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Audio clips from interview with Lori Chenin-Frankl, June 7, 2016

Date

2016-06-07

Description

In these clips Lori Chenin Frankl discusses the role of Judaism in her childhood and growing up Jewish in Las Vegas, Nevada. In the second clip she discusses different synagogues in Las Vegas and the difference between Conservative and Orthodox.

Sound

Lovee duBoef Arum oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02884

Abstract

Oral history interview with Lovee duBoef Arum conducted by Barbara Tabach on November 01, 2016 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. Arum discusses moving to Las Vegas, Nevada with her first husband, raising her children within the local Jewish community, and her various philanthropic activities in Las Vegas.

Archival Collection

Beth Molasky oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02123

Abstract

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.

Archival Collection

Audio clips from interview with Priscilla Schwartz, June 16, 2016

Date

2016-06-16

Description

In clip 1, Pricilla Schwartz describes her Jewish education as a child. In clip 2, she discusses her work with Compassionate Care.

Sound

Photograph of Marla Letizia, Las Vegas (Nev.), March 02, 2017

Date

2017-03-02

Description

Longtime Las Vegas resident and Jewish community member Marla Letizia at home.

Image

Oscar Goodman oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02797

Abstract

Oral history interview with Oscar Goodman conducted by Claytee White on November 10, 2014 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. Goodman discusses his experiences with the Temple Beth Sholom, Jewish leaders and organizations in Las Vegas, Nevada; raising children in Las Vegas, and practicing law as an attorney.

Archival Collection

Joni and Yvonne Fried oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02578

Abstract

Oral history interview with Joni and Yvonne Fried conducted by Barbara Tabach on February 17, 2016 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. In this interview, Joni and Yvonne discuss their upbringing and growing up in a family full of musicians. They describe living in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey and moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in the late 1950s. Joni and Yvonne talk about their parents' bakery business, Freed’s Bakery, and franchising the business throughout the city. Later, Joni and Yvonne discuss being Jewish in Las Vegas and attending Hebrew school at Temple Beth Sholom. Joni recalls working at the bakery and Yvonne talks about becoming a physician. Lastly, Joni and Yvonne describe Freed’s being recognized as one of the best bakeries in Las Vegas.

Archival Collection

Harry Sax oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02286

Abstract

Oral history interview with Harry Sax conducted by Barbara Tabach on April 08, 2015 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. Sax discusses moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1968 to open the Arby franchise system with two stores, growing to sixteen stores. Sax also talks about how he became connected with the Jewish community, becoming the president of Congregation Ner Tamid during 2007-2009, and being board member of the Anti-Defamation League.

Archival Collection

Transcript of interview with Lori Chenin-Frankl by Barbara Tabach, June 7, 2016

Date

2016-06-07

Description

Lori provides a wonderful narrative of her Judaism, her love of teaching children and her devotion to family and music. She talks about growing up in Las Vegas and becoming a bat mitzvah, a rarity for girls in 1973. Throughout her life, including the period where she moved around with her Air Force husband, she sought Jewish connections to help her feel at home no matter where she was.

Text

Wilma and Burt Bass oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02273

Abstract

Oral history interview with Wilma and Burt Bass conducted by Barbara Tabach on February 09, 2015 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. In this interview, Burt Bass discusses his photography business, the migration of its storefront around town, and his colorful landlords. Wilma Bass talks about her sales career in the local jewelry industry, and more extensively, she shares memories of her involvement in the Jewish community with theater productions. The couple also shares stories of friendships with local entertainers, including Jerry Lewis and Neil Sedaka.

Archival Collection