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-1946-
December 12, 1946—"Dr.
Povenmire to Present Play for S.O.S.," Southwestern Jewish Press, page
4: Don't forget the date! December 15th! 8 p.m. at Temple Center, 34d andLaurel.
Dr. E. Kingsley Povenmire, assistant professor of drama at State College, will
present "Green Pastures," for the benefit of S.O.S. (Supplies for
Overseas Survivors). Refreshments and informal dancing will follow the evening's
entertainment. Admission will be a minimum of five (5) cans of food, per person.
Mrs. A.P. Nasatir is chairman of the affair and will be assisted by Mmes.
Leon Solomon, Emanuel Haffner, Ernest Nathan, Harris Rubel and Mr. Frank
Black. With the withdrawal of UNRRA, the task of the Joint Distribution
Committee is greater than ever. Do your part—attend and bring as many friends
as possible. The affair is open to the public. J. Kaufman, Publicity.
-1947-
March 6, 1947—1)Program for Western Regional Conference of Council of
Jewish Federations and Welfare Funds, U.S. grant Hotel, San Diego, March 8-10,1
947: ....Sunday, 2:30-5:00: 2) Women's Divisions—Mrs. Hal Horne, Nw York; Mrs.
A. Nasatir, San Diego and Mrs. Bert Allenberg, Los Angeles—French Room.
2) "Fund Raising Session To Analyze 1947 Needs," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 3: "Financing Jewish Needs in 1947?" is the
subject of the Monday afternoon, March 10, session. It will consist of three
concurrent meetings devoted to welfare and capital fund raising, women's
divisions and youth and young adult divisions. Reflecting the increased interest
in women's and young people's activities, representatives from these two groups
will lead and participate in their own sessions. Mrs. Hal Horne, chairman of the
Women's Division of the New York United Jewish Appeal, will serve as moderator
for the women's division session, with Mrs. Abraham Nasatir of this city
and Mrs. Bert Allenberg, chairman of the Los Angeles United Jewish Welfare
Fund's Women Division, as discussants...
March 13, 1947—"Ida Nasatir to Speak for Mizrachi in Los
Angeles," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 1: Mrs. A.P.Nasatir, prominent
local clubwoman who headed the S.O.S. for hte past year in San Diego, will be
the principal speaker at the Regional meeting of the Mizrachi Women this week in
Los Angeles. Mrs. Nasatir, who was recently appointed to the National
Board of the United Jewish Fund, will speak before an audience on Wednesday,
March 12th.
March 27, 1947—"The Way We Heard It...," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 4: Mrs. A.P. Nasatir of Hawley Blvd. left Tuesday
for San Francisco, where she will spend the Passover holidays with her family.
Dr. Nasatir will leave on Sunday to join Mrs. Nasatir in San Francisco. They
will return on April 7th...
June 19, 1947—"Hadassah," Southwestern Jewish Press, page
6: The San Diego Chapter of Hadassah concluded its season's activities with the
holding of the annual Donor's Luncheon at the El Cortez Hotel on Wednesday, June
11th. The out-going president Mrs. Louis Steinman greeted the assembled
gathering of more than 200. Mrs. Steinman, who has served the local chapter as
president for more than two years, was presented with a framed certificate in
token of her years of service. The certificate stated that her name was
inscribed in the Golden Book of the Jewish National Fund. A precedent was
established by holding installation ceremonies at the Donor's Luncheon, instead
of at the first meeting in September. The reason given for the change as
explained by Mrs. Abe Nasatir, who conducted the proceedings was that the summer
months would offer opportunity for new officers to get acquainted and to plan
for the coming year. Mrs. Gabriel Berg was seated as president, succeeding Mrs.
Steinman. Other officers installed were Mmes. Louis Bickman, Nate Ratner, Manuel
Haffner, Vice Presidents, Fred Kaufman, Recording Se'y, Alvin May, Corresponding
Sec'y, Al Slayen, Treasurer, Robert Burkhart, Financial Sec'y and Bea Cochran,
Auditor. Mrs. Louis Bickman, chairman of the Hadassah Medical
Organization, reported on funds raised during the year. The one fund raising
event, "Premier Night" held last March at the State Theatre, was
highly successful for it aided the local chapter to exceed its quota by $2000.
Net proceeds for the event was $3500. The audience was delighted with the
entertainment provided by Leon Belasco and Jacque Press and Mrs. Irwin Riss,
Southern Coast Regional Vice President of Hadassah, gave a stirring political
address. The invocation and benediction was given by Rabbi Moise Bergman.
-1949-
April 1949—"United Jewish Fund Campaign for $309,000 to Open This
Week," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 7: Saul Chenkin and Louis
Steinman, outstanding members of the San Diego Jewish community, will lead the
1949 combined United Jewish Appeal for $309,000, according to an announcement by
the Board of Directors of the United Jewish Fund released by Eli H. Levinson.
President Chenkin and Steinman are planning an all out campaign with complete
coverage of every Jewish person in the community and the outlying districts in
the county. Plan of organization includes a gifts divisions, various trades and
professions division, the women's organization, young people's division and a
Christian campaign. The women's division will be headed by two of the
outstanding women in the community, Mrs. Nathaniel Ratner, serving as chairman,
and Mrs. Gabriel Berg, President of Hadassah, as co-chairman. A series of
luncheons are being planned under the direction of the women's division campaign
advisory committee of Mrs. Saul Chenkin, last year's chairman, now a member oft
he Board of Directors of the National Women's Division, United Appeal, Mrs.
