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Kaufman, Herb, 1930-2010
Herb Kaufman (February 18, 1930 – April 6, 2010) was a Las Vegas, Nevada businessman and president of Temple Beth Sholom from 1979 to 1983. He was born in St. Louis and moved to Las Vegas in 1965, where his career included operating Wonderworld Stores, partnering with Johnny Carson to purchase KVVU TV-5, and pursuing several independent business ventures. Kaufman served on many philanthropic boards, including: the American Cancer Society, Sunrise Hospital, Easter Seals, and the Clark County Housing Authority.
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Klein, Jeffery B.
Jeffery Klein is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Nevada Senior Services- Adult Day Care Centers of Las Vegas and Henderson. He is a graduate of Temple University where he earned his MBA before starting his career in health care. Klein has worked as a founder and principal of both Altila and Klein Associates where he conducted and supervised engagements for hospitals, medical groups, and academic centers. He is the former president and CEO of Premier Hospital Alliance of New York.
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Audio clip from interview with Justice Michael Cherry, September 19, 2014
Part of an interview with Justice Michael Cherry on September 19, 2014. In this interview, Justice Cherry discusses connections with Jewish casino operators. He also talks about losing to, then representing, unions in court proceedings. He was later endorsed by the unions when he ran for office.
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Transcript of interview with Arthur "Art" Marshall by Claytee D. White, February 11, 2014
Interview with Arthur "Art" Marshall by Claytee White on February 11, 2014. In this interview, Marshall
Arthur Marshall was born in 1929 in Cleveland, Ohio. He met his wife, Jayn in 1953, and the couple moved to Las Vegas where she already lived with her family. Art joined his father-in-law in the family's retail clothing business. Art Marshall took over the retail clothing business with his brother-in-law, Herb Rousso, and expanded operations as Marshall-Rousso stores. Art quickly became very active in the Jewish community upon arriving in Las Vegas. He served as president at Temple Beth Sholom, and worked with other Jews in the city, many who owned and managed the hotels at the time, to build a strong Jewish community in Las Vegas. He served as the chairman of Nevada State Bank and spent 12 years on the Nevada Gaming Commission.
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Rita Deanin Abbey oral history interview
Oral history interview with Rita Deanin Abbey conducted by Claytee White on November 29, 2014 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. The artist and UNLV Emeritus Professor of Art discusses her early education and training in art that led her to work in sculpture, painting, stained glass, and other mediums. She also talks about her pieces created for the Jewish community in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Board of directors records
Collection Name: Temple Beth Sholom Records
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Murdock, Marci
She is married to Rob Murdock. They both attended the Temple Beth Sholom construction celebration in Las Vegas, circa 1996.
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Kravitz, Shirley, 1922-2012
Shirley Kravitz worked at Temple Beth Shalom and the Jewish Federation in Las Vegas, Nevada. She was an executive secretary and the Women's Division director.
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"Beth Sholom Bulletin" newsletters
Collection Name: Temple Beth Sholom Records
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