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Roberta Kane oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03238

Abstract

Oral history interview with Roberta Kane conducted by Barbara Tabach on September 6, 2017 and May 22, 2018 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. Kane explains how she was the first born Jewish baby in Las Vegas, Nevada and her parents’ deep involvement with the Jewish community of the 1930s. She then talks about the formalization that occurred in the Jewish community with the building of Temple Beth Sholom. In a second session, Kane recalls the Wildcat Lair, a gathering spot of students from Las Vegas High School in the 1950s.

Archival Collection

Photograph of wedding reception for David and Iris Torjman, August 1966

Description

The reception was hosted by Temple Beth Sholom Sisterhood in the Ruby Kolod Center. Seated (L-R): Iris and David Torjman. Standing (L-R): Avrum Schwartz (Temple Beth Sholom principal), Cantor Joseph Cohen, Rabbi Aaron Gold, and Joe Moss.

Polly and Jack Weinstein oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03425

Abstract

Oral history interview with Pauline "Polly" and Jack Weinstein conducted by Barbara Tabach on April 12, 2018 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. In this interview, Jack talks about his upbringing in Detroit, Michigan and getting into the jewelry business. He talks about owning a wholesale jewelry business, relocating to Los Angeles, California, and forming a partnership with Tower of Jewels in Las Vegas, Nevada in the late 1950s. Jack recalls becoming the sole proprietor of Tower of Jewels in Las Vegas and describes his clientele. Jack and and his daughter Polly discuss operating up to ten locations at one time, advertising on the Howard Stern radio show, and their more well-known customers. Lastly, Jack and Polly talk about joining Temple Beth Sholom, Polly’s interests in the jewelry industry, and creating her own line of jewelry.

Archival Collection

Film transparency of a Joshua tree, unidentified location, circa 1920-1955

Date

1920 to 1955

Archival Collection

Description

Photograph of a Joshua tree on the road to Temple Bar.

Image

Film transparency of Joshua trees, unidentified location, circa 1920-1955

Date

1920 to 1955

Archival Collection

Description

Photograph of Joshua trees on the road to Temple Bar.

Image

Postcard of Joshua tree, circa 1920s-1950s

Date

1920 to 1955

Archival Collection

Description

A view of a Joshua tree on the road to Temple Bar, Arizona.

Image

Photograph of Joshua tree, 1920s-1950s

Date

1920 to 1955

Archival Collection

Description

A shot of Joshua trees on the road to Temple Bar, Arizona.

Image

Audio clip from interview with Rabbi Malcolm Cohen, December 16, 2015

Date

2015-12-16

Description

In this audio clip, Rabbi Cohen discusses how he came to Las Vegas from London, and increasing the Temple Sinai membership to over 300 families.

Sound

Dr. Ed Goldman oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02637

Abstract

Oral history interview with Dr. Edward Goldman conducted by Barbara Tabach on March 22, 2016 and April 04, 2016 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. Goldman discusses his career as a Clark County School District teacher, negotiator, and regional superintendent over the span of thirty years. He also talks about his activity in the Las Vegas, Nevada Jewish community at Temple Beth Sholom and being a founding member of Midbar Kodesh Temple.

Archival Collection