box 1, folder 1
Temple Beth El High School, Detroit , MI - Assorted Papers Folder 1
1926
Scope and Contents
Pamphlets re: -Death -What Mormons Believe -Jewish Faith Correspondence and papers of high school years: congratulatory; validictory
speech; award-winning short story "Shema Yisroel"; assorted class and subject notes.
box 1, folder 2
Temple Beth El High School, Detroit, MI - Bethelite Newspaper Articles Folder 2
1925-1926
Scope and Contents
Articles from high school newspaper written by and about Morton Cohn: The Divine in Man, Judaism vs. Superstition, God and
Man, graduation announcement and picture, The Existence of God, History of Temple Beth El.
box 1, folder 3
Sociology 60a, University of Cincinnati, Ohio, with Dr. Eubanks Folder 3
1929
Scope and Contents
Classroom lecture notes by Morton J. Cohn during Sociology Class Class outline: primitive man, ancient orient, ancient Hebrews,
early Christianity, ancient Greece, ancient Rome, Middle Ages, Reformation, 18th Century.
box 1, folder 4
Essentials of Judaism, Hebrew Union College with Professor Cohon Folder 4
no date indicated
Scope and Contents
Class notes typed and table of contents: What is the Jew?, What is Religion?, translations of the Bible, other writings, Talmud,
Decalogue, Maimonidean Creed, Jewish Holy Days.
box 1, folder 5
A Grade Liturgy with A.Z. Idelsohn Folder 5
1930
Scope and Contents
Paper titled "The Ideas Contained in the Sholosh Regolim Services in the Union Prayer Book" A Grade Liturgy with Idelsohn
Typed notes titled "The Idea of the Holy" by Rudolf Otto.
box 1, folder 6
Social Studies II with Blumenthal and Cronbach Folder 6
1930-1932
Scope and Contents
Handwritten and typed class notes, outlines, and papers on topics of social sciences and Judaism.
box 1, folder 7
Theology I Hebrew Union College with Dr. Samuel S. Cohon Folder 7
Oct. 1930-May 1931
Scope and Contents
Notes handwritten by Morton J. Cohn during Rabbinical Education in Theology I class. Note topics include: value of history;
character of God; origins of Judaism; religion of patriarchs; nature of Yahweh, the Decalogue; adjustment of Yahwehism to
Canaanite scene; prophets; results of the exile. Paper titled "The Service of the Second Temple."
box 1, folder 8
Talmud, Hebrew Union College, with Dr. Lauterbach Folder 8
10/1/1931
Scope and Contents
Handwritten class notes of Talmud II by Morton Cohn "Compositions" notebook with handwritten Talmud 5 class notes Transcribed
Lecture Notes on the Codes for Talmud V
box 1, folder 9
Theology IV , Hebrew Union College with Professor Cohon. Folder 9
Oct. 1931-May 1932
Scope and Contents
Handwritten notes by Morton J. Cohn during Rabbinical Education in Theology IV class. Note topics include: meaning of theology;
box 1, folder 10
Theology V, Hebrew Union College Folder 10
1933
Scope and Contents
Notes typed by Morton J. Cohn during Rabbinical Education in Theology V class. Note topics include: religious aid to health-faith
cults; psycho-therapy; danger of faith cures; Judaism and medicine; the ethical and the religious life; ethics of Judaism;
practice of religion; the function of Torah; Torah and character; way of purification-meaning of sin; atonement. Paper titled
"The Attitude of Judaism toward Divorce, Historically Considered" , Theology V - Professor Cohon
box 1, folder 11
Bible VI, Hebrew Union College with Dr. Nelson Glueck Folder 11
1934
Scope and Contents
Summary of 11 lectures compiled by Morton Cohn titled "Lectures on the Religion of the Semites" by William Robertson Smith
- a summary. (Lecture I - XI)
box 1, folder 12
Education III, Hebrew Union College with Abraham Franzblau Folder 12
1933-1934
Scope and Contents
Class Syllabus on Organization, Supervision, and Administration of the Reform Religious School. Paper: Topic XVI - Organizing
the Religious School Written Assignment I titled "Organization of a Young People's Group" "Compositions" notebook of lectures
- Education 3.
box 1, folder 13
History A, Hebrew Union College with Dr. Jacob Mann Folder 13
1934
Scope and Contents
Timelines (2): Political Palestine; Political Babylon; Amoraim: Palestine; Babylon Class Syllabus: History A - "From the Destruction
of Second Temple (70 C.E.) to the Rise of Karaism (about 760 C.E.)" History "A" Volume I typed notes from Lectures Deliverd
by Dr. Jacob Mann "From 70 C.E. to the Rise of Karaism (c. 760)
box 1, folder 14
History I, Hebrew Union College with Dr. Jacob Mann Folder 14
1934
Scope and Contents
Class Syllabus Volume Two on history from the Middle of the 8th Century to the death of Maimonides 1204, and typed class notes.
Booklet containing "Maimonides' Creed" as fourteen lecture/sermons delivered from the pulpit of Congregation B'Nai Jeshurun
in Newark, NJ by Rabbi Ely E. Pilchik during the year 5712.
box 1, folder 15
History III, Hebrew Union College with J. R. Marcus Folder 15
1934
Scope and Contents
Syllabus of Lectures in Modern Jewish History, lectures A through G: A - Survey of Jewish History from 1600-1789 B - Changed
Environment and consequences C - Emancipation D - Assimilation E - Reform Judasim & its German Development F - Science of
Judaism G - Economic History - Socialism - Jewish Labor Movements
box 1, folder 16
History III, Hebrew Union College with J. R. Marcus Folder 16
1934
Scope and Contents
Syllabus of Lectures in Modern Jewish History, lectures H and I: H - The Gentile Environmental Reaction: Anti-semitism I -
The Jewish Counter Reaction
box 1, folder 17
Class Work, misc. Folder 17
1930's
Scope and Contents
Miscellaneous: Handwritten class notes Jan. 8, 1931 (1-page) "Bible and Revelation Lesson V (1-page) "Individual vs. Community
Prayer" (1-page) "An Epitome of Zunz's 'Gottesdienstliche Vortrage' "Jesus in the Talmud" (2-sections) Notebook titled "Mishnah"
Rabbi Cohn, 2nd interview (not dated, not identified)
box 1, folder 18
Class notecards Folder 18
1928-1930
Scope and Contents
Sets of notecards on : 1. Psalms 1928-1929 2.History Lecture Notes - Divided Kingdom 3. Torah 4. Talmud I - 1930 5. Joshua
thru Nehemiah 6. A Midrash - Dr. Finesinger, 1929-1930
box 1, folder 19
Thesis, 1934. "The Assembly as an Instrument in Religious Education" Folder 19
1934
Scope and Contents
Thesis submitted by Morton J. Cohn in partial fulfillment for graduation from Hebrew Union College.
box 2, folder 1
"What Do Jews Believe?" Folder 1
1939
Scope and Contents
Sermon "What Do Jews Believe?" first given Mar. 13, 1939. Last date of usage recorded as April 1970. All recorded dates appear
on back of last page. Excerpted 14-page article "What Do Jews Believe?" by H. G. Enelow, D. D., D. H. L.
box 2, folder 2
Shavuoth Folder 2
1930's
Scope and Contents
Pamphlet, notes, and articles from various publications by various authors, Shavuos play scripts, sermon on Jewish Holy Day
Shavuoth by Morton Cohn, Rabbinical Education.
box 2, folder 3
Early Sermons-undated Folder 3
no dates indicated
Scope and Contents
Sermon Titles by Morton Cohn. 1. The Place of Religion in the Modern Era 2. What Price Blessing? 3. The Beauty of Religion
4. Youth Group Address (2) 5. What the Synagogue Can Do For Youth 6. The Message of the Kol Nidre 7. Chapel Sermon - Israel's
Camp 8. Peace Talk 9. The Perpetual Light 10. Pain and Suffering-Are they necessary? 11.Age of Romance
box 2, folder 4
Call to Youth: Broadcasts Folder 4
1937-38
Scope and Contents
Copies of Broadcasts of NBC Blue Network 1. A Social Creed for Youth 2. Youth Can Help 3. Civilization and Catastrophe 4.
The Dreams of Youth 5. Potentials of American Youth 6. A Challenge to Youth 7. Youth and the World Crisis
box 2, folder 5
Sex Education and Judaism Folder 5
1929, 1939
Scope and Contents
Items pertaining to sexuality, motherhood, and sex education. 1. Article - "The Sex Bogey", FORUM, April 1929 2. State of
Michigan - "Sex Education in the Curriculum" 1939
box 2, folder 6
Jewish Youth Programs Folder 6
1931-1937
Scope and Contents
Assorted items (minutes, letters, bulletins, etc) relating to organizations for youth programs.
box 2, folder 7
Temple Youth Group Folder 7
no dates indicated
Scope and Contents
Assorted items relating to temple youth organizations and event programming including newsletters, correspondence and speeches.
box 2, folder 8
United Jewish Fund - Palestine Folder 8
1940's
Scope and Contents
Assorted documents relating to funds for Jewish refugees as a result of Hitler and WWII. Pamphlet:: "Palestine as the Hope
of Jewish Refugees" Publication: "Proceedings of the National Conference for Palestine", Jan, 17-18, 1942.
box 2, folder 9
Youth and Marriage Folder 9
1943-1948
Scope and Contents
Pamphlets regarding Jewish youth and education about marriage.
box 2, folder 10
UAHC - Union of American Hebrew Organizations [Congregations] Folder 10
1936-1947
Scope and Contents
Assorted documents relating to regional conventions of UAHC (Union of American Hebrew Congregations)
box 2, folder 11
Commission on Justice and Peace Folder 11
6/25/1947
Scope and Contents
Report of Commission on Justice and Peace directed to Central Conference of American Rabbis
box 2, folder 12
Pamphlets - Assorted Folder 12
1930's-1940's
Scope and Contents
Pamphlets on assorted topics: membership; Palestine; Social Justice messages; youth; Antisemitism; Science; Communism
box 2, folder 13
Magazine Articles Folder 13
1920's-40's
Scope and Contents
"Portion of the Week" articles from The American Hebrew magazines 1937-1939; assorted articles from various magazines on variety
of topics: youth; Sinai; health and medicine; Sedrah; Palestine; democracy; Liberalism; Mother's Day; education; parents &
God; marriage, intermarriage, love, family life, birth control, divorce, death, democracy, freedom, Lincoln, prayer, science,
sex, chastity, immortality.
box 2, folder 14
Miscellaneous Items Folder 14
1930's-1940's
Scope and Contents
- Bulletin Temple Bene Israel, Hamilton Ohio, "Mr. Cohn Student-Rabbi" no date - Newsletter titled "The Synagogue", April
1940, Cincinnati, Ohio - Play from UAHC titled "The Return of Haman" by Rabbi David Polish, 1941, Cincinnati, Ohio -Notice
of new library books [to help parents] added -Miscellaneous hand written papers
box 2, folder 15
Early Synagogue Years Folder 15
1936-1940
Scope and Contents
1. Program: Kallah of Texas Rabbis, Temple Beth El, Tyler Texas, March 30, 1936 2. Confirmation Program, Temple B'Nai Israel,
McKeesport, Penn., May 23rd, 1937 3.Confirmation Programs, Temple Beth Israel, Clarksdale, Miss., 1938-1939 4. Confirmation
Programs Temple Beth El, Fort Worth, Texas, 1939, 1940. 5. Confirmation Program notes 6. Generic Bar Mitvah speech for child
box 2, folder 16
Children of Israel Congregation - Memphis, Tennessee - Rabbi Morton J. Cohn Folder 16
1935-39
Scope and Contents
Items regarding Rabbi Morton J. Cohn's term as Rabbi for Children of Israel Congregation, Memphis Tennessee. Assorted items
regarding Temple/Synagogue membership campaign, confirmation programs, syllabus, UAHC Synagogue Service Bulletin.
box 2, folder 17
Temple Beth El, Nigara Falls, New York Folder 17
1940-1946
Scope and Contents
Items regarding Morton J. Cohn's term as Rabbi at Temple Beth El in Niagara Falls, New York: correspondence to Board of Trustees;
confirmation programs and items relating to confirmation services; Principle Beliefs of Judaism; Purim Program notes, Hadassah;
Chanukah Program; Temple Beth El commemorative yearbook.
box 2, folder 18
B'nai B'rith - Organizational Folder 18
1941-1945
Scope and Contents
B'nai B'rith Women's Grand Lodge War Relief Organization: rosters, officers, flyers, etc. 1941-1945
box 2, folder 19
B'nai B'rith - War Emergency Meeting Minutes Folder 19
1943-1944
Scope and Contents
B'nai B'rith Women's Grand Lodge - District No. 4: Minutes of War Emergency Meeting 1943 and 1944 Los Angeles and San Francisco
box 2, folder 20
B'nai B'rith Women's Grand Lodge - Official Correspondence Folder 20
1/1941 - 12/1944
Scope and Contents
B'nai B'rith Women's Grand Lodge: official correspondence relating to organization and function of war relief efforts.
box 2, folder 21
B'nai B'rith - Personal Correspondence Folder 21
1941-1944
Scope and Contents
B'nai B'rith Women's Grand Lodge: personal correspondence directed to officers of war relief organization
box 2, folder 22
B'nai B'rith - Anti-Defamation League Folder 22
1943-1944
Scope and Contents
B'nai B'rith Women's Grand Lodge: correspondence and papers relating to Anti-Defamation League
box 2, folder 23
B'nai B'rith - American Jewish Conference Folder 23
1943-1944
Scope and Contents
B'nai B'rith Women's Grand Lodge: correspondence and papers relating to American Jewish Conference
box 2, folder 24
B'nai B'rith - War Bonds Folder 24
1943-1944
Scope and Contents
B'nai B'rith Women's Grand Lodge: correspondence, posters and papers relating to United Treasury War Bonds
box 2, folder 25
B'nai B'rith - Overseas War Relief Folder 25
1943-1944
Scope and Contents
B'nai B'rith Women's Grand Lodge: correspondence, posters and papers relating to Overseas War Relief efforts of "Serve-a-Ship"
program, Russian War Relief, and Netherlands. The National Jewish Monthly published by B'nai B'rith May 1946 titled "B'nai
B'rith in World War II", donated by Danny Glasser.
box 2, folder 26
B'nai B'rith - American Red Cross Folder 26
1943-1944
Scope and Contents
B'nai B'rith Women's Grand Lodge: papers relating to war efforts of the American Red Cross
box 2, folder 27
B'nai B'rith - Infantile Paralysis Foundation Folder 27
1943-1944
Scope and Contents
B'nai B'rith Women's Grand Lodge: papers and brochure relating to National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis
box 2, folder 28
B'nai B'rith - National Jewish Hospital Folder 28
1941-1944
Scope and Contents
B'nai B'rith Women's Grand Lodge: papers and brochures relating to National Jewish Hospital at Denver
box 2, folder 29
B'nai B'rith - Miscellaneous Folder 29
1941-1944
Scope and Contents
B'nai B'rith Women's Grand Lodge: miscellaneous papers Lasker Lodge flyer announcing Rabbi Dr. Max Nussbaum discussion: "Political
Zionism"
box 2, folder 30
Chaplain, US Naval Reserve - Service Record Folder 30
1943-1945
Scope and Contents
Morton J. Cohn official service record documents April 1943 through December 1945.
box 2, folder 31
Chaplain, US Naval Reserve - Service Record Folder 31
1947-1962
Scope and Contents
Morton J(acob) Cohn official service record documents May 8, 1947 through to honorable discharge Feb. 1962
box 2, folder 32
Chaplain, US Naval Reserve - Annual Report Folder 32
1943-1945
Scope and Contents
Official reports from Lt. Morton J. Cohn, CHC-USNR to Secretary of the Navy via Commanding Officer
box 2, folder 33
Chaplain, US Naval Reserve - "Cohnfidentially Speaking" Folder 33
1944-1945
Scope and Contents
Unofficial personal newsletters from Chaplain Cohn to his civilian congregation at Niagara Falls, NY. Conditions of Jewish
servicemen in WWII. "Sammy the GI" sermon.
box 2, folder 34
Chaplain, US Naval Reserve - Newsletters Folder 34
May 1951- April 1960
Scope and Contents
Eleventh Naval District Chaplain's Newsletters: May 1, 1951 April 1, 1952 Aug. 1, 1957 April 7, 1960
box 2, folder 35
Chaplain, US Naval Reserve - Misc. Folder 35
1950's
Scope and Contents
Assorted miscellaneous items during years as Chaplain: pamphlets; correspondence; programs; bulletins; directories.
box 2, folder 36
Chaplain, US Naval Reserve - Forms Folder 36
no date indicated
Scope and Contents
Blank forms: vouchers for reimbursement, etc.
box 3, folder 1
Rabbi Cohn Installation Program Folder 1
1946
Scope and Contents
Program of Installation Ceremonies of Rabbi Morton J. Cohn Temple Beth Israel, Friday, September 6, 1946
box 3, folder 1.1
Nursery School Folder 1.1
1950s
Scope and Contents
Notes, cards, forms, pamphlets regarding establishment of Nursery School, Temple Beth Israel
box 3, folder 2
Religious School Folder 2
1947-1965
Scope and Contents
Notes, cards, forms, lesson plans, correspondence to teachers regarding religious School, Temple Beth Israel
box 3, folder 3
Religious School Folder 3
1947-1965
Scope and Contents
Notes, cards, forms, lesson plans, correspondence to teachers regarding religious School, Temple Beth Israel
box 3, folder 4
Religious School - Odd sizes Folder 4
1947-1965
Scope and Contents
Notes, cards, forms, lesson plans, booklets, attendance records, correspondence to teachers regarding Religious School, Temple
Beth Israel
box 3, folder 5
Religious School - Materials Folder 5
1947-1965
Scope and Contents
Notes, cards, forms, correspondence regarding ordering materials for Religious School, Temple Beth Israel
box 3, folder 6
Religious School - Greeting Cards Folder 6
1947-1965
Scope and Contents
Notes, cards, forms, correspondence regarding Religious School greeting cards for birthdays, anniversaries, etc., Temple Beth
Israel
box 3, folder 7
Junior League Folder 7
1947-1965
Scope and Contents
Constitution of Temple Junior League Temple Beth Israel
box 3, folder 8
Temple Youth League Folder 8
1947-1965
Scope and Contents
Rosters, flyers, misc. papers regarding Temple Youth League events; Jewish Youth Conference 1953.
