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-1922-
September 29, 1922—Edward H. Samisch,
"Going Ahead," The Jewish Community News, page 6: Great
progress has been made in Jewish circles since my arrival here. One need but
compare our present position with the one we occupied several years ago. At the
close of hostilities with Germany, through the efforts of Mr. Jacob
Weinberger, Mr. S.I. Fox and Mr. E.H. Samisch, the Jewish Welfare Board of
New York gave the Welfare Building. This has served as a Sabbath school
room, Club Room the Ypsotpi, the Hebrew Ladies Aid Society, the Council of
Jewish
Women, The Temple Auxiliary and other organizations....
2) L.A. Blochman, "Lasker Lodge, The
Jewish Community News, page 11: In the year 1887, San Diego was visited by a
"boom" and with the prosperity that took place at that time came an
influx of Jews. With the added Jewish population, naturally came added Jewish
activities, and then was found the need of an organization—representative of
the entire Jewish population. A movement was then started, with the result that
the active Jewish workers of that time banded themselves together and organized
Lasker Lodge, 270, I.O.B.B. On June 26, 1887, Grand President Marcus Levy
came to San Diego and assisted by Past Presidents Schoenfeld and Linoberg,
initiated into the order Albert Herz, H.J. Wurzburg, J.S. Schiller, Isaac Levi,
Wm. Cline, Louis Speyer, L.A. Blochman, L. Epstine, Adolph Levi, A.
Fortlouis, F. Brown, M. Pearlstone, Chas. Wolfsheimer, Abe Spring and Louis
Lemline. At that time the order did not cover the scope of the present
organization. In addition to its fraternal character it also was a beneficiary
order. It paid a stipulated benefit to the family of deceased brethren. This
necessitated a strict medical examination and kept out of the order many who had
the interests of Judaism at heart, but who could not be admitted on account of
the age limit or their physical condition. Also it necessitated the payment of
high monthly dues which kept out of the order many who were financially unable
to pay the amount charged, and many unmarried men having no family
responsibilities who did not feel like paying the insurance on the lives of
their more fortunate brethren. Eventually all of this changed and the insurance
feature was eliminated, the scope of the order enlarged and broadened and put
upon the footing we find it today. The history of the local lodge is a series of
ups and downs. The growth and stagnation of the City is reflected in the members
hip of the Lodge and it has had its fat years and its lean years. The Jew has
always been regarded as progressive and one who flocks to cities where business
is good, and so at times became worse and business slack, many left San Diego,
and when times got better returned. The changing membership roll of Lasker Lodge
is a mirror of San Diego's varied career. The minutes show that from January
1899 to December 1904, only 36 meetings were held, and that from April 1905 to
July 22nd, 1980, was a lapse where not a single meeting was recorded. From 1908,
however, a steady growth is shown. All during the period of darkness and gloom,
to a handful of faithful members goes the credit of holding the organization
together. Many a night the faithful few met together and saw the meeting
adjourned for the lack of a quorum. Still undaunted they held the charter
and on the old foundation, stronger than ever before is built the present
prosperous structure. the first President of the Lodge was Simon Levi. Our
late and highly beloved brother had the distinction of s(te)ering Lasker Lodge
in the capacity of President at various times for a period of eight years.
Brother Levi, though a very busy man, and one who in addition to his large
business interests held offices in many clubs and orders and was prominent in
civic and social activities, always found time for his brethren at the B'nai
B'rith. He considered it a duty of all Jews to give of their time to
elevate and to instruct Jews less fortunate than he was, and to realize that the
acts of all Jews in the community reflected on the individual. Our late Brother
Julius Nauman had the distinction of filling the Presidency for four consecutive
years and was also one of those whose precept and example stands before us today
as a guide to our fraternal duty. Adolph Levi has served faithfully
for three years. The late brethren, I. Kaufman and Isaac Kuhn, each served two
consecutive terms and we find amongst our list of Past Presidents the following;
some of them removed to the other parts, some of them still active for the good
of the order, others resting on their laurels, but all having played an active
part in the history of the Lodge: E. Lownstein, A. Lippman, S.I. Fox, Sam Brust,
R. Schiller, Gus Kuhn, H.S. Wolf, H. Lischner (two terms), M. Binnard, Harry
Goldberg, I.T. Davidson, J. Weinberger, A. Rosenthal, L.A. Unger, M.E. Meyer,
E.H. Samisch, and Nate Baranov (our present incumbent). Though the I.O.B.B
may look with pride on its past achievements and the part it has been called
upon to perform in the upbuilding of Judaism, and the protection of the Jewish
interests, never before in its history did it occupy the position it does today.
It is the one organization where all Jews, irrespective off ritual, nationality
or personal belief can meet upon a common ground, all for one and one for all.
Never, since the United States has been established, has there been the open
attacks on the Jews that there is at present, not only individual attacks but
organized anti-Semitism, and in no way can the Jew defend himself to better
advantage from such attacks than by giving his support and encouragement ot the
order that is his benefactor and protector. Lasker Lodge today fills a more
important place than it has ever occupied before and it is the duty of every
Israelite to become a member and work for the good of all.
