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Newspaper and magazine clippings about Haddasah Southern Nevada Chapter, 2009-2015
Collection Name: Barbara Raben Collection on the Las Vegas Jewish Community
Box/Folder: Box 04
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Proclamation of recognition from the Board of Commissioners of Clark County, Nevada, plaque, 1988
Collection Name: Barbara Raben Collection on the Las Vegas Jewish Community
Box/Folder: Oversized Box 02
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The Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning graduation programs, invitation, and certificate, 2013-2014
Collection Name: Barbara Raben Collection on the Las Vegas Jewish Community
Box/Folder: Box 04
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Raben, Barbara, 1945-
Barbara (Shulman) Raben (1945- ) is a leader in the Las Vegas, Nevada Jewish community. She moved to Las Vegas in 1991 and was a member of Temple Beth Sholom before joining Midbar Kodesh Temple shortly after its establishment in 1995. Raben became involved with the Southern Nevada Chapter of Hadassah in 2003 when she participated in the Hadassah Leadership Academy program. She later served as President of the Chapter. She is also involved with the Jewish Family Service Agency of Clark County, Nevada.
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Jewish Family Service Agency
The Jewish Family Service Agency (JFSA), founded in 1977, provides professional social services to clients in need, including counseling, senior services, adoption, a food pantry, and emergency financial aid. Its focus is on the Jewish community, but the JFSA serves families and individuals regardless of their religion, race, age, disability, sexual orientation, or national origin. Services are provided in a confidential setting, and many are offered free of charge or on a sliding scale.
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