box 3, folder 9
Religious School - Parent Manuals Folder 9
1945-1965
Scope and Contents
Parent manuals for Religious School, Temple Beth Israel
box 3, folder 10
Religious School -Teacher Manuals Folder 10
1955-1959
Scope and Contents
Teacher manuals for Religious School, Temple Beth Israel
box 3, folder 11
Confirmation Programs Folder 11
1940s-1950s
Scope and Contents
Programs and announcements/invitations for confirmation excercises ("Ceremony of Confirmation"), Temple Beth Israel Program
for Confirmation Service at Temple Emanu-El (Dallas, TX), 1945
box 3, folder 12
Confirmation Materials Folder 12
1940s-1950s
Scope and Contents
Materials for confirmation excercises, Temple Beth Israel
box 3, folder 13
Chanukah Materials Folder 13
1940s-1950s
Scope and Contents
Materials for Chanukah celebration, Temple Beth Israel.
box 3, folder 14
Purim Materials Folder 14
1930s-1950s
Scope and Contents
Materials for Purim celebration, Temple Beth Israel.
box 3, folder 15
Hadassah Materials Folder 15
1950-1960
Scope and Contents
Materials (bulletins, etc.) about Hadassah, San Diego Chapter
box 3, folder 16
Adult Education Folder 16
1930s-1950s
Scope and Contents
Sermons and other information regarding adult education
box 3, folder 17
Bible Correspondence Course Folder 17
1930s-1950s
Scope and Contents
Lessons and quizzes for Bible correspondence course.
box 3, folder 18
Programs - Baccalaureate and Commencement Folder 18
1950-1960s
Scope and Contents
Programs from baccalaureate and commencement services - high schools, junior highs, college
box 3, folder 19
Programs - Civic and Military Organizations Folder 19
1940s-1960s
Scope and Contents
Invitations and programs from honorary luncheons, services, dedications, military reviews, commencements, music festivals,
presentations in the civic and military communities.
box 3, folder 19.1
Dedication Programs - Naval Training Center and Naval Hospital Chapels Folder 19.1
1948-1952
Scope and Contents
United States Naval Hospital Service of Dedication programs for dedication of window installations, 1948-1949. U.S. Naval
Hospital Corps School Commencement program, 1949. U.S. Naval Training Center Recruit Brigade Review Recruit Training Command
program, 1952. Torah Convocation at the United States Naval Training Center (North Chapel), 1952.
box 3, folder 20
Temple Beth Israel Services and Special Occasions Folder 20
1940s-1960s
Scope and Contents
Invitations, pamphlets, programs, announcements, outlines, newsletters for miscellaneous services at Temple Beth Israel, i.e.,
funerals, birthdays, receptions, dinners, Kiddush services, installations, Sabbath, dedication, High Holy Days, and others.
box 3, folder 21
Pulpit calendars, list of contributors, item re: nominating committee. Folder 21
1940s-1960s
Scope and Contents
Pulpit calendars, list of contributors, item re: nominating committee.
box 3, folder 22
Building Program Information Folder 22
1950s-1960s
Scope and Contents
Notes, pamphlets, correspondence regarding Temple Beth Israel Building Program.
box 3, folder 23
Union of American Hebrew Congregations - UAHC Folder 23
1950s-1960s
Scope and Contents
Notes, pamphlets, correspondence regarding constitution, by-laws, Shabbat service, financial, statistical data, delegates,
regional office, Pacific Southwest Council, standards, committees of the UAHC (Union of American Hebrew Congregations).
box 3, folder 24
Union of American Hebrew Congregations - UAHC Folder 24
1940s-1950s
Scope and Contents
Notes, pamphlets, minutes, correspondence regarding American Reform Judaism, Commission on Social Action of Reform Judaism,
Liberal Judaism, College of Jewish Studies, University Synagogue, Southern California Council, Welfare Fund through the UAHC
(Union of American Hebrew Congregations). Survey of Current Reform Practice by Laymen - 42nd General Assembly UAHC.
box 3, folder 25
Union of American Hebrew Congregations - UAHC Folder 25
1950s-1960s
Scope and Contents
Notes, pamphlets, minutes, correspondence regarding Combined Campaign, donations, expenditures, Temple Isaiah, registration,
new congregations, assembly of delegates, board members, directory through the UAHC (Union of American Hebrew Congregations).
Kit ito Aid in Observance of the 85th Anniversary of the UAHC - 1959, combined with Annual Isaac M. Wise Memorial Sabbath
Kit.
box 3, folder 26
Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion and UAHC College of Jewish Studies Folder 26
1950s-1970s
Scope and Contents
Notes, pamphlets, minutes, programs, correspondence, poster regarding schedule of classes, degree programs, lecture series,
class syllabus; session notes & addresses by professors re: Year in Israel Program, California School, Judaism, traditions,
paganism, prayer, Hebrew Bible, Jewish Festivals, synagogue of the Jewish Institute of Religion.
box 3, folder 27
Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion Folder 27
1954
Scope and Contents
Correspondence from Alumni Association regarding Quinquennial Fund and appreciation to donors.
box 3, folder 28
Bureau of Jewish Education Folder 28
1960s
Scope and Contents
Correspondence, minutes, and reports regarding teaching personnel, conferences, graduations, parties, by-laws, activities,
and schedules of Bureau of Jewish Education.
box 3, folder 29
Institute on Judaism Folder 29
3/30/1951
Scope and Contents
Workbooks for Institutes on Judaism For the Christian Clergy, published by Commission on Institutes on Judaism.
box 3, folder 30
Institute on Judaism Folder 30
1950s
Scope and Contents
Correspondence regarding the Institutes on Judaism for the Christian Clergy seminar; Bar Mitzvah regulations, hotel reservations;
press release.
box 3, folder 31
Correspondence and Notes Folder 31
1950s - 1960s
Scope and Contents
Miscelanneous handwritten and typed invitations, correspondence, postcards, and notes.
box 3, folder 32
Correspondence and Notes Folder 32
1950s - 1960s
Scope and Contents
Miscellaneous newsletter and journal articles written by others (poverty, mercy, justice); program for A Creative Service
("Spritual Hunger") by Rabbi Ahron Opher.
box 3, folder 33
Synagogue Forms and Invitation Folder 33
1940s - 1960s
Scope and Contents
Synagogue forms and invitation: New Year's Eve dinner party ticket (1946/47); San Diego Clergy Concerned About Vietnam postcard;
Congregation of Beth Israel Census Card; blank marriage certificates.
box 3, folder 34
Notes - Special Programs Folder 34
1940s - 1960s
Scope and Contents
Notes for special programs: Passover broadcast; participants for Rabbi Joseph Hurwitz dinner program; Summer of Concern; and
The Church and Poverty.
box 3, folder 35
Personal Travel Records of Rabbi Cohn Folder 35
1940s - 1960s
Scope and Contents
Receipts and travel packing list.
box 4, folder 1
Organizational Chart and By-Laws - Congregation Beth Israel Folder 1
no date indicated
Scope and Contents
Chart of Organization for Congregation Beth Israel and information for committees, methods for income, membership and integration,
religious school, youth activities, ways and means, public relations, by-laws, and so on.
box 4, folder 2
Reports: Rabbi's, Committees, and Annual Meeting - Congregation Beth Israel Folder 2
1950s
Scope and Contents
Handwritten and typed reports and correspondence from annual meetings regarding: Rabbi reports of activites and numbers of
personal activities and temple activities; reports of religious school committee; congregational annual dinner; correspondence.
box 4, folder 3
Financial Documents - Congregation Beth Israel Folder 3
1950s-1960s
Scope and Contents
Documents and correspondence regarding financial income and expenditure statements and reports.
box 4, folder 3.1
Rosters, Correspondence, Board of Directors Meeting Minutes - Congregation Beth Israel Folder 3.1
1950s-1960s
Scope and Contents
Rosters, Correspondence, Board of Directors Meeting Minutes - Congregation Beth Israel
box 4, folder 4
Jewish Associations and Councils - California and National Folder 4
1950s-1960s
Scope and Contents
Minutes, reports, and documents from: San Diego Rabbinical Association; Jewish Community Relations Council; Board of Rabbi's
of Sourthern California; Jewish National Fund.
box 4, folder 5
Jewish Education in San Diego Folder 5
1947-1972
Scope and Contents
Brochures, pamphlets, bulletins and programs relating to: Bureau of Jewish Education; Jewish Community Relations Council;
San Diego City Schools; San Diego State College.
box 4, folder 5.1
Jewish Education and Philosophy Folder 5.1
1950s-1960s
Scope and Contents
Brochures, pamphlets, and programs relating to: Jewish Peace Fellowship; American Jewish Education; Intermarriage; birth control;
Arabs in Palestine; dealing with enemies. Spiritual Education Week program, March 1960, with Rabbi Cohn listed as a speaker.
box 4, folder 6
Reform Judaism Definitions and Campaigns Folder 6
1950s
Scope and Contents
Brochures, booklets, sermons, correspondence and other documents defining and discussing advancement and financial support
of Reform Judaism. Correspondence includes Temple Judea of West Fernando Valley, Congregation Beth Israel, Union of American
Hebrew Congregations (UAHC).
box 4, folder 7
Anti-Defamation League Folder 7
1960s
Scope and Contents
Anti-Defamation League (ADL): Quarterly reports, magazine article, and other documents regarding minorites, bigotry, intergration,
and other issues of prejudice.
box 4, folder 8
United Jewish Fund of San Diego Folder 8
1948-1958
Scope and Contents
Items pertaining to United Jewish Fund (UJF) of San Diego: Articles of Incorporation, Constitution and By-laws; reports and
prospectus; minutes; memberships; correspondence.
box 4, folder 9
The American Council for Judaism and America-Israel Cultural Foundation Folder 9
1950s - 1960s
Scope and Contents
Brochures, articles, and reports discussing: Israel and Jordan; refugees; Zionism; "What We Believe"; Jewish Nationalism.
Communications and flyer regarding cultural exchange between America and Israel. America-Israel Cultural Foundation (AICF)
newsletter, proposed budget allocations, and correspondence.
box 4, folder 10
Jewish Community Center - San Diego Folder 10
Scope and Contents
Brochures, correspondence, minutes and reports discussing United Jewish Fund of San Diego and operation of Jewish Community
Center Association of San Diego; Haddagah for Jewish Community Center Passover Seder. Includes material re El Cajon Blvd and
54th Street locations.
box 4, folder 11
Community Relations Committee/Council of Temple Beth Israel Folder 11
1940s and 1950s
Scope and Contents
Correspondence, minutes, memos and reports pertaining to National Community Relations Advisory Council; Quail Valley Country
Club; California Federation for Civic Unity; American Jewish Committee.
box 4, folder 12
Correspondence - Fan Mail and Thank You Letters to Rabbi Cohn Folder 12
1948-1959
Scope and Contents
Correspondence and thank you cards and letters of appreciation (1948-1959) directed to Rabbi Cohn from congregational members,
community associates, and parishoners and ministers of other faiths.
box 4, folder 13
Correspondence - Fan Mail and Thank You Letters to Rabbi Cohn Folder 13
1960-1964
Scope and Contents
Correspondence and thank you cards and letters of appreciation (1960-1964) directed to Rabbi Cohn from congregational members,
community associates, and parishoners and ministers of other faiths.
box 4, folder 14
Correspondence - Thank You Letters to Rabbi Cohn from students of Catholic School Youth Center Folder 14
Oct. 26, 1967
Scope and Contents
Thank you cards and letters of appreciation directed to Rabbi Cohn from young students of Catholic Youth Center where Rabbi
Cohn was a guest lecturer discussing the Jewish religion and holidays.
box 4, folder 15
Correspondence - Religious School of Congregation of Beth Israel Folder 15
1940s-1950s
Scope and Contents
Notes and letters from the Congregation of Beth Israel and Rabbi Cohn to parents regarding Religious School programs, events,
services, holidays, and Parents' Discussion Forum.
box 4, folder 16
Correspondence - High Holy Days Folder 16
1948-1958
Scope and Contents
Notes, programs and letters from the Congregation of Temple Beth Israel in San Diego from Morton Cohn to others regarding
issues about High Holy Days.
box 4, folder 17
Correspondence - Miscellaneous - Folder 17
1951-1960
Scope and Contents
Notes and letters from Congregation of Temple Beth Israel and Rabbi Cohn to others regarding: Sabbath Services; Religious
School; Institute on Judaism for Clergymen; Temple Senior League; Membership Dues; Men's Club; responses to contributors.
box 4, folder 18
Correspondence - Miscellaneous - Folder 18
1948-1960's; some undated
Scope and Contents
Notes and letters to Congregation of Temple Beth Israel and Rabbi Cohn from others regarding: conversion study; invitations;
Jewish marriage ceremonies; United Jewish Fund; Congregation Shaare Emeth; legal issues; nominations; Reform Judaism; and
others. Includes the UJF; Hebrew Union College. Thank you note from Sally Cohn re her operation.
box 4, folder 19
Correspondence - Miscellaneous - Folder 19
1961-1963; some undated
Scope and Contents
Notes and letters from others to Rabbi Cohn and from Rabbi Cohn to others. Topics include: personal appreciations and thank
you's; invitations; presentation on "Basic Judaism"; donations; community inter-involvement; etc.
box 4, folder 20
Congregation Beth Israel 75th Anniversary Souvenir Program and List of Anniversary Examples Folder 20
7/16/1951
Scope and Contents
Letter from The Union of American Hebrew Congregations' Director of the Commission of Synagogue Activities with a list of
examples of congregational anniversary celebrations.
box 4, folder 21
Booklet: Souvenir History & Program Commemorating 75th Anniversary of Congregation Beth Israel Folder 21
March, 1952
Scope and Contents
The Anniversary Story: Souvenir History & Program Commemorating 75th Anniversary of Congregation Beth Israel, San Diego, CA.
Hebrew calendar years: 5637-5712 (1952) 2 copies The 75th Anniversary dating is incorrect and was based on someone's recollections.
In 1996 the founding of the congregation as Adath Yeshurun was redated to 1861. Source: San Francisco Jewish newspaper, "The
Weekly Gleaner". In 1886 the congregation incorporated as Congregtion Beth Israel.
box 4, folder 22
Rabbi Morton J. Cohn 10 Year Anniversary with Congregation Beth Israel Folder 22
11/1/1956
Scope and Contents
Program drafts for Rabbi's Tenth Anniversary Sabbath Correspondence: Drafts of letters/invitations announcing special Sabbath
worship honoring 10th anniversary. Correspondence: Assorted letters, telegrams, and notes of congratulations, RSVP's and regrets
related to Rabbi Morton J. Cohn's10th anniversary celebration Sabbath as Rabbi at Congregation Beth Israel. Correspondence:
Thank you letters from Rabbi Cohn.
box 4, folder 23
Israel Tours Brochures and Correspondence Folder 23
1954-1960
Scope and Contents
Brochures and correspondence relating to tours of Israel.
box 4, folder 24
Estate of Bertha Miller Folder 24
1956-1963
Scope and Contents
Items relating to the burial and last will of Bertha Miller, Morton J. Cohn executor. (See also MJC13.29 for Last Will and
Testament)
box 4, folder 25
Home of Peace Cemetery Folder 25
1967
Scope and Contents
Items relating to by-laws and financial statement of Home of Peace Cemetery.
box 4, folder 26
Junior Congregation of Temple Beth Israel Folder 26
unknown
Scope and Contents
Constitution Temple Beth Israel Junior Congregation
box 4, folder 27
Mr. & Mrs. LTD: Young Married Couples of Congregation Beth Israel Folder 27
1952-1960
Scope and Contents
Constitution, form letters, correspondence, flyers regarding a young married couples social group called Mr. & Mrs. LTD. of
Congregation Beth Israel, of San Diego, California.
box 4, folder 28
Sisterhood of Temple Beth Israel Programs - Folder 28
1948 and 1950's
Scope and Contents
Programs, invitations, and announcements of events sponsored by the Sisterhood of Temple Beth Israel. (1948 and 1950's)
box 4, folder 28.1
Sisterhood of Temple Beth Israel Programs- Folder 28.1
1960's-1970
Scope and Contents
Programs, invitations, and announcements of events sponsored by the Sisterhood of Temple Beth Israel. (1960's-1970) Includes
undated seating roster. Sisterhood activities and purpose.
box 4, folder 29
Temple Beth Israel Sisterhood Follies of '55 Programs Folder 29
November 5-6, 1955
Scope and Contents
Programs of the Follies of '55 presented by the Temple Beth Israel Sisterhood.
box 4, folder 30
Temple Beth Israel Sisterhood Follies of '55 Programs Folder 30
November 5-6, 1955
Scope and Contents
Programs of the Follies of '55 presented by the Temple Beth Israel Sisterhood.
box 4, folder 31
Temple Beth Israel Sisterhood Follies of '56 Programs Folder 31
November 3-4, 1956
Scope and Contents
Programs of the Follies of '56 presented by the Temple Beth Israel Sisterhood.
box 4, folder 32
Temple Beth Israel Sisterhood Folies Bergere Ball Programs Folder 32
1959, 1961
Scope and Contents
10 Programs of the Folies Bergere Ball November 21, 1959 presented by the Temple Beth Israel Sisterhood. 1 Program of the
Folies Bergere Ball November 5, 1961 presented by the Temple Beth Israel Sisterhood.
box 4, folder 33
Sisterhood - Correspondence Folder 33
1950's
Scope and Contents
Sisterhood correspondence - letters pertaining to various matters concerning Sisterhood activities.
box 4, folder 34
National Federation of Temple Sisterhoods - Correspondence Folder 34
1954
Scope and Contents
Items - pamphlets, letters, announcements - pertaining to National Federation of Temple Sisterhoods.
box 4, folder 35
National Federation of Temple Sisterhoods - Biennial Assembly Folder 35
1946
Scope and Contents
Program for 16th (XVI) Biennial Assembly March 3-6, 1946 titled "From War to Peace through Religion". 20th Biennial Assembly
Convention Committees (no date) Includes undated seating roster.
