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Jewish Nevada Records

Identifier

MS-00602

Abstract

The Jewish Nevada Records document the organization's philanthropic activities in Las Vegas, Nevada from 1978 to 2018. The majority of the collection represents the organization's activities under the name the Jewish Federation of Las Vegas. The collection includes administrative files, annual reports, marketing materials, donation records, video recordings of interviews and events, and audio recordings of board meetings. The collection also includes photographic prints and negatives of events hosted by Jewish Nevada.

Archival Collection

Jewish Federation of Las Vegas | Jewish Nevada: archived website, 2016 to 2018

Level of Description

Other Level

Archival Collection

Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project Web Archive
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Collection Number: MS-01045
Collection Name: Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project Web Archive
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Archival Component

Correspondence about "The Total Jewish Woman" symposium, 1984

Date

1984

Archival Collection

Description

Invitation and correspondence regarding the Jewish Federation of Las Vegas' program "The Total Jewish Woman."

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Jewish Federation correspondence, meeting minutes, and other records, 1984-1991

Date

1984 to 1991

Archival Collection

Description

Correspondence, meeting minutes, and other records for the Jewish Federation of Las Vegas, Nevada.

Text

Las Vegas Combined Jewish Appeal (LVCJA) Ball programs and planning documents, 1973-1975

Date

1973 to 1975

Archival Collection

Description

Las Vegas Combined Jewish Appeal (LVCJA) programs and planning documents for the annual May/Spring Ball held at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada. In 1979, the Las Vegas Combined Jewish Appeal changed its name to the Jewish Federation of Las Vegas.

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Jewish Nevada

The non-profit Jewish Nevada is the central coordinating body for fundraising, planning, allocations, and community services for the Jewish community in Las Vegas, Nevada and serves as the local chapter of the Jewish Federations of North America. Jewish Nevada has served the community since the 1960s and has raised several million dollars to support Jewish and humanitarian causes in Las Vegas, Israel, and in 59 countries around the world.

Corporate Body

Western Union Mailgram from Jewish Federation of Las Vegas, December 17, 1984

Date

1984-12-17

Archival Collection

Description

Western Union Mailgram from Shirley Kravitz of the Jewish Federation of Las Vegas to Michael Mack featuring an urgent message about the relocation of Jews from Ethiopia.

Text

Phyllis Friedman oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00104

Abstract

Oral history interview with Phyllis Friedman conducted by Barbara Tabach on March 02, 2015 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. In this interview Friedman talks about first coming to Las Vegas, Nevada to work for the Jewish Federation of Las Vegas (now Jewish Nevada). Then she discusses what made the Anti-Defamation League's (ADL) work unique and about ADL’s programming fighting cyberbullying. The interview finishes with her talking about work in addressing and combatting anti-Semitism and listing other influential Jewish organizations working in Las Vegas.

Archival Collection

Frieda 'Faye' Steinberg oral history interviews

Identifier

OH-03223

Abstract

Oral history interviews with Frieda 'Faye' Steinberg conducted by Barbara Tabach on September 10, 2014, November 10, 2014, and August 15, 2017 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. In these interviews, Steinberg discusses her upbringing in New York City, New York and moving to San Antonio, Texas because of her father’s health. She recalls attending the University of Texas and becoming an elementary school teacher. Steinberg describes moving to Las Vegas, Nevada with her husband in 1958, her husband’s career in radiology, and joining Temple Beth Sholom. Later, Steinberg discusses the increase of the Jewish population in Las Vegas, how she celebrates the Sabbath, and the importance of Jewish education. Lastly, Steinberg talks about being honored by Jewish Nevada for her work in Women’s Philanthropy.

Archival Collection

Doug Unger oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02153

Abstract

Oral history interview with Doug Unger conducted by Barbara Tabach on August 26, 2014 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. In this interview, Unger discusses his upbringing in Cleveland, Ohio, working at a family-owned mattress factory, and attending boarding school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He recalls joining Jewish youth groups in Cleveland, his employment with Sealy Corporation, and buying his own mattress factory in Las Vegas, Nevada. Unger then talks about being invited to a Jewish Federation meeting, attending Temple Beth Sholom and Congregation Ner Tamid, and becoming more involved with the Jewish Federation (currently known as Jewish Nevada). Lastly, Unger discusses being co-chair of the Holocaust Library committee, fundraising for the Jewish Federation, and obtaining funding from Governor Brian Sandoval for the Jewish Federation.

Archival Collection