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Holocaust Survivors Group of Southern Nevada (Las Vegas, Nev.)

The Holocaust Survivors Group of Southern Nevada was founded in 1995 by Henry and Anita Schuster, along with Harry and Helen Goldman, Edythe Katz-Yarchever, and the Jewish Community Center of Southern Nevada. The organization publishes the Survivors Chronicle, holds regular meetings and social events for Holocaust survivors, and organizes remembrance events. It coordinates speakers for schools, civic organizations, and religious groups.

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Eisenberg, Paul, 1926-2016

Paul Eisenberg was once a leader of the Jewish Federation in Las Vegas, Nevada.  

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Fox, Abe

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Perer, Marvin A., M.D.

Dr. Marvin A. Perer, M.D. served as chairman of the board of the Jewish Federation of Las Vegas, Nevada from 1990 to 1992. He is a gastroenterologist who received his medical degree from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 1965. Dr. Perer specializes in disorders affecting the digestive system and has an office located in Los Angeles, California.

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“Dr. Marvin Perer” U.S. News & World Report. Accessed March 18, 2016. http://health.usnews.com/doctors/marvin-perer-702106".

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Morris, Daryl, 1961-

Daryl Morris, born July 18, 1961 in Las Vegas, Nevada, he is one of three sons born to Paula and Bobby Morris. His day job was in insurance, but his great love was for acting. He was smitten at the age of 11 and took acting lessons as a youngster, and later studied with actor Jeff Goldblum. He had an impressive list of films in which he has appeared, including the opening scene of Mall Cop 2. He enjoyed voice-over acting and teaching acting classes. He served in the Navy and attended UNLV.

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Goot, Al

Albert "Al" Goot was president of Temple Beth Sholom in Las Vegas, Nevada from 1955 to 1956. He helped build the first synagogue in Las Vegas in 1946: the Jewish Community Center at 13th Street and Carson Avenue. Goot owned several local businesses including Hollywood Furniture on South Main Street (during the 1960s) and two markets in downtown Las Vegas. His brother was Max Goot, another Las Vegas business owner.

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