box 4, folder 36
Newsletter, Journal, and Magazine Articles Pertaining to Judaism Folder 36
1949-1965
Scope and Contents
Articles re: Hebrew University, Jewish Books, progressive education, Lincoln, prejudice, family values, Jewish youth, Israel,
Synagogue attendance, children and God, intermarriage, Birth Control
box 4, folder 37
Pamphlets - Judaism, Civil Rights, The Reconstructionist Folder 37
1951-1968
Scope and Contents
Assorted pamphlets re: Jewish book lists; Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, three issues of "The Reconstructionist" publication;
"Never have Freedom and International Morality Been so Righteously Protected" by Foreign Minister Abba Eban; Individual Freedom
and National Security; Assault on the United Nations.
box 4, folder 38
Brochure: 300 Year Anniversary of Jews in America Exhibition Folder 38
1955
Scope and Contents
Checklist pamphlet of The Jews In America 1654-1954 exhibition at University of Kansas Library (Lawrence, KS) November 1954
- January 1955 in celebration of the American Jewish Tercentenary.
box 5, folder 1
By-Laws - Temple Emanu-El, San Diego Folder 1
1964-1972
Scope and Contents
By-Laws and Amendments of Temple Emanu-El (Inc.) of San Diego, California. By-Laws of Home of Peace Cemetery, Inc. of San
Diego, California. Newspaper article clippings (2) dated August 1964 re beginning of Temple Emanu-El congregation.
box 5, folder 2
Board of Directors Meetings Folder 2
1964-1968
Scope and Contents
Agendas, minutes, and attendance records of Board of Director Meetings, Temple Emanu-El.
box 5, folder 3
Board of Directors Meetings Folder 3
1969-1971
Scope and Contents
Agendas, minutes, (and financial reports, correspondence and handwritten notes) of Board of Director Meetings, Temple Emanu-El.
box 5, folder 4
Board of Directors Meetings & Miscellaneous Folder 4
1960's-1980's
Scope and Contents
Committee list; correspondence; Minutes; agenda Jan. 13, 1977; financial statement 1980, 1981; Board of Directors 81-82; fiscal
budget 81-82.
box 5, folder 5
Annual Membership Meeting Folder 5
1964-1969
Scope and Contents
Agendas, notices, proposals, reports of annual membership meeting, Temple Emanu-El.
box 5, folder 6
Annual Membership Meeting Folder 6
1970-1976
Scope and Contents
Agendas, notices, proposals, reports of annual membership meeting, Temple Emanu-El.
box 5, folder 7
Capital Campaign Cabinet Folder 7
1985-1987
Scope and Contents
Notes, proposals, letters, minutes, site plan regarding fundraising for a major building project for Temple Emanu-El.
box 5, folder 8
Capital Campaign Cabinet Folder 8
1985-1987
Scope and Contents
Notes, proposals, letters, minutes, regarding fundraising for a major building project for Temple Emanu-El.
box 5, folder 9
Committees Folder 9
1965-1968
Scope and Contents
Notes, proposals, letters, regarding appointment of volunteers for committee chairs
box 5, folder 10
Way and Means Committee Folder 10
1965-1970
Scope and Contents
1965 note on members of Ways & Means Committee. October 1970 letter requesting lease of land from Ascension Lutheran Church.
box 5, folder 11
Budget and Finance Committee Folder 11
1965-1975
Scope and Contents
Notes, budgets, reports, proposals of the budget and finance committee.
box 5, folder 12
Membership Committee Folder 12
1965-1967
Scope and Contents
Notes, lists, announcements, proposals of the membership committee.
box 5, folder 13
Adult Education Committee Folder 13
1966-1967
Scope and Contents
Rolls and study guides of the Adult Education Committee.
box 5, folder 14
Steering Committee Folder 14
1964-1965
Scope and Contents
Agendas, minutes, notes of the Steering Committee
box 5, folder 15
Social Action Committee - Part 1 of 2 Folder 15
1960s-1980s
Scope and Contents
Pamphlets, bulletins, programs, of the Social Action Committee. Social Action Workshop of the Southern California Council
Union of American Hebrew Congregtions Correspondence from Commission on Social Action of Reform Judaism. (UAHC)
box 5, folder 16
Social Action Committee - Part 2 of 2 Folder 16
1960s-1980s
Scope and Contents
Pamphlets, bulletins, programs, of the Social Action Committee. Social Action Workshop of the Southern California Council
Union of American Hebrew Congregtions Correspondence from Commission on Social Action of Reform Judaism. (UAHC) Bulletin of
the Social Action Committee of Temple Emanu-El regarding distribution of surplus food. May 29, 1968
box 5, folder 17
Social Action Committee Folder 17
1967-1968
Scope and Contents
Notes, notices, correspondence, forms, address labels, minutes of the Social Action Committee.
box 5, folder 18
Urban Coalition Folder 18
1968
Scope and Contents
Agendas, minutes, letters, rosters of the Health and Welfare Task Force of the Urban Coalition
box 5, folder 19
Couples Club Folder 19
1968-1971
Scope and Contents
By-laws, announcements, newsletter of the Couples Club of Temple Emanu-El of San Diego, California.
box 5, folder 20
Choir Folder 20
1966-1971
Scope and Contents
Rosters, notes, sheet music order forms regarding choir and membership.
box 5, folder 21
Associate Rabbi Applications Folder 21
1976
Scope and Contents
Notes, correspondences, and applications for Associate Rabbi position.
box 5, folder 22
Correspondence - Contributions Folder 22
1965
Scope and Contents
Notes and correspondence both to and from contributors.
box 5, folder 23
Correspondence to Members Folder 23
1965-1983
Scope and Contents
Multiple form letters with names and addresses regarding worship services; appointments to committees; sabbath school enrollment;
requests for contributions; announcements of celebratory dinner for Rabbi Cohn; minutes of board of director meeting Sept.
and Oct 1983.
box 5, folder 24
Correspondence to New Members Folder 24
1965-1966
Scope and Contents
Multiple form letters with names and addresses welcoming new members; lists of new member letters sent.
box 5, folder 25
Correspondence Folder 25
1965-1979
Scope and Contents
Personal and offical correspondence between Rabbi Cohn and others: donations of appreciation; book sellers; teacher appointments;
member updates, i.e. weddings, probations, funerals, engagements, invitations for community involvement, etc.
box 5, folder 26
Correspondence Folder 26
1980-1984
Scope and Contents
Personal and offical correspondence between Rabbi Cohn and others: donations of appreciation; member updates, i.e. weddings,
probations, funerals, engagements, invitations for community involvement, etc.
box 5, folder 27
Correspondence Folder 27
1985-1990
Scope and Contents
Personal and offical correspondence between Rabbi Cohn and others: donations of appreciation; member updates, i.e. weddings,
probations, funerals, engagements, invitations for community involvement, etc.
box 5, folder 28
SCLAR & SCBR (Southern California Board of Rabbis) Folder 28
1971
Scope and Contents
Questionaire on marriage and conversion; questionaire on Rabbi's discretionary fund; questionnaire for Mother's Club; directory
of Southern California Board of Rabbis, January, 1971. .
box 5, folder 29
San Diego Rabbinical Association (SDRA) Folder 29
1968, 1989
Scope and Contents
Minutes of meeting of SDRA of San Diego Rabbis March 27, 1968; agenda of program titled "Institute on the Holy Land"; correspondence
re. membership; minutes August 22, 1989 and October 3, 1989.
box 5, folder 30
CCAR - Central Conference of American Rabbis Folder 30
1981-1985
Scope and Contents
Booklet of honorary members June 20, 1984 95th annual convention; newsletters; receipt of pledge, 1981 convention booklet
box 5, folder 31
Synagogue Council of America Folder 31
no dates
Scope and Contents
Statements from members of the Synagogue Council of America: Dr. Bernard Bamberger, Rabbi Simon Kramer, Leon Gildesgame; "Jewish
Health Care in America" by Stuart A. Copans, M.D., February 15, 1973.
box 5, folder 32
United Jewish Federation (UJF) Folder 32
1961-1971
Scope and Contents
Brochure, correspondence, minutes of Board of Director meetings; committee report of United Jewish Federation (UJF) of San
Diego.
box 5, folder 33
Anti-Defamation League (ADL) Folder 33
1967-1971
Scope and Contents
Special Reports Issues: World Zionism; Syrian- Algerian Line; American Nazis; colleges and Jewish High Holy Days; anti-semitism;
Soviet Jews; Holiday guidelines; Jets for Israel.
box 5, folder 34
UAHC (Union of American Hebrew Congregations) Folder 34
1968-1988
Scope and Contents
Papers re: biennial convention Fe. 22-23, 1969; Report of the California School; report of the Pacific Southwest Council;
1972 directory; memo re Introduction to Judaism course schedule 1987-1988.
box 5, folder 35
Temple Emanu-El Building Project Folder 35
1983
Scope and Contents
Proposed Master Plan, site plans, floor plans, photo drawings.
box 5, folder 36
Judasim and Politics Folder 36
1960s
Scope and Contents
Documents discussing the ultra right wing extremism in American politics.
box 6, folder 1
Youth SWIG Camp Folder 1
1966-1971
Scope and Contents
Correspondence, applications, agendas, and newsletters of the UAHC's (Union of American Hebrew Congregations) Swig Camp* for
Living Judaism at Saratoga: Leadership Training Institute for Youth. *Originally known as Camp Saratoga but renamed Swig Camp
after Benjamin H. Swig in honor of a significant donation made by Swig.
box 6, folder 2
Youth ETY and TERY (Temple Emanu-El Religious Youth) Folder 2
1970
Scope and Contents
Items pertaining to youth functions of Temple Emanu-El: TERY (Temple Emanu-El Religious Youth); ETY (Emanu-El Temple Youth)
Constitution; resume forms; planning notes; mailers re: activities.
box 6, folder 3
Religious School - Class Outlines Folder 3
Scope and Contents
Class outlines: Comparative religion introduction; Roman Catholic Church: papal infallibility, hierarchy, angels, the Saints,
next life, mass, sacraments, baptism, marriage, holy orders, monks, nuns, Bible; Protestantism: private judgement, Bible,
three theologies, fundamentalism, liberalism, evangelicalism; Lutheran Churches; Episcopal Churches; Presbyterian Churches;
Congregationalists; Unitarians; Baptists; Disciples; Methodists; Quakers; Literature of the Bible ("The Book of Books").
box 6, folder 4
Religious School Papers - 1960's Folder 4
1964-1969
Scope and Contents
Items regarding religious school: correspondence form letters to parents; lists; registration forms; class rosters; attendance
records.
box 6, folder 5
Religious School Papers - 1970's Folder 5
1970-1977
Scope and Contents
Items regarding religious school: committee reports, religious conclave, student rosters, correspondences, teacher directory,
teacher resumes, UAHC publication, newsletters.
box 6, folder 6
Religious School Parent Manuals - Folder 6
1968-1970
Scope and Contents
Sabbath School Parents' Manual: 1968-1969 (2); 1969-1970.
box 6, folder 7
Religious School Parent Manuals Folder 7
1970-1973
Scope and Contents
Sabbath School Parents' Manual: 1970-1971 (2); 1971-1972 (2); 1972-1973.
box 6, folder 8
Religious School Teacher Manuals Folder 8
1969-1970
Scope and Contents
Teacher's Manual of Temple Emanu-El Religious School: 1969-1970 (2).
box 6, folder 9
Religious School Teacher Manuals Folder 9
1970-1971
Scope and Contents
Teacher's Manual of Temple Emanu-El Religious School: 1970-1971
box 6, folder 10
Religious School Teacher Manuals Folder 10
1971-1972
Scope and Contents
Teacher's Manual of Temple Emanu-El Religious School: 1971-1972
box 6, folder 11
Confirmations - 1965 Folder 11
1965
Scope and Contents
Items pertaining to confirmation services 1965: instructions, programs, outlines of service, prayers, declaration of faith,
assigned parts of the service, supplies, song verses, etc.
box 6, folder 12
Confirmations - 1966 Folder 12
1966
Scope and Contents
Items pertaining to confirmation services 1966: instructions, programs, outlines of service, prayers, declaration of faith,
assigned parts of the service, supplies, song verses, etc.
box 6, folder 13
Confirmations - 1967 Folder 13
1967
Scope and Contents
Items pertaining to confirmation services 1967: instructions, programs, outlines of service, prayers, declaration of faith,
assigned parts of the service, supplies, song verses, etc.
box 6, folder 14
Confirmations - 1968 Folder 14
1968
Scope and Contents
Items pertaining to confirmation services 1968: instructions, programs, outlines of service, prayers, declaration of faith,
assigned parts of the service, supplies, song verses, etc.
box 6, folder 15
Confirmations - 1969 Folder 15
1969
Scope and Contents
Items pertaining to confirmation services 1969: instructions, programs, outlines of service, prayers, declaration of faith,
assigned parts of the service, supplies, song verses, etc.
box 6, folder 16
Confirmations - 1970 Folder 16
1970
Scope and Contents
Items pertaining to confirmation services 1970: financial records, instructions, programs, outlines of service, prayers, declaration
of faith, assigned parts of the service, supplies, song verses, etc.
box 6, folder 17
Confirmations - 1971 Folder 17
1971
Scope and Contents
Items pertaining to confirmation services 1971: instructions, programs, outlines of service, prayers, declaration of faith,
assigned parts of the service, supplies, song verses, etc.
box 6, folder 18
Confirmations - 1972 Folder 18
1972
Scope and Contents
Items pertaining to confirmation services 1972: instructions, programs, outlines of service, prayers, declaration of faith,
assigned parts of the service, supplies, song verses, Hebrew teachers salary scale, Educators' committee meeting minutes,
etc.
box 6, folder 19
Confirmations - 1973 Folder 19
1973
Scope and Contents
Items pertaining to confirmation services 1973: instructions, programs, outlines of service, prayers, declaration of faith,
assigned parts of the service, supplies, song verses, etc.
box 6, folder 20
Confirmations - 1974 Folder 20
1974
Scope and Contents
Items pertaining to confirmation services 1974: instructions, programs, outlines of service, prayers, declaration of faith,
assigned parts of the service, supplies, song verses, etc.
box 6, folder 21
Confirmations - 1975 Folder 21
1975
Scope and Contents
Items pertaining to confirmation services 1975: Ceremony of Confirmation, instructions, programs, outlines of service, prayers,
declaration of faith, assigned parts of the service, supplies, song verses, etc.
box 6, folder 22
Confirmations - 1976 Folder 22
1976
Scope and Contents
Items pertaining to confirmation services 1976: Confirmation Order of Service, instructions, programs, outlines of service,
prayers, declaration of faith, assigned parts of the service, supplies, song verses, etc.
box 6, folder 23
Confirmations - 1977 Folder 23
1977
Scope and Contents
Items pertaining to confirmation services 1977: instructions, programs, outlines of service, prayers, declaration of faith,
assigned parts of the service, supplies, song verses, etc.
box 6, folder 24
Confirmations - 1978 Folder 24
1978
Scope and Contents
Items pertaining to confirmation services 1978: instructions, programs, outlines of service, prayers, declaration of faith,
assigned parts of the service, supplies, song verses, etc.
box 6, folder 25
Confirmations - Instructions, Program Outlines, & Miscellaneous Papers Folder 25
1965-1976
Scope and Contents
Items pertaining to confirmation services 1965, 1974/75, 1976, and other years unknown: instructions, programs, outlines of
service, prayers, declaration of faith, assigned parts of the service, song verses, supplies, etc.
box 6, folder 26
Bar/Bat Mitzvah Invitations Folder 26
1966-1982
Scope and Contents
Invitations to Bar Mitzvahs of: Swartz - 1982 Zemlick - 1967 Maisel - 1967 Bloom - 1967 Segal - 1968 Rifkind - 1966 Lewis
- 1967
box 6, folder 27
Services Programs - Temple Emanu-El Folder 27
1966-1990
Scope and Contents
Programs regarding: Dedication of Cohn Torah School; Yom Kippur; Succoth, assorted newsletters of Temple Emanu-El 1966-1978;
Book of Remembrance, Temple Emanu-El Silver Anniversary Ball 1989, New Members' Sabbath, Rosh Hashonah Torah Dedication.
box 6, folder 28
Services Programs - Other Synagogues Folder 28
1956-1983
Scope and Contents
Programs regarding: Confirmation Services - Congregation Rodeph Sholom 1956; Bulletin of Temple Beth El 1963; San Diego State
College Commencement 1966; Testimonial Dinner Honoring Rabbi Maxwell H. Dubin 1968; Sabbath Worship Temple Beth El 1968; San
Diego County Men of Distinction Awards Luncheon April 25, 1973; Yizkor Memorial Service Book of Remembrance - Congregation
Beth B'Midbar 1983; Patrick Henry High School Baccalaureate 1976; Temple Bulletin - Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation; Congregation
Beth Israel Bulletin 1977; Sertoma Follies 1968.
box 6, folder 29
Brotherhood Pamphlets Folder 29
no dates indicated
Scope and Contents
Pamphlets published by National Federation of Temple Brotherhoods on assorted topics: membership; activities and projects;
program guide; Boy's club, prayers and Psalms.
box 6, folder 30
Torah Pages - Hebrew Folder 30
no dates indicated
Scope and Contents
Pages of Torah Readings in Hebrew.
box 6, folder 31
High Holy Days - Tickets Folder 31
1966-1967
Scope and Contents
Items regarding High Holy Days: admission cards for services; notes regarding attendance; names of ticket holders; form letters
from Board of Directors re: issuing tickets; names for committees.
box 6, folder 31.1
High Holy Days - Rabbinic Cabinet United Jewish Appeal Folder 31.1
1984 (5744)
Scope and Contents
Rabbinic Cabinet United Jewish Appeal (UJA) High Holy Days Materials, 5744. "The Renewal of the Jewish People a Year After
Lebanon". committee pamphlet with sermons.
box 6, folder 32
Pulpit Calendars Folder 32
1970-1971; 1988-1989
Scope and Contents
Pulpit calendars
box 6, folder 33
American Friends of the Hebrew University Folder 33
1970
Scope and Contents
Correspondence re: Hebrew University in Jerusalem
box 6, folder 34
Vietnam Folder 34
1965-1967
Scope and Contents
Correspondence from San Diego Committee of Clergymen and Laymen concerned about Vietnam; A Policy Statement on Viet-Nam of
the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America (1965); A Message to the Churches on Viet-Nam
(1965).
box 6, folder 35
Soviet Jewry Folder 35
1970-1972
Scope and Contents
Regional Soviet Jewry Action Newsletter 11/71; correspondence from San Diego Council for Soviet Jewry.