3) Jacob Weinberger, "The
Jewish Welfare Board," The Jewish Community News, page 20: The
Jewish Welfare Board was created in the spring of 1918, by the joint action of
representatives from some ten or twelve National Jewish organizations in order
to meet the emergencies precipitated by the war, and branches were formed in
every center within the United States and foreign countries where the work of
the Board was to be carried out among the men in the service of the United
States. The San Diego branch was organized shortly after the United States
entered the world war, and committees were appointed to carry on the work, under
the direction of the National headquarters in New York City. The need for such
service was quite apparent, in view of the fact that a large number of service
men were being concentrated in and about San Diego, and while it was the aim of
the Board to make adequate provisions for the special needs of the Jewish
soldiers and sailors, there was no distinction made however, and the needs of
men of all creeds were provided for. The National headquarters provided a Field
Representative, who made his headquarters at Camp Kearney, where club rooms were
established, and the local board worked in conjunction with the Field
Representative, and a Club room was provided in San Diego, at which rooms
entertainments of various kinds, such as dancing, and other forms of
entertainment were provided. Thousands of service men took advantage of the
entertainments provided, and the citizens of San Diego contributed liberally,
not only in money, but in time and service, in assisting in this work. The
officers of the San Diego branch were as follows: Chairman, Jacob Weinberger;
Vice Chairman and Treasurer, S.I. Fox; Secretary, L.A. Unger, Entertainment
Committee, Mrs. S. Schoenbrun. The following ladies, among others, did
splendid work in connection with the activities of the local board: Mrs.L.A.
Blochman, Miss Beatrice De Lac Krombach, Mrs. E. Hamburger, Miss Sc(h)iller,
Mrs. Charles Lowenstein.
-1940-
April 24, 1940—1) "Sixth Annual Banquet to be May 5," San
Diego Jewish Press, page 1: The sixth annual banquet of the United Jewish
Fund of San Diego will be held at the El Cortez Hotel, May 5, at 6 p.m., it was
announced this week by Jacob Weinberger, president. Dr. Manfred Arie, noted
Viennese jurist, and Melvyn Douglas, motion picture star, will be the guest
speakers of the evening. Bobby Breen, and a number of Hollywood specialty acts
are scheduled to entertain. The meeting, the most important of the year to San
Diego Jewry, is to launch the 1940 campaign in behalf of the United Jewish
Appeals for refugees and overseas needs. Nathan F. Baranov and Irvine M.
Schulman are co-chairmen for the drive this year. Reservations for the dinner
should be made early by calling Sol Stone, executive director at Main 4312, or
at the office, 620 Electric Bldg. Tickets are $1.00 and the officers and
directors urge every Jew in San Diego to attend. Other officers and
directors are Jacob Weinberger, president; Nathan F. Baranov, vice president;
Abe Dubin, secretary; Ben B. Rubin, treasurer; Mrs. K. Burnett, Carl M. Esenoff,
Joe Fink, Ralph Hosenpud, Edgar B. Levi, Irving E. Mitchell, Dr. A.P. Nasatir,
George Neumann, Mrs. R. Newumann, Its Penter, Frank Pomeranz, Nathan Schiller,
Irvine M. Schulman, Harry Streicher, A. Louis Solof, Sol Stone and Henry
Weinberger.
2) "Advance Dinner," San Diego Jewish Press, page 1: At the
advance dinner of the United Jewish Fund of San Diego held April 10 at the U.S.
Grant Hotel nearly $5,000 was subscribed in advance pledges for the 1940
drive. The group was addressed by Henry Montor of New York, executive vice
chairman of the United Jewish Appeal in the U.S. who talked on the plight of the
Jew in different parts of the world. Jacob Weinberger, Nate Baranov,
Rabbi (Moise) Bergman, and Morris Penter gave short talks on the campaign which
is to be officially opened with a banquet at the El Cortez Hotel May 5.
3) "Jacob Weinberger Wins New Post," San
Diego Jewish Press, page 1: Jacob Weinberger, president of the United
Jewish Fund of San Diego and member of the San Diego Board of Education received
new honors at the annual meeting of the Jewish Committee for Personal Service in
Fresno last week. Mr. Weinberger was elected a vice president of that
organization along with Rabbi Edgar A. Magnin, Los Angeles, and Alfred F. Meyer,
San Francisco. Rabbi Rudolph I. Coffee of San Francisco will serve as president.
Dr. H.M. Ginsburg, Fresno, secretary; Lloyd Dinkelspiel, San Francisco,
treasurer.
-1945-
September 6, 1945—1) "On
behalf of those who cannot do so themselves—we thank you!," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 2 (full page advertisement) "Your wholehearted
support of the United Jewish Fund of San Deigo has made possible charitable
activities on the far flung refugees 'fronts' of the world. In Europe:
Your contributions have aided in the rescue of thousands of our co-religionists
freed from the Nazi oppressors. In Palestine: You have made it possible for
thousands of Jews to build a garden out of a desert and establish themselves in
new homes. In America: Your aid has helped in the resettlement in
theUnited states of those refugees reaching our shores. In San Diego: Through
your funds and active co-operation a complete program for servicemen has been
functioning throughout the year and especially at the occasion of the
Holidays! In addition to these worthy causes you have through your
contributions, given badly needed assistance to over 30 worthwhile charities in
your single contribution to the fund. To the Subscribers of the United
Jewish Fund: On the occasion of the New Year the officers and directors of the
United Jewish Fund of San Diego thank you for your splendid support of the
campaign this year...We extend to you season's greetings and best wishes for the
New Year. /s/ Jacob Weinberger, president; Sol Stone, executive director;
Nathan F. Baranov, campaign chairman. United Jewish Fund of San Diego.
