Adventures in San Diego Jewish History~December 25, 1953, Part III
Compiled by Gail Umeham
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Lionel Van Deerlin Moderates Panel for Nat’l. Council of Jewish Women
Southwestern Jewish Press December 25, 1953 Page 5
On Tuesday, January 5th, 12 o’clock noon at Temple Center, the National Council of Jewish Women will hold their regular monthly meeting. In observance of the forthcoming Brotherhood Week a round-table discussion entitled “Brotherhood of 1954—Are We Progressing or Retrogressing?” will highlight the program for the day. Lionel Van Deerlin, well-known news analyst and commentator, will moderate the panel composed of Dr. William J. Rust, president of California Western University, Dr. J.J.Kimbrough, representing the Urban League, Mr. Al Hutler, director of the United Jewish Fund and Mr. Louie Orci of the Mexican Consulate.
Co-Chairmen of the education committee who have arranged the program are Mrs. Jack Stern and Mrs. Paul Belkin. Refreshment arrangements by Mrs. Harry Blumberg and Mrs. Alfred Breslauer. Please make reservations early with Mrs. William Gordon, J-2-0403 or Mrs. Norman Levi, B-9051.
S.D. State College Offers tour of Europe
Southwestern Jewish Press December 25, 1953 Page 5
For the first time SDSC will offer a conducted study tour of Europe, during the summer session of 1954, according to Dr. Ernest M. Wolf, associate professor of German and romance languages at SDSC.
The tour is sponsored by the Department of Foreign Languages and will be directed by Wolf.
For detailed information regarding costs, itinerary and travel arrangements, students may consult Dr. Wolf in his office, S102C
Dr. Wolf was born and educated in Europe. He has lived or traveled in all of the countries covered by the trip which will last 65 days.
Jewish War Vet Aux.
Southwestern Jewish Press December 25, 1953 Page 5
The next regular meeting of the J..W.V. Auxiliary will be on Monday, January 4th, at 8:30 p.m. in the War Memorial Building, Balboa Park. All members are urged to attend, as there will be nomination of officers for the coming year.
On January 16th, quite a number of the Auxiliary members will be making their annual trek to Los Angeles to attend the Department of California Donor Luncheon, at the Ambassador Hotel. This is quite an outstanding affair and the ladies look forward to this event.
Tifereth Sisterhood Hears Sherry Newman
Southwestern Jewish Press December 25, 1953 Page 5
Members and friends of Tifereth Israel Synagogue have a treat in store for them when Sherry Newman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Newman will be the guest speaker on Friday, January 5th at 8:15 p.m. Her topic will be “Youth Looks at the Isms.”
Sherry won three top places in the recent speech art contests of the County High Schools. In the “B” division, she took first place in oratory, impromptu and extempore speaking.
We look forward to Sherry’s presentation with great pride and anticipation. Plan to attend Friday night services at Tifereth Israel Synagogue that night.
Mrs. Elias Berwin, chairman of the Ways and Means Committee announces that plans are under way for the second annual family dinner to be held in the Tifereth Israel Center on Sunday, January 31st. A gala affair is anticipated, so won’t you please mark that date on your calendar? For information, please contact Mrs. Berwin.
City of Hope Holds Installation Jan. 18
Southwestern Jewish Press December 25, 1953 Page 5
Mrs. Jeremiah Aronoff, outgoing President of the City of Hope Senior Auxiliary, invites members and friends to the Installation of New Officers on Jan. 18, at 12 noon in the Don Room of El Cortez Hotel.
Incoming officers tro be installed are Mesdames Elias Berwin, President; Harry Douglas, 1st Vice-President; Sam Tepper, 2nd Vice-President; Gladys Tappan, 3rd Vice-President; Rose Barr, Treasurer; Jerry Aronoff, Fin. Sec.; Dave Schwartz, Rec. Sec.; Zel Camiel, Corr. Sec.; and D. Friedman, Soc. Sec.
Installation Chairman, Mrs. Neil Himmel is making plans for an entertaining day, with Mrs. Nat Bertram coming down from City of Hope in Duarte, Calif., as Installing Officer.
ADL Elects Local Men To Advisory Board
Southwestern Jewish Press December 25, 1953 Page 5
The Fifth Annual meeting of ADL’s Pacific Southwest Regional Advisory Board elected three San Diegans to membership for 1954, David Coleman, Los Angeles jurist and Board President, announced.
Edward Breitbard was re-elected for a fifth term; Morris W. Douglas and Harry Wax are new Board members.
