a daughter, Ann Elvove of San Diego, and five grandchildren. Internment
is in Westlawn Cemetery in Chicago.
November 14, 1949—1) "Personals," Southwestern Jewish Press, page
4: Rabbi and Mrs. Baruch Stern are awaiting the arrival of her brother, Mr. Mark
Einhorn, tomorrow from New York. Mr. Einhorn, who lived in Paris France, for
three years after being liberated from a concentration camp, is coming to San
Diego to make his home here with his sister, brother-in-law and their family.
2) "Jewish Institute Opens for Registration," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 8: With one hundred and sixty adults registered for the
Institute of Jewish Studies, the second year of the joint project of three
synagogues and the United Jewish Fund indicates that it will be more successful
than last year's Institute, according to Dr. A.P. Nasatir, Dean. At the
Registration Rally, which was addressed by Dr. Dinnen, Executive Director of the
Board of Jewish Education of Los Angeles, 175 people were in
attendance...Classes formally opened on October 12, with all the courses well
attended. Courses are being offered in Beginning and Advanced Hebrew, Modern
Jewish History, American Jewish History, What's Cooking in Judaism, Contemporary
Israel, Biblical Literature, Jewish Marriage and Family Life, Comparative
Religion and Great Jewish Books. Members of the faculty who have given their
time without pay are Rabbi Baruch Stern, Rabbi Morton Cohn, Rabbi Monroe Levens,
Dave Abramis, Dr. A.P. Nasatir, and Dr. Harry Ruja of State College,
Albert A. Hutler of the United Jewish Fund. Irwin J. Wohl of the Community
Center is acting as Registrar, I.L Domnitz, Mrs. Al Neumann, Mrs. Harris Rubel
and Mrs. Nasatir who has the Great Books course. Registration is still open in
several courses.
December 2, 1949—1) "Bobby Gardner Bar Mitzvah," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 4: Mr. and Mrs. Arthur B. Gardner of 4369 38th
Street, announced the Bar Mitzah of their son, Bobby, on Saturday morning,
November 5, 1949, at Beth Jacob Synagogue, 3206 Myrtle Street. Rabbi Baruch
Stern, spiritual leader of Beth Jacob Congregation, officiated at the
ceremony. Kiddush was served by the Gardneers to the 150 guests following
the service. A sumptuous table including gefilte fish with all the trimmings,
delicious cakes and fine wines and liquors was set. Bobby is the grandson of Mr.
and Mrs. Ben Gardner of San Diego and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Leichtag of Bell,
California.
2) "Chanukah Celebrations," Southwestern Jewish Press, page
7: ...Sunday, December 18th, the Children of the Beth Jacob Sunday School and
their parents will have a Chanukah party at the School, 3206 Myrtle
Street. The party will get under way at 10:30 in the morning with A Story
of Chanukah to be told by Rabbi Baruch Stern, the Congregation's spiritual
leader. A number of the School children will participate in readings and
recitations about the holiday. Refreshments will be served and the children will
be given small gifts by the P.T.A. and the Ladies Auxiliary. This is an annual
tradition maintained by these groups....
December 16, 1949—"Mrs. S. Hirsch Passes at 69," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 6: Mrs. Gizella Hirsch, who moved to San Diego from
Cleveland, Ohio about two years ago, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 1949, at
the age of 69, after a short illness. Mrs. Hirsch, whose San Diego
residence was at 3345 31st Street, was a member of Beth Jacob Congregation in
addition to other women's organizations and was well known for her
philanthropy. Services were conducted from Merkley-Austin Mortuary on
Friday, December 9th, at 11:30 a.m. with Rabbi Baruch Stern officiating.
Interment was at the Home of Peace Cemetery...
-1950-
January 13, 1950—1) "Institute to Feature Course in
Mental Hygiene," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 1: Featuring three
new courses, the Institute of Jewish Studies will open the second semester on
Wednesday, January 11, at the Temple Center. Dr. A.P. Nasatir, Dean,
announced the opening of new courses in "Mental Hygiene Problems of the
Jewish Family," "Jewish Music and Art," and the
"Contemporary Jewish Scene." Courses will be continued in Advanced
Hebrew, Contemporary Religions, cooking, Basic Judaism, Modern Jewish History,
Literature of the Bible, Talmud and Book Reviews. "Mental Hygiene
Problems" will be conducted by Dr. Irving R. Stone, senior clinical
psychologist, San Diego state Mental Hygiene Clinic.. The course will have as
visiting lecturers Dr. Benjamin B. Faguet, chief psychiatrist of the clinic;
Mary Lou Prawl, Nevin Wiley and William Long, psychiatric social workers; Dr.
Jack Levitt, psychiatrist, and Professor Oscar Kaplan, associate professor of
psychology, San Diego State College. Other courses will be taught by
rabbis Morton J. Cohn, Monroe Levens and Baruch Stern, Dr. A.P. Nasatir, Dov
Abramis, Professor Ernest Wolf, Albert A. Hutler, Professor Harry Ruja, Mrs. Al
Neumann and Mrs. Harris Rubel. Registration will continue thru Wednesday,
January 18, and may be made on that evening or by calling F-0171. The Institute
of Jewish Studies is sponsored by the Jewish Education Commission made up of
Temple Beth Israel, Tifereth Israel Synagogue, Beth Jacob Synagogue and the
United Jewish Fund of San Diego.
January 27, 1950—"Congregation Beth Jacob," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 8: Rabbi B. Stern wishes to announced that during the
month of February the Congregation is expecting a visit from the Torah Tour. The
Tour is being made by a team of three young Rabbis who will present information
regarding the functions of the Rabbinical Council of California in connection
with modern Orthodoxy. More information will be released when further details
are received. Hebrew School—The second term of the Beth Jacob Talmud
Torah has started and registration for classes is still open. The week-day
Hebrew School classes consist of courses in modern Hebrew reading, writing and
speaking, and also a study of the Bible and Prophets. Registration is open to
children seven years of age and up. Parents who desire to give their children a
thorough Hebrew background are urged to call the Congregation Beth Jacob, R-9523
or Rabbi B. Stern, R-1706 for further information.
February 10, 1950—1) "Congregation Beth Jacob Inaugurates National
Torah-Tour," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 1: Upon the initiative
of Rabbi Baruch Stern, spiritual leader of Congregation Beth Jacob, San Diego
has been chosen for the opening of the western section of the National
Torah-Tour of the Rabbinical Council of America, which will take delegations of
Rabbis to large and small communities throughout the United States. Three
prominent spiritual leaders will present a panel discussion on what Orthodox
Judaism has to offer the individual Jew, the Jewish community, and the future of
Israel. Through arrangements made by Rabbi Stern and Dr. A.P. Nasatir, dean
of Adult Education Institute, a large meeting will be held at the Temple Center,
34d and Laurel Streets on Wednesday evening, February 22nd at 8:20 p.m..
Speakers will be Rabbi Iasiah Rackovsky, president of the Rabbinical Council of
California; Rabbi Simon A. Dolgin and Rabbi Jacob Levine of Los Angeles.
Following the presentation of the panel, an open forum will be conducted to
which the public is invited. Dr. Nasatir will be the moderator of
the evening. A public reception for the team will be held at the Beth Jacob
Congregation Center at 3206 Myrtle Street after the forum. Rabbi Israel
Takkab, Presiden t of the Rabbinical Council of America, a national organization
of over 400 Orthodox Rabbis ordained at Yeshivah University of New York, the
Hebrew Theological College of Chicago, and other seminaries in America, said in
announcing this year's Torah Tour: "The purpose of the Tour is to put
Orthodoxy on the march so that Jewish communities throughout the land may learn
that the full colorful Jewish life offered by traditional Judaism, when properly
understood, can thrive in every Jewish community of the United States.
Rabbi Emanual Rackman of Far Rockaway, New York, and Rabbi Simon A. Dolgin of
Los Angeles, are co-chairmen of the National Torah-Tour. The cavalcade has been
arranged to start simultaneously in the East and West, so that teams will meet
in Chicago in the Spring. Following the San Diego meeting, the western team will
go on to Long Beach.
2) "Charles Golosman Dies," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 4:
Charles Golosman, a San Diego resident, passed away January 20th. Services were
conducted by Rabbi Baruch Stern. Internment was at the Home of Peace-Beth Jacob
Cemetery. Surviving Mr. Golosman are his wife, Marie and a son, Bernard.
3) "Congregation Beth Jacob," Southwestern Jewish Press, page
8: At the Sabbath Morning Services on January 28th, Merril Bobele, son of
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Bobele of Encinitas, read from the Haftorah and impressed the
congregation with his excellent sermon. Following the service a reception was
given by his parents and in the friendly atmosphere Mrs. Bobele addressed the
congregation saying: "from now on we will always remain friends of Beth
Jacob." At the regular Sabbath services this Saturday morning, the text of
Rabbi Baruch Stern's sermon will be "The Revelation on Mount Sinai and Its
Significance to the World of Today." This timely subject evolves from
the portion of the Torah that will be read that day, dealing with the giving to
Moses of the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai. Congregation Beth Jacob holds
regular services both in the morning and in the evening, as well as services at
Sundown on Saturday. Sabbath Mincha Services start one hour before sunset.
The Saturday morning service starts at 9:00 a.m. Rabbi Stern reports that the
children of the Sunday School are preparing a Purim presentation for Sunday,
March 5th at the Beth Jacob Center. More detailed information will be
forthcoming about this affair.