box 6, folder 36
Ethiopian Jewry Folder 36
1980-1989
Scope and Contents
San Diego Jewish Times article "Sorting Out 'Who is A Jew' for the Ethiopians" April 27, 1989; correspondences from Rescue
Committee for Ethiopian Jews 1985, 1988; "The Falashas" - A Background Paper on Ethiopian Jews by Abraham Karlikow Jan. 1980;
list of Ethiopian Jews deceased in African drought, 1982.
box 6, folder 37
Haggadah & Diaspora Seder Folder 37
1960s-70s
Scope and Contents
Contents of Rabbi Cohn's Passover Seder Haggadah Manual with prayers for deliverance of Diaspora Jews; Soviet Jewry; also
prayers for Elijah.
box 6, folder 38
Contents - Rabbi Manuals Folder 38
1950s-1990s
Scope and Contents
Contents of Rabbi Cohn's Rabbi Manuals: Memorial Service Programs, information on circumcision, prayer book for gravesites,
Kaddish remembrances, assorted papers.
box 6, folder 39
Personal & Miscellaneous Finances Folder 39
1970s-1980s
Scope and Contents
Business cards; uncashed check dated 7/31/83 for $162 from Congregation Beth Israel of San Diego to Rabbi Cohn; decal; airline
receipt; bankruptcy papers for Kurt's Gourmet Catering.
box 6, folder 40
Boy Scouts of America Folder 40
1970s; 1948
Scope and Contents
Boy Scouts of America record cards and Sabbath pamphlets.
box 6, folder 41
Temple Emanu-El Tour of Israel, London, and Portugal Folder 41
1969; 1971; 1974
Scope and Contents
Tour pamphlets: Temple Emanu-El Tour of Israel, London, and Portugal presented by Rabbi & Mrs. Morton J. Cohn (1974); All
Faiths Tour of the Holy Land and Europe (1971); Ecumenical Tour of the Holy Land and Europe (1969).
box 7, folder 1
WARR (Western Association of Reform Rabbis) - Minutes Folder 1
1953-1968
Scope and Contents
WARR Minutes of Annual Sessions; Director's Reports; Resolutions; Dues; Committee Members Roster. Executive Committee Meeting
Minutes - June 19, 1967 and October 31, 1967; Convention Program - January 7-11, 1968; Report to WARR - January 1968; Committees
-1968; Resolution on dissent of the draft; Resolution on name change from WARR (Western Association of Reform Rabbis) to PARR
(Pacific Association of Reform Rabbis).
box 7, folder 2
WARR (Western Association of Reform Rabbis) Convention Year Book Folder 2
1957
Scope and Contents
WARR (Western Association of Reform Rabbis) Twelfth Annual Convention Year Book, 1957. Coronado, CA. Volume I
box 7, folder 3
WARR (Western Association of Reform Rabbis) - Conventions Folder 3
1959-1968
Scope and Contents
WARR Program outlines for annual conventions.
box 7, folder 4
WARR (Western Association of Reform Rabbis) - Correspondence from Rabbi Cohn Folder 4
1956-1968
Scope and Contents
Correspondence from Rabbi Morton Cohn, WARR Program Chairman.
box 7, folder 5
WARR (Western Association of Reform Rabbis) - Correspondence to Rabbi Cohn Folder 5
1957-1968
Scope and Contents
Correspondence to Rabbi Morton Cohn, WARR Program Chairman.
box 7, folder 6
PARR (Pacific Association of Reform Rabbis) Convention Year Book Folder 6
1968
Scope and Contents
PARR (Pacific Association of Reform Rabbis) Twenty Third Annual Convention Year Book ,1968. Palm Springs, CA. Volume XII
box 7, folder 7
PARR (Pacific Association of Reform Rabbis) Correspondence & Minutes Folder 7
1968-1972
Scope and Contents
Items: membership rosters; committee rosters; PARR Executive Committee Meeting minutes; newsletters; correspondence; constitution
of PARR; convention agendas; treasurer reports; Rabbi Cohn's handwritten notes; questionnaire; January 2-5,1972 Kona Kai Club
Convention program; Kona Kai Club Membership By-Laws.
box 7, folder 8
PARR (Pacific Association of Reform Rabbis) Convention Yearbook Folder 8
1971
Scope and Contents
PARR (Pacific Association of Reform Rabbis) Twenty-sixth Annual Convention Yearbook, 1971. Palm Springs, CA. Volume XXV
box 7, folder 9
PARR (Pacific Association of Reform Rabbis) Correspondence & Minutes Folder 9
1981-1990
Scope and Contents
PARR Executive Board Meeting minutes; correspondence; 1985 Annual convention program.
box 7, folder 10
NCCJ (National Conference of Christians and Jews) Folder 10
1961-1967
Scope and Contents
Items: pamphlets, brochures, statement of purpose, correspondence, minutes, newsletters, memorandums on issues of the NCCJ
regarding: human relations, brotherhood, equal opportunity employment, youth, police-community relations. San Diego Chapter.
box 7, folder 11
NCCJ (National Conference of Christians and Jews) Folder 11
1968-1986
Scope and Contents
Items: pamphlets, brochures, statement of purpose, by-laws, minutes, newsletters, memorandums, agendas on issues of the NCCJ
regarding: human relations, brotherhood, equal opportunity employment, youth, police-community relations, NCCJ, Nazism, Middle
East.. San Diego Chapter.
box 7, folder 12
San Diego County Council of Churches Folder 12
1966-1969
Scope and Contents
Items: correspondence, newsletters, programs, contracts, minutes, committee reports. (See Interreligious Council of San Diego
& NCCJ) San Diego Ecumenical Conference "Conference Call" bulletins
box 7, folder 12.1
San Diego County Ecumenical Conference Folder 12.1
1970-1972
Scope and Contents
San Diego Ecumenical Conference: bulletins ("Conference Call"), correspondence, program, covenant essay, meeting minutes,
annual assembly notice and communications.
box 7, folder 13
Inter-Religious Council of San Diego County Minutes and Reports Folder 13
1965-1969
Scope and Contents
Items: Purpose Statement, Policies and Procedures, meeting minutes, committee reports. (See San Diego County Council of Churches)
box 7, folder 14
Inter-Religious Council of San Diego County Correspondence and Literature Folder 14
1968-1969
Scope and Contents
Items: notes, cards, envelopes, correspondence regarding: youth, Baha'i Faith, inter-faith paper on "Great Faiths Bear Witness
to a Moral Powers for Peace: Baha'i, Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism", bibliography of inter-faith pamphlets;
news article about third anniversary of the IRC of SD. (See San Diego County Council of Churches)
box 7, folder 15
Interfaith Emergency Council Folder 15
1968
Scope and Contents
Items: agendas, meeting minutes, guidelines, lists, rosters, correspondence from the San Diego County Council of Churches.
box 7, folder 16
Inter-Faith Task Force (IFTF) Folder 16
1972
Scope and Contents
Items: correspondence, statement of purpose, list of printed material, membership roster, "August Project" proposal and program,
outlines and communications.
box 7, folder 17
San Diego Interfaith Housing Fondation Folder 17
1969
Scope and Contents
Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws of the San Diego Interfaith Housing Foundation.
box 7, folder 18
Inter-Faith Services Programs and Commission on Interfaith Activities report Folder 18
1950-1964
Scope and Contents
Programs of various interfaith religious services Commission on Interfaith Activities correspondence
box 7, folder 18.1
Program: Golden Jubilee honoring Reverend Charles Francis Buddy Folder 18.1
1964
Scope and Contents
Program of the Pontifical Mass for the Golden Jubilee honoring His Excellency The Most Reverend Charles Francis Buddy, D.D.
box 7, folder 19
Pamphlets and Conference/Seminar Programs - Interreligious and Civic Folder 19
1934-1962
Scope and Contents
Pamphlets/Articles: Religious and Civic: - Baha'i - Buddhism - Self-Realization Fellowship - Judaism and Christianity: B'nai
B'rith Youth Organization - Judaism and Christianity: Christian Friends Bulletin - Preface to a Christian-Jewish Dialogue:
Synagogue Council of American - Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith: Lutheran-Jewish Relations/Dialogues - Jewish-Christian
Dialogues
box 7, folder 19.1
Pamphlets and Conference/Seminar Programs - Interreligious and Civic Folder 19.1
1934-1962
Scope and Contents
Pamphlets/Programs: Religious and Civic:: - San Diego County Ecumenical Conference - SDSU Aztec Center Directory - SDSU Aztec
Center Interreligious Conference - Paul Tillich & Carl Rogers: A Dialogue - Labor Management Relations Conference - Seventh-day
Adventists - San Diego County Ecumenical Conference - Inter-Religious Conference: College Park Presbyterian Church - Catalogue
of Church-State Problems: National Conference of Christians and Jews
box 7, folder 19.2
Community Services Organizations Folder 19.2
1967; 1970; 1980
Scope and Contents
Reports and Programs: - Community Foundation: Amendment to Article VI of By-laws - New Adult Community : Impressions and Projections
Report - Economic Opportunity Commission: "Community in Action" Report on the War on Poverty in San Diego County 1967 - California
Commission on Aging: "The Hidden People" (Protective Services for Older People) - United Way: 60/Sixty Years of Service Anniversary
Program 1980
box 7, folder 19.3
Fiesta del Pacifico Folder 19.3
1956 and 1957
Scope and Contents
- Fiesta del Pacifico Dedication speech Wednesday, July 24, 1957 - Official Program for the Fiesta del Pacifico expo featuring
"The California Story" pageant, San Diego 1956 (two copies of each)
box 7, folder 19.4
Pulpit Speeches Compilation by Friends Of The Free Spirit, First Unitarian Church of San Diego Folder 19.4
1953
Scope and Contents
Pulpit Speeches Compilation by Friends Of The Free Spirit, First Unitarian Church of San Diego, 1953
box 7, folder 19.5
Certificates to Rabbi Cohn: Kiwanis Club and Water Authority Folder 19.5
1967
Scope and Contents
Certificates to Rabbi Cohn: - Certificate of Appreciation from the Kiwanis Club of the College Area, 1967 -Certificate of
Appointment from San the Diego County Water Authority Board, 1967
box 7, folder 20
Brotherhood Week - programs and sermons Folder 20
1952-1976
Scope and Contents
Programs and sermons for Interfaith Brotherhood Week (national event third week in February annually). Invitation and roster
of parents invited to attend Beth Israel's Interfaith Sabbath in observance of Brotherhood Week.
box 7, folder 21
Community Welfare Council (aka Coordinating Council for Social Development) Folder 21
1970-1972
Scope and Contents
Minutes, correspondence, policies, and goals for Community Welfare Council, renamed "Coordinating Council for Social Development"
which merged with the Comprehensive Health Planning Association. Also affiliated with the San Diego Parolee Advisory Committee
and the United Community Service and the Volunteer Bureau-Voluntary Action Center of San Diego and the National Center for
Voluntary Action.
box 7, folder 22
Community Welfare Council (aka Coordinating Council for Social Development and Comprehensive Health Planning Association) Folder 22
1969-1972
Scope and Contents
Minutes, correspondence, policies, goals, rosters, and memos for Community Welfare Council, renamed "Coordinating Council
for Social Development" which merged with the Comprehensive Health Planning Association. Also affiliated with the San Diego
Parolee Advisory Committee and the United Community Service and the Volunteer Bureau-Voluntary Action Center of San Diego
and the National Center for Voluntary Action.
box 7, folder 23
Community Welfare Council - studies and reports Folder 23
1969-1972
Scope and Contents
Studies and reports: Day Care Needs in San Diego Future Role of the San Diego Volunteer Bureau Income Maintenance Resident
Camping in San Diego
box 7, folder 24
Community Welfare Council - reports and newsletter Folder 24
1961-1962
Scope and Contents
Studies and reports: Annual Report 1961 Bi-monthly Newsletter Budget Report 1961
box 7, folder 25
United Community Services of San Diego County - Proposed Reorganization Report Folder 25
November 20,1970
Scope and Contents
Proposed Reorganization of UCS: A Report to the Board of Directors of United Community Services of San Diego County by the
Citizens' Study Committee
box 7, folder 26
National Community Relations Advisory Council - Report on the Jewish Community Relations Agency Folder 26
1951
Scope and Contents
National Community Relations Advisory Council's "Report on the Jewish Community Relations Agencies" by R. M. MacIver (Forward,
Acknowledgements, Abbreviations, and 135 page Report) Follow-ups and responses from the American Jewish Congress, Council
of Jewish Federations and Welfare Funds, Jewish Labor Committee, Union of American Hebrew Congregations.
box 7, folder 27
San Diego Social Hygiene Association, Inc. and San Diego County Tuberculosis & Health Association Folder 27
1947
Scope and Contents
Minutes, financial statememnts, reports, and correspondence relating to the San Diego Social Hygiene Association and the San
Diego County Tuberculosis and Health Association.
box 7, folder 28
Race Relations: Racism, Racial Equality, and Integration Folder 28
1957-1983
Scope and Contents
Pamphlets, brochures, and articles relating to racism, racial equality and integration: brochures on racism; Georgia clergymen
speak on integration; Citizens Interracial Committee of San Diego County selected bibliography; report of the National Advisory
Commision on Civil Disorder; CURE (Citizens United for Racial Equaltiy) newsletters; San Diego Race Relations Society report;
TIME article on Martin Luther King, Jr., Civil Rights March, "Negro-Jewish Tensions in America" pamphlet.
box 7, folder 29
Big Brothers of San Diego County Folder 29
1968-1969
Scope and Contents
Big Brothers of San Diego County: Board of Directors Meeting minutes and letter to Rabbi Cohn.
box 7, folder 30
Scholia Club (of San Diego) Folder 30
1957
Scope and Contents
Scholia Club (of San Diego) meetings schedule for Spring 1957 and meeting minutes January 19, 1957. Notification of the resignations
of Dr. Walter Hepner and Dr. Malcolm Love.
box 7, folder 31
COPE - Community Opportunity Programs in Education Folder 31
1968-1969
Scope and Contents
Items relating to COPE (Community Opportunity Programs in Education) business: notices; programs; teaching the disadvantaged;
minutes of board meetings; memorandums; correspondence; articles.
box 7, folder 32
San Diego City Schools: Guide to Moral & Spiritual Education in Secondary Schools Folder 32
1953-1955
Scope and Contents
Items relating to School-Community Advisory Committee on Moral and Spiritual Education in San Diego City Schools: report and
instructional guidelines.
box 7, folder 33
San Diego City Schools: Guide to Moral & Spiritual Education in Secondary Schools Folder 33
1955-1956
Scope and Contents
Items relating to School-Community Advisory Committee on Moral and Spiritual Education in San Diego City Schools: correspondence,
minutes, report and recommendation.
box 7, folder 34
San Diego City Schools: Guide to Moral & Spiritual Education in Elementary & Secondary Schools 1953 Folder 34
1953
Scope and Contents
A Guide to Moral and Spiritual Education in Elementary Schools Part I A Guide to Moral and Spiritual Education in Secondary
Schools Part I
box 7, folder 35
Programs, Certificates, and Reports Folder 35
1956-1967
Scope and Contents
Programs, Certificates, and Reports 1956-1967: 1. Certificate of appointment from SD Co. Water Authority Board 2. Correspondence:
Commission of Interfaith Activities 3. Amendment to Community Foundation By-laws 4. Booklet of ecumenical addresses by First
Unitarian Church 5. Programs of Fiesta del Pacifico 6. Community in Action report of Poverty in San Diego Co. 1967. 7. The
New Adult Community Report 8. Commission of Interfaith Activities Report 9. United Way Anniversary Program April, 29, 1980
box 8, folder 1
Speeches - Hadassah, JNF, Sisterhood, Salk Institute, Women's Guild Folder 1
1941-1965
Scope and Contents
Handwritten and typed transcrips of speeches. Titles and/or content: - Mother's Day Tree Certificate Ceremony Speech - Junior
Hadassah Transfer to Senior Hadassah Ceremony Speech - Intro. to Mrs. Henry Monsky - "Cultural Contributions of the Jewish
People" - Intro. to Ralph J. Bunche - "Why is a Rebbitzen?" (2) -Program intro - "What is Sisterhood?" - Remarks to Executive
Committee of Salk Institute - "Only the Beginning" 1st Women's Guild Sabbath Temple Eanu-El.
box 8, folder 2
Personal Correspondence 1953/54 & 1968/69 Folder 2
1953, 1954
Scope and Contents
Correspondence to Sally - personal and regarding Gentlemen of Distinction Committee From: Mrs. Herman Kretzer (Eleanor) Louise
Fletcher The Fierman's (Morton and Isabel) Werner Janssen Between Sally and Gus
box 8, folder 3
El Cortez Hotel Correspondence re: Gentlemen of Distinction Banquets by the Women's Guild of Temple Emanu-El Folder 3
1968, 1969
Scope and Contents
El Cortez Hotel correspondence re: Women's Guild of Temple Emanu-El's Man [Gentlemen] of Distinction banquets; menu selections;
party prospectus 1969.
box 8, folder 4
Fundraising Raffles and Auction: Temple Beth Israel Sisterhood and Women's Guild of Temple Emanu-El Folder 4
1959-1968
Scope and Contents
Fundraising correspondence and programs: American Express Company Temple Emanu-El dinner and raffle at Kona Kai Club Correspondence
of donations; raffles; prize lists; auctions, letters Temple Emanu-El Auction (list of items) Raffle tickets
box 8, folder 5
Women's Guild of Temple Emanu-El and Sisterhood of Temple Beth Israel Folder 5
1958-1976
Scope and Contents
Assorted items relating to Women's Guild of Temple Emanu-El and Sisterhood of Temple Beth Israel functions: raffle tickets,
note cards, luncheon programs, honorary dinner programs, correspondence, invitations, musical programs, travel invitations,
book review announcements, mailing lists, executive board rosters
box 8, folder 6
Women's Guild of Temple Emanu-El and Sisterhood of Temple Beth Israel Folder 6
1954-1970
Scope and Contents
Assorted papers relating to Women's Guild of Temple Emanu-El and Sisterhood of Temple Beth Israel functions: planning notes,
program notes, committee notes, correspondence, and event programs.
box 8, folder 7
Gentlemen of Distinction Banquets presented by the Women's Guild of Temple Emanu-El Folder 7
1966-1968
Scope and Contents
Items relating to the Women's Guild of Temple Emanu-El's Gentlemen of Distinction Banquets held at the El Cortez Hotel: invitations,
table reservations, programs.
box 8, folder 8
Gentlemen of Distinction Banquets presented by the Women's Guild of Temple Emanu-El Folder 8
1969-1972
Scope and Contents
Items relating to the Women's Guild of Temple Emanu-El's Gentlemen of Distinction Banquets held at the El Cortez Hotel: invitations,
table reservations, honoree lists, table arrangements, programs.
box 8, folder 9
Gentlemen of Distinction Banquet Planning Material Women's Guild of Temple Emanu-El Folder 9
1967-1970
Scope and Contents
Personal notes by Sally Cohn regarding planning of the Women's Guild of Temple Emanu-El's Gentlemen of Distinction Banquets:
committee lists, honoree lists, form letters, biographies, work sheets, candidates, correspondence and biography from Rt.