2) "Greetings From Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Weinberger," New Year's
greeting, Southwestern Jewish Press, page 9.
—1947—
July 10, 1947—Esther Moorsteen, "For Your Entertainment," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 6: Sat in on the now famous "slave case" trial
last Monday...Petite Dora Jones looked tiny and pathetic as she took the stand
to be questioned all day long...Betty Graydon, gray-haired and pretty, took over
the morning session, while Clifford Fitzgerald, for the defense, put poor Miss
Jones thru a grueling three hours in the afternoon...She bore up well under it,
tho...Kindly Judge Weinberger (of whom we can be justly proud) sits
listening patiently to it all, equally courteous, and smiling to both
sides...Wonder how this is going to turn out?...
August 7, 1947—"Ground-Breaking Sunday for Tifereth Israel," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 1: Sunday, August 10, 1947, the Congregation Tifereth
Israel will realize the culmination of years of dreaming and planning, when
ground will be broken for the new Synagogue. The location of the new Synagogue
will be at 30th and Howard Streets and there will gather the members and friends
of Tifereth Israel to rejoice with them at this impressive ceremony. The
Building Committee has been working diligently for many months to bring about
the erection of the new building, which in addition to the synagogue proper will
contain an auditorium, a center and other meeting rooms. Many State,
County and City officials, including Mayor Harley e. Knox, will be present to
help the Jewish Community commemorate this occasion. Judge Jacob Weinberger
of Los Angeles and some Hollywood celebrities will also be present. The
untiring efforts of the committees and members of the Congregation Tifereth
Israel will be rewarded when this new, modern building will be completed and
ready for occupancy. They heartily extend a cordial invitation to every member
of the Jewish Community to participate with them this Sunday at 2:00 p.m.
—1949—
April 1949— "Cavalcade to trace
record of Lasker Lodge," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 2: An open
public meeting to which all members of the Jewish faith are invited will
highlight the B'nai B'rith "Cavalcade" sponsored by San Diego Lasker
Lodge No. 370 at the Temple Center, 3rd and Laurel, on Monday night, April 11th.
Tracing the long history of the order's record of service to the Jewish
community and the world at large, Lasker Lodge's "Cavalcade" will
trace a century of progress for the order, and a half century of sensational
growth for the local chapter. Tracing the long history of the order's record of
service to the Jewish community and the world at large, Lasker Lodge's
"Cavalcade" will trace a century of progress for the order, and a half
century of sensational grrowth for the local chapter. Under leadership of William Schwartz, Lodge
president, and Edward Solomon, chairman of the evening, a veritable 'Who's Who' of San Diego Jewry,
past-presidents of Lasker Lodge will be singled out for special honors in the
course of the evening. Hyman Wolf, Jacob Weinberger, L.A. Unger, M.E. Meyer, Nathan
Baranov, L.A. Frank, Sam Smith, Rabbi M. H. Dubin, Henry Weinberger, Samuel Brooks, Leo
Loeffler, Frank Pomeranz, Paul Nestor, Ted Rosenfield, Nathan Schiller, Alvin B.
Baranov, Robert M. Stone, Abe Dubin, Carl Esenoff, Morey Levinson, Harry Mallen, Victor
Schulman, Lou Solof, William
Starr, Sidney Goldstein, Eli Levinson, Morris Douglas, and Edward Breitbard are
all expected to be present on this gala occasion. . More than 60 25-year or more
members of the lodge also will be complimented on their long service.
Significant B'nai B'rith activities will be graphically demonstrated.
Refreshments and entertainment are offered without charge to all who attend the
"Cavalcade" meeting, April 11th, 8 p.m., Temple Center, 3rd and
Laurel.
November 14, 1949—"Welcome
Home," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 1: It was good to learn that
Federal Judge Jacob Weinberger has been appointed to serve as resident
Federal Court Judge in San Diego. The Jewish community has sorely missed the
leadership and wise council of Judge Weinberger during his absence. WE are
looking forward to having Judge and Mrs. Weinberger in our midst again.
November 18, 1949—1) "Local Leaders To Be Honored At Annual United
Jewish Fund Meeting," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 1: Eli H.
Levenson, president of the United Jewish Fund, will be honored by the Jewish
community of San Diego on Sunday, November 27, at the 16th annual meeting of the
United Jewish Fund. Three years of service as President of the United Jewish
Fund, as an Executive Board member of the district B'nai B'rith and as an active
participant in civic affairs, he will be rewarded as his fellow citizens gather
to pay homage to this young lawyer. Tribute will also be paid to an older lawyer, Judge
Jacob Weinberger, on his return as the Resident Judge in San Diego. Judge
Weinberger was the first president of the fund and did much to bring it into
existence. Saul Chenkin and Louis Steinman, co-chiarmen of the 1949 campaign,
and other outstanding members of the San Diego community, will be honored for
their leadership in the 1949 Campaign. Along with them outstanding community
leaders will be announced by the "Key Club," which will induct new
members who receive the "Key Men's Award" for service to the
community. The disbursement of funds raised in the 1949 Campaign will be
announced, and a report received from the Nomination Committee. Elections of members to the Board of Directors will be one of the
highlights of the annual meeting. Nominees are Dr. A.P. Nasatir, for a
one-year term; for a two-year term, Mrs. Gabriel Gerg, M.S. Berlin, Edward
Bland, Saul Chenkin, I.L. Domnitz, Morris Douglas, Maurice Harris, Rodin Horrow,
Morris Niederman, Abe Ratner, Milton Roberts, Abe Schiller, Al Neumann, Dr. R.M.
