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Transcript of interview with David Wasserman by Barbara Tabach, October 21, 2016
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Archival Collection
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For nearly two decades between 1950 and 1970, only one dentist of Jewish ancestry was known to be licensed to practice in Nevada. That was Dr. Joe Chenin. Finally, in 1971, the steadfast and easy mannered Dr. David R. Wasserman (1944 - ) broke through the barrier to become the second Jewish dentist serving the Las Vegas community. Over the following years, Dr. Wasserman built a sizeable following and immersed himself in the Jewish community of Las Vegas. Among his achievements is his participation and leadership in the formation of Las Vegas’ first Reform Jewish synagogue, Congregation Ner Tamid. He also would be active in the Jewish Federation. In 1992, as the HIV-AIDS epidemic affected dental offices throughout the nation, Dr. Wasserman saw an opportunity to get ahead of the infection. With the help of his wife Juanita Davis-Wasserman and his father-in-law Warren Davis, he developed, patented, manufactured and distributed a disposable tip for a treatment instrument commonly found in dental offices called a tri-syringe. This disposable tip brought sanitary options and great financial fortune to Dr. Wasserman and his family. In this oral history, Dr. Wasserman reflects on his joy of living in Las Vegas. He is a highly regarded dentist and leader in the Jewish community.
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Bernice Schiffman UNLV Memorial Scholarship Foundation scrapbook, 1970-1977
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Archival Collection
Collection Name: Temple Beth Sholom Records
Box/Folder: Oversized Box 3
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Master by-laws (originally in binder with minutes from 2000), 1998 February 12
Level of Description
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Temple Beth Sholom Records
Box/Folder: Box 9
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Early Childhood Center calendar and parent information packet, Fall 2001
Level of Description
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Temple Beth Sholom Records
Box/Folder: Box 10
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Melanie Greenberg oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Melanie Greenberg conducted by Barbara Tabach on June 14, 2016 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. In this interview, Melanie Greenberg describes moving to Las Vegas, Nevada with her husband Gene and daughter. She talks about raising a family, and the Jewish community in Las Vegas.
Archival Collection
Bittker, Evelyn Brown, 1907-1999
Evelyn B. Bittker was once the owner-operator of the Eldorado guest ranch in Tucson, Arizona, and, from 1950-1969, a member of the Federation of Jewish Philanthrophy, Hadassah, and the Sisterhood of Temple Beth Sholom in Las Vegas, Nevada (taken from Las Vegas Sun obituary).
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Digital copies, 1998-1999, 2005-2008
Level of Description
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Temple Beth Sholom Records
Box/Folder: N/A
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