February 24, 1950—1) "Allocations Committee Sets
New Pattern," Southwestern Jewish Press, pages 1, 8: In an all day
session of the 1950 Allocations Committee, held last Sunday at the El Cortez
Hotel, a new precedent in disbursing monies to be raised was set for the San
Diego Jewish Community. For the first time, budgeting has been done prior to the
campaign so that the contributor will know how the money would be distributed.
The committee consisting of members of the Board of Directors of the Fund,
organization presidents and members at large, formulated a pattern for the
distribution of money raised in the 1950 campaign. Sol Price,
chairman of the committee, announced that of the first $150,000 raised, 83
percent was allocated for the United Jewish Appeal and other Israel overseas
agencies, 10 percent to local agencies and 7 percent to national agencies. Of
the next $50,000, 95 percent to the United Jewish Appeal and other overseas and
Israel agencies, and 5 percent to national agencies. All over this amount
would go to the United Jewish Appeal. According to Price's announcement the
following organizations will be beneficiaries of the 1950 campaign: United
Jewish Appeal, Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society, Jewish Telegraphic Agency, American
Friends of the Hebrew University, American Committee for the Weizmann Institute
of Science, American Technion Society, American Fund for Israel Institutions,
National Committee for Labor Israel (Histadrut), City of Hope—JCRA, Jewish
Committee for Personal Service, Leo M. Levi Memorial Hospital, American Jewish
Congress, Jewish Labor Committee, Joint Defense Appeal, B'nai B'rith National
Youth Services Appeal; Yiddish Scientific Institute, American Association for
Jewish Education, Jewish War Veterans of the United States, National Jewish
Welfare Board, Synagogue Council of America, Training Bureau of Communal
Service, Hebrew Theological College, Jewish Theological Seminary, American
Hebrew Congregations, Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America, Yeshiva
University. The Allocations Committee heard Mr. Moritz Gottlieb, lay leader of
Allentown, Pa., representing the United Jewish Appeal, state that in 1949 San
Diego, in giving 88 percent of the monies raised through the United Jewish
Appeal, had done an outstanding job and that there were not too many communities
which had shouldered their responsibilities as well. Rabbi Leonard Greenberg,
Los Angeles , spoke for the American Jewish Congress. Histadrut's spokesman was
Sol Goodman, while Murray Goodrich represented the American Fund for Israel
Institutions. Henry Weinberger presented the case for B'nai B'rith Youth Service
Appeal. Members of the Allocations Committee, besides Price, were Victor
Schulman, Rose Neumann, Henry Weinberger, Ben Harris, Ben Feinberg, Harry
Engel, Sol Goodman, Mrs. Dora Richlin, M.S. Berlin, Seymour Rabin, William B.
Schwartz, M.W. Douglas, Lou Mogy, Sam Addleson, Alex J. Newman, Rodin S. Horrow,
Abe Sackheim, Mrs. Gabriel Berg, Mrs. Sidney Goldhammer, Maxwell Kaufman, Rabbi
Monroe Levens, Sam Slayen, Morris Neiderman, E.R. Bland, Sam Sosna, Dr. William
Ornstein, Lew Pollack, Dr. David Miller, Dr. A.P. Nasatir, Frank Winicki, Rabbi
Baruch Stern, Rabbi Morton J. Cohn, Morry Kraus, Nate Schiller, Edward Kitaen,
Richard Levi and Carl Esenoff.
March 28, 1950—1) "Beth Jacob Breaks Ground For New
Synagogue," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 6: At long last a
long needed project of the members of Beth Jacob Congregation and center was
fulfilled on Sunday, march 26th, at 2:00 p.m., when the Ground-Breaking Ceremony
for the new Synagogue and center took place on its new site, at 30th Street
between Meade and Monroe Avenues. The new building will house the Orthodox
Congregation's first real house of worship, the Religious and Sunday Schools,
Meeting Rooms, a spacious auditorium and many recreational, educational,
cultural and social facilities. For the past few years the Congregation has bent
all of its energies to make this project a reality. With the completion of the
building an opportunity will be accorded its members of dedicating themselves to
their religious and cultural heritage. After overcoming insurmountable
obstacles, Beth Jacob Congregation will now be in a position to add to the
spiritual and social assets of San Diego's Jewry in an atmosphere of dignity and
self-expression. The Ground-breaking ceremony was spearheaded by Rabbi Baruch
Stern; President A.A. Abramson; Morris Kraus, Building Chairman; and Ralph
Hosenpud, Sandor Goldberger, Mrs. Ida Nasatir, Evelyn and Maurice Harris, Anna
Shelley, Simon Glaser, I. and A. Gordon, J. and S. Prager, Louis Sporkin, Jacob
Solomon, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Aronoff, Mr. and Mrs. M. Penn and Fam,ily, Mrs.
Simon Weisberger, Mrs. Bessie Fink, J. Gelman, I Teacher and Louis Feldman. A
reception was held following the ceremony at 3206 Myrtle St., the present
location of Beth Jacob Congregation.
2) "Beth Jacob Synagogue," Southwestern Jewish Press, page
6: On Thursday, March 30th at 7:00 p.m., Rabbi Baruch Stern will hold a
Special Sijum (Concluding a Talmudical Tractate) Service for first born...
April 14, 1950—1) "Second Anniversary of Israeli
Independence To Be Celebrated," Southwestern Jewish Press, pages 4,
6: A day long program of celebration by the San Diego Jewish Community will mark
the second anniversary of the rebirth of Israel which falls this year on April
3rd, the Fifth of Iyar. Festivities which will be initiated by the Cottage of
Israel with a special program on the lawns of the House of Pacific Relations
will be climaxed by an evening program at the Temple Center at 8:00 p.m. under
the auspices of the San Diego Zionist Council. "The Zionist Council
believes that the occasion is one of great joy to the entire community and calls
for a program in which the community can participate," according to a
statement by its chairman, Mrs. S.I. Goldhammer. Accordingly, the evening
program will include musical and dancing selections, as well as a brief panel
discussion and greetings from civic officials. The musical program will include
selections sung by Cantor Julian Miller, a duet by Norman Holtzman and Esther
Weitzman, violin selections by Dr. David Miller accompanied by Mrs. Belle Cohen,
and modern Israeli dances and songs by the IZFA Dance group. The audience will
be invited to join in communal singing led by Cantor Miller and will be
encouraged to join in some Horas at the conclusion of the program. Honored
guests of the evening will include Mrs. Mary Fay, member of the Board of
Education and Chairman of the local chapter, American Christian Palestine
Committee, who will extend greetings from the Committee. A brief panel
discussion on the relationship of Israel and America will include as speakers,
Mrs. Gabriel Berg, who will discuss the necessity of financial aid to Israel;
Dr. A.P. Nasatir, who will point out the need for a Zionist Public
Relations program; Mrs. Meir Barach, whose subject will be Chalutziot, and Rabbi
Morton J. Cohn who will discuss education as the bridge between America and
Israel. Rabbi Monroe Levens will give the Invocation. Rabbi Baruch Stern the
Benedeiction. Mrs. Goldhammer will chair the program. Organizations
represented by the Zionist Council are Masada, Hadassah, Pioneer Women Negba
Group, Pioneer Women Shashana Group, Poale Zion and Zionist Organization of
America. Guests will be invited to join in refreshments and a social hour. There
is no admission charge and no solicitations.
2) Lou Mogy, "Scene Around Town," Southwestern Jewish Press, page
8: ...I believe that one of the most important meetings in the history of the
Guardians will be the next meeting to take place on Thursday, May 4th, in the
Gold Room of the U.S. Grant Hotel. Among the many notables who are
expected to attend will be Congressman Clinton D. McKinnon, Dist. Atty Don
Keller, Vice Mayor Vincent Godfrey, Supervisor Dan Rossi, Councilman Charles
Dail, Federal Judge Jacob Weinberger, City Attorney Jean De Paul, City
Manager O. W. Campbell, Al Schuss, Fire Chief George Courser, Police Chief Elmer
Jansen, Sheriff Bert Strand, Rabbi Morton J. Cohn, Rabbi Monroe Levens and
Rabbi
Baruch Stern. There will also be presidents of many of our organizations
in attendance. Remember the date and let us come out and pay honor to an
outstanding community leader....
April 28, 1950—"Beth Jacob Congregation," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 12: The regular monthly meeting of Beth Jacob
Congregation will take place Tuesday, May 2, 1950, at Beth Jacob Center, 3206
Myrtle Street. President A.A. Abramson will call the meeting to order at 8:00
p.m. ..Another important point of business will be voting on Rabbi Baruch
Stern's contract. A report will be brought in by the Executive Board on their
discussion of this matter. Refreshments will be served at the close of the
business session. President, Mr. Abramson, extends an invitation to all members
to be present at this very important meeting...
May 12, 1950—1) Lou Mogy, "Scene Around Town," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 5: The last Guardian meeting was something never to be
forgotten. I believe it will go down as one of the outstanding Jewish
events in the history of San Diego Jewry. Mr. George A. Scott was
presented a plaque for his outstanding effort in community human relations. Sam
Addleson made a magnificent presentation on behalf of the Guardians. Outstanding
civic and spiritual leaders were present. Among the many distinguished men who
spoke were the following: Judge Jacob A. Weinberger, Vincent Godfrey,
James A. Robbins, Rabbi Baruch Stern, Rabbi Monroe Levens, Rabbi Morton
J. Cohn, Victor Schulman, Reverend Dr. Thomas Law Coyle, Eli Levenson, Carl
Esenoff, Murray D. Goodrich, Lou Steinman, Al Newman, Morrie Kraus and Zel
Greenberg. Cantor Miller, assisted by Mrs. Florence Corwin, sang two beautiful
Hebrew melodies. Mrs. Rose Neumann was introduced and the audience heard her
thoughts contained in the hearts of both Mrs. Neumann and Mr. Scott. I can only
say that I am particularly proud in having played a small part in this wonderful
evening and presentation. It also makes a fellow feel good to know that
something in principal which he fought for came to such a glorious and
successful end.