Stone, Sam Sosna, Abe Sackheim and Harry Snyder. Members of the Board of Directors whose terms
do not expire are Judge Jacob Weinberger, Nathan F. Baranov, Edward Breitbard,
Morris Feldman, M.D. Goodrich, Leo Greenbaum, Ben Harris, Eli H. Levenson, Louis
Moorsteen, Mrs. Al Neumann, Dr. Walter Ornstein, Sol Price, Max Rabinowitz, Nate
Ratner, Victor Schulman, William Schwartz, Louis Steinman, Henry Weinberger and
Frank Winicki. Reservations for the annual meeting may be made by calling
F-0171, according to Morris Douglas, Chairman of the Arrangements Committee.
2) "Weinbergers Hit Half Century Mark," Southwestern Jewish Press, page
4: The Cafe Del Rey Moro, in Balboa Park, was the scene of a gay celebration on
November 12th when hundreds of friends and relatives of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice
Weinberger gathered to honor the couple's Golden Anniversary. The
beautifully decorated table with its covering of imported lace, and the three
tiered wedding cake, decorate with gold leaves and doves, marked fifty years on
the marital road, which began in a mining town during the Colorado gold rush.
Notable guests from near and far were present to share the Weinbergers'
happiness. Many lovely gifts were received and generous contributions were made
by friends to worth organizations in honor of the occasion. The host and hostess
made donations to the Hebrew Home for the Aged and the Bergman Memorial Fund.
Among the guests present were Maurice Weinberger's four brothers, U.S. Judge Jacob
Weinberger, Dr. Joseph Weinberger, Henry Weinberger and Arnold Weinberger,
together with their families; Mayor and Mrs. Harley Knox, Rabbi and Mrs. Morton
Cohn, Messrs and Mesdames Carl Johnson, David Levy, Elmer Glaser, Herbert Hafter,
Nate Baranov, Sylvan Baranov, Jake Lieberman, Robt. L. Simpson, FrankW. De Lemos,
Morris Neiderman, Jerome Neiderman, Max Heimburge, Jack Gross, Jack Rosenblum,
Harry Epstein, Robert Epsten, Ted Rosenfeld, Abe Bronstone, David G. Jessop,
Murray Goodrich, Nate Schiller, Leo Greenbaum, Louis Solof, Milo Berenson,
Mesdames Martha Hollander, Pauline Schwartz, Fannie Rosenbloom, Elese Israel,
Richard Weinberger, Thelma Getz, Hilda Brauer, Esther Crane, M.G. Straus and
Evelyn Ginsburg; Capt. and Mrs. willard Greenwald, Mrs. David Greenberg, Mr.
Julius Baer and Robert Hurwitz.
3) Lou Mogy, "Sports Around Town," Southwestern Jewish Press, page
5:... Judge Jacob Weinberger is going to receive a plaque from the
Guardians at their January meeting...
December 2, 1949—1) "United Jewish Fund Observes 16th
Anniversary at Nov. 27th Meeting," Southwestern Jewish Press, page
1: Approximately 200 people gathered to pay tribute to Eli H. Levenson,
retiring president of the United Jewish Fund, at the 16th Annual Meeting on
Sunday, November 27th. Judge Jacob Weinberger was also honored and
officially welcomed back to San Diego. The Judge acted as Chairman for the
dinner meeting. Many leaders were honored for their outstanding work on behalf
of the Fund. Morrie Douglas was Program Chairman, Saul Chenkin submitted the
Treasurer's Report, and Marie Berg reported for the Allocations Committee.
Dr. A.P. Nassatir presented the slate of new board members selected by the
nominating committee which received unanimous approval. Albert Hutler,
Director of the Fund, indicated in his report that the greater part of the money
raised in 1949 was sent to the United Jewish Appeal. The low cost of running the
campaign also drew approval.. Rabbi Morton Cohn, Rose Neumann, Henry Weinberger,
Sally Ratner and Murray Goodrich joined in praising the work of Eli Levenson.
Mr. Douglas presented him with a gift from the Board of Directors of the fund.
