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Jewish Nevada

The non-profit Jewish Nevada is the central coordinating body for fundraising, planning, allocations, and community services for the Jewish community in Las Vegas, Nevada and serves as the local chapter of the Jewish Federations of North America. Jewish Nevada has served the community since the 1960s and has raised several million dollars to support Jewish and humanitarian causes in Las Vegas, Israel, and in 59 countries around the world.

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Fayle, Leonard, 1904-1983

Leonard Fayle, son of George and Jean Fayle, was born in 1904 in Barstow, California and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1926. After completing his education, Leonard moved to Delano, California where he owned and operated a tire store for eleven years. It was while living in California that Leonard met his wife, Anna Trapnell. The couple married in 1932 and moved to Las Vegas, Nevada during World War II.Involvement in local civic and fraternal organizations was important to Leonard and Anna.

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