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Jewish Community Center of Southern Nevada records, 1992

Date

1992

Archival Collection

Description

Various documents from the Jewish Community Center of Southern Nevada, including a thank-you letter; information about their purpose, goals, and schedule; Board Meeting agenda; and information on the Committee Chairmanship.

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Photographs of Jewish Community Center of Southern Nevada, circa 1995

Date

1990 to 2000

Archival Collection

Description

Photographs of events at the Jewish Community Center.

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Photograph of a group in western wear at the Jewish Community Center, before 1955

Date

1950 to 1955

Archival Collection

Description

A large group of men, women and children pose for a picture in western attire in front of the bema at the former Las Vegas Jewish Community Center (probably on Carson Street).

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

Date

1957-10-30

Archival Collection

Description

A membership certificate for The Jewish Community Center of Las Vegas. The text on the certificate reads: "The United Synagogue of America. This Charter of Affiliation certifies that The Jewish Community Center of Las Vegas of Las Vegas, Nevada is a constituent member of The United Synagogue of America. The National Organization of Conservative Congregations. Dated this 30th day of October, 1957. Bernath L. Jacobs, President. Bernard Segal, Executive Director."

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Photograph of a group dressed in costumes at the Jewish Community Center of Las Vegas, before 1955

Date

1945 to 1955

Archival Collection

Description

A large group is dressed in costumes, possibly for Halloween, standing in front of the bema at the original Jewish Community Center of Las Vegas on Carson Street.

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Video, Jewish University: Kosher Nostra, A Conversation with Mayor Oscar Goodman at the Mob Museum, January 7, 2016

Date

2016-01-07

Description

Dayvid Figler interviews Mayor Oscar Goodman about his role in the history of Las Vegas, including the clients he represented and his time as mayor. This was the inaugural event for the Jewish Community Center of Southern Nevada's "Jewish University" programming.

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Temple Beth Sholom Sisterhood scrapbook, 1948-1949

Date

1948 to 1949

Archival Collection

Description

A scrapbook album from the Temple Beth Sholom Sisterhood and Jewish Community Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. The album features photographs, news clippings, newsletters, and ephemera from various events.

Mixed Content

Temple Beth Sholom Sisterhood scrapbook, 1955-1956

Date

1955 to 1956

Archival Collection

Description

A scrapbook album from the Temple Beth Sholom Sisterhood and Jewish Community Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. The album features photographs, news clippings, newsletters, and ephemera from various events.

Mixed Content

Photograph of Kolod Recreation and Youth Center at former Temple Beth Sholom building on Oakey Blvd., Las Vegas, Nevada, May 19, 2016

Date

2016-05-19

Description

The Ruby Kolod Recreation Center and Danny Kolod Youth Center at the former Temple Beth Sholom and Jewish Community Center facility at 1600 E. Oakey Boulevard now serve as recreation space for the Innovations International Charter School of Nevada. Kolod donated money to build the temple's Danny Kolod Youth Center in memory of his son, who was killed in a boating accident. Ruby Kolod died on August 11, 1967.

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Minutes Temple Beth Sholom Board of Directors meetings, September 1952 - December 1956

Date

1952 to 1956

Archival Collection

Description

The meeting minutes of the board of directors of Temple Beth Sholom, then known as the Jewish Community Center of Las Vegas, Inc., include the proceedings of meetings held from 1952 to 1956. Also included are periodic reports from committees of the board such as Jewish education, cemetery, and building committees, and budget reports.

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