In his annual report to the community, Mr. Levenson praised the work of the
various committees who had assisted him in the 1949 Campaign. Eli responded to
the many speakers who lauded his efforts and his devotion during the three years
he headed the Fund. He told of the many new organizations which have been
sponsored by the Fund during his term of office. These include the Federation of
Jewish Agencies and the Jewish Center Association. Mr. Levenson also warned the
Community regarding the lack of leadership and the failure of competent men to
accept responsibility. He also called attention to the fact that differences of
opinion exist in all Jewish Communities, as in San Diego, on the role of
religion in the Jewish life. Mr. Levenson further stated that "The
indictment had been made that we, as individuals, have become secularists and as
such, have forgotten our religious heritage, and the roots from which our
charitable inclinations stem, closing our eyes to the needs of our religious
institutions. There appears on the horizion in our community a deliberate plan
and pattern to control the fund raising, the allocations and the disbursal of
funds from our own United Jewish Fund, by those same individuals for their own
interest." Mr. Levenson indicated that even in Israel these same problems
are now being faced. He quoted from Chaim Weizmann's book, "Trial and
Error." He also warned against duplication of effort by
over-organization and selfish interests. "Too often leadership is acquired
by those who aspire to leadership merely for the purpose of being known as
leaders." Mr. Levenson closed by saying "Factionalism and
partisanship—specialization of activity through unnecessary
organization—failure to develop community leadership and lack of desire of
those qualified to accept responsibility of leadership, are the focal points of
danger against which we must always maintain our guards. The combination of
these dangers could well become a most destructive force in the tearing down of
the Jewish community."
2) Lou Mogy, "Sports Around Town," Southwestern
Jewish Press, pages 1, 8: ...The next Guardians meeting will have as their
Guest of Honor, the Honorable Federal Judge Jacob Weinberger. Judge
Weinberger will be presented with a plaque by the Guardians. ...Remember this
date—Thursday, January 4, 1950, in the Gold Room of the U.S. Grant Hotel at
6:30 p.m.
December 16, 1949—Lou Mogy, "Sports Around
Town," Southwestern Jewish Press, pages 23, 28: ...I Was
Told—Federal Judge Jacob A. Weinberger will be the special Guest of
Honor and Ewart Goodwin will be the guest speaker at the next Guardian meeting,
which will be held on Thursday, January 5th in the Gold Room of the U.S. Grant
Hotel.
December 30, 1949—Lou Mogy, "Sports Around
Town," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 5: ... One of the most
outstanding meetings of the Guardians will take place on Thursday, January 5,
1950 at 6:30 p.m. in the Gold Room of the U.S. Grant Hotel. Federal Judge Jacob
Weinberger will be given a plaque by the Guardians. Mr. Ewart Goodwin will be
the guest speaker. Among the many other guests will be District Attorney
Don Keller; Police Chief Elmer Jansen; Asst. Chief W.S. Sharp, and Mr. F.
McIntire, agent in charge of the FBI in San Diego. Harold Keen, Neil Morgan and
many other local notables will be present at the meeting.
-1950-
January 13, 1950—1)
"Judge Weinberger Honored at Guardian Dinner," Southwestern Jewish
Press, page 1: The Guardians of the San Diego Hebrew Home for the aged
honored Judge Jacob Weinberger at a regular meeting on Thursday, January 5 at
the Grant Hotel. Sam Addleson presented the judge with a plaque for his
outstanding contributions to the Jewish community of San Diego. Judge Weinberger
responded and indicated that he was happy to be back in this community which he
had always considered his home....Among the more than 100
members attending the dinner were the following guests: Major S. Neaman of
Israwel, Judge William Glenn, Judge A.F. Molina, Fred MacIntyre, agent in charge
of the F.B.I office in San Diego; Sheriff Bert Strand, Captain Earl C. Riley,
deputy Chief Wesley Sharpe, San Diego Police Department, and Richard C.
Weinberger, son of the honored judge.
2) (separate, no headline), Southwestern Jewish Press, page 4: Eighteen
members of Judge Jacob Weinberger's family helped him celebrate his birthday at
a dinner party given by his wife Wednesday, January 4, at the San Diego Club.
3) Lou Mogy, "Sports Around Town," page 5: ...The last Guardian
meeting was terrific. Sam Addleson did a good job in his presentation of a
plaque to Federal Judge Jacob Weinberger.
February 24, 1950—Lou Mogy, "Scene Around
Town," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 5: ...It is always a pleasure
to talk to Federal Judge Jacob Weinberger. He is glad to be back in San
Diego.
March 10, 1950—1) "'Keep the Miracle Alive' Will Take $283,000 For
SD; UJF Campaign Plans for 1950 Moves Ahead," Southwestern Jewish
Press, Page 1: "Never before has San Diego Jewry seen such enthusiastic
leadership in the pre-campaign period and in planning the drive," Murray
Goodrich and Nate Ratner, chairmen, stated yesterday. "Most encouraging to
us is the sincere interest being shown by community leaders in 'Keeping the
Miracle Alive' in 1950. With the enthusiasm shown by everyone the campaign will
be the best yet." Organization plans have been completed with the setting
up of eight divisions in the Men's Group, a Women's Division under the
leadership of Mrs. Selma Getz and a Christian division to be formed by Irving
Friedman. The Young People's Division will be set up in the very near future.