May 26, 1950—"Beth Jacob Congregation," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 8: ... Rabbi Stern—Lectures on Mishnah from 5:30 p.m.
to 6:00 p.m....P.T.A. And Religious School—The present term of the Beth Jacob
Sunday School was brought to a successful close with classes on Sunday, May 21,
holding a closing ceremony at which the P.T.A. Mothers presented gifts and
goodies to all children....At the Shevouth Services of Beth Jacob, Dr. J.H.
Lipitt, newly elected President of the Beth Jacob P.T.A. presented Rabbi Baruch
Stern, spiritual leader of the Congregation, a gift on behalf of the P.T.A.
This was in appreciation of Rabbi Stern's guidance and assistance during the
past season....
June 9, 1950—1) "Synagogue Kashrut Commission of San Diego," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 6: In order to promote the interest of Kashrut
observances the Synagogue Kashrut Commission has been formed in San Diego. This
Commission is comprised of five representatives of Beth Jacob and five
representatives of Tifereth Israel Congregation, as well as their respective
Rabbis. At a recent meeting the Synagogue Kashrut Commission decided to issue
Certificates of Endorsement to those individuals and establishments dealing with
Kashrut. At present such certificates will be issued to Kosher Meat Dealers and
Schochtim (ritual slaughterers) who fulfill the necessary qualifications
according to the following statement issued by the Commission: Qualifications
For Certificates of Endorsement of the Synagogue Kashrut Commission of
S.D.—Recognizing that Kashrut involves not only business aspects, but is a
vital force in the preservation of Judaism, this Synagogue Kashrut Commission of
San Diego is constituted for the purpose of enhancing, promoting, and
safe-guarding Kashrut in San Diego; and will give endorsements to such business
establishments and individuals dealing with Kashrut, who comply with its rules
and regulations. The Commission also adopted a regulation taht no Schochtim
shall be engaged in the merchandising of Kosher Meat or Fowl either as a
proprietor or as an employee. At the present time, and until June 30th, the
Commission will accept applications for its Certificates of Endorsement. All
applications should be sent to Mr. Morris Penn, Secretary of the Kashrut
Commission, 2930 Howard Avenue, San Diego 4, California. The members of the
Synagogue Kashrut Commission are: Paul Nestor, M.S. Berlin, Alex J. Newman, Moe
J. Hershey, I. Jacobson, Joseph Gelman, Sandor Goldberger, S. Hirsch, Abe
Abramson, Morris Penn, Rabbis Baruch Stern and Monroe Levens.
2) "Beth Jacob Congregation," Southwestern Jewish Press, page
6: ... Rabbi Stern—Lectures on Mishnah from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Since the
sun sets later now and with the advent of daylight-saving, Evening Services
start at 7:00 p.m. instead of 6:00 p.m. daily. Rabbi Stern lectures on MIshnah
preceding the service daily. On Saturday evenings services are followed by
Sholosh Sudos and traditional songs are sung. A cordial invitation is extended
by Rabbi Stern and Beth Jacob Congregation for everyone to attend these
services...
3) "Home for the Aged," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 8: At
the Fifth Annual May Donor Luncheon of the Women's Auxiliary the following
officers were installed by Ida Nasatir: Mrs. Wm. Moss, Pres; Mrs. Morris
Feldman, 1st Vice Pres; Mrs. Sarah Shelley, 2nd Vice Pres.; Mrs. Max Rabinowitz,
Treas.; Mrs. Moe Hershey, Recording Sec'y; Mrs. Abe Forster; Corresponding Sec'y;
Mrs. Paul Cudney, Auditor; Mrs. Zel Greenberg, Parliamentarian.The motif of the
installation was a large wishing well, into which the members dropped coins, as
wishes were made by the narrator, Ida Nasatir. Elected to the Board for
1950-1951 were the following members: Mesdames Milo Berenson, Edward Binder,
Morris Breitbard, Arthur Glickman, Jose. Goldhammer, Ben Levenson, Paul Nestor,
Geo. Neuman, Harry Rosenthal, Nathan Rubin, Abe Sackheim, Abe Sklar, Sam Sklar,
Jeennie Siner, Henry Witte. Mrs. Al Neumann is an honorary life member and
Mrs. Saul Chenkin is an honorary director. The three religious leaders in our
community participated in the ceremonies. Rabbi Morton J. Cohn gave the
Invocation, Rabbi Monroe Levens spoke on "Reflections of the Home and Its
Bearing on the Community," and Rabbi Baruch Stern gave the Benediction...
June 23, 1950—1) "Beth Jacob Ladies Auxiliary," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 6: ...Next Monday, June 26th, the Ladies Auxiliary is
sponsoring a Birthday Party honoring Rabbi and Mrs. sterns' three year old son,m
Stephen. The Kindergarten group from ages 3 to 6 are invited. The
afternoon party will get under way at 1:00 p.m....
2) "Beth Jacob Congregation," Southwestern Jewish Press, page
6: ... Rabbi Stern—Lectures on Mishnah from 7:00 to 7:30 p.m. [Repeats June 9
announcement]
July 7, 1950—"Beth Jacob Congregation," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 6: ...Beth Jacob Congregation is looking forward to having
an overflow crowd in the new Syangogue at the High Holiday Services where the
spiritual leader, Rabbi Baruch Stern, will conduct services assisted by Cantor
[Boris] Gassin [formerly cantor of Golden Gate Temple of San Francisco.].... The
new building is almost completed and all members are anxiously awaiting the
date, August 20th when the new Synagogue and Center will be consecrated.
Plans are now under way for this once-in-a-lifetime event, and the program,
under the direction of rabbi Stern, Mr. A. Abramson, presient of the
congregation, and Mr. Morrie S. Kraus, Building Fund Chairman, is taking
shape..... Rabbi Stern—Lectures on Mishnah from 7:00 to 7:30 p.m. [Repeats
June 9 announcement]...Rabbi Stern recently participated in the Baccalaureate
Services of Balboa University where in addition to the display of the Flag of
our Country, the Jewish Flag was also displayed on the platform.
Last week, Rabbi Stern was invited to address the Bible Class of the
Trinity Methodist Church, where he was very well received.
July 21, 1950—1) "The Cradle," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 3: It's a boy for Mr. and Mrs. Morton Thaler! The good
news is 7 pound 1 ounce, Lawrence George who was born Saturday July 15 at 3:15
p.m. in Mercy Hospital. Proud grandmothers are Mrs. George Shelley of San Deigo
and Mrs. Lawes Thaler of Jersey City, N.J. A Brith will be held Sunday July 23rd
with Rabbi Baruch Stern and Mr. Schwartz, Mohel, participating. Godparents are
Mr. and Mrs. Moe Sherman and Mr. and Mrs. Saul Goldstein of Jersey City, and Mr.
and Mrs. Harry Kessler of San Diego. (Editor's Note: Gertrude did her best to
make the press deadline—Congratulations!)
2) "Samuel Komins," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 3: On June
19th Samuel Komins died in his home at 4390 Hamilton St. Mr. Komins was born in
Russia 53 years ago, and resided in San Diego 28 years. Surviving are his wife,
Mrs. Lavena Komins; three daughters, Mrs. Irene Barad, Miss Lorraine Komins of
San Diego, and Mrs. Esther Katz of Los Angeles; two grandchildren; brothers Max
Camins of Newport, Kentucky and George Camins of Denver, Colorado, and a sister,
Mrs. Gussie Clar of Los Angeles. Rabbi Baruch Stern officiated at the funeral
services. Mr. Monins was interred at the Home of Peace Cemetery.
3) "Beth Jacob Congregation," Southwestern Jewish Press, page
6: ...So that it (new sanctuary) can be used for the coming High Holicay
Services, tentative plans are being made to have the Consecration ceremony on
Sunday, August 20th. Details of the program for this awe-inspiring event are
being worked out by the Congregation's spiritual leader, Rabbi Baruch stern;
president A.A. Abramson, Building Fund Chairman Morrie S. Kraus, and a selected
committee including some members of the Ladies Auxiliary...Rabbi
Stern—[repeats June 9 announcement}
August 4, 1950—1) Irwin Weiss Bar Mitzvah," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 3: Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Weiss are pleased to announce the
coming Bar Mitzvah of their son, Irwin, on Saturday, August 12th, at Beth Jacob
Synagogue. Rabbi Baruch Stern will officiate. They wish to invite their many
friends to attend the ceremony and a reception to be held that evening at their
home 3683 Texas Street...