Selma Getz, Mrs. Louis Steinman, and Mrs. A.P. Nasatir—1948's cochairmen. Saul Chenkin has appointed the following leaders in the
campaign to date. To head the men's division set up, Murray Goodrich, Max
Rabinowitz, Morris Douglas and Al Krasnow, co-chairmen. Lawrence Cantor of
Cantor Brothers will again lead the auto accessories. Building trades will be
led by Milo Berenson, Sid Goldhammer and John Ruskin; Clothing by Its Penter,
Sam Rassin and Milton Roberts; furniture by Victor Schulman and Ben Harris;
groceries by Seymour Rabin; jewelry by Nathan Baranov and Sam Druskin; liquor by
Harry Farb, Morris Feldman and Maurice Harris; professional by Carl
Esenoff, Sol Price, Lew
Weiss, Richard Levi and Dr. Robert Stone; locker club, tailors, cleaners by Abe
Sklar, Eddie Kitaen and Ben Feinberg; surplus and salvage by Ed Bland. Other
appointments will be made in the near future. "1949 is a Year of
Opportunity" in which we (will) be able to empty the DP Camps. It is a year
of Exodus, according to the campaign co-chairmen, Saul Chenkin and Louis
Steinman who made a joint statement in which they clarified the dollar and cents
aspect of the mammoth job to be done. They pointed out that the irreducible
minimum goal of the United Jewish Appeal for 1949 is $250,000,000. San Diego
accepted a goal of $309,000 of which at least 75 percent will be used for the
United Jewish Appeal and its three constituent agencies. The remainder will be
allocated to the other 35 local, national and international organizations
supported by the United Jewish Fund. "This year the remaining 125,000 Jews
must be moved out of the DP Camps. Jews scattered through Rumania, Hungary,
Poland, Czechoslovakia and Yugoslavia and Bulgaria must receive cash and food,
relief and immigration where possible. One million Jews in North Africa and
Moslem countries are existing under the most degrading conditions imaginable and
must receive aid through the Joint Distribution Committee. In Israel
housing must be provided for 250,000 people who are expected in 1949. In
the United States, the United Service for New Americans must be prepared to
receive upwards of 25,000 Jewish refugees expected to immigrate here," the
chairman emphasized. United Jewish Fund headquarters are in Suite 301, 333
Plaza, San Diego.
October 1949—1) "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.
2) "Jolly 16 Celebrates 35 Years of Service," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 6: Rose Neumann, president of the Jolly Sixteen, is proud
to announce that on November 6th, the organization will celebrate their 35th
anniversary with a banquet and dance, at the El Cortez Hotel...Ida Nasatir, known
and beloved by the community, will act as Historian and Toastmistress for the
celebration...
November 14, 1949—"Hadassah," Southwestern Jewish
Press, page 5: San Diego section of Hadassah will hold their next regular
meeting on Wednesday, November 9,at 1:00 p.m. in Temple Center, 3rd and Laurel
Sts. Mrs. Milton Silverman, American Affairs chairman, announces that the
program will be "An American Woman Looks at Israel." Participating in
the program will be Mrs. A.P. Nasatir, Mrs. Victor Selten, Mrs. David
Miller and Mrs. A. Percowsky...
2) "Birdie Stodel Chapter B'nai B'rith," Southwestern Jewish Press,
page 6: The San Diego Women's Chapter of B'nai B'rith announce a Benefit
Card and Bingo Party to be held on November 6th, at 7:30 p.m. at the Temple
Center. Proceeds will go to the work in Israel. One of the projects is the
building of a new $100,000.00 home for maladjusted children in Jerusalem. Anna
Shelley is chairman of the affair and will be assisted by Goldie Winicki and
Marsha Winicki...
3) "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.
November 18, 1949—"35th Anniversary Observed by Jolly 16," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 6: Autum colors and candlelight set the mod for the Jolly
Sixteen 35th Anniversary Dinner-Dance held at the El Corte4z Hotel on Sunday
evening November 6th. One hundred and ninety five people entered the Don
Room ...Beautifully gowned women and their handsome escorts were greeted by
members of the Jolly Sixteen.... Rabbi Morton Cohn of Temple Beth Israel gave
the invocation. Ida Nasatir was Toastmistress and in her own inimitable
style gave the history of the Jolly Sixteen. An impressive candlelighting
ceremony was enacted by Bress Breitbard, Julia Neumann, Freda Nestor, Ida
Lipinsky and Rose Neumann. Each represented 20 to 30 years of individual
service to the Jolly Sixteen.. Highlight of the even ing was the presentation of
a check for $1500.00 to the Hebrew Home for the Aged. This sum represents the
proceeds from the sale of Jolly Sixteen Cook Books, consisting of recipes
received from women in the community and compiled and edited by Mary Kantor...Sam
Addleson, Pres. of the Hebrew Home, accepted the gift...Rabbi Mornoe Levens of
Tifereth Israel Synagogue gave the closing prayer...
December 2, 1949—"Temple Israel
Sisterhood," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 6: The Tifereth
Israel Sisterhood extends an invitation to the congregation and their friends to
participate in the Jewish Home Beautiful Pageant, on December 13th, at 7:30 p.m.
at the Tifereth Israel Synagogue. The Jewish Home Beautiful Pageant is to
symbolize the proverb "The Wisdom of Women Buildeth the Home."
Together with the Father, the Mother creates the sanctuary which has been the
Jewish pride through all the ages, the Jewish Home Beautiful...In charge of the
program are Mrs. Abe Ratner and Mrs. Monroe Levens, co-chairmen, assisted by
Mesdames Earl Brodie, Its Penter, Alex Newman and Harry Mallen. Narrator
for this program is Mrs. A.P. Nasatir, with table hostesses as follows:
Rosh Hashanah, Mrs. Sam Brens; Yom Kippur, Mrs. Rod Horrow; Sukkot, Mrs. Woodrow
Ratner; Chanukah, Mrs. Sol Chenkin; Purim, Mrs. Herman Tulchinsky; Passover,
Mrs. Milo Berenson; Shabuous, Mrs. Eddie Cantor, and Shabbat, Mrs. Max
Gardner...