Captains and lieutenants of divisions, secured to date, read like a roster of
leading citizens in the Jewish Community of San Diego. The Weizmann Division
will be sparked by Louis Moorsteen, Its Penter, Louis Steinman, Ralph Hosenpud,
Harry Snyder, Rod Horrow and Nate Baranov. Haganah Division will be
officered by Sam Rassin, M.S. Berlin,, Edward Bland, Mickey Goldfarb, and Irvin
Kahn. Al Newman, Milton Roberts, Sol Price, and Eli Levenson will be
the dynamos to lead the Ben Gurion Group. Maurice Harris, Richard Levi, Harry
Mallen, Eddie Kitaen, Jerry Freedman will spark the Palmach Division. The Magic
Carpet Division will be lead by Morris Douglas, Dr. A.P. Nasatir, Morris Kraus,
Abe Sklar, Sam Addleson, Harry Mallen, Bill Schwartz, Manny Fisher and Edward
Breitbard. Again this year great things are expected from the Outlying
District's Division which will be headed by Ben Harris, with Elmer Glaser of
Oceanside, Arthur L. Cohen of Coronado, and Harold Sobel of Vista. A division to
handle new prospects and those who did not contribute in 1949 will be led by
Morris Niederman, Zel Camiel, Dr. Ornstein, Nathan Schiller, Henry Price, Dave
Stotsky, Harry Dempsey and Mickey Fredman. The Commando Division to handle
"Special Assignments" will have Max Rabinowitz, Harry Farb, Henry
Weinberger, Saul Chenkin, Carl Esenoff and Victor Schulman as its leaders. The
Professional Division will include Judge Jacob Weinberger, Dr. R.M.
Stone, Dr. J.A. Rittoff, Dr. Fred Hollander, Ben Rubin, Carl Esenoff and John
Ruskin. Cabinet members for the campaign to
act as advisers to the chairmen were announced last week. The Campaign
Cabinet will consist of Murray D. Goodrich and Nate Ratner, chairmen of the 1950
campaign. Victor Schulman, Eli Levenson, Saul Chenkin, Max Rabinowitz, Louis
Steinman, Rodin Horrow, Morris Douglas and Sol Price. The 1950 Campaign,
"To Keep the Miracle Alive" will have a goal of $283,000 based on
minimum needs of the 38 Overseas, Israel, National and Local Agencies
participating in the drive. The goal is the absolute minimum and must be raised
if San Diego Jewry is to assume its responsibility in this cause. This
year, as never before, plans are under way for the complete coverage of the
entire Jewish Community of San Diego County. Everyone will have an
opportunity to help shoulder their responsibility in this great national
cause. More workers will be needed than ever before, according to Goodrich
and Ratner, so that complete coverage may be effected. Organizations have been
asked to provide workers and anyone wishing to volunteer may do so by calling
Franklin 0171. All community minded Jews are asked to participate by
giving and working in the "Keep the Miracle Alive" 1950 Campaign,
which will open in early April.
April 14, 1950—"Christian Committee Opens United Jewish Fund
Campaign," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 1: Civic and
philanthropic leaders of the an Diego campaign gathered at a luncheon last
Wednesday to launch the campaign of the Christian Committee for the United
Jewish Fund under the chairmanship of Charles Davies assisted by his
co-chairmen, the Most Reverend Charles F. Buddy, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese
of San Diego, and Dr. Thomas L. Coyle, pastor of the Presbyterian Church.
Leo Lanis, author, correspondent and lecturer, spoke to the committee about his
recent trip through Israel and Europe. Lanis stated that Israel would become the
bulwark of democracy in the East. He told of the vast amount of immigration
taking place from Europe and the Moslem countries to Israel. Murray D.
Goodrich, general chairman told the committee about United Jewish Fund and its
relationship to the local community. He introduced the past presidents, Nathan
F. Baranov, Judge Jacob Weinberger and Eli Levenson; president Victor Schulman
and general co-chairman Nathaniel Ratner. Davies announced the following
members of the Christian Committee: Rear admiral Wilder D. baker, 11th Naval
District commandant; Anderson Borthwick, First National Trust and Savings Bank
president; Lester G. Bradley, Union and Tribune-Sun publisher; City aTtorney
Jean F. DuPaul; James D. Forward Sr., Union Title and Trust Co., president;
LeRoy E. Goodbody, Franklin Insurance Corp., vice president; Ewart W. Goodwin,
Percy H. Goodwin Co., president; Sam W. Hammil, Community Chest president; Jesse
L. Haugh, San Diego Transit System president; Graydon Hoffman, president of the
Chamber of Commerce and Bank of America vice president; A.E. Holloway, San Diego
Gas & Electric Co., president; District Attorney Don Keller; John A.
Kennedy, editor and publisher of The Journal; Major Knox, Attorney Mincholas J.
Martin; Emmet McCabe, Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corp., public relations
director; Edmund T. Price, Solar Aircraft Corp., president; Earl D. Prudden,
Ryan Aeronautical Co. vice president; John Quimby, Central Labor Council
secretary; Chairman James Robbins of the Board of Supervisors; Fred Rohn; Roh
Aircraft Corp. president; George A. Scott, vice president and general manager of
Walker's; Robert J. Sullivan, San Diego California Club president; Allan J.
Sutherland, Security Trust and Savings Bank president; O.W. Todd, Jr., president
of the City-County Convention Bureau, and M.N. Wilson, United States National
Bank president. Working very closely with the chairmen are Nathan F.
Baranov and Irving Friedman, acting as liaison between the committee and the
general campaign.
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 Sterns. 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....
May 12, 1950—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—1) photo and caption, Southwestern Jewish Press, page
1:
Accepting a plaque for his work in Community Relations, Mr.
Soctt (center) is joined by Victor Schulman,
(left), Judge Jacob Weinberger, Lou Mogy and Sam Addleson.
