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Jewish Federation correspondence, meeting minutes, and other records, item 12

Description

A book recommendation for "Family Corner" written by Bill Feldman, the Executive Director of the Jewish Family Service Agency. The book is titled "Raising Your Child to be a Mensch."

Biographical essay by Stan Rubens, 2014

Date

2014

Description

Stan Rubens and his family survived the Holocaust by escaping from a transport and with aid from family. They were able to stay in hiding for the duration of the war.

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Steven Eisen oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02830

Abstract

Oral history interview with Steven Eisen conducted by Barbara Tabach on September 14, 2016 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. Eisen talks about growing up in Las Vegas, Nevada and being of Jewish ancestry. He also discusses being the CEO of Children’s Heart Center Nevada.

Archival Collection

Photograph of Jane Cadogan Patten and her kids, (Nev.), 1930-1940s

Date

1930 to 1940

Description

Jane Cadogan Patten with her children, Edwin, Patricia and Arthur Patten

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Biographical essay by Ruth Stobin, 2014

Date

2014

Description

Ruth Stobin (nee Gottschalk) was able to escape Germany in 1939 with the kindertransport to England, and came to the United States in 1941.

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Arturo Ochoa interview, April 9, 2019: transcript

Date

2019-04-09

Description

On the corner of Eastern and Stewart, inside the East Las Vegas Community Center, lies an oasis of creativity and art. The halls ring with the sound of harmonious music coming from the meeting rooms, where children move violin bows up and down in a synchronized motion. They stare with concentration at the music sheets in front of them. They gracefully play together and fill the empty halls with classical music. For most of them, they are the first in their family to learn how to play an instrument. Like many in their neighborhood, they are also first-generation Americans. The students are rehearsing for their recital with the Las Vegas Philharmonic at the Smith Center in a few weeks. In the back of the room there is a man gleaming with pride and joy. The Foundation to Assist Young Musicians (FAYM) provides the rehearsal space, violins, and music lessons at the community center and allows these children to flourish despite their economic, social, or racial background through, “Building

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