Las Vegas Combined Jewish Appeal (LVCJA) programs and planning documents for the annual May/Spring Ball held at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada. In 1979, the Las Vegas Combined Jewish Appeal changed its name to the Jewish Federation of Las Vegas.
Printed text on front reads: "Youngsters Join Procession -- A scene of the Procession with the Scrolls of the Torah in which children of the Religious School participated. On the pulpit platform from left are Cantor Herman Kinnory, Hank Greenspun, Max Goot (holding the Scroll of the Law), Melvin S. Moss, president of the center, and Dr. Bernard Cohen. Mrs. Ivan Eisenberg, right, led Sunday School Class in the Scroll procession."
The Jewish community events photographs depict Jewish religious events, parties, and ceremonies in Southern Nevada from 1960 to 2010. The photographs primarily depict Bar Mitzvahs and Bat Mitzvahs. The photographs also depict Jewish organizations such as Combined Jewish Appeal, B’nai B’rith, and Temple Beth Sholom.
Archival Collection
Frank Mitrani Photographs
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Collection Number: PH-00332 Collection Name: Frank Mitrani Photographs Box/Folder: N/A
A copy of a letter from John L. Goldman, President of the Association of Jewish Family & Children's Agencies, to Marvin A. Perer, President of the Jewish Federation of Las Vegas, January 4, 1991.