December 16, 1949—"'Home Beautiful'
Program Impressive," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 1: Tifereth
Israel Synagogue was the scene ofa most impressive program on Tuesday, December
13, the Jewish "Home Beautiful," a pageant presented by the
Sisterhood, in cooperation with the synagogue and its affiliates, as attended by
more than 600 people. Mrs. A.P. Nasatir was the narrator and the various
Jewish holidays were vividly portrayed with tableaus depicting the role of the
woman in the house. The candle lighting ceremonies added a warm glow to the
meaningful, living pictures of each festive occasion. Mrs. Sidney Newman,
president of the Sisterhood, announced that the proceeds of this affair would be
donated to the building of a Hebrew school, in the names of Mrs. Abe Ratner,
chairman of the program committee, and Mrs. Monroe Levens, wife of Rabbi Levens.
More than 85 persons were involved in the production of this successful
undertaking. The artistry displayed in costumes and decorations drew
special commendation. At the conclusion of the pageant, Rabbi Levens
invited the guests to partake of delicious refreshments, including the
traditional latkes. This evening of inspiration will be long remembered and it
is hoped that members of the community will emulate the beautiful scenes in
their own homes —J. Kaufman.
December 16, 1949— 1) (separate, no headline), Southwestern Jewish
Press, page 6: Mr. Sam Hirsch of San Francisco spent a few days in San Diego
last week visiting his sister and brother-in-law, Dr. and Mrs. A.P. Nasatir.
2) (separate, no headline), Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 6: Dr. and Mrs. Nasatir left yesterday to spend the next
two weeks out of the city. Mrs. Nasatir will be in San Francisco visiting with
her family and expects to return January 2nd, while Dr. Nasatir is going by
train to Boston, Massachusetts, to attend the Annual Meeting for University
Professors of the American Historical Society. Dr. Nasatir will also return
January 2nd.
3) "Hadassah," Southwestern Jewish Press, page
26: On December 14th, the San Diego Chapter of Hadassah, held a luncheon meeting
at the Temple Center, to which all Jewish women had been invited. Mrs. A.P.
Nasatir gave a beautiful program on the ritual of lighting the Chanukah
Candles...
-1950-
January 13, 1950—"Honors
Come to Professor Nasatir," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 1: A
singular honor has been accorded Dr. A.P. Nasatir. He has been informed
that he has won the Fulbright grant, which will take him to Europe for a year's
study and research. Much of his time will be spent in the archives of
Paris, where he will be working filling in many of the present gaps in the
Library of Congress, Washington D.C. The results of his work in Paris will
enrich American research history. ... As a winner of the Fulbright award (he was
selected as one of twenty, though there were many hundreds of applicants from
American Universities), Dr. and Mrs. Nasatir will leave San Diego for
Paris at the end of this academic year.
January 27, 1950—(separate, no
headline), Southwestern Jewish Press, page 4: Miss Faye Schwartz
and her roommate, Betty Margueleas are spending the in-between semester vacation
from college with their aunt and uncle, Dr. and Mrs. A.P. Nasatir. Both
girls are entering their senior year at the University of California at Berekley
and will be visiting in San Diego for two weeks.
February 10, 1950—"Temple Beth Israel Sisterhood," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 6: ...Remember that Tuesday, March 7th, marks the date
for the first book review to be presented by Ida Nasatir under the
sponsorship of the Sisterhood. Those of you who have heard Mrs. Nasatir
speak on previous occasions know how terrific she is and will want to enjoy
hearing her again. If there is any particular book you would like to hear
reviewed please contact Mrs. Nasatir. She is open to suggestions and is anxious
to please everyone. If you have not as yet attended a review by Mrs. Nasatir
—you definitely have an entertaining and instructive afternoon in store for
you.
February 24, 1950—1) "Personals," Southwestern Jewish
Press, page 4: Mrs. Ida Nasatir traveled to Santa Cruz on February 16
to address the opening meeting of the United Jewish Appeal in that city.
2) "Temple Beth Israel Sisterhood," Southwestern Jewish Press, page
6: ....Just a reminder—get your tickets for the Sisterhood sponsored book
reviews to be presented by Ida Nasatir. Mrs. Nasatir's reviews are always
a delight to hear. Mrs. Carl Esenoff, chairman of the Ways and Means
committee, urges you to phone in your ticket reservations as soon as possible.
The dates set for the series of three book reviews are Tuesday, March 7;
Tuesday, April 25, and Tuesday May 16. The books to be reviewed are best
sellers and will hold appeal for the entire community...
March 10, 1950—(separate, no headline), Southwestern Jewish Press, page
4—Mrs. Ida Nasatir journeyed to Phoenix, Arizona, on March 8th to
address the Women's Division of the United Jewish Fund.
March 28, 1950—1)"Personals," Southwestern Jewish
Press, page 2: On March 19th, Mr. Eli Levenson and Mrs. Ida Nasatir
attended an all-day conference in Stockton of Northern Workers for the United
Jewish Appeal.
2) "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 facilties. For the past few years
the congregation has spent a lot of 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...The
ground-breaking ceremony was spearheaded by Rabbi Baruch Stern; President A.A.
Abramson; Morrie 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 Family, 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.