Rev. Msgr. Joseph N. Trivisonno.
box 8, folder 9.1
Program: Testimonial Banquet honoring The Right Reverend Monsignor Joseph N. Trivisonno Folder 9.1
1959
Scope and Contents
Program for Testimonial Banquet honoring The Right Reverend Monsignor Joseph N. Trivisonno, On The Occasion of the Fortieth
Anniversary of His Priesthood. Sunday, May 31, 1959. Reverend Trivisonno was a candidate for the Women's Guild of Temple Emanu-El's
Gentlemen of Distinction Banquet (1969?).
box 8, folder 10
Gentlemen of Distinction Honorees - Correspondence Folder 10
1957-1968
Scope and Contents
Letters from Gentlemen of Distinction honorees to Sally Cohn and the Women's Guild of Temple Emanu-El.
box 8, folder 11
Gentlemen of Distinction - Newspaper Articles Folder 11
1968-1969
Scope and Contents
Copies of San Diego Union and San Diego Evening Tribune newspaper articles regarding the Gentlemen of Distinction awards.
box 8, folder 12
Brotherhoods: National Federation, SoCal Council, Temple Emanu-El Brotherhood & Men's Club Folder 12
1968-1973
Scope and Contents
Items pertaining to the Temple Emanu-El Men's Club, The Southern California Council of Temple Brotherhoods, The National Federation
of Temple Brotherhoods (NFTB), and Temple Emanu-El Brotherhood. Includes: meeting agendas, announcements, correspondence letters,
banquet arrangements, minutes, programs, member lists, NFTB catalog.
box 8, folder 13
Sisterhoods Scripts and Programs Folder 13
1940's
Scope and Contents
Scripts and programs for plays and from musical comedy revues for Sisterhoods in New York; Women of Valour - Temple Beth Israel
Sisterhood; Sisterhood Salutes Sally; Southern Area Western Federation of Temple Sisterhoods. Song lists. List of costume
or fashion show attire and prices.
box 8, folder 14
Program: Follies of 1970 presented by Temple Emanu-El Women's Guild Folder 14
April, 1970
Scope and Contents
Program (souvenir book): Temple Emanu-El Women's Guild presents "Follies of 1970" in the International Room of the El Cortez
Hotel. Directed by Michael Pober.
box 8, folder 15
Program: Las Vegas Night presented by Temple Emanu-El Sisterhood Folder 15
3/8/1975
Scope and Contents
Program: Las Vegas Night fundraising event presented by Temple Emanu-El Sisterhood. Held at the Vacation Village Convention
Center.
box 8, folder 16
Program: B'nai B'rith 36th Annual Convention Folder 16
July 13-17, 1958
Scope and Contents
Program: B'nai B'rith - Women's District Number Four - 36th Annual Convention July 13-17, 1958 held at the El Cortez Hotel.
box 8, folder 16.1
Booklet: Biographical Sketch of Irving E. Friedman Folder 16.1
7/1/1965
Scope and Contents
Biographical sketch booklet as presented by the Members of the California Committee of Boys Incorporated of America honoring
and recognizing Irving E. Friedman in appreciation for his leadership and service to many worthy causes. Includes letter from
Boys Incorporated of America.
box 8, folder 17
San Diego State College Leadership Courses Descriptions Folder 17
1970 and 1971
Scope and Contents
San Diego State College Leadership Courses Descriptions: *New Dimensions of Leadership (Educational Services to the Community
course through SDSU Extension Services program) *New Leadership Development Institute: Effective Black and Brown Leadership
in a White Dominated Community
box 8, folder 18
Points Four World Travel Service Financial Ephemera Folder 18
1984-1987
Scope and Contents
Points Four World Travel Service financial ephemera: receipts, reimbursements, commission stubs. Agent : Sally Cohn.
box 8, folder 18.1
Financials: Invoices and Real Estate Listing Folder 18.1
1984-1987
Scope and Contents
Receipts, invoices and statements: -Evening Tribune -Pacific Insurance Agency -Coles of La Jolla -Panel Lock Fencing -Chick
Runyon Wallpaper Unlimited -San Diego Realty Board Services Exclusive Residential Listing Agreement for the Cohn's 4705 Barbarossa
Drive residence
box 8, folder 19
Vendors Brochures Folder 19
unknown
Scope and Contents
Catalogue listing Publications of the American Jewish Committee (AJC) - Institute of Human Relations (September 1967) Fine
Arts for the Synagogue and Jewish Home Biography of actor Reuben Singer
box 8, folder 20
Rabbinic Alumni Directory: Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion Folder 20
1971
Scope and Contents
Rabbinic Alumni Directory 1971 Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion
box 8, folder 21
Salk Institute for Biological Studies - Descriptive Booklets Folder 21
Includes 1968-1976
Scope and Contents
Salk Institute for Biological Studies - Descriptive Booklets and Brochures with letter from J.E. Slater, President
box 8, folder 22
Salk Institute for Biological Studies - Literature Folder 22
Includes 1962 and dates unknown
Scope and Contents
Items pertaining to Salk Institute for Biological Studies: *Rabbi Cohn's Address of Consecration Dedicating the Site of the
Salk Institute for Biological Studies (4 copies) *"Man's Potential" booklet created by the Institute *The San Diego Woman's
Association for the Salk Institute fact sheet *Faculty Roster (2 copies)
box 8, folder 23
Salk Institute for Biological Studies - Statement and Presentation Packets Folder 23
1963
Scope and Contents
Statement and Presentation Packets for Salk Institute: *Statement by Warren Weaver, Chairman, May 6, 1963 *Packet: Intro,
Facutly, Facilities, Financial Needs; includes letter to Sally Cohn from Beatrice Fuerst, Director of Women's Association
Activities *Bound presentation packet seeking support for the Institute, includes list of Trustees, Officers, and Advisory
Council
box 8, folder 23.1
Salk Institute for Biological Studies - Rabbi Cohn Consecration Address Folder 23.1
1962
Scope and Contents
Consecration Address given by Rabbi Cohn at site of Salk Institute for Biological Studies - Saturday, June 2, 1962
box 8, folder 24
Salk Institute - San Diego Women's Association PART 1 Folder 24
1963
Scope and Contents
San Diego Women's Association for the Salk Institute (WASI) items: rosters, committees, statement of purpose, board, agendas,
workshops, calendars, 1st membership luncheon, Sally's planning notes for board meetings.
box 8, folder 24.1
Salk Institute - San Diego Women's Association PART 2 Folder 24.1
1963
Scope and Contents
San Diego Women's Association for the Salk Institute (WASI) items: rosters, committees, statement of purpose, board, agendas,
workshops, calendars, 1st membership luncheon, Sally's planning notes for board meetings.
box 8, folder 25
Salk Institute - San Diego Women's Association PART 1 Folder 25
1964
Scope and Contents
San Diego Women's Association for the Salk Institute (WASI) items: agendas, workshops, calendars, minutes, 2nd membership
luncheon, Sally's planning notes for board meetings, 1st annual report, membership questionnaire.
box 8, folder 25.1
Salk Institute - San Diego Women's Association PART 2 Folder 25.1
1964
Scope and Contents
San Diego Women's Association for the Salk Institute (WASI) items: agendas, workshops, calendars, minutes, 2nd membership
luncheon, Sally's planning notes for board meetings, 1st annual report, membership questionnaire.
box 8, folder 26
Salk Institute - San Diego Women's Association Folder 26
1965-1976
Scope and Contents
San Diego Women's Association for the Salk Institute (WASI) items: agendas, workshops, calendars, membership luncheons, membership
directory 1966-1967 & 1970-1971, resume of history, April 1976 Newsletter.
box 8, folder 26.1
Salk Institute - San Diego Women's Association (WASI) Membership Directories Folder 26.1
1966-1967 and 1970-1971
Scope and Contents
Membership Directories for the Women's Association for the Salk Institute (WASI) for Biological Studies. 1966-1967 and 1970-1971
box 8, folder 27
Salk Institute for Biological Studies - Correspondence re San Diego Women's Association Folder 27
1963-1966
Scope and Contents
Correspondence notes and letters to Sally and to Sally and Mort from friends, associates, and businesses mostly in regard
to the San Diego Women's Association for the Salk Institute.
box 8, folder 28
Salk Institute for Biological Studies - San Diego Women's Association Correspondence/Minutes Folder 28
unknown
Scope and Contents
San Diego Women's Association for the Salk Institute: correspondence, minutes, papers, notes, brochures, speeches, membership
welcome letters, floor plan for event at Del Webb's OceanHouse.
box 8, folder 29
Correspondence - Notes and Letters to Sally and Mort Folder 29
1958-1969
Scope and Contents
Notes and letters to Sally and to Sally and Mort from friends, associates, and businesses.
box 8, folder 30
Sally Cohn's Handwritten Planning Notes and Speech Draft Folder 30
unknown
Scope and Contents
Miscellaneous notes and papers written by Sally Cohn regarding women's organizations, Salk Institute, and committees. Assorted
miscellaneous items include: business cards, hand written notes, draft of speech, correspondence, empty mailed and opened
envelopes, RSVP return envelopes.
box 8, folder 31
Brochures and Pamphlets: Interreligious and Hebrew Union College Folder 31
1960's-1970's
Scope and Contents
Brochures and Pamphlets - Interreligious and Hebrew Union College: *Report from the School of Jewish Communal Service (HUC)
*Confluent Education in the Jewish Setting (HUC) *Interreligious Institute program agenda *President's Report from National
Conference of Christians and Jews *Booklet - Crisis in America: Hope Through Action
box 8, folder 32
Newsletters and Bulletins (includes Congregation Beth Israel and Temple Emanu-El) Folder 32
1958-1978
Scope and Contents
Newsletters and Bulletins: -Congregation Beth Israel - "Tidings", June 1981 -National Council of Jewish Women San Diego Section
- "The Bulletin", October 1959 -Temple Emanu-El - "Torah Center", 1975-1976, 1976-1977, 1977-1978 -National Business Woman,
December 1958
box 8, folder 33
Telegrams - Western Union (to Sally and to Rabbi Cohn) Folder 33
1951 and 1963
Scope and Contents
Western Union Telegrams: *To Sally Cohn regarding the San Diego Women's Association for the Salk Institute from Gerard Piel,
President of the Salk Institute (1963) *To Sally Cohn from Bea Fuerst, Women's Assoc. for Salk Inst. (1963) *To Rabbi Cohn
from Louise and Charles (1951)
box 8, folder 34
Sally Cohn Photographs including Salk Institute Folder 34
no dates
Scope and Contents
Sally Cohn Photographs including Salk Institute
box 8, folder 35
Obituaries and Newspaper Clippings for Sally Cohn Folder 35
1994
Scope and Contents
Obituaries for Sally Cohn (DOD: July 19, 1994): San Diego Jewish Press Heritage, July 1994 San Diego Jewish Times, August
1994
box 9, folder 1
Sermons given at Springfield, MO, Hamilton, OH, and Cincinnati, OH Folder 1
1931-33
Scope and Contents
Numbered list of multi-paged sermons including title, purpose, and locations given (Springfield, MO, Hamilton, OH, and Cincinnati,
OH). Sermon titles: Measures and Values Tolerance What is Sin? Whither Bound? In the Heart Must Men Suffer? Leader of Men
A Wedding Sermon The Good in Bad Times Can Man Cope with Sorrow? (2) The Bad in Good Times Facing Tomorrow The Message of
a Melody This Day our Daily Light Give Us This Day our Daily Light Why Do the Nations Rage? Who is the Religious Man? Chanukah,
Our Festival of Cleansing
box 9, folder 2
Sermons and Speeches given at various locations (OH, MI, MN, WI, MS, TX, KY, FL, SC) Folder 2
1934-35
Scope and Contents
Numbered list of mulit-paged Sermons and Speeches given at various locations (OH, MI, MN, WI, MS, TX, KY, FL, SC) 1934-1935
Sermon Titles: What Does God Think of Us? Women of the Old Testament Women of Valor Isreal Unite! George Washington and Religous
Liberty The Springtime of Hope The Beauty of Religion and the Religion of Beauty Hitlerism Comes to America Is Romance Dead?
Sermon on Parshas-Re-eh Can Man Cope with Sorrow? Facing the Future as Jews in America Armistice Day Sermon Sermon for Hattiesburg
Tomorrows Challenge to the Jews of Today (5) Sermon on Parshas Tezaveh Walking Together Our Prayer for Life The Road to the
Open The Message of a Melody What is Sin? A Three-Fold Blessing Our Dead Shall Live From Deceiver to Saint
box 9, folder 3
Sermons given at various locations (includes SC, PA, TX) Folder 3
1936-1937
Scope and Contents
Sermons given at various locations (includes SC, PA, TX), 1936-1937 Sermon Titles: Adventures of a Regional Rabbi Dedication
of Memorial Window The Road to the Open Facing Tomorrow Walking Together The Message of a Melody What is Sin? Tomorrow's Challenge
to the Jews of Today Confirmation: A Preparation for Jewish Living The Road to the Open
box 9, folder 4
Sermons (Memphis) Folder 4
1938
Scope and Contents
Sermons (Memphis), 1/1938-6/1938 Sermon Titles: What Shall We Teach Our Children? (2) Wanted: A Jewish Epic The Juniper Tree
Strange Fires What Does Youth Really Want? (2) Jewish Youth Faces a World of Crisis The Best Things in Life-Are They Free?
Passover's Eternal Loveliness The Commemoration of Crisis The Springtime of Hope Can We Be Righteous without Religion Walking
Together The Dynamics of Fellowship The Inevitability of Jewishness The Distinctiveness of Israel Fear: Humanity's Greatest
Menace Unblemished Offerings The Business Man and the Bible Voices of Children Five Greatest Personalities of Jewish History
The Festival of Shovuos Where the Jews Succeed
box 9, folder 5
Sermons (Memphis) Folder 5
1938
Scope and Contents
Sermons (Memphis), 7/1938-12/1938 Sermon Titles: Lure of Books Jewish Philanthropy An American Jew Looks at Partition The
Jew Faces a World of Chaos What Shall 'We do with our Leisure? The Tradtition of Philanthropy The Road to Peace - Which Way?
Highways to Jewish Living Measures and Values Judaism and Social Justice Sukkoth Morning Service Our Common Meeting Ground
This Thing Called Democracy The Seeing and the Blind Jacob and Israel: A Study in Regeneration Reflections concerning Peace
on Earth Goodwill to Men The Joseph Drama
box 9, folder 6
Sermons (Memphis) Folder 6
1939
Scope and Contents
Sermons (Memphis), 1939 Sermon Titles: Niemailler-the Man and the Symbol A Jewish Home Pain and Suffering - Are they Necessary?
Shall We Abandon Prayer? (2) George Washington and Religious Liberty The B'Nai B'Rith - An Answer to a Challenge The Talmud
Jews in Public Office The Bondage of Egypt-Past Experience of Present Reality? Days of our Years What Shall I Preach About
1914 and Now The German Refugee - Fiction and Fact Impromptu Thoughts on the Eve of Crisis Moriah - The Mountain of the Spirit
What Does God Think of Us? Synagogue and Rabbi The Nazarene by Sholom Asch-Book Review Jewish Youth and Jewish Parents - Allies
or Enemies? Sermon on Deuteronomy 5:6-7
box 9, folder 7
Sermons and Speeches (Memphis) Folder 7
1940
Scope and Contents
Sermons (Memphis), 1940 Sermon Titles: A Sunlit Isle in a Dark Sea Haman and Mordecai - the Eternal Conflict Book Review of
Verdun A Mother's Prayer Amsterdam, Berlin, London, and Points East Rekindling the Lights A Sixth Column Danger - National
Hysteria Pain and Suffering - Are they Necessary? Tomorrow's Challenge to the Jew of Today America's Greatest Menace - Sixth
Column Hysteria Peace on Earth - What Kind of Peace? Attitude of Judaism toward Divorce, Historically Considered A Credo in
Time of Chaos Disappearance or Survival - Shall the Jew Assimilate? The Best Things in Life - Are they Free? A Link Between
Two Testaments - The Apocrypha Sermon on the Hebrew University A Mother's Prayer Tabernacles - Symbol of the Joyous Life The
Road to the Open Why Doesn't God Stop the War? The Symbol of the Flame (Chanukah) Opening Remarks for Chairman on Education
Day Zionism - A Factor in the Struggle for Democracy [Speech for National Hadassah Education Day]
box 9, folder 8
Sermons and Speeches (Niagara Falls) Folder 8
1941
Scope and Contents
Sermons and Speeches (Niagara Falls), 1941 Sermon Titles: Zonta Club Address The Economic Problem of the Jew Counsel for Today
The Return to Religion What is a Jewish LIfe? Our Way of Life or the Way of Death? Some Winter Thoughts Days of our Years
Prejudice and the Truth about the Jew The Synagogue and the Emigre The Legacy of the Synagogue The Dynamics of Fellowship
A Rabbi Looks at Marriage What Does Youth Really Want? Jews in Public Office-Asset or Liability? Religion and National Defense
I am the Jew Eternal Walking Together The Sabbath of Return - To What? The Soul of the Jew For the Sin Which we have Sinned
Louis D. Brandeis - In Memorium My Religion is Doing Good The Promise of Palestine Ideas as Weapons of War Wagging Tongues
and Eager Ears 2 Kinds of Laughter
box 9, folder 9
Sermons and Speeches (Niagara Falls) Folder 9
1942
Scope and Contents
Sermons and Speeches (Niagara Falls), 1/1942 - 9/1942 Sermon Titles: Religion and Social Service What are the Rabbis Thinking?