2) "Beth Jacob Congregation," Southwestern Jewish Press, page
6: ... Cantor Boris Gassin, nationally known for his fine renditions of the
Talmudic Chants and other traditional types of Cantorial songs, will assist at
the [Beth Jacob consecration] services. Rabbi Baruch Stern is the spiritual
leader of Congregation beth Jacob and will conduct the services...[Repeats June
9 announcement}
August 18, 1950—1) "Beth Jacob Consecrates New
Building August 20," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 1: Congregation
Beth Jacob takes pride in inviting the entire community to attend the
consecration of their new Synagogue which will take place on Sunday, August 20,
at 2:00 p.m. Ceremonies will begin with an automobile procession from the
old Synagogue at 32nd and Myrtle at which time the Torah Scrolls will be
conveyed to the new building at 4373 30th Street (between Meade and Monroe
Avenues.) An appropriate program has been planned for the occasion featuring the
introduction to the San Diego Jewish Community of Cantor Boris Gassin who will
conduct the liturgical and musical part of the program. Guest speaker for
the occasion will be Rabbi Simon Volgin of Los Angeles. Other prominent leaders
of the community will be present. Mr. A. Abramson, president of the
Congregation, Rabbi Baruch Stern, Morrie Kraus, Building Chairman and
Co-Chairman Ralph Hosenpud urge the community to attend the long awaited event
symbolic of the growth of the Jewish Community in San Diego.
2) Lou Mogy, "Scene Around Town," Southwestern Jewish Press, page
5: The annual all city Jewish picnic will take place on Sunday, August
27th at El Monte County Park. Remember everyone is invited to come out . The
picnic is under the auspices of the Jewish Community Center. Transportation will
be supplied at the following points: Beth Israel, 10:00 a.m.; Tifereth
Israel Synagogue, 10:15 a.m.; Beth Jacob Synagogue, 10:156 a.m. The S.D.
Janitor and Supply Co. will supply one of the trucks for transportation. There
will be games, races and entertainment. Soft drinks and coffee can be purchased
on the grounds. There are facilities for 2,000 people. Ted Schiller is chairman
of the committee on races. Morris Wax will be in charge of the softball game.
Bob Goodwin is chairman of transportation. Ed Israel and Lou Pollack are
co-chairmen of the games committee. The Rabbi Moise Bergman Memorial Softball
Trophy will be presented to the Alpha Phi Pi Softball Team, winners of the
year's softball championship. All newcomers to San Diego during the last year
will be introduced and officially welcomed to San Diego. The presidents of all
congregations and Rabbi Morton J. Cohn, Rabbi Monroe Levens and Rabbi
Baruch Stern will be introduced. This picnic is for one and all. It
creates good fellowship. Why not all come out and enjoy yourself...Sunday,
August 27th from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. How to reach El Monte Park -- Go out
No. 80 (El Cajon Blvd). Look for Lakeside sign in El Cajon, turn left, go
through Bostonia, straight through City of Lakeside until you see a sign El
Monte Park...
3) "Unveiling," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 6: Mr. and Mrs.
Louis Brickman of Menlo Park, California, whish to invite friends of the Gill
family to the unveiling of the stone of Mrs. Sarah Gill which will take place on
Sunday, September 3 at 12:00 noon at the Home of Peace Cemetery. Rabbi
Baruch Stern will officiate.
September 8, 1950—1) "J.W.B. Committee To Be
Activated," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 1: At a meeting called
by Henry Weinberger, chairman of the local committee, plans were made to care
for the religious needs of the servicemen stationed in this area during the High
Holy Days. Rose Neumann has accepted responsibility for home hospitality. Temple
Beth Israel, Beth Jacob Synagogue, and Tifereth Israel Synagogue will welcome
service personnel to all their services. Mrs. Lou Breslow, Area Director for the
Jewish Welfare Board, attended the meeting form Los Angeles. Also present were
Rabbi Baruch Stern and Maxwell Kaufman.
2) "Public Announcement," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 1:
The Synagogue Kashrut Commission of San Deigo wishes to announce that it has
engaged and endorsed the Reverend Simon L. Schwartz of Los Angeles, as a
temporary schochet (Ritual Slaughter) for slaughtering fowl in San Diego.
Reverend Schwartz will be here all day Tuesday, September 5th, and regularly
once a week thereafter at a local poultry market. The Kashrut Commission also
wishes to announce that authorized Kosher butcher shops in San Diego will obtain
fowl slaughtered by the authorized Shochet, and will make this merchandise
available to the public. Any information pertaining to Kashrut in San Diego, or
about obtaining properly prepared kosher meats, fowl, and other foods, may be
obtained by calling the Synagogue Kashrut Commission, 2930 Howard, Talbot
1-5529. Synagogue Kashrut Commission, Beth Jacob Synagogue, Tifereth
Israel Synagogue, Rabbi Baruch Stern, Rabbi Monroe Levens.
3) "Congregation Beth Jacob," Southwestern Jewish Press, page
18—It was with mixed emotions of solemnity and elation that Beth Jacob
Congregation held the consecration ceremonies of their new Synagogue on August
20. Beginning with the conveyance of the Torah Scrolls from the old synagogue to
the new one on 4473 30th Street, an assembly of 500 people gathered in the
auditorium to listen to a program especially planned for this rare occasion.
Chairman for the afternoon was Mr. A. Abramson, president of the congregation,
the invocation being given by Rabbi Monroe Levens with Rabbi Morton J.Cohn
rendering the benediction. Representative leaders in the Jewish Community, among
them Mr. Murray Goodrich, president of Temple Beth Israel, and MR. Alex Newman,
president of Tifereth Israel Synagogue were on hand to extend their greetings
and best wishes. Addresses were given by Rabbi Baruch Stern, spiritual
head of the congregation and Rabbi Simon Dolgin, guest speaker who leads another
Beth Jacob Congregation in Los Angeles. Both were inspiring and inspired by the
attainment of another spiritual wellspring for the continuity of the Jewish
religion and culture in this community. Entertainment was well provided by
Cantor Boris Gassin of Hollywood, formerly of Golden Gate Temple, San Francisco.
Here is a cantor with a melodious and true voice who not only provides a
pleasing rendition of liturgical music but has a delightful personality to add
to his other talents. Mr. Morrie Kraus, building chairman, who has worked so
strenuously for the attainment of this project, was presented with a gift by the
Congregation as a token of appreciation. The entire community is invited to
atend Slicoth services on Saturday midnight, Sept. 2, at which time services
will be conducted by Rabbi Stern and Cantor Gassin. Seats for the High Holy Day
services are selling rapidly and reservations can be made by phoning J-4834 or
R-1706.
4) "The Synagogue Hour," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 18:
Radio Station KSON has set aside the hour from 8 to 9 in the morning every
Sunday for broadcasts of the various religious groups in San Diego. The
period allocated to the Synagogues is from 8:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. Rabbi Morton
J. Cohen (sic, Cohn) will present the service on September 10; Rabbi Monroe
Levens on September 17 and rabbi Baruch Stern on September 24. The
"Synagogue Hour" can be an excellent source of education and goodwill
for the community. KSON is conducting this Hour as an experiment and if it
meets with public approval it will undoubtedly be continued. Listen—then write
expressing your appreciation and interest.
5) "Synagogue Register," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 18:
Important events in the life of the individual Jew are of significance not only
to himself and his family, but also to the Community at large. It is customary
among numerous religious groups to preserve the information of such events in a
permanent register. After a joint consultation, Rabbi Cohn, Rabbi Stern,
and Rabbi Levens came to a decision that it would be advantageous for the San
Diego Community to have such a register, in which there would be recorded
permanently at no cost to anyone such vital statistics as births, marriages, Bar
Mitzvahs, confirmations, conversions, deaths, etc. This Synagogue Register
will be conducted as a join enterprise, and its privileges available to everyone
on a citywide basis. All vital statistics beginning with the coming New Year
will be automatically included in the Synagogue Register. Joint Religious
Education Committee Meets—On Aug. 23rd, a meeting was held of the three
Religious Education Committees of the Synagogues. Rabbi Morton J. Cohn opened
the meeting, emphasizing the fact that there are many areas of common concern in
Jewish education in San Diego, which could be best promoted by a joint effort of
the three congregations, with the greatest benefits thus accruing to the entire
Jewish community. A report submitted by Mr. Leon Elkind reviewed the
Synagogue Religious School Picnic held last June in Balboa Park. All agreed that
the picnic was most successful and augured well for further joint celebrations
in the future. Among the problems discussed were: 1) A uniform educational
calendar for the year; 2) a united campaign for enrollment and publicity; 3) the
need for setting up city-wide teaching standards and the possibility of offering
professional assistance to those who would like to teach in the Synagogue
Religious Schools; 4) Uniform standards and requirements for Bar Mitzvah,
confirmation and graduation. The meetings of the Joint Religious Education
Committee are of an advisory and consultative nature, though it was felt that
all matters which were agreed upon unanimously should carry the obligation of
being carried out. The meeting place will be rotated among the three synagogue
buildings, and will be chaired by each Religious Education Committee in
rotation. Various committees were appointed to conduct research and study into
the several problems that were discussed.
September 22, 1950—"Congregation Beth Jacob," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 6: High Holy Day services were held in the new synagogue,
4473 30th Street with Rabbi Baruch Stern and Cantor Boris Gassin officiating at
the service. Registration for Sunday as well as Hebrew school began on September
17 and will continue through Sunday, Sept. 24, at which time classes will be
officially opened...
October 6, 1950—1) "Beth Jacob News," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 7:.... Succoth Dinner—Goldie Schusterman, Mania
Shapiro, Eva Reisman, Jenny Bloomfield, Marie Richards, Florence Weinberg, Anna
Bobroff, Elizabeth Sheinberg and Betty Schwartz sponsored a Succoth Dinner,
proceeds of which went toward equipping of the new kitchen of Beth Jacob. This
was the first dinner to be served in our new building. The tables were decorated
with flowers and candelabra. Over 250 people joined in the dinner. Rabbi Baruch
Stern gave the blessing of the food which was traditional of the Succoth
season. Members of the Sisterhood and Men's Club waited on tables. In
closing, Rabbi Stern invited all interested to join the many organizations
working for the Beth Jacob.