3) "Emphasis Placed on 'Plus Giving' By Women's Division of
U.J.F.," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 24: group
photograph, in which Ida Nasatir (Mrs. A.P. Nasatir) is in the middle row,
second from left.
April 14, 1950—1) "Women's Division of U.J.F. Begins Drive For
Funds—Plans Luncheons," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 1:
"How important are you?" will be the theme of the one large luncheon
of the Women's Division of the United Jewish Fund, to be held Thursday noon,
April 27, at the El Cortez Hotel....An advanced gift luncheon on April 18, given
by Mrs. (Selma) Getz at the El Cortez Hotel, will se the pace for the one big
luncheon which every Jewish woman in San Diego is expected to attend. Ida
Nasatir will be the principal speaker at both luncheons. She will be saying
"goodbye for a while" to her friends, since she and Dr. Nasatir will
be leaving in early June for Europe.
2) "Hadassah," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 2: ...A gala
Mother's Day luncheon for Hadassah members and their mothers will be held on
Wednesday, May 10 at the Temple Center at 12:00 noon. If your own mother isn't
here, bring a mother blessed with sons, or one whose children reside elsewhere.
At any rate, bring a friend who is old enough to be a mother. Ida Nasatir
will be honored on this occasion before her departure for Israel and Europe.
3) "Temple Beth Israel Sisterhood," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 9: ...The second in the series of book reviews presented
by Ida Nasatir under the sponsorship of the Temple Sisterhood is slated
for Wednesday, April 25th. Holders of tickets are asked to please take note of
the corrected date. Mrs. Nasatir will review Cry the Beloved Country. This
should make for good listening—won't you and your friends plan to join usinthe
Temple proper on this date?...
4) "Rabbi Cohn to Head Institute," Southwestern Jewish Press, page
9: At a dinner meeting of the faculty of the Jewish Education Commission
preceding the commencement exercises of the Institute of Jewish Studies, it was
unanimously voted that Rabbi Morton J. Cohn will become Acting Dean of the
Institute. Dr. A.P. Nasatir bade farewell to the staff and thanked them
for their cooperation during the past year. Dr. and Mrs. Nasatir will leave San
Diego in June and spend one year in France....
April 28, 1950—1) "$100,000 Mark for United Jewish
Fund Reached in April," Southwestern Jewish Press, pages 1, 14: In
the first two weeks of the campaign to "Keep the Miracle Alive," one
third of the $283,000 has been secured, reported Murray D. Goodrich and
Nathaniel Ratner, General Campaign Co-Chairman. Over $95,000 had been
raised by April 24th, two weeks from the start of the campaign, from less than
400 subscribers, according to the report which was given at a workers meeting
held last week. The chairmen were convinced that they would reach the first step
of their goal, which was to have over $100,000 by April 30th. "On all
fronts the campaign is moving forward in a very satisfactory and enthusiastic
fashion," Goodrich and Ratner said. They pointed to the outstanding work of
Elmer Glaser of Oceanside, who at the last meeting reported over a 100 percent
increase with $1800 collected to date, as compared to $890 in the entire 1949
campaign. Arthur L. Cohen, Chairman of the Coronado Campaign, showed not
only increased contributions, but much wider coverage. William Schwartz and
Jerome Freedman, Chairmen of the el Cajon, La Mesa and Grossmont District,
reported an almost completed job, showing no cuts and several increases .In the Women's Division report, presented by Selma Getz,
$12,500
had been secured from 30 women at an advanced gift luncheon held last week, and
addressed by Ida Nasatir. As we go to press, we do not have the results of the
large Women's Division Luncheon held yesterday at the El Cortez Hotel, but every
indication points to the fact that it will exceed last years Women's Division
effort. Religious School Children of Temple Beth Israel and Tifereth
Israel sparked the opening of the Young People's Division of the United Jewish
Fund last week. The boys and girls of Beth Israel presented a check for $242.56
to Mrs. Arthur Goodman, Co-chairman of the Young People's Division and Herbert
Solomon, in which all religious school collections were contributed to
"Keep the Miracle Alive." Tifereth Irael Youngsters pledged $150
of their Ts'dakah funds for the 1950 drive, both contributions exceeded thier
1949 gifts. According to Mrs. Goodman, Dave Anfanger and Dick Silberman,
Co-chairmen of the Young People's Division of the campaign, as far as the Youths
of San Diego are concerned, the drive has just begun to roll. Mrs. Goodman
reported a most successful luncheon for young women held last Saturday. On the
same evening, the opening gun of the Young People's Division was fired with a
dinner dance attended by over 100, and addressed by Ernst Michel, young emigre,
who told of the needs of the United Jewish Appeal. As a pre-campaign
meeting for the Young People's Division, a Sports Night was held under the
leadership of Dave Anfanger, for Junior High School boys, some 50 youngster made
their contribution at that meeting. Scout Troops 99 and 15 participated.
Norman Holtzman, Al Davidson, Mitzi Schiller, Herb Solomon, Ben Press, Joan
Steinman, Sid Stokes, Sylvia Winicki, Fran Winicki, Howard Esterson, Joe Yaffee
and LeeWinicki are active leaders in the Young People's Division, which on the
opening day raised almost $2,000. The Christian Committee under the leadership
of Charles Davies, chairman; Bishop Buddy and Dr. Thomas Coyle, co-chairmen,
reported that they had secured $5,461 from Christian gifts in San Diego and that
they are anticipating many additional gifts. Goodrich and Ratner urge
every man, woman and child in San Diego to become a giver. Work on the
Magic Carpet but if you cannot be a modern magician stay at home and make your
contribution to the miracle worker who calls on you on Sunday April 30th.