2) "Open House for New Americans," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 1: On Sunday, May 28, from two to four in the afternoon,
Rabbi and Mrs. Morton J. Cohn will hold an open house at their home, 1844
Sheridan Avenue, for the New Americans in our community. Members of the Council
of Jewish Women, who have been largely responsible for the local emigre program,
are invited to attend along with their husbands. Guests of honor will be Mayor
and Mrs. Harley Knox, Judge and Mrs. Jacob Weinberger, and Judge and Mrs.
Frank Molina.
July 21, 1950—"S.D. Lasker Hi-Lites," Southwestern Jewish
Press, page 5: In his speech to the lodge David Goldman, district No. 4
Grand Lodge President of B'nai B'rith, July 10, pointed out that the major
portion of the program of the Bnai B'rith is to work for peace. He cited
the example of Trygvie Lie who chose the Convention of the Supreme Lodge in
Washington as a sounding board for his famous 30 year plan for peace speech.
Included in the crowd of over 1250 people were such notables as Past Grand Lodge
President Henry Weinberger, Grand Lodge Executive Board Members Eli Levenson and
Federal Judge Jacob Weinberger, all of whom were invited to share the honored
position in the lodge with Grand Lodge President David Goldman. The next regular
meeting of S.D. Lasker Lodge will be held Monday night, July 24, at 8 p.m. at
the Temple center 3rd and Laurel Sts. A short business meeting is planned. The
Convention is very close now. If you are not doing your share to help make this
a great convention, now is the time to volunteer your services. Don't
wait to be asked. There is so much to do that everyone can help. This
means you. See you at the next meeting.—Sam Kimmel and Jack Lowenbein,
publicity.
December 1, 1950—"Notice of the Report of the Nominating Committee
of the United Jewish Fund," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 13: In
accordance with the by-laws of the United Jewish Fund of San Diego, the
following members of the corporation are nominated by the nominating committee
for the vacancies on the Board of Directors for a 2-year-term, 1951-53: David
Block, Leo Brett, William Burnett, Harry Farb, Manuel Fisher, Jerry Freedman,
Irving Friedman, Murray Goodrich, Ben Harris, Richard Levi, Julius Levine, Harry
Mallen, Louis Moorsteein, Walter Ornstein, Sol Price, Seymour Rabin, Nathaniel
Ratner, Ben Rubin, Victor Schulman, Mrs. Ann Shelley, Henry Weinberger.
Members are further notified that any 5 members in good standing (any
contributor who has paid his previous year pledge) may nominate any member in
good standing by petition which must include an acceptance in writing by the
member nominated. Those Directors whose terms do not now expire are: Judge
Jacob Weinberger, Nathan F. Baranov, and Eli H. Levenson, Past Presidents.
Mrs. Gabriel Berg, I. L. Domnitz, Edward Bland, Morris Douglas, Saul Chenkin,
Rodin Horrow, Alex Newman, Abe Ratner, Morris Niederman, Dr. Robert Stone,
Milton Roberts, Nate Schiller, Abe Sackheim, Harry Snyder, Sam Sosna, Maurice
Harris, Ralph Hosenpud. Petitions for additional nominees must be
presented to the office of the United Jewish Fund, 333 Plaza, not later than
December 15, 1950, 12:00 noon.
-1951-
January 5, 1951—"Dr.
Weinberger Succumbs in S.F.," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 1: Dr.
Joseph Weinberger, 62, a thirty-eight year resident of San Diego died while
visiting in San Francisco, December 31. Funeral services will be held at
Merkeley Austin MOrtuary on Friday, 10:30 p.m. Rabbi Morton J. Cohn will
officiate. Dr. Weinberger was former president of the San diego Medical Society,
a member of medical associaitons, University Club, and a Mason and Shriner.
Surviving him are four brothers, Maurice, Henry, and Federal Judge Jacob
Weinberger of San Diego, and Arnold Weinberger of Denver, and five sisters, Mrs.
Rose Berkowitz and Mrs. Ethel Mann of Denver; Mrs. Fanny Roseblum of Los
Angeles; Mrs. Pauline Schwartz and Mrs. Jennie Levy of San Diego.
April 13, 1951—"Guardians,"
Southwestern Jewish Press, page 16: At the next meeting of the Guardians
on May 3 in the U.S. Grant Hotel, Mayor Harley Knox will be presented the Annual
Award of the Outstanding Citizen Community Plaque. Last year it was awarded to
George A. Scott and previously to Judge Jacob Weinberger. This plaque is given
in recognition of outstanding service to the community at large..
April 27, 1951—"Guardians to Present Plaque to Outstanding
Citizen," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 9: At the next
regular meeting of the Guardians on May 3, Mayor Harley E. Knox will be honored
for his outstanding service to the community for the past 8 years. The Mayor
will be presented a plaque by Louis Steinman, the first president of the
Guardians. The meeting will take place at the U.S. grant Hotel at 6:30 p.m.;
President Arthur Glickman will preside. This will be the most outstanding
event in the history of the organization and all members are urged to
attend. Among those present will be George A. Scott, Judge Jacob
Weinberger, Mayor Elect John Butler, Dist. Atty. Don Keller; Rep. Clinton
McKinnon and Mr. Charles Davies.