2) "Music, Dancing To feature School For Adults," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 8: Wednesday, October 11th, will mark the opening of the
third season of the Institute of Jewish Studies. Sponsored by the Jewish
Education Commission, the three periods of classes will again be held at Temple
Beth Israel Center every Wednesday from 7:45 p.m. to 10:20 p.m. Plans call for
two class periods and a third period featuring Jewish Songs, Folk dancing and
discussions, in which all students will participate...Rabbi Morton J. Cohn, Dean
of the Institute, leads a faculty which is well known to the students,
including: Rabbi Baruch Stern, Dov Abramis and Leon Elkind in the Hebrew
Department; Isaac Domnitz in the Yiddish; Cantor Julian Miller, Music; Albert A.
Hutler, Mrs. Rose Neumann, Mrs. Harris Rubel and Edward Schwartz. Again
"What's Cooking in Judaism," a cooking class taught by Neumann and
Rubel will be a feature of the Institute specially designed for young married
women who wish to learn to prepare Jewish dishes for their husbands' palates...
October 20, 1950—1) "Adult Jewish Institute Open
for Registration," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 1:
Registrations are still being accepted by the Institute of Jewish Studies, as
classes opened last Wednesday, Rabbi Morton J. Cohn announced yesterday.
"With close to last year's registration figure, ten classes are in
session." Courses are offered in Modern Jewish History and Biblical
Literature, taught by Rabbi Morton J. Cohn of Beth Israel Temple; "What We
Jews Believe," given by Rabbi Baruch Stern of Beth Jacob Synagogue;
Beginning and Advance Hebrew with Dov Abramis as the instructor; Cantor Julian
Miller teaches a class in Jewish Music Appreciation; Comparative Religion is
taught by the very popular Professor Harry Ruja of State College; Contemporary
Jewish Literature, a Book Review and Discussion class is led by Edward Schwartz,
prominent young attorney; the Contemporary Jewish Scene, a discussion of day by
day problems and challenges, led by Albert A. Hutler, Executive Director of the
United Jewish Fund, and a Cooking Course by Mrs. Rose Neumann and Mrs. Lucille
Rubel. Classes are held every Wednesday evening from7:45 to 10:20
p.m. Refreshments are served at the end of the second period, followed by
a general assembly for the entire student body. This period is devoted to
discussions, lectures, movies, community singing, and folk dancing. Sponsored by
the Jewish Education commission, the Institute is a cooperative effort of the
three Synagogues and the United Jewish Fund. The Commission is composed of
representatives of these bodies who plan the program for the Institute of Jewish
Studies, and who are working toward a Jewish Education program in the community
on an entire community level. At the last meeting of the Jewish Education
Commission the resignation of Rabbi Monroe Levens as a member of Commission was
accepted with regrets. The commission also expressed its intention of continuing
its efforts toward the establishment of a Community Talmud Torah in San
Diego. Mr. Moss Addleson was elected to the Commission as a member
at large.
2) "Feldman-Low-Zimmer Wedding," Southwestern Jewish Press, page
3: The new Beth Jacob Synagogue Center will be the setting Sunday, October 22,
for the candlelight ceremony uniting Alice Low-Zimmer and Zane Feldman.
Rabbi Baruch stern will perform the double-ring ceremony under a canopy of white
mums. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Low-Zimmer and the
groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Feldman, all of this city. ...Mrs. Lester
Loeser will serve as matron of honor. Attendants will be Lee Winicki, Isabel
Bank, Julia Knott and Marion Feinberg...Serving the groom as best man will be
his brother-in-law, Jerry Greenstein. Ushers will be Sam Krasner, david Tobias,
Frank Goldberg, Werner Dreifuss and Lewish Fischbein. Candlelighters will be
Adrienne Anguis and Sammy Anguis. Vivian Blumer will be the flower girl...
3) "The Cradle," Southwestern Jewish Press, page
3: ... William Solomon, along with his brother, Fred, are the head men in the
household of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Solomon. 7 pound 3 ounce William was born at Mercy
Hospital October 7. His grandmother, Mrs. Roiblatt, was so eager to see
him she traveled all the way from St. Paul, Minn., to get a look. The Paternal
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Solomon, didn't have far to go since they live
in San Diego. Rabbi Baruch Stern officiated at the Bris, held on Oct.
10th.
November 17, 1950—"Hirsch Unveiling," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 5: On Nov. 26, the stone of Gizela Hirsch, beloved wife
of Samuel Hirsh, will be unveiled at the "Home of Peace"
Cemetery. Rabbi Baruch Stern will officiate. Friends are asked to attend.
December 1, 1950—"Tifereth Israel Breaks Ground for New Religious
School Building," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 1: The ceremonies
of groundbreaking for the new Religious School Building of Tifereth Israel
Synagogue will take place Sunday, December 3rd, at 2:30 p.m. at Tifereth Israel.
The entire community is most cordially invited to attend the ceremonies.
Invitations have been extended to San Diego community leaders in all walks of
life to be present at the ceremonies. The invocation will be given by Rabbi
Baruch Stern. Cantor Joseph Cysner will direct the Junior Choir in several
musical presentations. Greetings will be extended by a number of dignitaries.
Rabbi Morton J. Cohn will give the Benediction and Rabbi Monroe Levens will
deliver the address. The Ground-Breaking Ceremonies are under the direction of
Mr. Isadore Teacher, Chairman of the Building Committee; Mr. Arthur Gardner,
Chairman of the Building Finance Committee; Its Penter, Irving Goodman, the
officers of the congregation, including Alex J. Newman, President; M.S. Berlin,
Vice Pres.; Henry Bowman, Recording Secretary; Edward Baranov, Financial
Secretary; Moe J. Hershey, Treasurer. The new building, designed in the offices
of Milo Berenson, building consultant, contain nine classrooms, as well as
facilities for a pre-school and kindergarten, a main auditorium that can be used
for assemblies, meetings, dinners, dances, and dramatic presentations, etc.,
kitchen, library, lounge and offices. Various bronze plaques to be affixed to
the new building will honor the names of those who have made contributions in
certain amounts. The names of the contributors will be inscribed in the Golden
Book of Honor, as a permanent remembrance. In addition, some rooms have been
subscribed for, and will bear the names of the donors. At present such rooms
have been contributed by the families of Alex J. and Sidney Newman, Ralph
Hosenpud, Max and Arthur Gardner, in memory of Charlotte Gardner, the Daughters
of Israel and the Tifereth Israel Sisterhood, which has subscribed for one of
the assembly halls. A reception will follow the Ground-Breaking Ceremonies
tendered by the Daughters of Israel and the Sisterhood.
2) "Atomic Age and Religion," Southwestern Jewish
Press, page 6: Dr. Robert Millikan, internationally known physicist and
Nobel Prize winner, delivered the keynote address for Religious Emphasis Week at
State College, November 28. Jewish, Catholic and Protestant ministers
spoke at seminars tot he students. Among speakers for the Jewish group were:
Rabbis Morton J. Cohn, Monroe Levens, Baruch Stern, Albert M. Lewis of Temple
Isaiah, Culver City; and Yehudah M. Cohen, Pacific Regional director of B'nai
B'rith Foundation, Dr. Ernest Wolf, S.D. Hillel director, and Maxwell Kaufman of
the Jewish Press. Jewish Seminars presented views of "Marriage and
Intermarriage," "Business and Labor in Modern Jewish Ethics" and
"The Place of Religion in Jewish History and Culture."
December 15, 1950—"Congregation Beth Jacob," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 5: ... Regular services re held at 7:00 p.m. each Friday
evening at the Beth Jacob Synagogue. The Saturday morning services start at 9
a.m., at which time Rabbi Baruch Stern delivers a sermon. Saturday afternoon
Minchah services are followed by "Sholsh Sudos."
-1951-
January 5, 1951— 1) Rabbi Morton
J. Cohn, "Living Judaism," Southwestern Jewish Press, page
2: Through the generous cooperation of the Jewish Press the three
Rabbis of the community will prepare this column in each issue. Its purpose is
to emphasize the religious, spiritual and moral values of Judaism as they apply
to the currents of modern life and thought. Rabbis Levens and Stern will rotate
with me in this bi-weekly chat, which we hope you will find instructive and
entertaining. Of course, we invite your comments. We have chosen to call
the column "Living Judaism," for that most accurately describes it
nature....(rest of
Rabbi Cohn's column)
2) "Beth Jacob Synagogue," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 6: ... Religious Services—Daily Minyon, Mon. thru Fri,
at 7 a.m. Saturday services begin at 9 a.m. Sermon by Rabbi Baruch Stern.
Sunday services at 8 a.m. Evenings by arrangement.
January 19, 1951—John Kluchin, "News of the Fox," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 5: The January 9th meeting of the Samuel I. Fox Lodge
B'nai B'rith was opened as a practice session by the new 1951 officers with John
Kluchin presiding and Stanley Yukon as 1st vice president in charge of all
proceedings...Eddie Breitbard and Henry Weinberger, as Installing Officers, did
a grand job. Rabbi Baruch Stern's Benediction closed the Installation
proceedings. A buffet and dancing completed the evening's
entertainment....
