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Event photos (originally found in the back of the Sandy and Stan Mallin Gala photo album, 2001), 1980s or 1990s

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Temple Beth Sholom Records
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Collection Number: MS-00711
Collection Name: Temple Beth Sholom Records
Box/Folder: Box 2

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Synagogue groundbreaking, Holocaust history, "Genocide" video recordings, approximately 1986 to 1996

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Midbar Kodesh Temple Records
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Collection Number: MS-00714
Collection Name: Midbar Kodesh Temple Records
Box/Folder: Box 01

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Transcript of interview with Roger Bryan by Paul Murphy, February 27, 1979

Date

1979-02-27

Description

Roger Bryan (born 1938 in Cedar City, Utah) is interviewed by Paul Murphy in his office about his experiences living in Las Vegas. Bryan, who was the principal of Harvey Dondero Elementary School at the time of the interview, mainly discusses his background in education and his experiences teaching at various schools around Southern Nevada. Bryan mentions several of the cities he lived in prior to coming to Las Vegas as well as the various parts of town he lived in after arriving. He also talks specifically about the schools he attended in Las Vegas, the superintendents in charge of the school district, the decisions he made while on the school board, some of his experiences in being a teacher and principal, the extent of vandalism in schools, and how the school district has changed over the years. Bryan additionally recalls the visits of political figures to Las Vegas, some of the developmental changes in Las Vegas over time, the role of the Mormon religion in his life, and the types of recreational activities he and his family took part in. Bryan finalizes the interview with a discussion of the most influential teachers he had when he was a student.

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Transcript of interview with Rabbi Bradley Tecktiel by Barbara Tabach, April 19, 2016

Date

2016-04-19

Description

Rabbi Bradley Tecktiel was born June 28, 1968 in Chicago, Illinois. He moved to New York City to attend university, where he received two Bachelor of Arts degrees: one from List College and one from Columbia University. He went on to achieve a Master?s degree from the Jewish Theological Seminary. Soon after graduating in 1996, Rabbi Tecktiel accepted his first clergy position in New Rochelle, New York. From there he went on to lead a congregation in Louisville, Kentucky, before eventually moving to Las Vegas to become the spiritual leader of Midbar Kodesh Temple in 2008. In this interview, Rabbi Tecktiel discusses the path that eventually brought him, his wife, Susan, and their three children to Las Vegas. He talks about his passion for developing Jewish community engagement and programming, and specifically about Midbar Kodesh Temple initiatives, including Yom HaShoah and educational programming. In addition, Rabbi Tecktiel reflects upon the growth of the Jewish community, both those affiliated and unaffiliated, and the impact of Jews on Las Vegas?, as well as Nevada?s, development.

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Beth Molasky oral history interview

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OH-02123

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Oral history interview with Beth Molasky conducted by David Schwartz on June 06, 2014 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. Molasky discusses her childhood experiences in Las Vegas, Nevada, especially as a member of the Jewish community. She also reflects on changes that influenced her children’s upbringing in the city.

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Jewish Community Center of Las Vegas certificate of membership to the United Synagogue of America, 1957 October 30

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Temple Beth Sholom Records
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Collection Number: MS-00711
Collection Name: Temple Beth Sholom Records
Box/Folder: Oversized Box 1

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