November 9, 1951—"Council of Jewish Women to Hold
Program on Thanksgiving," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 9:
"Delayed Pilgrims" will be introduced to their first Thanksgiving in
America by the San Diego Section of the National Council of Jewish Women and the
United Jewish Fund Emigre Committee when they celebrate the holiday on Tuesday,
November 20thj. Part of the introduction will be the Thanksgiving dishes
including turkey and all the trimmings which will be prepared by the women of
the Council for the Thanksgiving celebration dinner on that date at Beth Jacob.
Federal District Court Judge Jacob Weinberger will be the principal speaker at
the dinner. His message will stress the great opportunities in America for
everyone and the reasons everyone has to be thankful for living in this country.
Other guests will include the American Consul and Vice Consul of Tiajuana; MR.
Perkins and Mr. Kintsler, immigration officials at San Ysidro and Mr. Scott of
the Immigration and Naturalization Department.
November 21, 1951—1) Photo and caption, Southwestern Jewish Press, page
1
1) "'Keep Israel Alive'—Vice President Urges," Southwestern
Jewish Press, pages 1, 8: "The Cause of Israel appeals to every human
being who believes in justice and decency. There could be no greater disaster
than the collapse of Israel." These were the worlds of Vice President Alben
W. Barkley Sunday night when he addressed a rally in Tifereth Israel Synagogue,
at which a new community total of $200,000.00 was pledged for the purchase of
State of Israel Independence Bonds. The Vice President's talk so stirred
the community that the leadership of the United Jewish Fund and the San Diego
Committee for B.I. G. (Bonds of the Israel Government) is taking steps to
guarantee $250,000 worth of bond purchases within the next ten days. "It is
essential that Israel fortify its economy so that it can continue to take its
place with the free nations of the earth. No nation can stay free without a
solid economy and these bonds that you are being urged to pledge will guarantee
to insure Israel's continuing to take its place with the free nations of the
earth," Barkley told the hundreds of members of the San Diego Jewish
Community who were present in the Synagogue. Presiding at the rally was
Louis Steinman, chairman of the San Diego Committee for B.I.G.; the sponsoring
organization for the Vice President's appearance in San Diego. Victor Schulman,
co-chairman of the San Diego Committee, presented an 8-foot scroll to the Vice
President expressing the Jewish community's appreciation to Barkley. The scroll
will be available for more signatures at both Temple and Synagogue and meetings
in the next few weeks. Hundreds marched to the dais of the Synagogue to
give their pledges to buy parts of the $500,000,00.00 Israel Bond issue.
George A. Scott, president of the San Diego Council of Churches declared,
"The cause of Israel is both for Jews and non-Jews." He paid
tribute to the Vice President and said, "his talk was one which should have
been heard by all Americans." Mr. Scott expressed his concern for
Israel's economic future by purchasing a $1,000 bond in the name of Jerry Levens,
son of Rabbi Monroe Levens. Before the rally, Vice President and Mrs.
Barkley were guests at a dinner in the Hotel Manor. Rabbi Monroe Levens
delivered the invocation and Cantor Julian Miller led in the signing of the
"Star Spangled Banner." Acting Mayor Schneider welcomed the Vice
President on behalf of the city and urged the all out support of the sale of
Israel Bonds. Federal Judge Weinberger also welcomed the Veep. More than
100,000.00 was pledged for the purchase of Israel Bonds at the dinner. Mrs.
William L. Moss, chairman of Women for B.I.G., presented Mrs. Barkley with an
orchid on behalf of the Women's Division and the Jewish Community. Mrs.
Rose Neumann was chairman of the Dinner Committee. Mesdames Julia Neumann, Mary
Kantor and Rose Gordon assisted her. Mrs. Eve Chenkin was in charge of the
decorations. The Jolly Sixteen contributed the table decorations and Mrs.
Barkley's orchid. Monday morning, the Vice President held a press conference
with representatives of all the local press and news services. Every radio
station was represented and took tape recordings of his remarks which dealt with
the subjects of Israel and world affairs. Messrs. Louis Steinman, Victor
Schulman, Murray D. Goodrick and Sol Price said farewell and God's speed to the
Vice President and Mrs. Barkley on their departure for Los Angeles. Murray D.
Goodrich and Victor Schulman have accepted the co-chairmanship of the San Diego
Committee of Bonds for Israel Government. Mr. Harry Zall has accepted the
chairmanship of the Special Sales Committee.
2) "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—1) "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) Albert Hutler, "Community
Currents," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 2, mentioning Judge
Weinberger in passing.
—1952—
February 8, 1952—"Lasker
Lodge B.B.," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 5: The highlight of the
last meeting was the honoring of Past Presidents. More than 20 former leaders
were at hand to accept certificates to B'nai B'rith from toastmaster Morris
Kraus. David A. Frank (1923) was the earliest office holder present. Judge
Jacob Weinberger (1917) and Nathan F. Baranov (1922) were unable to appear
because of illness. Hyman S. Wolf (1911) was also too ill to attend. New
members elected were Rabbi Nathan Addleson, Ben Snyder, Al Rosen, Max Israel and
Victor Silverstein.
-2005-
2005—Visit to gravesite
of Judge Jacob Weinberger at Home of Peace Cemetery on Imperial Avenue east of
Interstate 805 in San Diego.
-2006-
2006-01-09 —Donald H. Harrison, "Jews and
the secular law," jewishsightseeing.com
2006-06-28—Donald
H. Harrison, "Global tsedakah has a way of making round trips, UJF annual
meeting hears," jewishsightseeing.com