2) "More Top Gifts," Southwestern Jewish
Press, page 1: The following are additional gifts to the 1950 "Keep the
Miracle Alive Campaign": ...Mrs. A.P. Nasatir, $200.
3) "Magic Carpet Day, Sunday, April
30th: Be A Worker or Stay at Home Until A Worker Calls on You," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 16: Over 150 "Modern Miracle Workers" are
expected to participate in San Diego's "Operation Magic Carpet" this
Sunday, April 30th, MOrris Douglas, chairman of the day, stated. Gathering for
instructions at Beth Israel Center, the workers will breakfast (courtesy of the
Jolly Sixteen) at 9:30 a.m., receive their lists and be off to knock on doors on
behalf of the "Keep the Miracle Alive" Campaign of the United Jewish
Fund. "Magic Carpet Day," said Douglas, "is an effort to
dramatically call to the attention of the Jews of San Diego, the needs of the
Jews of Europe, Africa and the Moslem countries, as well as Israel, and to have
the greatest possible coverage in the history of any campaign. We hope that our
Miracle Workers will cover over 1200 prospects on this one day." All
organizations have helped in the recruitment of workers. To date, the following
workers have signed their pledge to be the crew of the "Magic
Carpet": .... Mrs. Ida Nasatir....
May 12, 1950—1) "Halfway Mark Reached in 1950 Fund Drive," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 1: ...Two outstanding speakers gave the Women's Division
another successful meeting, when Ida Nasatir and Esther Moorsteen told
the story of the need of the 1950 "Keep the Miracle Alive" Campaign to
over 169 women, who had gathered at the El Cortez Hotel....
2) "Hadassah 'Mother-Daughter Luncheon Great Success,"
Southwestern Jewish Press, page 7: An affair which was, without a doubt,
unprecedented for human interest and touching gratitude was the
"Mother-Daughter" luncheon meeting of Hadassah on Wednesday, May 10th,
at the Temple Center, honoring Mrs. Ida Nasatir, a much-loved and worthy
recipient. Depicting her life in a musical skit, the audience was delighted with
the ingenuity of the home-talent acting and singing. And not least of those
enjoying the afternoon was Ida herself, who could be seen smiling throughout, we
hope with approval. As further evidence of the love and respect the organization
holds for her (as if she needed more proof) Ida was presented with a beautiful
gift. Comprising the cast were Mmes victor Selten, David Block, Max
Gardner, Irvin Kahn, Joseph Kwint, Julius Levin, David Miller, Max Rabinowitz,
William Schwartz, Joseph Silverman, Al Slayan (sic, Slayen), Maxwell Kaufman and
Sigmund Stein. The skit was written by Gertrude Thaler and Thelma Selten. Much
enthusiasm bespoke the acceptance of the musical quartette, composed of Mmes.
Leo Beck, Lawrence Cantor, Edward Kitaen and Harry Mallen, as well as the
skit...—Sivia Bickman, Publicity
3) "Home For the Aged," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 8: The
Women's Auxiliary of the Home for the Aged will hld its 5th Annual May Day
Luncheon on Thursday, May 25th, 12:30 p.m., at the El Cortez Hotel. Mrs. Ida
Nasatir will install the incoming officers in her unique way. A very
interesting program is being arranged by Mrs. Alex Newman. The following
committee are making every effort to make this an outstanding affair: Luncheon
chairmen are Mrs. A. Sackheim and Mrs. J. Goldhammer; decorations will be
arranged by Mrs. Zel Greenberg and Mrs. Sam Sosna.
May 26, 1950—1) "Beth Jacob Forms New Sisterhood," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 4: With the advent of a new building which will house the
Synagogue and center for Beth Jacob, a new group within the structure of Beth
Jacob is being organized. A group of some fourteen ladies met at the home
of Mrs. Morrie S. Kraus recently to outline plans for the formation of a
Sisterhood. A temporary committee was chosen to outline plans for an affair to
acquaint the community with this new organization. Mrs. Morton Thaler, temporary
chairman, assisted by Mesdames Julius Penn; Robert Strauss; Robert Penn; Morris
S. Kraus; Yale Kahn; William Penn; Ben Ornstein; A.A. Abramson; Arthur Gordon;
Jack Prager; Aubrey Shulkind; Sidney O. Weiss; Alwin J. Feiler, who were the
nucleus attending the first meeting, have planned a Tea and Fashion Show to be
held on Thursday, June 1, 1950, at the San Diego Women's Club, Third and Maple
Avenues. The time is from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.... In addition to the Fashion
Show, which is being presented by Hafter's, the principal speaker will be Mrs.
A.P. Nasatir. The committee has asked the wife of the spiritual leader
of Beth Jacob, Mrs. Baruch Stern, Mrs. Anna Shelley, president of the Ladies
Auxiliary, and the wives of the president of the Congregation's affiliates, Mrs.
A. A. Abramson, Congregation president; Mrs. J.H. Lipitt, P.T.A. president, and
Mrs. Arthur Gordon, Men's Club president, to pour... Reservations for the Tea
and Fashion Show are being taken by Ruth Robbins at T 1-6106, Gertrude Thaler
at T 1-3275, and Sylvia Shulkind at M-3714.
2) "Beth Jacob Ladies Auxiliary," Southwestern Jewish Press, page
8: The highly successful Lag B'Omer Dinner and Party was held by the Ladies
Auxiliary to honor Dr. and Mrs. A.P. Nasatir, who are leaving shortly for
Europe, where Dr. Nasatir will study under the Fulbright Scholarship which he
was awarded recently. The president of the Auxiliary, Mrs. Anna Shelley,
who has recently recovered from a serious illness, was also honored by the
guests and was the recipient of a lovely gift tendered her by her group.....