[attached with pamphlet of "The President's Message to the Fifty-Third Annual Convention of the Central Conference of American
Rabbis", Cincinnati, OH 1942] Passover Morning Sermon The Dynamics of Fellowship Freedom and the Bible [New Year's Day sermon]
Frankly Speaking: An Answer to a Libel Hear, O Lord: Is Israel One? Men and Moments that Mattered O Captain, My Captain If
I Were a Christian Formula for Brotherhood Four Sons: Four Answers How To Be Happy in Troubled Times Can Our World Endure?
God and the Giver Your Last Year on Earth Never Trouble Trouble The Lessons of Pentecost A Springtime Idyll Scapegoats The
New Paganism and Jewish Survival The Challenge of the New Year A Season of Rejoicing A Return to the Sabbath
box 9, folder 10
Sermons including radio sermons for WHLD, Niagara Falls Folder 10
1942
Scope and Contents
Sermons including radio sermons for WHLD, Niagara Falls, 10/1942-12/1942 Sermon Titles: Succoth Morning Sermon Ideals: Their
Use and Abuse Land Where My Fathers Died: 1492 to 1942 Columbus Day Sermon A Personal God Twenty Five Years After Balfour
The Synagogue and the War I'm Not Superstitious, But... The Three 'C's of Religion Living in Three Dimensions God and the
War Why Doesn't God Stop the War? Champions of God The Best Things in Life - Are They Free? The Message of the Maccabees Measures
and Values The Juniper Tree Light Amid the Blackout Some Winter Thoughts A Credo in Time of Chaos
box 9, folder 11
Sermons including radio sermons for WHLD, Niagara Falls, 1943 and as USNR Chaplain Folder 11
1943
Scope and Contents
Sermons including radio sermons for WHLD, Niagara Falls, 1943 and as Chaplain for the USNR at the USNTC in San Diego Sermon
Titles: Why as a Navy Chaplain? The Next Voice You Hear... The Saving Grace of Laughter Farewell Sermon, Glenview Navy Pier
The American Way - A New Year's Challenge Let My People Go My Religion is Doing Good Never Trouble Trouble Can Our World Endure?
The Birthday of the Trees What Does God Think of Man? Shall We Abandon Prayer? The Quest for Fellowship- 1.Our Heritage of
Intolerance 2. Prejudice, Politics, and Profit George Washington and Religious Liberty How To Be Happy in Troubled Times Do
You Believe in Immortality? Ideas as Weapons of War Pain and Suffering - Are They Necessary? Let Freedom Ring? Voices of Children?
Must We Hate our Enemies? What Nine Years Have Taught Me of Judaism God and Pearl Harbor
box 9, folder 12
Sermons as USNR Chaplain Folder 12
1944
Scope and Contents
Sermons as USNR Chaplain, 1944 Sermon Titles: Memorial Day Sermon May - Navy Pier Columbus Day Sermon
box 9, folder 13
Sermons as USNR Chaplain Folder 13
1945
Scope and Contents
Sermons as USNR Chaplain, 1945 Sermon Titles: Farewell Four Sons - Four Answers Memorial Day What's New with the Jew V-J Sermonette
Radio Transcription Sermon For Rosh Hashonah What Do We Mean by Religion? Never Trouble Trouble Is Israel One? Some Christian
Friends of the Jew How Religious Are You? The Greatest Riddle in the World (delivered at Temple Beth El, Niagara Falls) "Let's
Get on the Bus" (Sermon for Veteran's Citation-Sabbath)
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Sermons as USNR Chaplain and at Temple Beth Israel Folder 14
1946
Scope and Contents
Sermons as USNR Chaplain, 1946 Sermon Titles: Esther the Queen Faith Tried in Battle Report on Union Convention The Voice
of Europe and the Voice of America Jewish Therapeutics Why I am a Zionist Torah, Chochmah, and Uno Purim and your Morale Recipe
for Jewish Living The Fifth Question The Freedom to be Free Farewell Sermon (Niagara Falls) How Shall We Measure Life? The
Quest for the New The Message of a Melody People of the Book - Reality or Misnomer? The War that Still Goes On What Shall
We Teach Our Children? What Shall I Preach About? A Time for House Cleaning Rosh Hashona Message: A Happy New Year (USO-Jewish
Welfare Board of San Diego broadcast)
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Sermons (San Diego) Folder 15
1947
Scope and Contents
Sermons (San Diego & other locations noted on back pages), 1947 Sermons and Notes Titles: How to be Holy though Modern The
Tower of Babel and the Ladder of Beth-El Memorial Day Sermon Jewish Community Council - Coronado Oil For the Lamps of Faith
The Dynamics of Brotherhood (Radio talk for broadcast during Brotherhood Week) The Church and Homemaking (Paper in Symposium
on "Contributuon of the Church to Family Living," San Diego Social Hygiene Association) The Character of a City Principles
to Guide American Jewry From Potsdam to Moscow: Americas Role in Tomorrow's World If I Were a Christian (2) (radio addresses)
The Springtime of Hope Youth is a Wonderful Thing The Eternal Jew Walking Together Your Last Year on Earth Justice: A 20th
Century Luxury Right and Wrong: Do They Still Have Meaning? Things Men Live By The Road to the Open Nothing New Under the
Sun The Balfour Declaration and 30 Years Later God Bless America - With What? (2) (S.D. and KCBQ broadcast) Crossfire - Anti-Defamation
a la Hollywood (2) Read Any Good Books Lately?
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Sermons (San Diego) Folder 16
1948
Scope and Contents
Sermons (San Diego & other locations noted on back pages), 1948 Sermon Titles: Israel (for Institute of Jewish Studies) Let
My People Go Lets Sing a New Song The Golden Calf What Are you Worth? Purim and Progress Spiritual Values in Character Education
A Word to Worriers Building Christian Citizenship in a Democracy (Euclid School PTA) To Secure These Rights Voices of Children
Rabbi Moise Bergman (eulogy) Israel Speaks Happy Atomic New Year Kol Nidre Calls Us An Old Prayer with a New Meaning The Return
to Religion The Choice Before Us Pain and Progress Prescription for Peace How Odd of God to Choose the Jew Catching Up With
Our Past Rekindling the Lights
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Sermons and Speeches Folder 17
1949
Scope and Contents
Sermons/Speeches (SD & other dates/locations noted), 1949 Sermon Titles: U.J.F. Kick-Off Dinner Causes for Cracking Up The
Year of 49 and the Spirit of 76 Hamlet the Tragic Doubter Have We Outgrown God? Israel Speaks What Can Religion Do For Me?
A Minor Holiday with a Major Message Religion's Do's and Don'ts Freedom and Self-Enslaved (Sermon for Passover) A Mother's
Prayer We Light the First Candle Living as Jews and Liking It Unfinished Business (Memorial Day Sermon) The Oldest House in
the World (Sermon for Erev Rosh Hashanah) Let's Go the the Clinic (Sermon for Rosh Hashanah Morning) Dedication (Sermon for
Shabbos Shuvah) Scapegoats (Sermon for Yom Kippur "Far from Where?" (Sermon for United Nations Week) What Can We Learn From
Noah? Lest We Forget (Sermon for Shabbos Todah) Politics and Religion "Israel's Flag is not Mine" Hanukah Isn't For Cowards
Happy Birthday? (A Christmas Sermon)
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Sermons, Undated Folder 18
1930s-40s and 1951
Scope and Contents
Sermon Titles: The World We Want to Live In Jewish Book Month Why Jesus Died The Heirs of Balaam Installation Response "Keep
the Miracle Alive" (United Jewish Fund Sabbath) Lets Understand Ourselves Commencement Address Sermon on HUC-JIR the Unsung
Song The Dilemma of the Pacifist The Message of the Shofar The Deceived Heart A People or a Problem? The Moral Committment
"We Hold These Truths" The Torah and the Bill of Rights Faith Tried in Battle
box 9, folder 19
Sermons, Incomplete Folder 19
1940s, 1953, 1961
Scope and Contents
Sermons, Incomplete The Best Things in Life - Are They Free? title pages missing, dates: May 30, 1947 Dec. 27, 1946
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Prayers and Invocations Folder 20
1930s - 40s
Scope and Contents
Prayers and Invocations given for various occassions including: Memorial Day, Thanksgiving, Veterans Day, dinners, dedications,
Navy Hospital, memorials, graduations.
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Sermons - Given by Others (Union of American Hebrew Congregations/United Jewish Laymen's Committee) Folder 21
1937-1944
Scope and Contents
Press Release Sermons from the Union of American Hebrew Cong. Sermons given by Others (many w/ United Jewish Laymen's Comm.)
Sermon Titles: The Call to Youth-Rabbi Leo Franklin Memorial Address of Chaplain Roland Gittelson at the 5th Marine Division
Cemetery on Iwo Jima Faith.... in a Faithless World! - Rabbi William Rosenblum Justice - Rabbi David de Sola Pool Israel,
Its Teachings, Its Land and Its God - Rabbi David de Sola Pool Hanukah, The Festival of Lights - Rabbi David de Sola Pool
Jewish Roots in American Soil - Rabbi Israel Goldstein Is Man a Failure?- Rabbi Israel Goldstein This is my Faith - Rabbi
Philip Bernstein The Bill of Rights and the Bill of Duties - Rabbi Philip Bernstein George Washington's Birthday Sermon -
Rabbi Philip Bernstein "The Light in the Wilderness" - Rabbi Abraham Feinberg What We Need Most - Rabbi Abraham Feinberg "Four
Areas of Faith" - Rabbi Abraham Feinberg The Rediscovery of Religion - Rabbi Louis Newman From Bondage to Freedon - Rabbi
Louis Newman Sermon by Dr. Jonah B. Wise Sermon by Rabbi Norman Gerstenfeld (3) Jewish Paticipation in Defense of the U.S.
- Chaplain Bernard Segal Sermon Preached by Rabbi Jonah B. Wise "Faith for Fighting Men" - Rabbi Philip Bernstein Sermon by
Chaplain Roland Gittlesohn The Power of Religion - Chaplain Philip Lipis "In the Navy Its a Must" - Chaplain Henry Berkowitz
"Keeping Faith" - Chaplain Charles Shulman "What Shall WeTeach Our Children?" - Rabbi Louis Binstock "What Our Fighting Children
Teach" - Rabbi Louis Binstock "What Our Fighting Children Think" - Rabbi Louis Binstock
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Sermons - United Jewish Layman's Committee, 1949 Folder 22
1949
Scope and Contents
Sermons - United Jewish Layman's Committee, 1949 Sermon Titles: One Man' Faith - Rabbi Baruch Braunstein Something Personal
- Rabbi Nathan Perilman Faith in the New Year - Rabbi Newton Friedman The White Fast - Rabbi Julius Gordon Why I Believe in
the Power of Prayer - Rabbi Julius Gordon Why I Believe in Immortality - Rabbi Julius Gordon Obstacles to Understanding and
Peace - Rabbi Louis Mann A Religious Definition of Freedom - Rabbi Joseph Lockstein
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Sermons on George Washington given by others Folder 23
1932
Scope and Contents
Booklet of a collection containing 34 sermons by ministers of various denominations throughout the U.S. commemorating George
Washington, prepared at the request of and published by the United States George Washington Bicentennial Commission. *Pamphlet
"George Washington-Revolutionist [A Bi-Centenary Address] "by John Haynes Holmes, published by The Community Church, New York
City, 1931-1932 series.
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Sermons Folder 1
1950
Scope and Contents
Sermon Titles: These Things We Believe - Series of 4 lectures Light for the Lamps of Progress Purim and Liberal Judaism Common
Sense about Intermarriage The Eternal Light of Knowledge The Old Master Builder Freedom and Democracy Challenging Years Israel
and the Arab Problem Portrait of a Parent Pre-Confirmation Sermon Three C's of Religion Rosh Hashonah Message (Southwestern
Jewish Press) Rosh Hashonah Radio Talk The Way Back With Dreams we Build an Altar Father Abraham and the Salesman The Parade
of the Penitents Where Do You Live? Facing the Inevitable Miracles: Ancient and Modern What Man Most Desires Where Jew and
Christian Meet
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Sermons Folder 2
1951
Scope and Contents
Sermon Titles: Trials and Triumphs of Family Living End and Means in Achieving Peace ABC's for Parents The Mystic Bond of
Brotherhood An Example for Youth to Follow The Little "Red" Schoolhouse The Perilous Price of Prejudice Good Friday Thoughts
About Crucifixion Pre-Passover Postulates Have We Outgrown Judaism? 6 part series Why Confirmation? What Makes a Congregation
Holy? The Art of Being Jewish What Does Kol Nidre Mean to You? "The Soul that Sinneth" The Bible in the Public School? David
and Bathsheba Religion in a Warring World Missionaries To and From Judaism Only One Blessing - Religion and Secularism Christianity's
Debt to Judaism
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Sermons Folder 3
1952
Scope and Contents
Sermon Titles: A Rabbi's Definition of Religion Burning Bushes Religion and Psychiatry - Where Do They Meet and Part? American
and Israel - Two Way Passage The Message of Two Great Lives Where in the World is God? Both Sides of the Coin The Jewish Ideal
of Holiness What Is God? Passover and Easter - A Common Message? Who is a Liberal? (2) The Leprosy of the Soul Overhauling
the Family Protecting Our Inheritance Our Debt to Our Youth What Can Our Children Teach Us? Giving God a Vacation Israel Today
The Vows of the Disloyal On Being Human A Good Life, A Joyous Life Rosh Hashonah Television Sermon The Tabernacle of Happiness
Creating a New World Torah, Chochmah, and the United Nations Test for Candidates Post-Election Thoughts Books Can Be Dangereous
Isaac and Rebekkah Versus Romeo and Juliet Judasim's Debt to Christianity
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Sermons Folder 4
1953
Scope and Contents
Sermon Titles: Parshas Tsav - Shabbas Hagadol Chaim Weizmann: The End of an Epoch A President is Inaugurated What's Behind
the Prague and Moscow Trials? (2 parts) Strange Fires Unhappy Parents (2) Is Repentence Old-Fashioned? The Anatomy of Prayer
It Can Happen Anywhere The Quest for Happiness Know Before Whom Thou Standest Time Out for Inventory: 5 part Series Books
and Barbarians The Hanukah Way of Life
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Sermons Folder 5
1954
Scope and Contents
Sermon Titles: "Dear Mr. President...." (Letter to President Eisenhower) (4 copies) This is Your Wife Memorial Day Service
of Dedication From Generation to Generation Will the New Year Be a Good Year? How to Prepare for Kol Nidre Why Fast? The Miracle
of America, I & II Freedom in Crisis America Will the Fourth Century Bring Jewish Unity?
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Sermons Folder 6
1955
Scope and Contents
Sermon Titles: UJF Luncheon A Glimpse into Jewish Bookland How Do You Think of God? You Were There! Simple Things as Big as
the World On Being a Jew Judaism - The Hope of the World The Meaning of Sin "Thou Shalt Teach Them Diligently" Your Success
Story - 9 part series
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Sermons and Memorials Folder 7
1956
Scope and Contents
Sermon Titles: Henry Weinberger Albert Steinbaum Passover, Israel, and the Middle East The Quest for Inner Peace Sermon for
Kol Nidre Jewishness without Judaism? Positive Judasim Building Christian Citizenship in a Democracy (3 copies) Making the
Most of Your Life - 7 part series Qualifications of Synagogue Leadership
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Sermons Folder 8
1957
Scope and Contents
Sermon Titles: Memorial Address - Home of Peace Cemetery Arabs, Israelis, and Morality Jews behind the Iron Curtain It Wasn't
As Good As the Book (A Critique of DeMille's "Ten Commandments") Easter and Passover - A Common Message Guest Editorial The
Last Word? The Understanding Heart Is there Any Hope? Preparation The Sin of Self-Deception Books Are Our Weapons Let Us Win
the Peace Counting our Blessings (A Pre-Thanksgiving Sermon) The Reform Jew and the State of Israel Hanukah Television Sermon
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Sermons and Memorials Folder 9
1958
Scope and Contents
Sermon Titles: Nathan Baranov (memorial) Address at Annual Mtg (San Diego County Council of Camp Fire Girls) "Sermon in Song"
(Temple Beth Israel) How Long Will Our Children Be Ours? What is Life Worth to You? What Does a Rabbi Want? God is Not "Out
of This World" The Art of Forgiveness Can We Change Ourselves From Adam to Atom - Space Age Religion The Three Dimensions
of Religious Faith The Message of the Kaddish 20 Questions on the Synagogue and Social Action The Pillar of Salt We Congratulate
a Ten Year Old (Sermon notes for Israel's 10th Anniversary) Ten Years Ago Today (Part II) Left-Over Turkey
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Sermons Folder 10
1959
Scope and Contents
Sermon Titles: Atlas, Lunik, and You: Trio of Triumph or Terror? The Contributions of Judaism to Our Democratic Faith The
Contributions of Judaism to Man's Spiritual Heritage Music Festival February 20, 1959 Four Score and Five Years Ago Many Warsaw
Ghettos Your Inner Sanctuary Disturbing the Comfortable The Fear of Life My Pilgrimmage to Israel Part I My Pilgrimmage to
Israel Part II Prayer is the Answer The Uncommitted Heart The Rabbi and the Shmoo More About the Shmoo God's Great Experiment
God's Gladiators
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Sermons and Memorial Folder 11
1960
Scope and Contents
Sermon Titles: Christmas Message Humility The Truth About the Crucifixion Theodor Herzl: In Memoriam Anti-Semitism is Your
Business Only Five Days to Rosh Hashanah Judaism - For Whom? Inside Your Mezuzah How Real is Your Religion? The Little Things
of Life The World's First Sailor and His Rainbow Are You a Gambler? Our Responsibility The Meaning of T'Shuvah
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Sermons Folder 12
1961
Scope and Contents
Sermon Titles: Spiritual Aspects of Synagogue Architecture Henrietta Szold - A Centennial Tribute Questions Which Jews Ask
(3) Eichmann and World's Conscience Race? Nation? Religion? Eichmann and the World's Conscience Conflict Do You Believe in
Miracles? What is the Basis of the Dietary Laws? Is Keeping Kosher of Any Validity Today? Why Confirmation? (2) Faith in the
Future (2) The Paradoxes of Popular Judaism What do you See? Just Who is a Reform Jew? The High Cost of Getting Even A Menu
for Yom Kippur Righteous in Our Generation You and Your Prayer Book - Series of 4 (I-IV) Family worship Series sermon notes
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Sermons and JFK Tribute Folder 13
1962-65
Scope and Contents
Sermon Titles: Dedication Remarks - North County Jewish Community Center The Last Word on Eichmann - Or Can it Happen Again?