February 2, 1951—"Jewish Institute Expands Staff," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 1: Rabbi Monroe Levens, Cantor Joseph Cysner and Mr. Leon
Elkind will be added to the faculty of the Institute of Jewish Studies which
will open its second semester on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 8:00 p.m., according to
Rabbi Morton J. Cohn, Dean of the School. Held at the Temple Center, 34d
and Laurel Streets, the Institute sponsored by the Jewish Education Commission,
has provided a Jewish cultural outlet for San Diego Jewry for the past two
years. In the semester ending its 3rd year, the courses to be offered will
be as follows: Comparative Religions, Professor (Harry) Ruja; Beginner's Hebrew,
Mr. Elkind; Intermediate Hebrew, Mr. (Dov) Abram(i)s, Basic Judaism, Rabbi
Levens; Men Who Mattered in Jewish Life, Rabbi (Baruch) Stern; Meet the
Prophets, Rabbi (Morton) Cohn; Jewish Music, Cantor Cysner; Contemporary Jewish
Themes, Mr. (Albert) Hutler. Classes will be divided into two periods,
with the first period starting at 8:00 o'clock. There will be a twenty
minute period for refreshments and announcements, and the second period will
start at 9:10 and be concluded by 10:00 o'clock. Registration for the second
semester will open on Wednesday, Feb. 7, at 7:30 p.m., at the Temple Center.
February 16, 1951—"Institute Opens
New Semester," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 1: The Institute of
Jewish Studies opened a new semester last Wednesday night with an array of
courses that would bring pride to a much larger city than San Diego...Faculty
members include, Dr. Ruja of State College, rabbis Stern, Levens and Cohn,
Albert A. Hutler, Dov Abramis, Cantors Cysner and Miller, Isaac Domnitz, Meir
Bleiberg and Leon Elkind...
May 11, 1951—"Home for the Aged Women's Auxiliary," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 4: The following program has been arranged by Mrs.
Shelley for the May day Luncheon, to be held May 29 (Tuesday) at 12:30 at the El
Cortez Hotel, Don Room. Invocation: Rabbi Monroe C. Levens.
"Importance of a Hebrew Home for Old People in a Community"—Rabbi
Baruch Stern. Installation of Officers: Mr. Edward Breitbard. Musical
Program: Cantor Julian Miller, Mrs. Edward Zuckerman; accompanied by Mrs. Sam
Freidman. Benediction: Rabbi Morton J. Cohn....
June 8, 1951— "Israel Bonds
Chairman Appoints Strong Committee," Southwestern Jewish Press, page
1: Louis Steinman, Chairman of the San Diego Committee, Bonds of the Israel
Government, today announced the appointment of many of San Diego's leading
community workers to the executive committee. Several meetings of the
executive committee have already been held to plan activities and procedures
necessary to fulfill San Diego's share of the $500,000,000 Israel Bond
Drive. Those who have been appointed to date are: Abe Abramson, Mrs.
Gabriel Berg, M.S. Berlin, Ed Bland, David A. Block, Ed Breitbard, Lawrence
Cantor, Sol Chenkin, Rabbi Morton Cohn, Al DeSure, I.L. Domnitz, Morris Douglas,
Carl M. Esenoff, Harry Farb, Arthur Gardner, Mickey Goldfarb, Mr. Muriel
Goldhammer, M.D. Goodrich, Leon Heiman, Dr. F. Hollander, Dave Horowitz, Rodin
Horrow, Al Hutler, Joseph J. Kaplan, Maxwell Kaufman, Allen Lame, Arthur C.
Lavine, Rabbi Monroe Levens, Dick Levi, Julius Levin, Louis Moorsteen, Mrs. Rose
Neuman(n), Sol Price, Mrs. Sol Price, Nate Ratner Mrs. Sally Ratner, Dr. Oscar
G. Ravin, V.J. Schulman, Mrs. Pearl Slayen, Abe Snyder, Dr. George Solomon,
Rabbi Baruch Stern, Isadore Teacher, Rubin Umansky, Henry Weinberger, Frank
Winicki, Hyman S. Wolf and Fred Yaruss.
2) "S.D. Hebrew Home for the Aged," Southwestern Jewish Press, page
1: The following committee chairmen have been appointed for the Hebrew Home for
the Aged. On the Admittance Committee are N. (sic, M.) S. Berlin, Sam Addleson,
Maxwell Kaufman and Rose Neumann; Building Chairman, Max Maisel; Finance, Victor
Schulman; Emergency, Morrie Douglas; House Management, Lucille Rubel; Personnel
Problems, Arthur Glickman; Legal Committee, Sol Price, Morey Levenson and Ben
Rubin; Medical, Dr. F.G. Hollander. Auxiliary—The May Day Luncheon
brought to a successful close the past season's activities. Rabbi Barruch Stern
in his talk to the guest highlighted the difference in the present day needs of
our aged folks as compared with that of the past. With the ever increasing
number of aged people, San Diego is fortunate to have a Home, where our aged can
live in a Jewish environment...
3) "Beth Jacob Synagogue," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 4: Shavuoth Festival —The Shavuoth Festival will
be celebrated at Beth Jacob on Sunday and Monday, June 10 and 11. The Sunday
morning service will be highlighted by Shavuoth promotion exercises. Monday
morning services include "Yizkor" or Memorial prayers. Rabbi Stern's
Yizkor sermon will be "Changing Human Value."
July 6, 1951—"Unveiling," Southwestern Jewish
Press-Heritage, p. 4: There will be an unveiling of the stone of Sam Komins,
beloved husband of Lavena Komons on Sunday, July 8, at 2 p.m. at the Home of
Peace Cemetery. At 2:30 p.m., the stone of Rebecca Rosenfield will also be
unveiled at the Home of Peace Cemetery. Rabbi Baurch Stern, spiritual
leader of Beth Jacob Synagogue, will officiate at both unveilings. Presence of
all friends are requested.
August 31, 1951—1) "City's Religious Schools Open
on September 23rd," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 1: In a
concerted, cooperative effort to enroll every Jewish child in a Religious
School, the three congregations have designated Sunday, Sept. 23rd as
Registration Day. Speaking for Congregations Beth Jacob, Tifereth Israel and
Beth Israel, Rabbis Baruch Stern, Monroe Levens and Morton J. Cohn announce that
their Religious Schools will open for registration of new and old pupils on
Sunday, September 23rd at 10 a.m. The Jewish Education Commission, made up of
representatives of the three synagogues, has made such progress in
community-wide organization, and it calls upon every Jewish parent to enroll his
children of school age, that they may receive the benefits of a sound Jewish
education. Attendance at any of the Religious Schools is open to all
children of the community. Congregation Beth Israel is located at Third and
Laurel; Tifereth Israel Synagogue is situated at Thirtieth and Howard;
Congregation Beth Jacob's address is 4473 Thirtieth. Register your children at
the School of your choice on September 23rd!
2) "Barbara Hurwitz To Wed Harry Schonfeld," Southwestern Jewish
Press, page 3: Miss Barbara M. Hurwitz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.David
Hurwitz, will become the bride of Harry Schonfeld, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sammy
Schonfeld, Sept. 2, at the Beth Jacob Synagogue. Rabbi Baruch Stern will
officiate at the ceremony.
October 12, 1951—1) "Birdie Stodel, Chapter No. 92," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 6: Members of the Birdie Stodel Chapter of B'nai B'rith
are cooperating with members of the Bay City Chapter, Fox Lodge, and Lasker
Lodge in planning the annual B'na B'rith Friday night services at all three
synagogues. Rabbi Cohn, Rabbi Stern and Rabbi Levens are meeting with the
various representatives of B'nai B'rith to make these services outstanding and
well-attended. Remember the date: Friday evening, October 12th, at all three
synagogues....
2) Committee Formed to Honor Dr. Sachar," Southwestern Jewish Press, page
7: Dr. A.P. Nasatir, chairman of the Brandeis University Committee, today
announced that a dinner would be held on Tuesday, October 30 at the El Cortez
Hotel for which Dr. A.L. Sachar, President of the University, would be present
as the guest of honor. Arrangements for the dinner are being handled by Morris
Kraus. Serving with Dr. and Mrs. Nasatir and Mr. and Mrs. Kraus as a Brandies
University Committee are: Rabbis and Mesdames Morton J. Cohn, Monroe Levens and
Baruch Stern. also Doctors and Mesdames J.A. Kwint, Robert Stone, and
Ernest Wolf, and Messrs. and Mesdames Samuel Addleson, Abraham Abramson, Elias
Berwin, Edward Breitbard, Morris Douglas, Harry E. Farb, Jerome Freedman, Murray
Goodrich, Rodin S. Horrow, Albert Hutler, Maxwell Kaufman, Edward Kitaen, Eli
Levenson, Harry Mallen, Lou Mogy, Maury Novak, Sol Price, Milton Roberts, David
Schloss, Victor Schulman, Wm. B. Schwartz, Isadore Teacher and Henry Weinberger.
This is the first occasion on which Dr. Sachar will speak to the San Diego
community on Brandeis University.
October 26, 1951—"Congregation Beth Jacob," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 7: Beth Jacob is now holding thier Friday evening
services at a later hour—8:15 p.m.—in order that more people can join them
in this important worship of the week. Oneg Shabbat social hour will follow.
Sabbath Services begin at 9 a.m. Sermon by Rabbi Baruch Stern....
November 9, 1951—Photo and caption, Southwestern Jewish Press, page
1:
November 9, 1951—"Bond Group Swings Into Action to
Prepare for Bond Rally," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 1: (Story
with above photo) -- Last Sunday more than forty women representing all
the Jewish organizations in San Diego met at Temple Beth Israel for a first
"Miracle Sunday" drive to start the Israel Bond Weeks proclaimed by
Acting Mayor Schneider. After breakfast and an address by the charming Mrs.