June 9, 1950—"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...
October 20, 1950—"Sins of the Parents," Southwestern
Jewish Press (editorial), page 2: The following clipping was sent to
us by Ida Nasatir from Paris: A fifteen year old Jewish girl in Paris was
converted to Catholicism while away on her vacation without the knowledge of her
parents. When asked later what moved her to change her religion, the French girl
replied that she was not aware of having made a change at all. For her parents
were not religious; they did not believe in God, nor did they attend church or
observe religious ceremonies. She therefore concluded that Jews were a people
without religion. On the other hand, her Catholic girl friends took her to
Church where she liked the services and the music so much that she decided to
become a Catholic. She saw nothing wrong or unusual in the move although the
incident shocked the Jewish community of Paris. It seems to us that
the above is "food for thought." It could conceivably happen in our
community. How many parents send their children to Sunday School at one of the
Synagogues? How many parents take advantage of the fact that Hebrew Schools have
classes daily, free of charge, for those who cannot pay. The Synagogues have
opened their doors to all children regardless of whether they are affiliated or
not. The Rabbis realize the importance of teaching Jewish children why they are
Jews...so that the story of the French girl will not be repeated here... Think
about it...the 'Sins of the Parents."
December 1, 1950—1) "Chanukah Greetings," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 2: The publishers and staff of the Southwestern
Jewish Press extend sincere thanks to their Subscribers and Advertisers for
their support during the past year. * Chanukah Greetings * Maxwell Kaufman,
Julia Kaufman, Mitzi Schiller, Ida Nasatir, Lou Mogy, Linda Solof, Irving Stone,
Bobby Solomon.
2) "After a Morning...," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 13
(only copy mutilated): .... Editor's Note: The above true story in the
"European Traveler" netted Ida Nasatir 1,500 francs (approximately
$5.00), her first earnings in Paris.
-1951-
May 11, 1951—"Mitzi Schiller Wed in
Candlelight Ceremony," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 3: On
Sunday, May 6th, in Temple Beth Israel, Mitzi Roslyn Schiller became the wife of
Harry Babbitz. Mitzi is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Schiller of this
city and Harley is the son of Mrs. Henry Babbitz and the late Mr. Babbitz of
Sioux City, Iowa. Rabbi Morton J. Cohn officiated in a candlelight
ceremony. Mitzi, looking as fresh and pretty as the Spring flowers
decorating the Temple, was led to the altar by her father. She wore a gown of
candlelight satin, with an illusion net yoke, an off the shoulder collar and a
full skirt falling into a cathedral train. Her coronet was of seed pearls
and rose point lace, with a shoulder length, illusion veil. The bride wore
a necklace and earrings of seed pearls (a present of the bridegroom). She
carried a white prayer book, with a white orchid and stephanotis, and a
beautiful lace handkerchief sent from Paris by Dr. and Mrs. Abe Nasatir...
June 22,
1951—Albert Hutler, "Community Currents," Southwestern
Jewish Press, in which he discusses the coordination of Ida's speaking
engagements upon her return from Europe.
August
17, 1951—Albert Hutler, "Community Currents," Southwestern
Jewish Press, in which he tells of Abe and Ida's return in sixty days and
Ida's several upcoming speaking engagements
September 28, 1951—1) "Welcome Home, Ida and Abe Nasatir," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 1: Back after a year in Europe are our own Ida and Abe
Nasatir. Abe arrived some weeks ago to get set for the new term at State
College. Ida had been in San Francisco, visiting with relatives. Both look well
and happy. Ida and Abe visited Israel during the Passover Holidays and
feel that the new state will become a force for Democracy in the Near
East. Ida will shortly make her appearance at various local functions to
tell of her impressions and experiences during her stay in Europe.
2) "Flash!" Southwestern Jewish Press, page 1:
Abe and Ida Nasatir, who have just returned from a year stay in Europe, will
make their initial appearance before the Jewish community on Wednesday, October
24th at 8:00 p.m. at Temple Beth Israel. Ida will highlight their experiences in
Europe and Israel. The rally will be under the sponsorship of the President's
Council and all Jewish organizations.
October 12, 1951—1) "Entire Community To Hear Ida
Nasatir Report," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 1: San Diego Jewry
will have its first opportunity in over a year to hear Ida Nasatir on Wednesday,
October 24, 8:00 p.m. at Beth Israel Temple. A reception and meeting sponsored
by all of the Jewish organizations of San Diego through the Presidents' Council
will "welcome home" Dr and Mrs. A.P. Nasatir after an absence of 15
months spent in Western Europe and in Israel. One month spent in the cities,
kibbutzim, and desert of Israel; her visits to various institutions supported by
American money through Hadassah, the Pioneer Women and Mizrachi Women; her
ability to mix with the "little men and women" of Israel gave her a
background of material which comes to very few. An ability to dramatically
picture her observations, the things she and Dr. Nasatir have seen and done; and
to frame them in beautiful language easily understood by all, has made Ida
Nasatir one of the outstanding women speakers on the Pacific Coast. Her
unbiased, unprejudiced dramatic report of Israel today should be the major event
of the year. Immediately following the meeting a reception will be
tendered Dr. and Mrs. Nasatir in the Temple Center with refreshments being
served by the women of the Jwish organizations. Chairmen for the reception are:
Ann Schloss, President of Bay City Chapter, B'nai B'rith, and Mrs. Ethel Berwin,
President of Birdie Stodel Chapter, B'nai B'rith. The program for the
meeting is under the direction of Mrs. Frances Moss, president of the Hebrew
Home Auxiliary, and Mrs. Pearl Slayen, president of Hadassah. Mrs. Gabriel Berg,
president of the Presidents' Council, is chairman of the evening. Those who know
te Nasatirs will want to meet them and hear them again. Newcomers to our
community who have not met the Nasatirs will be in for a treat on October 34, at
8:00 p.m. at Temple Beth Israel.