Again the Arab Refugees Towards Arab-Jewish Understanding Family Worship Service The True Leader Are You Prepared? Some Impudent
Questions The Unfinished Task (3) - Sermon for Race Relations Sabbath Ground Breaking Address - San Diego Health Association
Hospital March 15, 1964 Sermonette for "Let there Be Light" Graduation Address - Sheriff's Dept. Training Academy Nov. 30,
1964 How Much is it Worth? Prelude to Brotherhood Week: The Jew and the Negro Revolution No Jew is an Island (Sermon for UJF
Sabbath) The President's War on Poverty "To Do Justly" To Love Mercy Rosh Hashanah Radio Sermon (2) Memorial Meditation To
Walk Humbly with God Judaism, College-Style Parshat Ki Tavo John F. Kennedy: A Rabbi's Tribute and In Memoriam (includes copy
of Temple Beth El Bulletin with memorial tribute and copy of Congregation Shaare Emeth Temple Bulletin with memorial sermon)
The Address of Consecration Dedicating the Site of the Salk Institute for Biological Studies at San Diego, CA on June 2, 1962
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Sermons Folder 14
1966
Scope and Contents
Sermon Titles: Man's Hope for Survival Making the Most of Your Life Building Christian Citizenship in a Democracy Hai means
Life The Destiny of the American Jew - 7 part Series (I-VII) The Sound of the Shofar The Book of Life The Kol Nidre Song "Oh,
Careless Love!" Annual Homecoming Service This is Your Wife (2)
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Sermons Folder 15
1967
Scope and Contents
Sermon Titles: The 10 Commandments in our Time The Synagogue and Social Action Questions and Answers on Social Action "The
Chosen" by Chaim Potok Thank God for Our Teachers! The Crisis in the Middle East Are We Growing Morally Soft? The Worlds We
Live In Sermon at Camp Saratoga Leadership Session, Fri., June 25, 1967 What's Happening to our College Youth? (College Homecoming)
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Sermons Folder 16
1968
Scope and Contents
Sermon Titles: Temple Beth Sholom 10th Anniversary, August 11, 1968 Religion in U.S.O. (Foreign Officers Amphibeous Training
School) Vietnam - A Jewish Point of View The Morality Gap It's "In" to be Jewish What is in Your Hand? (2) On Being Human
The American Image - Hollywood Style Babel - A Fable for Adults (2) The War on Jewish Poverty Heaven Help Us! Negroes and
Jews - Bias or Brotherhood? Reopening Old Wells The College Campus and Jewish Survival If You Had Three Wishes (A Meditation
for the New Year)
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Sermons Folder 17
1969
Scope and Contents
Sermon Titles: Campus Unrest The Meaning of Israel - 7 Part Series (I-VII) Sermon on Parshat Bo The Miracle of Purim - Past
and Present Today's Challenge to Judaism Guideposts for Successful Living Sermon for Installation of Officers and Directors
Daughters of Israel: A Bat Mitzvah Sermon The Three R's of Jewish Education We Remember (A Memorial Day Sermon) Shabbat Shuvah
Message "This Covenant . . ." (Sermon for Yom Kippur) The Rosh Hashanah Sermon I Didn't Preach He Was a Saint - Almost (Parshat
Noah) The Struggle Within
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Sermons - Holy Days Undated Folder 18
1950s-60s
Scope and Contents
Sermon Titles: Television Program for Passover (TV Script) (UAHC) Hanukah Television Script Shovous Script (Jewish Chautauqua
Society) Judaism's Message for Today's World How Face Our Sorrows? Pathways to God That Land of Ours Passover and Easter -
A Commom Message? This Faith of Ours The Jew's Search for Identity The Conquest of Homelessness Rosh Hashonah The Story of
the Red Cow (2) A Sermon for Parshat Naso Affirmations and Denials Is Forgivemess God's Business? The Quality of Life
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Sermons and Memorial Tribute - Miscellaneous Undated Folder 19
1950s-60s
Scope and Contents
Miscellaneous Undated Sermon Titles: Psychiatry and Religion A Sermon for Brotherhood Week The American Negro - Myths and
Realities (2) The Religious Significance of the State of Israel Meditation - A Memorial Tribute to Henry Warren Horwitz Life's
Greatest Riddle The Humble Prophet Mr. All, Mr. Nothing, and Mr. In-Between The Right to be Different Religion - Conviction
or Conformity? Bombs, Babies, and Boredom - Three Great Challenges of Our Time
box 10, folder 20
Sermons - Incomplete Sermons - Undated Folder 20
1950s-60s
Scope and Contents
Assorted pages from multiple undated incomplete sermons. Some titles: Rabbi Lawson Atonement Afterthoughts Religion in a Warring
World
box 10, folder 21
Prayers for Various Occasions Folder 21
1950s-60s
Scope and Contents
Prayers given for various occasions including: dedications, dinners, luncheons, promotional exercises, graduations, memorial
services, installation services, Yahrzeit, commencements.
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Sermons Given by Other Rabbis (United Jewish Layman's Committee and Union of American Hebrew Congregations) Folder 22
1950s-60s
Scope and Contents
Sermon Titles: God in the Image of Man - Rabbi Rosenblum The Cardinal Sin - Rabbi Gordis A Salute to HUC:America's Oldest
Seminary - Rabbi Brickner The Jewish Position on Jesus - Rabbi Brickner The Meaning of Shabuoth - Rabbi Lieberman Life Can
Be Cruel! - Rabbi Gittelsohn A Fresh Start in Life: Is It Ever Too Late? - Rabbi Newman What Makes for a Happy Marriage? -
Rabbi Schnachtel Eyes Upon Israel - Rabbi Zeitlin Under the Microscope - Rabbi Mayerberg The Lesson of Liberty - Rabbi Goldburg
The Lesson of Life and Death - Rabbi Goldburg Message of Israel - Rabbi Kramer Israel Re-visited - Rabbi Friedman Israel in
Spirit - Rabbi Friedman Personality Factors in Jewish Education- Rabbi Essrig "The Function of Religion" - Dr. Samuel Cohon
Search for Truth - S. Jay Levy The Music of the Synagogue - Max Wohlberh Music Festival I Sermons in Song II Sermons in Song
III Sermons by Rabbi David Polish UJA Sabbath Sermon - Rabbi Mowshowitz Acceptance Speech of President Jerome Schoenfeld America's
Jews and the Mystique of Israel - Ben Zion Bokser "Jerusalem of Gold" (Message of Israel) - Rabbi Arfa An American Look at
Kristallnacht - Sherwood Gordon
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Sermons Folder 1
1970
Scope and Contents
Sermon Titles: Lessons of Leadership (2) Affirmations and Denials(Sedra Yitro) On Being Jewish - Series of 5 (I-V) The Slavery
of Egypt - Past and Present Am Yisrael Chai! A Sermon on Parshat Naso Only 43 Days To Rosh Hashanah The Last Sabbath The Impossible
Dream Abraham, Isaac, and Portnoy Inside your Mezuzah Big Questions and Big Answers (3) Sermon for Couples Club Sabbath The
Well of Decision (Parshat Va-Yetze) "To Thine Own Self Be True"
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Sermons (and In Memoriam) Folder 2
1971
Scope and Contents
Sermon Titles: The Goat The Synagogue in the 70's Creative Service on Soviet Jewry Sanctuary A Twenty-Four-Hour-A-Day Religion
(Parshat T'sorah) Dr. Nelson Glueck - In Memoriam "Are You Really Free?" (Parshat Tsav) Religion: A Non-Profit Enterprise
Israel-Land of Youth and Visions (2) The Synagogue in the 70's II Make Yourselves Ready Personal Judaism The Best Years of
Our Lives (3) Jerusalem the Golden - Whose City? The Voice of Jacob, The Hands of Esau (Sedra Toldot) The Power of Negative
Thinking Do You Believe in Miracles? All of Our Fathers (Va-Y'Chi)
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Sermons Folder 3
1972
Scope and Contents
Sermon Titles: Let My People Know - Soviet Jewry & Israel Self-Enslavement (Parshat Bo) Bridges ot Brotherhood To Speak and
to Listen The American Negro: Myths and Realities God's Four Questions The Fear of Life Parshat Naso The Curse of Criticism
The Right and Wrong Uses of Memory The Quest for Jewish Survival (2) A Sermon Especially for Atheists The Tree of Life The
Quality of Life "Give me That Old Time Religion" The Ladder and the Stone "Grow Old Along with Me" You and the New Morality
- Changing Sexual Mores Pre-Confirmation Sermon What time Is It? Bar Mitzvah Sermons (2)
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Sermons Folder 4
1973
Scope and Contents
Sermon Titles: Reforming Reform: Do We Need a New Mitzvah System? New Priorities for Social Action The Gold Standard of Idolatry
Miracles Do Happen On Being Called (Parshat Va-yikra) On Dry Land Facing Life Women of Valor Consequences Two Kinds of Faith
Controversy, Good and Bad John XXIII - In Memoriam Blessing and Being Blessed (4) Three Hebrew Words - And a Fourth Private
Enemy Number One Recipe for Jewish Living Finding Ourselves The Shofar's Call to Worship What Has Study To Do With Yom Kippur?
Just Who is a Reform Jew? Guilt and Atonement
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Sermons Folder 5
1974
Scope and Contents
Sermon Titles: A Recipe for Jewish Living Religion Without Crisis Prayer Isn't Kid Stuff The Dangers of Ambition Pathways
to God The Palestinians - The U.N. - And Human Decency For Whom the Siren Sounds "It's Not Nice to Fool Mother Nature!" (3)
Forgive us Our Virtues (2) People of Two Worlds (3)
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Sermons Folder 6
1975
Scope and Contents
Sermon Titles: The Darkness of Egypt & the Darkness of Today Commentary on the Jewish World Scene The Dilemmas of Leadership
Opening of Walker Scott Store - February 28, 1975 Giving of One's Self Prepare Yourselves! Reflections on Forty Years Together
- Wedding Anniversary Masada Shall Not Fall Again! Message of the Sanctuary The Need to Believe The Need to be Loved The Need
to be Needed Jews and the Bicenntennial "Look Unto the Rock..." (Story of Father Abraham) Inside Your Mezuzah Three Verbs
Bar Mitzvah Sermon
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Sermons Folder 7
1976-1979
Scope and Contents
Sermon Titles: The Discipline of Song Are You a Parent to Your Children? Our Prayerbook - What's New About IT? In Tune with
the Times Don't Be Half Baked! Shema Yisrael "My Country, Tis of Thee" 2 parts (I-II) Sermon for Installation of Rabbi Martin
S. Lawson (2) The Last Word? (2) All You Need is Faith With a Song in My Heart Our Fifth Pilgrimmage to Israel Yerushalayim
This World of Ours What Can Jonah Teach Us? What Came After Sinai? The Wheel, the Cross, and the Star (Traffic Safety Council)
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Sermons Folder 8
1980-1984
Scope and Contents
Sermon Titles: Passover and Easter - A Common Message? Lest We Forget: A Sukkot Admonition Numbering our Days Living Forever
(2) Counting our Blessings The Dreams of the Founders Cohnfidentially.... (Israel Today rabbinical message) A Matter of Faith
(2) Let's Hear It For Isaac Michael Sternfeld Testimonial Israel is Real! "Be Comforted" (3) Why Are We Here? Here, O Israel!
Believing is Seeing "Where Shall I Find Thee?" What Does God Think of Us? Untitled Special Meeting Message re new Torah Center
Response to Dr. Alfred Gottschalk at Service Celebrating 50th Anniversary of Ordination [of Rabbi Cohn]
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Sermons Folder 9
1985
Scope and Contents
Sermon Titles: My Kind of Judaism (2) Only 44 Days to Rosh Hashanah! (2) The Wall of Separation "The World is too Much with
Us" (2) The Art of Forgiveness (2) The Next-To-Last Page in your Prayer Book The Fall of Freddie the Leaf Parshat D'Varim
How Broad is Your Faith (2) Does Your Religion Challenge You?
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Sermons Folder 10
1986-1989
Scope and Contents
Sermon Titles: Lyndon La Rouche: The Politics of Hate (2) The Compensations of Sorrow Who Knows One? The Need to Repent The
Pros and Cons of Controversy All of Our Fathers: The Pride of Ancestry (2) A Rosh Hashanah Greeting from Rabbi Cohn, 5747
(1987) Jews in an Alien World (2) Jews in Their Own World (2) Sermon to Catholic Community Rabbi Cohn's Rosh Hashanah Message,
5748 (1988)
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Speeches by others Folder 11
1972, 1973
Scope and Contents
Speeches by Others: *"The Sun is Setting": The Need to Return by Rabbi Dr. Herbert M. Baumgard *The Concept of "Israel" in
Classical Jewish Literature by Rabbi Max Nussbaum "*Flight and Rescue: Brichah" by Yehuda Bauer Book Review by Philip S. Bernstein
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Sermons - Undated Folder 12
1970s-1990s
Scope and Contents
Undated Sermon Titles: The Quality of Life The Dialogue of Life Have Your Tried Our Formula 3? (2) Holy Day Afterthoughts
- The Blessing of Forgetting Hope and Humility - Parshat Hukkat "If I Forget Thee..." The Jewish Jesus and the Christian Christ
(2) The Lovely Art of Letting Go A New View of Temptation Standing in Judgement (3) A Time to Remember Vindication of Vashti:
A Post-Purim Plea What Jews Should Teach Their Children Yom Kippur Sheni (1973) Shabbat Shekalim Rosh Hashanah 5746 (Rabbi
Cohn's Message to the Congregation)
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Bar/Bat Mitzvah Speeches Alphabetical by Last Name A-L, undated Folder 13
box 11, folder 14
Bar/Bat Mitzvah Speeches Alphabetical by Last Name M-Z, undated Folder 14
box 11, folder 15
Bar/Bat Mitzvah Regulations and Rabbi Cohn Speeches to recipients, undated Folder 15
box 11, folder 16
Prayers for Various Occasions Folder 16
1970s-1990s
box 11, folder 17
Manuscripts - Meet the Prophets (Parts I-VI) Folder 17
1981
Scope and Contents
Lesson plans discussing the prophets of the Old Testament.
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Manuscripts - Meet the Prophets (Parts VII-XIII) Folder 18
1981
Scope and Contents
Lesson plans discussing the prophets of the Old Testament.
box 11, folder 19
Manuscripts - Giants of Judaism Folder 19
1960s
Scope and Contents
Lesson plans discussing important personalities in the history of Judism: Giants of Modern Judaism - Introduction Moses -
Liberator & Lawgiver David - The Royal Bard Akiba - Strife Begins at Forty Saadia Gaon - Father of Jewish Philosophy Judah
Halevi - God's Troubadour Don Isaac Abravanel - The Courtier & The Cross Baal Shem Tov - Apostle of Ecstacy Moses Mendelssohn
- Forerunner of Freedom Chaim Weizmann (1874-1952) Rashi - the French Teacher Hayim Nahman Bialik (1872-1934) Maimodides-
The Second Moses Franz Rosenzweig - A Chronicle of Courage (1886-1929) Martin Buber - Gottschalk (1878-1965) Isaac Mayer Wise
Solomon Schechter (1847-1915)
box 11, folder 20
Manuscript: The Lifetime of a Jew - A Child Is Born Folder 20
1960s
Scope and Contents
Lesson plan discussing important events throughout the lifetime of a Jew.
box 11, folder 21
Address of Dedication: Morton J. Cohn Torah School and Lipin Center - Temple Emanu-El Folder 21
1990
box 11, folder 22
Material for sermons from articles, newsletters, and pamphlets Folder 22
box 12, folder 1
20th year Anniversary of the Ordination of Rabbi Morton J. Cohn Folder 1
May - June 1954
Scope and Contents
Assorted letters, telegrams, and notes related to Rabbi Morton J. Cohn's 1954 20th anniversary of his ordination as Rabbi
including Rabbi's thank you notes.
box 12, folder 2
25th year Anniversary of Ordination of Rabbi Morton J. Cohn Folder 2
March 27 & 28, 1959
Scope and Contents
Items regarding the 1959 25th ordination anniversay of Rabbi Morton J. Cohn - note of congratulations and programs for Friday
evening Sabbath Service and Saturday evening Testimonial Banquet.
box 12, folder 3
Testimonial Dinner (Retirement of Founding Rabbi) - RSVP Correspondence Folder 3
April - May 1978
Scope and Contents
Invitation card and congratulatory correspondence (RSVP's & regrets) from others regarding invitation to testimonial dinner
on May 13, 1978 hosted by the Temple Emanu-El Sisterhood for Rabbi Cohn's retirement and elevation to Founding Rabbi and Founding
Rabbitzen of Temple Emanu-El.
box 12, folder 4
Temple Service and Testimonial Dinner Programs and Rabbi's Sermons Folder 4
May 12 & 13, 1978
Scope and Contents
Programs for Temple Emanu-El Friday night testimonial service and invitation and program for Saturday night testimonial dinner
for Rabbi and Sally Cohn relating to his retirement and elevation to Founding Rabbi and Founding Rabbitzen of Temple Emanu-El.