Sidney Slotkin of Los Angeles, Vice President of Hadassah in Los Angeles and
Chairman of Women for B.I.G. in Los Angeles, all the women rang door bells to
sell the "Miracle" to the community. Marie Berg, Chairman of the
Women's Division, Murray Goodrich and Louis Steinman also added words of
encouragement to the volunteer Bond Salesmen. The following women participated:
Mrs. Eleanor Gordon, Pioneer Women; Mrs. Bertha Veitzer, Labor Zionists; Mrs.
Esther Cole, Beth Jacob Auxiliary; Mrs. Minnie Harris, Hadassah, and Mrs. Joseph
Krone ($4050.00 was collected). Rabbis Morton J. Cohn, Baruch Stern and Monroe
Levens acted as a joint committee in this bond campaign as "special
salesman." According to Murray Roman, So. Calif. Bond Manager, more than 60
people attended special meetings at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Murray Goodrich
last Monday night. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Steinman last Tuesday night
was also the scene of another committee to spark the enthusiasm for the sale of
Israel bonds.
November 21, 1951— "Notice of Annual Meeting
and Report of Nominating Committee," Southwestern Jewish Press, page
8: Notice is hereby given of the Annual Meeting of the United Jewish Fund of San
Diego to be held on Sunday, December 9, 1951, at the El Cortez Hotel. The annual
election of members of the Board of Directors to fill the vacancies will be held
at this time at or about 8:00 p.m. The Nominating Committee submitting the names
for election to the Board of Directors includes: Harry Farb, Chairman; Mrs.
Gabriel Berg; Ben Harris, Harry Mallen, Nathaniel Ratner, Harry Snyder, Ruben
Umansky. A) Monimation for Members of the Board of Directors for 2-year
Terms (1952-1954): Abe Abramson, Mrs. Gabriel Berg, I.L. Domnitz, Morris
Douglas, Jack Gross, David Horowitz, Rodin Horrow, Ralph Hosenpud, Yalke Kahn,
Morry Levenson, B.B. Margolis, Dr. A.P.Nasatir, Milton Roberts, Nathan Schiller,
Albert Steinman, Dr. Robert M. Stone, Harry Snyder, Ruben Umansky, Alex Wise. B)
Members of the Board of Directors whose terms do not expire: Past
Presidents—Judge Jacob Weinberger; Nathan F. Baranov; Eli H. Levenson;
Rabbis—Rabbi Morton J. Cohn; Rabbi Monroe Levens, Rabbi Baruch Stern;
Areas—Arthur L. Cohen, Elmer Glaser, William Schwartz; David Block; William
Burnett; Harry Farb; Manuel Fisher; Jerome Freedman; Irving Friedman; Arthur
Gardner; Murray D.Goodrich; Ben Harris; Richard Levi; Julius Levin, Harry Mallen,
Louis Moorsteen; Dr. W. Ornstein, Sol Price; Seymour Rabin; Nathaniel Ratner,
Ben Rubin, Victor Schulman, Louis Steinman, Henry Weinberger. C) Members
of the Board of Directors whose terms expire: Mrs. Gabriel Berg, Edward Bland,
Saul Chenkin, I.L. Domnitz, Morris Douglas, Rodin Horrow; Ralph Hosenpud, Alex
Newman, Morris Niederman, Abe Ratner, Dr. Oscar Ravin, Milton Roberts, Abe
Sackheim, Nathan Schiller, Victor Schulman, Mrs. Anna Shelley, Sam Sosna, Dr.
Robert Stone, Harry Snyder, Reuben Umansky. D) In accordance with the
By-Laws of the United Jewish Fund, independent nominations of candidates for
election at the annual meeting may also be made by any 5 members (paid up
contributors) provided the same is delivered with the written acceptance of the
candidate to the Secretary or Executive Director of the Corporation no later
than Friday, November 30, 1951, 5:00 p.m.
December 7, 1951—"Congregation Beth Jacob," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 7: .... Chanukah, the festival in commemoration of the
valiant Maccabees, begins on December 23. Evening services will be held at Beth
Jacob by Rabbi Baruch Stern. At 10:15 a.m. Beth Jacob Sunday and Hebrew
School children will have a Chanukah Party and present a program in the
Synagogue proper. Parents and friends of the youngsters are cordially invited.
Each child will receive a small menorah and some Chanukah Nash" provided by
the P.T.A. Mrs. Gwen Bobrof is chairman of the affair...
-1952-
January 11, 1952—1) David
Sugarman, "News of the Fox, " Southwestern Jewish Press, page
4: The new officers of the Samuel I. Fox Lodge for the year of 1952 will be
installed Sunday evening January 13th at 6:30 p.m. in the main hall of the Beth
Jacob Synagogue. Brother Edward Breitbard will be the installing officer
assisted by Brother Henry Weinberger, invocation by Ernest Green; benediction by
Rabbi Baruch Stern...
2) "Adult Institute Re-Opens Fall Classes," Southwestern Jewish
Press, page 4: San Diego Adult Institute for Jewish Studies will reopen its
doors at Beth Jacob Center, 4473 30th St., Wednesday, January 18 at 7:45
p.m. Students of the Institute will be addressed by Mr. Seymour Fromer
recently appointed director of the Western States Region of the American
Association of Jewish Education. Courses to be offered in the 12 week institute,
according to Dr. A.P. Nasatir, chairman, will include Great Literature of the
Bible, Customs, Prayers, History, the Contemporary Scene, Beginners and Advanced
Hebrew, and Talmud. Cooking class, and a course in Jewish Music will also be
offered if there is enough enrollment for these classes. Faculty members will
include Rabbis Morton J. Cohn, Monroe Levens, Baruch Stern. Also Dr. A. P.
Nasatir, Mr. and Mrs. Leon Elkind, Professor Earnest Wolf, Albert A. Hutler, Dov
Abramis, Cantors Joseph Cysner and Julian Miller. Courses will be offered
in two periods of four courses each. First period will be from 7:45 to 8:45 p.m.
and the second period from 9:00 to 10 p.m. There will be a short assembly and
refreshments between courses. Registration, which is open to the public, will
take place on Wednesday, January 16, at 7:45 p.m. at Beth Jacob Center. Semester
fee is $2.00 per person. The Jewish Education Commission headed by Dr Nasatir is
made up of five members each from the three San Diego congregations and is
responsible for the Jewish Education Program in San Diego.
3) "Deceased," Southwestern Jewish
Press, page 7: David Aron, a resident of the San Diego Hebrew Home for the
Aged, died December 18, aged 77. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Miller of La
Mesa, and a son, Joseph, of Chicago, and three grandchildren and two great
grandchildren. Burial was at the Home of Peace Cemetery and services were
read by rabbi Baruch Stern. Mr. Aron was a resident of San Diego for 22
years.
4) "Greenwood announces winner of new Jewish Mausoleum Name Contest: Mrs.
Harry (Freda) Mallen, 4127 Palisades Road, San Diego of Tifereth Israel, who
submitted the name of Sholom Mausoleum," Southwestern Jewish Press, page
8: (more ad text): In the opinion of the judges—a prominent group of local
Hebrew scholars—Rabbis Monroe Levens, Morton J. Cohn, Baruch Stern and the
Greenwood representative, William Hodson, Mrs. Mallen's entry was the most
appropriate and showed the greatest amount of originality. Understandably, the
decision of the judges was final...and there were no duplicate awards...
February 22, 1952—1) "Beth Jacob Services," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 6: ... Late Friday evening services at Beth Jacob
Synagogue are partially conducted by affiliates of Beth Jacob and other
interested groups, in accordance with a policy instituted by Rabbi Baruch Stern
several months ago. The religious service, which is read mainly in English to
make it easily understandable to all, begins at 8:15 p.m. The organization
participating in the service also acts as hosts at the Oneg Shabbat that
follows. For the next three weeks the following groups will have members
taking part in the service and serving at the Oneg Shabbat: February 22, Beth
Jacob Congregation; February 29, Beth Jacob Ladies' Auxiliary, and March 7,
A.Z.A...
2) "Jewish Community Backs Red Cross Drive," Southwestern Jewish
Press, pages 7,8: The Jewish people of San Diego County have joined with
Catholics and Protestants in setting aside a day to be designated as Red Cross
Sabbath—a day for a message concerning the current Red Cross fund campaign.
Rabbi Monroe Levnes and M. S. Berlin, president of the congregation, have set
Friday, Feb. 29, and Saturday, March 1, as Red Cross Sabbaths at Tifereth Israel
Synagogue. Rabbi Levens will preach a Red Cross sermon on Saturday. Rabbi Baruch
Stern has set March 1 as Red Cross Sabbath for Congregation Beth Jacob and will
deliver a special message about the Red Cross to his people. Friday, March 7 has
been set as Red Cross Sabbath at Temple Beth Israel by Rabbi Morton J. Cohn. He
also will make a special plea on behalf of the Red Cross. Among those who
are urging support of the Red Cross campaign are Mr. Berlin, Al Hutler,
executive secretary of the United Jewish Fund; Zel Camiel, market owner, and
Irving E. Friedman, member of the board of directors of the Red Cross' San Diego
chapter and campaign worker. Mr. Berlin will enlist six members of the Jewish
community for volunteer work in the campaign. Mr. Hutler and Mr. Camiel are
giving leadership in the solicitation of business houses in a a large downtown
district. Mr. Friedman said that the Red Cross must raise $440,274 in the city
and county in March. He added that if the drive is to be successful, San Diegans
will have to give almost 13 percent more than they gave in 1951. "It is the
responsibility of the Red cross to carry out its programs for service men and
civilians of all faiths. It is the urgent hope of the Red Cross that persons of
all faiths will support the forthcoming drive," Friedman said. "All
San Diegans must cooperate if the drive is to be successful. They must not only
give money but also time. I hope many of our people will offer to work during
the campaign," he added. "Call Main 2071."