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, 2005—1) "Ida Nasatir Tells of Hadassah Work," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 5: There's a Guest in our House and it's Ida Nasatir and
Hadassah invites anyone and everyone to join in a Welcome Home greeting to San
Diego's outstanding Jewish woman. The date is next Friday, Nov. 2nd at noon. A
delightful and delectable luncheon will be served under the co-supervision of
Mmes Harris Rubel, Al Neuman, Sophie Berman and R.W. Smith. What more could you
ask for? ...Ida will present a factual accounting of her recent experiences in
the newly-formed State and all guests are assured of a stirring report. There
are many surprises in store for those attending and a gala climax to the program
isw just one of them. Be on hand to say "Hello" and "Welcome
Home" to Ida Nasatir next Friday at noon at the Temple Center.
2) "Nasatir's Plea 'Pay Your Pledge'", Southwestern Jewish Press, page
6: "Jews throughout the world look to us in America for help in thier
battle for surival and a new life," Dr. and Mrs. Nasatir told a large and
enthusiastic group of friends welcoming them back to San Diego last Wednesday
evening. Ida Nasatir told her friends gathered at Temple Beth Israel that the 15
months spent in France and in Israel had a tremendous effect on their thinking.
Speaking of Jewish life in Paris among the refugees, she told of the work of
such organizations as the Joint Distribution Committee and of ORT, both
supported by the United Jewish Appeal. Israel as she and Dr. Nasatir saw it was
powerfully described when she compared it with the squalor and the miserable
existence of refugees in the Paris that she so well knew. "Though we will
never understand how the Jews of Israel were able to do what they have
done," Mrs. Nasatir expressed a great hope that with our aid to the UJA,
Bonds for Israel, and private investment, people of Israel will be able to do
even more. The Nasatirs concluded by asking everyone who had not as yet paid
their pledge to do so immediately because the most important thing in Israel
today was the American dollars. The meeting and reception which followed was
under the sponsorship of the Presidents' Council and its organizations. Mrs.
Gabriel Berg, President of the Council, chaired the meeting and was assisted in
its arrangements by Mrs. Ethel Berwin, President of Birdie Stodel B'nai B'rith
Lodge; Mrs. Ann Schloss, President Bay City B'nai B'rith Lodge; Mrs. Frances
Moss, President Hebrew Home Auxiliary and Mrs. Pearl Slayen, leader of
Hadassah.
November 9, 2005— 1) Albert Hutler, "Community
Currents," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 2: ... Presents $5,000
Check —Rodin Horrow, visiting in New York, presented an additional
check for $5,000 from San Diego Jewry to the officers of the United Jewish
Appeal last weekend at the extraordinary conference at the Hotel Commodore New
York called for the purpose of securing $38,000,000 in cash before the end of
the year. Acceleration of cash collection on the 1951 Campaign through the Ida
Nasatir meeting made it possible to forward the additional cash bringing San
Diego's total to the United Jewish Appeal for 1951 to $107,000. Cash collection
at the weekend meeting amounted to $19,000,000 in a thrilling presentation of
checks from Welfare Funds throughout the country, according to Horrow.
"Because cash is urgently needed to continue work of the Joint Distribution
Committee, the relief and rehabilitation of Jews of Europe, and the immigration
of Jews to Israel, the United Palestine Appeal, its assistance to Jews in Israel
and in the Camps, and the United Service for New Americans working with newly
arrived immigrants within the United States, San Diego's Jewish Fund is going
all out on a collection drive during a "Cash Collection Week" in early
December, according to Ben Harris, collection Chairman for the Fund.
"Pledges," he said, "are not enough to meet our commitments to
overseas, Israel, national and our local Federation Agencies. These pledges must
be converted into cash now so that the work of these very vital agencies may
continue." Harris urged everyone to pay their pledge now by mailing their
check to the United Jewish Fund, 333 Plaza.
2) "Group Forms for 'Pkgs. for Israel," Southwestern Jewish Press, page
8—Morris Marantz, local merchant, is spearheading a drive to send packages of
food and clothing to Israel through CARE. For the past few months Mr. and
Mrs. Marantz have been corresponding with families in Israel who are recommended
by the Social Welfare Department. With the coming of the rainy season and bad
weather the group is sending clothing for children and adults and asks the
community to contact Mrs. Abe Nasatir or to bring clothing and food to the Beth
Jacob Synagogue...
December 7, 1951— Albert Hutler, "Community
Currents," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 2
-1952-
January 11, 1952—"Beth
Jacob Sisterhood Presents Ida Nasatir," Southwestern Jewish Press, page
5: On Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 13th, Mrs. A.P. Nasatir will present a review of
Milton Steinberg's "As a Driven Leaf." Mrs. Morris S. Kraus,
President, issues a cordial invitation to everyone in the community to hear a
stirring report of this best seller of past years. Mrs. Julius Penn, Luncheon
Chairman, announces that a delightfrully different luncheon will be served as a
belated welcome to the speaker. Mrs. Morton Thaler will present the program
which will also include selections by an outstanding young artist in local
musical circles. Reservations are necessary as an over-flow crowd is anticipated
and these may be made by telephoning Mrs. Lou Schissell or Mrs. Penn at B-1550.
