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Transcript of interview with David and Iris Torjman by Barbara Tabach, November 12, 2015

Date

2015-11-12

Description

In this interview, the Torjmans recall meeting at Temple Beth Sholom and their careers in Las Vegas. David Torjman was a Hebrew School teacher at Temple Beth Sholom, and later became a dealer at the Rainbow Club and Tropicana. Iris was a health aide for the Clark County School District.

In 1964, a young Hebrew school teacher was recruited to teach at Temple Beth Sholom. Soon he met Iris Schwartz who had moved to Las Vegas to live with her aunt. Less than two years later David proposed to Iris in Jack Entratter's suite at the Sands; had a New York wedding and then a local wedding thrown by the Sisterhood at Temple Beth Sholom. The couple came from distinctively different Jewish backgrounds. David was born and raised in Morocco and was educated in trades at the ORT Vocational School in Fez, Morocco. He then studied at Sunderland Talmudical College in England before immigrating to the United States. Iris was a native of Bronx, New York. And tells how before the couple met in Las Vegas that they actually lived within blocks of each other in New York. She moved to Las Vegas to live with relatives as a young woman. In 1964 destiny brought them together. David?s career as a Hebrew school teacher brought him to Temple Beth Sholom, a career that lasted for three years. He then worked for Jerry Hory?s Hock Shop and later became a dealer for the Rainbow Club and the Tropicana. Iris worked for the Clark County School District as a health aide. They have been successful investors in local property and enjoy their retirement. They tell the story of meeting and creating a life in Las Vegas where they raised their three children.

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Goussak, Gregory W.

Gregory Goussak was born January 17, 1961 in Las Vegas, Nevada. He graduated from Chaparral High School in 1979, completed his bachelor’s and master’s degree at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and his doctorate through the University of Phoenix.

Greg's childhood was shaped by experiences with Las Vegas' sixth grade centers, challenges with scoliosis, and especially, involvement with B'nai B'rith Youth Organization (BBYO).

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Photograph of the interior of Stoney's Pawn Shop, February 2, 1989

Date

1989-02-02

Archival Collection

Description

This photograph shows the interior of Stoney's Pawn Shop at 126 S. First Street.

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Photograph of Henry Kronberg at Stoney's Pawn Shop, 1964

Date

1964

Archival Collection

Description

Henry Kronberg stands in front of the firearms display at Stoney's Pawn Shop at 126 S. First Street.

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Photograph of Lillian Kronberg, Lynn Rosencrantz, Carolyn Goodman and Roberta Sabbath, 1970s

Date

1970 to 1979

Archival Collection

Description

Lillian Kronberg holds a portrait of a Golda Meir (4th Prime Minister of Israel) and Roberta Sabbath holds a plaque at an event.

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Photograph of unidentified man, Brian Sandoval, Henry and Lillian Kronberg, and Michael Cherry at formal event, 2003

Date

2003

Archival Collection

Description

The group poses for a picture at a formal event.

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Photograph of group at Stoney's Pawn Shop, circa 1975

Date

1970 to 1979

Archival Collection

Description

Henry Kronberg is in the front, second from right.

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