3) John Kluchin, "News of the Fox," Southwestern Jewish Press, page
7: The meeting of February 12th of the Samuel I. Fox Lodge was a very
interesting and entertaining one. Attendance continues wonderful as almost
half the membership was at the Lincoln Day meeting... President Stanley Yukon
welcomed many old members at that meeting, among them Rabbi Baruch Stern, who is
an Honorary member of the Lodge. Rabbi Stern gave a stirring talk on "What
Democracy Means."...
April 4, 1952—1) Photo and caption, Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 17:
2) "Beth Jacob News," Southwestern Jewish
Press, page 19: Beth Jacob Congregation will celebrate its annual community
seder on the first evening of Pesach, April.9, 6:30 p.m., at the Beth Jacob
Center Auditorium. A complete traditional meal, strictly kosher for
Pesach, will be served. Mrs. Anna Shelley, president of the Ladies' Auxiliary,
is in charge of the cooking. The price is $4.00 per plate for adults,
$2.00 for children under 13 years. Rabbi Baruch Stern, who will officiate at the
religious ceremony, cordially invites everyone to attend...
-1952-
January 11, 1952—
"Adult Institute Re-Opens Fall Classes," Southwestern Jewish Press,
page 4: San Diego Adult Institute for Jewish Studies will reopen its doors
at Beth Jacob Center, 4473 30th St., Wednesday, January 18 at 7:45 p.m.
Students of the Institute will be addressed by Mr. Seymour Fromer recently
appointed director of the Western States Region of the American Association of
Jewish Education. Courses to be offered in the 12 week institute, according to
Dr. A.P. Nasatir, chairman, will include Great Literature of the Bible, Customs,
Prayers, History, the Contemporary Scene, Beginners and Advanced Hebrew, and
Talmud. Cooking class, and a course in Jewish Music will also be offered if
there is enough enrollment for these classes. Faculty members will include
Rabbis Morton J. Cohn, Monroe Levens, Baruch Stern. Also Dr. A. P. Nasatir, Mr.
and Mrs. Leon Elkind, Professor Earnest Wolf, Albert A. Hutler, Dov Abramis,
Cantors Joseph Cysner and Julian Miller. Courses will be offered in two
periods of four courses each. First period will be from 7:45 to 8:45 p.m. and
the second period from 9:00 to 10 p.m. There will be a short assembly and
refreshments between courses. Registration, which is open to the public, will
take place on Wednesday, January 16, at 7:45 p.m. at Beth Jacob Center. Semester
fee is $2.00 per person. The Jewish Education Commission headed by Dr Nasatir is
made up of five members each from the three San Diego congregations and is
responsible for the Jewish Education Program in San Diego.
April 18, 1952—"1) Zionist Council of San Diego to Sponsor
Celebration of Israeli Independence Day," Southwestern Jewish Press, page
1: The Zionist Council of San Diego will sponsor a public celebration to
commemorate the fourth anniversary of Israel's Independence on Wed., April 30,
at Beth Jacob Auditorium at 8 p.m. An interesting and entertaining program has
been arranged by Miss Maedelle Richlin, program chairman and Mrs. Sidney
Goldhammer, chairman of the Zionist Council, utilizing the best of local talent.
'Cultural Interchanges, a Two Way Bridge Between Israel and America" will
be the theme of a panel discussion. Rabbi Baruch Stern will discuss the cultural
values which will emanate from Israel to America and Rabbi Monroe Levens will
talk on the cultural benefits which American Jewry has to offer Israel in
turn. The musical part of the program will of course follow the Israeli
motif with songs and folk dancing by our own local dance group. By arrangement
with Professor G. Grisha Borushek, prominent violin teacher, his artist pupil
Albert Saford who is a member of the S.D. Philharmonic Orchestra will pay
several violin solos of Hebraic musical themes especially prepared for this
program. He will be accompanied by Mrs. Gerita Hanna. A nominal admission
fee will be charge, all net proceeds to be used for providing a travel
fellowship for the forthcoming study tour to Israel. An important project for
furthering public relations for Israel, this travel fellowship will be rewarded
to some outstanding Christian of this city. A reception will follow the
program. Refreshments are in charge of Mrs. Anna Peckarsky and Mrs. Chas.
Press. The public is cordially invited to attend this happy Birthday Party.
May 2, 1952—1) Photo and caption, accompanying article about Cottage of
Israel plans to celebrate 4th anniversary of Israel Independence on May 4, Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 1:
2) "First Confirmation at Beth Jacob May 30," Southwestern Jewish
Press, page 6: The first confirmation at Beth Jacob will take place on
Friday, May 30, 8:15 p.m. in the Synagogue. Twelve children will participate in
the ceremony. The confirmation class is composed of Sandy Borenstein, Louise
Gelman, Beverly Gordon, Milton S. Mollick, Stanley Ornstein, Stanley Penn, Larry
Prager, David Roisman, Bernard Schertzer, Elaine Shapery, Janice Tappan, Sonia
Weitzman. The ceremony will include a cantata entitled "The World of
Sholem Aleichem" by Cantor Samuel Rosenbaum. The confirmation will also
include a short service and an introduction by Mrs. Ida Nasatir. Participants
will wear caps and gowns. Officiating will be Rabbi Baruch Stern assisted
by Lester Tokars and Esther Weitzman, class directors....As a special event
honoring their confirmation ,parents of the Beth Jacob confirmants, under the
auspices of the P.T.A. are planning a party on Saturday, May 31, at 8:00 p.m. at
the Center. The gala affair will include music, dancing, many games and
delicious refreshments All youngsters are cordially invited to attend.
May 16, 1952—1) "Personals," Southwestern Jewish Press, page
3: Mrs. Jack Coleman of 2878 Lincoln Ave. wishes to thank all of her
friends for the lovely cards, flowers and visits she received during her stay at
the Mercy Hospital. She also wishes to thank Rabbi Cohn and Rabbi Stern
for their prayers for her recovery.
2) "Ida Nasatir to Speak at Beth Jacob Confirmation," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 7: Mrs. Ida Nasatir, well known San Diego lecturer, will
introduce a cantata, "The World of Sholom Aleichem," by Cantor S.
Rosenbaum, at the first confirmation ceremony in the history of Beth Jacob
Congregation, on the second evening of Shevuos, Friday, May 30, at Beth Jacob
Synagogue. Rabbi Baurch Stern, who will officiate at the ceremony, pointed out
that the historical significance of Shevuos, the receipt of the Torah on Mt.
Sinai, makes it a very appropriate time for a confirmation. The story of the
cantata concerns the characters created by the beloved Sholom Aleicheem in his
book and researches into East European Jewry. Parents of the confirmants,
under the auspices of the P.T.A., plan a reception immediately following the
ceremony and a party with dancing, games and refreshments for members of the
confirmation class and thier friends on Saturday evening, May 31, at 8:00 p.m.
May 30, 1952—"Deceased," Southwestern Jewish Press, page
4...TILKEN, Frances, 85, on May 234d. Mrs. Tilken was a resident of San Diego
for 21 years and was a member of the Beth Jacob congregation. Services were held
at the Merkley-Austin Mortuary on May 26th with Rabbi Baruch Stern officiating.
Interment was at the Home of Peace Cemetery. Surviving Mrs. Tilkin are 3
sons, al, Saul, and Charles Tilkin and 2 daughters, Mrs. Sadie Tufts and Frieda
Brehle Finch, 3 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren, all of San Diego. .....
GREENSTEIN, Joseph, 67 years of age, on May 18th, Mr. Greenstein, born in
Poland, had resided in san Diego 11 years. He was a member of the Beth Jacob
Synagogue. Services were held on May 22 at 10 a.m. at the Merkley-Austin
Mortuary, Rabbi Morton Stern officiating. Survivors include his daughter,
Mrs.Betty Feller of England, and two sons, Murray F. Green of New York, and Max
Green of San Diego. Interment was at the Home of Peace Cemetery.
2) "First Beth Jacob Confirmation Set for
Friday, May 20," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 5: The first
confirmation ceremony of Beth Jacob will be held Friday, May 30, at 8:15 p.m. at
the center. Mrs. Ida Nasatir will introduce the catata, "The World of
Sholom Aleichem" by Cantor S. Rosenbaum. The program for the evening will
include a short service conducted by Rabbi Stern, the presentation of
confirmation certificates by Mr. Abe Abramson, president of the Congregation,
and the presentation of Bibles to the youngsters.
-2003-
January
17, 2003—Gert Thaler, "Bar Mitzvah Memories," San Diego
Jewish Press-Heritage
-2005-
December
14, 2005— Donald H. Harrison, "Louis Rose
Society—An Update," San Diego Jewish Times, page 12
December 16, 2005—Bud Kader to Donald H.
Harrison (e-mail): Don, Keep up the good work because as
you do thoughts and historical insights keep popping up from the depths of my
memory. i.e. when you mentioned Baruch Stern [in a recent San Diego
Jewish Times column]
I recalled my father telling me he was so proud to have been one of the original
signers (sponsors) to bring him here from Europe. Just a little tidbit, I
thought you would find interesting. Best Wishes, Bud
-2006-
2006-01-14—Donald
H. Harrison, "Levens saga recalled during nostalgic Shabbat program at
Tifereth Israel Synagogue," Jewishsightseeing.com