February 8, 1952—1) "Mrs. Jack Gross Names
Chairman of Women's Division; Mmes. Mallen, Schulman, Strauss To Assist," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 1: Mrs. Jack Gross this week joined her husband in
the leadership of the coming United Jewish Fund campaign by being the chairman
of the Women's Division. The appointment was announced by the Women's Division
cabinet consisting of Past Chairmen Mmes. M.D. Goodrich, Abe Ratner, Al Neuman,
Gabriel Berg, Nathaniel Ratner, A.P. Nasatir, George Neumann, Saul Chenkin,
Selma Getz, and Louis Steinman....
2) "Ida Nasatir To Be Honored Guest," Southwestern Jewish Press, page
6: The Beth Jacob Sisterhood wishes to remind everyone that the luncheon in
honor of Mrs. A.P. Nasatir is on February 13 noon. Tickets are now available.
Contact Mrs. Louis Schissel or Mrs. Julius Penn for reservations. A book review
of Steinberg's "As A Driven Leaf," presented by Mrs. Nasatir will
highlight the afternoon's activities. Mrs. Morton Thaler, program chairman, has
also planned a musical treat. A well known local artist will play selections.
"A delightfully different luncheon" has been promised by Mrs. Penn,
luncheon chairman.
February 22, 1952—"Sisterhood Presents Musical Festival," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 5: There will be music in the air at the next meeting of
the Temple Beth Israel Sisterhood. Program Chairmen Mrs. Morton J. Cohn and Mrs.
M.D. Goodrich promise another high note in unusual programs.... It won't be long
now! Ida Nasatir's book review series will begin on March 11. In order that the
men of the community may share Ida Nasatir's gift of bringing a book to life,
the reviews will be given at 8:15 p.m. Other dates will be april 29 and
May 13. For tickets call Mrs. Robt. Strauss, chairman, T-1-8227.
April 4, 1952—"Personals," Southwestern Jewish Press, page
3: Mrs. Ida Nasatir flew to Tucson March 25th where she gave an address at the
U.J.A. meeting, returning home the same day. Dr. A.P. Nasatir accompanied
several students to Los Angeles April 3rd to attend the model U.N. conference
that was held at U.S.C. on April 3-5. While in Los Angeles Dr. Nasatir
also took time off to attend the conference on the "Problems and History of
the Southwest," which was held at the same time at Occidental College. Dr.
Nasatir flew to San Francisco April 6th where he joined Mrs. Nasatir, who left
San Diego March 30th, and they are spending the Passover holidays with Mrs.
Nasatir's mother, Mrs. Sophie Hirsch, returning home again on the 13th when they
will face the task of moving into their new home.
May 2, 1952—"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 thier 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— ""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—1) "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.
2) "Beth Jacob Sisterhood Plans Installation Ceremony June 17," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 7: Newly elected officers of Beth Jacob Sisterhood will
be installed in a candle light ceremony conducted by MRs. Ida Nasatir on tuesday,
June 17, 8:00 p.m., at Beth Jacob Auditorium, Mrs. Morrie Kraus, Sisterhood
president, announced. Mrs. Leon Solomon, chairman for the affair, plans an
informal program with varied entertainment, a light snack and dancing.
-2005-
August 2005—Jewish Historical Society of San
Diego, "At the Archives," Toldot San Diego: The Archives has
received the papers of Abraham and Ida Nasatir. Abraham P. Nasatir was the first
Jewish professor at SDSU (1928-1974). Nasatir Hall is named for him. He
was a charter member of JHSSD. Ida Nasatir was a teacher and writer who
was very active in the Jewish community.
Fall 2005—"Ida & Abraham Nasatir Lecture in American Jewish
History Named; Debut Set for Spring 2006," The
Lipinsky Institute for Judaic Studies Newsletter, page 3: For over 60 years,
Ida Nasatir graced the San Diego Jewish community with her presence. The
thousands of people who met her, read her columns in the San Diego Jewish
Press Heritage, or heard her reviews of Jewish books at the 54th Street
Jewish Community Center fondly recall how Ida mesmerized an audience, embodied
the Jewish love of learning, and exuded loving kindness in her relationships
with others. To celebrate her lifelong contributions to san Diego Jewry and to
mark her recent passing at the age of 94, the Lipinsky Institute will rename the
annual Abraham Nasatir Lecture in American Jewish History the "Ida &
Abraham Nasatir Lecture in American Jewish History." The first lecture
under the new name is aptly entitled, "A History of Their Own: Jewish Women
in America" by Professor Hasia Diner of New York University. It is
scheduled for the evening of March 21st on the San Diego State University campus
and will be co-sponsored by the Women's Studies Department at SDSU. If you have
letters from Ida, copies of her articles, or memories of her you would like to
share, please contact Stanley Schwartz (619-232-5888) of the Jewish Historical
Society of San Diego whose archives are housed in the Snyder Jewish Studies
Reading Room at San Diego State University Library. To make a donation to
the Nasatir Lecture Fund, please make your check out to: The Campanile
Foundation Re: Nasatir Lecture of the Lipinsky Institute and mail it to Lawrence
Baron, department of History, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA 92182.
October 18, 2005—Mike Sirota, editor, San Diego Jewish Times, to
Gert Thaler, columnist (e-mail): Hi Gert - I hope you're having a good trip. Assuming you're
picking up your e-mail, our entire staff wanted to congratulate you on winning
a San Diego Press Club 2005 award! I submitted your article, "Ida
Nasatir Remembered," and I guess the judges liked it. Too bad you're not
here, or we'd send you to the 10/27 awards dinner to accept it. But no
worries, we'll take care of it.
December
14, 2005— Donald H. Harrison, "Louis Rose
Society—An Update," San Diego Jewish Times, page 12