Jewish Social Service Plans Annual Dinner
Southwestern Jewish Press December 25, 1953 Page 5
Plans for the Annual Meeting of the Jewish Social Service Agency have been announced by Mrs. Saul Chenkin, Chairman. The dinner meeting wwill be held January 20, in the new State Ballroom of the San Diego Hotel.
Mr. Louis Ziskind of Los Angeles, Executive Director of the California Jewish Committee for Personal Service, will be guest speaker. He will describe one of the newest experiments in the rehabilitation of the mentally ill now being carried on by his organization. The work is being done at the Gateways, a rehabilitation center in Los Angeles. His talk will be of special interest to San Diegans, as the Jewish Committee for Personal Service is one of the beneficiaries of the local United Jewish Fund.
Pioneer Women Go Out on Memb. Drive
Southwestern Jewish Press December 25, 1953 Page 6
A National campaign to enroll thousands of new members into Pioneer Women Organization was announced by the National Chairman. This campaign will end officially on March 18th, 1954 and all NEGBA Club members are being urged to enroll as many members as they possibly can.
Pioneer Women support these projects: the maintenance of children’s institutions of all kinds, agricultural training farms and youth villages, vocational training courses and various social services. Pioneer Women’s Ïsrael supplies Project” instituted about 4 years ago, shipped over 5 million pounds of new and used clothing to Israel warehouses and was distributed to needy and immigrants to Israel.
An interesting program and delicious luncheon are being planned for the next meeting on Thursday noon January 7th at Beth Jacob Center. President Jeanette Abrams is hopeful of greeting a large turnout for the 1st meeting in 1954.
Deceased (Louis Kirschbaum, Albert Berenson, Maurice Marholin)
Southwestern Jewish Press December 25, 1953 Page 6
Louis Kirschbaum, 82 years of age, on Dec. 13. Mr. Kirschbaum lived in San Diego 43 years. Services were conducted by Rabbi Monroe Levens in Lewis Colonial Mortuary on December 21, with interment in the Home of Peace Cemetery.
Surviving are three sons, Joseph of Tyler, Texas, Bernard of New York, and Maurice of Washington D.C.
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Albert Berenson, 69 years of age, on Dec. 13. Mr. Berenson was born in Russia and lived in Denver before moving to San Diego 41 years ago. He was a member of the Zionist Organization of America and B’nai B’rith.
Services were conducted by Rabbi Monroe Levens in Greenwood Mortuary on Dec. 14. Entombment followed.
Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Lenore Greenberg and Mrs. Irma Evans, both of San Diego; two sons, George of San Diego, and David of Los Angeles; a brother and sister, three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
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Maurice B. Marholin, 42 years of age, on Dec. 14. Born in Connecticut, Mr. Marholin had lived in San Diego for 7 years. Services were conducted by Rabbi Monroe Levens in Greenwood Mortuary on Dec. 16. Entombment in Greenwood Mausoleum followed.
Surviving him are his parents and two brothers and two sisters in Connecticut and a brother Herman E., of San Diego.
Young Adults Invited To Jewish Arbor Day
Southwestern Jewish Press December 25, 1953 Page 6
the Young Adults Branch, Labor Zionist Organization, cordially invites any interested young adults to participate in their first social event. Celebrating Tu B’shvat, which is Jewish Arbor Day. A party and dance is planned for Saturday evening, Jan. 16, 8:00 p.m. at the home of Seymour and Edith Gates, 784 El Monte Rd., El Cajon. No admission will be charged. For rides, directions or information call R-3028 or H-8-0585.
The winter and spring season will find the Ben Zvi Branch planning other social events as well as important cultural and business meetings. The next regular meeting of the branch will take place on Sunday evening, January 10 promptly at 7:30 at the home of Maedelle Richlin, 4341 30th St. Nominations and election of new officers and a discussion of current happenings in Israel will be on the agenda.
The group invites and welcomes anyone interested in the Zionist cultural-social program to be present at our next meeting or party and to call R-3028 for further information.
Weizmann Branch Invites All To New Year’s Party
Southwestern Jewish Press December 25, 1953 Page 6
There is still time to make your reservations for the gala New Year’s party to be held at Tifereth Israel Center. Phone either Chavera Bertha Veitzer, chairman, at T-7886 or her co-chairman, Chavera Dora Richlin, at R-3028 and they will be pleased to accept your reservation or give you any further details.
This is our first venture in sponsoring a New Year’s party and the committee are doing everything possible to make this a mo0st enjoyable affair.
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