Announcements and Order of Processional Bio for Rabbi Joseph Asher who gave Friday tribute sermon Rabbi Cohn's sermons ("Response")
for testimonials
box 12, folder 5
50th Anniversary of Ordination Folder 5
November 16 & 17, 1984
Scope and Contents
Items relating to celebration of 50th Anniversary of Ordination: Temple Emanu-El Testimonial Dinner programs, copies of Rabbi
Cohn's thank you letters, invitation list, letter of congratulations from Pete Wilson (California Senator), congratulatory
correspondence, list of Scroll Names, Alfred Gottschalk bio, guest speaker tribute remarks, Rabbi Cohn's "Response [sermon]
at 50th Anniversary Dinner", Shabbat Service programs.
box 12, folder 5.1
50th Anniversary of Ordination - Book of Tribute Folder 5.1
November 16 & 17, 1984
Scope and Contents
Book of Tribute Presented to Rabbi Morton J. Cohn, D.D. on the Occasion of his 50th Anniversary of Ordination. Given by Rabbi
Martin and Anita Lawson. Contains letters of congratulations.
box 12, folder 6
Recognition and Award Folder 6
1978
Scope and Contents
Recognition award letter from Board of Education, San Diego Unified School District for Rabbi Cohn's 32 years of spiritual
leadership for the San Diego Jewish community. Congressional Record House of Representatives (April 27, 1978) recognition
and tribute to Rabbi Cohn for 32 years as the founder and spiritual leader of Temple Emanu-El.
box 12, folder 7
Retirement Folder 7
1974-1988
Scope and Contents
Following items: - Brochure on Rabbinical/Congregational Relationship - Retirement Announcement correspondence - Resolution
to membership concerning retirement - Retirement of Irving Salomon Speech - Retirement party invites
box 12, folder 8
Proposed Life Tenure Agreement Folder 8
1968
Scope and Contents
Proposed life tenure agreement between Rabbi Cohn and Temple Emanu-El. Rabbi Cohn's response to proposed agreement. Memorandum
regarding Rabbi Cohn's retirement.
box 12, folder 8.1
Rabbi Cohn and Rabbi Lawson - Temple Emanu-El (1983) Folder 8.1
1983
Scope and Contents
Memorandum regarding relationship between Senior Rabbi (Lawson) and Founding Rabbi Emeritus (Cohn) with regards to themselves
and the Congregation at Temple Emanu-El.
box 12, folder 9
NAORRR - National Association of Retired Reform Rabbis Folder 9
1982-1991
Scope and Contents
1982 agenda for committee on retirement; 1985 agenda for general meeting of NAORRR and newspaper article; correspondence;
1991 convention program; Central Conference of American Rabbis (CCAR) correspondence; certificate of membership into NAORRR's
Society of Octogenarians.
box 12, folder 10
Rabbinical Pension Board Folder 10
1945-1967
Scope and Contents
Items relating to Rabbinical Pension Board (RPB): receipts; invoices; statements; brochures; correspondence; life insurance
policies; budgets; proposed resolution; Statement of Benefits; reports.
box 12, folder 11
Rabbinical Pension Board Folder 11
1970-1991
Scope and Contents
Items relating to Rabbinical Pension Board (RPB): receipts; invoices; statements; brochures; correspondence; life insurance
policies; premiums; budgets; newsletters.
box 12, folder 12
Pacific Insurance Agency/Pacific Indemnity Company Folder 12
1948-1962
Scope and Contents
Items relating to liability policy with Pacific Indemnity Company (Pacific Insurance Agency).
box 12, folder 13
Veterans Administration Insurance Benefits Folder 13
1943-1971
Scope and Contents
Items relating to policies and life insurance through Veterans Administration; certificates of renewals; beneficiary designations.
box 12, folder 14
New York Life Insurance Folder 14
1989-1992
Scope and Contents
Items relating to life insurance benefits with New York Life
box 12, folder 15
Social Security Benefits Folder 15
1977-1985
Scope and Contents
Items relating to Federal Social Security benefits.
box 12, folder 16
Insurance Plans Folder 16
1962-1991
Scope and Contents
Items pertaining to various insurance plans: 1. John Hancock receipt 6-1-62 2. Blue Ridge Insurance policy change notice 8-2-89
3. GAF Insurance claim form 10-16-91 4. Blue Cross forms
box 12, folder 17
Cohn Family Real Estate Folder 17
1946-1964
Scope and Contents
Cohn Family Real Estate Items pertaining to properties: inventories, appraisals, payment receipts, realtor listings, tax bills,
correspondence, deeds, probate and estate distribution of Jacob Cohn (father of Rabbi Cohn), title documents, various notes.
box 12, folder 18
Correspondence: Family and Personal Folder 18
1956-1989
Scope and Contents
Personal correspondence between family members; Rabbi Cohn's appreciation letter to physicians; items regarding daughter Jane
Cohn's college scholarship; grandson David Elbogen's resume and commencement program from UCSD Warren College (1979); Mort
Jr to parents Mort & Sally.
box 12, folder 19
Rabbi Cohn: Birth and Death Certificates and Passport Folder 19
1910, 1959,1991
Scope and Contents
Copies of Rabbi Morton Jacob Cohn birth and death records. Passport issued May 28, 1959
box 12, folder 20
Condolences, Bios, Obituaries, Eulogy re Rabbi Cohn Passing Folder 20
1991
Scope and Contents
Article and obituary about the death of Rabbi Cohn Condolence letters from Joseph Glaser and from Jonas Salk Eulogy by Rabbi
Martin S. Lawson In Memoriam delivered by Rabbi Michael P. Sternfield at Temple Emanu-El Multiple copies of biographical sketches
Memorial Record Book including guests at his funeral moved to Box 14
box 12, folder 21
Rabbi Cohn Mortuary and Burial Records Folder 21
1980, 1991
Scope and Contents
Items pertaining to Rabbi Cohn's burial at Home of Peace Sancturaries at Cypress View Mausoleum October 6th, 1991; correspondence
and statements/invoices regarding purchase of burial crypt.; Memorial Record Book and Memorium program.
box 12, folder 22
Shirley Chisholm - Obituary, Eulogy, In Memoriam Folder 22
1/1/1998
Scope and Contents
Shirley Chisholm - Secretary to Rabbi Joel S. Goor at Congregation Beth Israel and to Rabbi Michael P. Sternfield: Obituary;
Eulogy by Rabbi Goor; In Memoriam by Rabbi Sternfield.
box 12, folder 23
Rabbis: Jewish Statistical Bureau - Surveys, Census, Deaths Folder 23
1950's-1960's
Scope and Contents
Rabbis: Jewish Statistical Bureau - Surveys, Census, Deaths ("Necrology of Rabbis")
box 12, folder 24
Marriage Anniversaries: Reflections and Renewal Folder 24
1972 and 1975
Scope and Contents
Sermon: "Reflections on a Good Marriage", Apri 7, 1972. Rabbi Cohn's 37th wedding anniversary. Sermon: "Reflections on Forty
Years Together". Rabbi Cohn's 40th wedding anniversary. April 1975. Certificate of Marriage - 40th Anniversary Renewal. April
25, 1975. With signatures of family and friends.
box 12, folder 25
Newspaper and Newsletter Articles and Clippings Folder 25
1942-1949
Scope and Contents
Newspaper and newsletter articles and clippings dating 1942-1949 either pertaining to Jewish activities and issues and to
Rabbi Cohn (by or about) or for research material for Rabbi Cohn's sermons from: Niagara Falls Gazette San Diego Union Southwest
Jewish Press The Bulletin San Diego Journal Oceanside Daily Blade Tribune-Sun Clippings include the "Your Chaplain Says" and
"Chaplain's Corner" columns from Rabbi Cohn's service as a Navy Chaplain. Includes articles about the Temple Beth Israel Sisterhood's
musical comedy. Includes obituary and articles pertaining to passing of Rabbi Moise Bergman who preceeded Rabbi Cohn at Temple
Beth Israel.
box 12, folder 26
Newspaper and Newsletter Articles and Clippings Folder 26
1950-1956
Scope and Contents
Newspaper and newsletter articles and clippings dating 1950-1956 either pertaining to Jewish activities and issues and to
Rabbi Cohn (by or about) or for research material for Rabbi Cohn's sermons from: San Diego Union and Evening Tribune Southwest
Jewish Press East Bay Labor Journal Includes articles about 75th anniversary celebrating founding of Temple Beth Israel and
founders such as Louis Rose. Includes articles about dedication of Temple Beth Israel's new Temple House. Includes articles
about Fiesta del Pacifico. Includes articles about Jane Cohn, daughter of Rabbi and Sally Cohn. Includes articles about the
Temple Beth Israel Sisterhood's musical comedy.
box 12, folder 27
Newspaper and Newsletter Articles and Clippings Folder 27
1957
Scope and Contents
Newspaper and newsletter articles and clippings dating from 1957 from the San Diego Union and Evening Tribune and the Southwest
Jewish Press and the Arizona Daily Star either pertaining to Jewish issues and activities and to Rabbi Cohn (by or about)
or for research material for Rabbi Cohn's sermons. Includes articles about Fiesta del Pacifico. Includes articles about Jane
Cohn, daughter of Rabbi and Sally Cohn. Includes articles about the Temple Beth Israel Sisterhood and Women of Valor. Includes
many articles about the United Fund Drive campaign. Includes wedding announcement of Rabbi Cohn's niece Carol Applebaum (to
Harold Borovetz).
box 12, folder 28
Newspaper and Newsletter Articles and Clippings Folder 28
1958
Scope and Contents
Newspaper and newsletter articles and clippings dating from 1958 from the San Diego Union and Evening Tribune and the Southwest
Jewish Press either pertaining to Jewish issues and activities and to Rabbi Cohn (by or about) or for research material for
Rabbi Cohn's sermons. Includes articles about the Temple Beth Israel Sisterhood and Women of Valor and Sally Cohn. Includes
articles about the United Fund Drive campaign.
box 12, folder 29
Newspaper and Newsletter Articles and Clippings Folder 29
1959-1962
Scope and Contents
Newspaper and newsletter articles and clippings dating 1959- 1962 either pertaining to Jewish activities and issues and to
Rabbi Cohn (by or about) or for research material for Rabbi Cohn's sermons from: San Diego Union and Evening Tribune Los Angeles
B'nai B'rith Messenger Tucson Daily Citizen The San Diego Rabbinical Association Southwest Jewish Press Vallejo Times Herald
Includes articles about anniversary celebration of Rabbi Cohn's ordination. Includes articles about the Temple Beth Israel
Sisterhood and Women of Valor. Includes articles about the United Fund Drive campaign. Includes article about anniversary
of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Handlery (founder of Handlery Hotels).
box 12, folder 30
Newspaper and Newsletter Articles and Clippings Folder 30
1963-1964
Scope and Contents
Newspaper and newsletter articles and clippings dating 1963-1964 either pertaining to Jewish activities and issues and to
Rabbi Cohn (by or about) or for research material for Rabbi Cohn's sermons from: San Diego Union and Evening Tribune Southwest
Jewish Press San Diego Southern Cross La Jolla Journal The Sentinel La Jolla Light Includes many articles about the Salk Institute.
Includes articles about the passing of Pope John XXIII.
box 12, folder 31
Newspaper and Newsletter Articles and Clippings Folder 31
1965-1966
Scope and Contents
Newspaper and newsletter articles and clippings dating 1965-1966 either pertaining to Jewish activities and issues and to
Rabbi Cohn (by or about) or for research material for Rabbi Cohn's sermons from: San Diego Union and Evening Tribune Southwest
Jewish Press The Independent Includes articles about the Gentlemen of Distinction awards given by the Women's Guild of Temple
Emanu-El. Includes articles about the Bishop Francis J. Furey of the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego invited as a guest
speaker to preach at Temple Emanu-El.
box 12, folder 32
Newspaper and Newsletter Articles and Clippings 1967 Folder 32
Scope and Contents
Newspaper and newsletter articles and clippings dating 1967 either pertaining to Jewish activities and issues and to Rabbi
Cohn (by or about) or for research material for Rabbi Cohn's sermons from: San Diego Union and Evening Tribune Southwest Jewish
Press The Independent Includes articles about the Gentlemen of Distinction awards given by the Women's Guild of Temple Emanu-El.
box 12, folder 33
Newspaper and Newsletter Articles and Clippings Folder 33
1968
Scope and Contents
Newspaper and newsletter articles and clippings dating 1968 either pertaining to Jewish activities and issues and to Rabbi
Cohn (by or about) or for research material for Rabbi Cohn's sermons from: San Diego Union and Evening Tribune Southwest Jewish
Press The Independent Jewish Press Heritage San Diego Southern Cross Includes articles about the Gentlemen of Distinction
awards given by the Women's Guild of Temple Emanu-El.
box 12, folder 34
Newspaper and Newsletter Articles and Clippings Folder 34
1969-1977
Scope and Contents
Newspaper and newsletter articles and clippings dating 1969-1977 either pertaining to Jewish activities and issues and to
Rabbi Cohn (by or about) or for research material for Rabbi Cohn's sermons from: San Diego Union and Evening Tribune Southwest
Jewish Press The Jewish Post Includes numerous articles about the Gentlemen of Distinction awards banquet given by the Women's
Guild of Temple Emanu-El. Includes articles about Sally Cohn, wife of Rabbi Cohn, being honored as Woman of the Year, 1972.
box 12, folder 35
Newspaper and Newsletter Articles and Clippings Folder 35
1982-1985 and 1990-1991 and no dates
Scope and Contents
Newspaper and newsletter articles and clippings dating 1982-1985 and 1990-1991 and no dates either pertaining to Jewish activities
and issues and to Rabbi Cohn (by or about) or for research material for Rabbi Cohn's sermons from: San Diego Union and Evening
Tribune Israel Today San Diego San Diego Jewish Times The Niagara Falls Gazette Includes articles about Rabbi Cohn being honored
for 50 years as a rabbi. Includes article about passing of Rabbi Cohn, 1991.
box 12, folder 36
Scrapbook: Hebrew Union College Graduation Exercises Program, Class of Folder 36
1934
Scope and Contents
Scrapbook: Hebrew Union College Graduation Exercises Program, Saturday, May 26th, Class of 1934
box 12, folder 37
Scrapbook: Congregation Children of Israel Photograph and Programs (Memphis) Folder 37
1938
Scope and Contents
Scrapbook: Photograph and Programs, 1938: Photograph - Congregation Children of Israel, Memphis, June 5, 1938 (Harry Gerstel
Studio) Program - Sam Schloss Lodge of the B'nai B'rith First Cultural Meeting and International A.Z.A. Day, Children of Israel
Temple, Morton J. Cohn, Junior Rabbi, Wednesday, October 19, 1938 Program - Festival of Confirmation, Congregation Children
of Israel, Morton J. Cohn, Rabbi, Sunday, June 5, 1938 Program - Junior Congregation Children of Israel Election Supper Dance
and Joseph Newburger Memorial Cup Award, Sunday, May 29, 1938
box 12, folder 38
Scrapbook: Photographs (Memphis and Niagara Falls) Folder 38
1940
Scope and Contents
Scrapbook: Photographs, 1940: Photograph - Confirmation Class, Memphis, June 12, 1940 Signatures on back of photo. (Harry
Gerstel Studio) Photographs - Sukkos display with Rabbi Cohn and unidentified woman pictured in synagogue chapel at Niagara
Falls, NY, 1940.
box 12, folder 39
Scrapbook: Farewell Banquet Invitation (Niagara Falls) & Hanukah Breakfast Program (Chicago) Folder 39
1943
Scope and Contents
Scrapbook: Invitation and Program, 1943 Invitation - Farewell Banquet by Zionist Organization of Niagara Falls, NY upon Rabbi
Cohn's departure to become U.S. Navy Chaplain, Sunday, May 30th. Includes tear-off RSVP card and a newspaper article clipping
published the day after the banquet. Program - Chicago Women's Division, American Jewish Congress Seventh Annual Hanukah Breakfast,
Monday, December 27, 1943. Invocation by Chaplain Morton Cohn, U.S.N.R. Thank you notation inscribed by M. Ticktin.
box 12, folder 40
Scrapbook: Programs (Chicago) Folder 40
1944
Scope and Contents
Scrapbook: Programs, 1944: Program Invitation - Commissioning of the U.S.S. "LSM ~ 330", Chicago, November, 1944. Program
- Forty-Fifth National Encampment Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Memorial Service, First Methodist Church of
Chicago, Monday, August 21, 1944.
box 12, folder 41
Scrapbook: Photographs, U.S. N.A.S, Glenview, IL Folder 41
1944
Scope and Contents
Scrapbook: Photographs, U.S. N.A.S, Glenview, IL, 1944: Rabbi Cohn at pulpit leading service (4 pictures) (September, 1944)
Torah on display in open case at pulpit (1) (September, 1944) Servicemen in uniform posed in group photo (1) (undated)
box 12, folder 42
Scrapbook: Photographs, Rabbi Cohn Services as Navy Chaplain Folder 42
1945
Scope and Contents
Scrapbook: Photographs, Rabbi's Services as Navy Chaplain, 1945: Photographs of Rabbi Cohn and unidentified servicemen reading
from the Haggadah at Passover Seder and dinner. Some people identified on backs of photos. Photograph of Navy Day 1945 P.H.
Unidentified. Photographs of Rabbi Cohn and unidentified servicemen at Yom Kippur afternoon services at Midway Chapel and
Yom Kippur night supper at Midway Island. Some people identified on backs of photos. Photographs of wedding ceremony with
Rabbi Cohn officiating. Unidentified bride and groom and guests. Memorial Day Exercises Ceremony, May 30, 1945. Unidentified.
Rabbi Cohn and other U.S. and foreign dignitaries, Feb. 25, 1945. Identified on backs of photos. 23 photographs
box 12, folder 43
Scrapbook: Programs and Bulletins Folder 43
1946
Scope and Contents
Scrapbook: Programs and Bulletins, 1946: Invitation - Congregation of Beth Israel of San Dego to Installation Ceremnony of
Rabbi Morton J. Cohn. Friday, September 6,1946. Officiated by Chaplain Joshua Goldberg, Commander, U.S. Navy The Bulletin
of The San Diego Scottish Rite Bodies, October, 1946. Feast of Tishri, October 9, address given by Rabbi Morton J. Cohn. Program
- In Memoriam: Our Honored Dead ~ Who Were Lost at Sea in the Present War. San Diego, CA, October 27, 1946. Litany of Remembrance
- Chaplain Morton Cohn, USNR Program - United Thanksgiving Observance: A Patriotic Celebration Conducted by Catholic, Jewish,
and Protetant Chaplains. U.S. Naval Training Center, San Diego, CA. November 28, 1946. Benediction - Chaplain M. J. Cohn,
USNR
box 12, folder 44
Scrapbook: Programs and News Clippings Folder 44
1947
Scope and Contents
Scrapbook: Programs and News Clippings, 1947: Bulletin - The San Diego Unitarian monthly bulletin, The First Unitarian Church,
February, 1947. Brotherhood Week presentation by Rabbi Morton J. Cohn of Temple Beth Israel. Program - Josef Meier as the
Christus in The Black Hills Passion Play at Russ Auditorium, sponsored by the Welfare Foundation of the San Diego Lions Club,
March 5-9, 1947. News Clippings - SD Journal 1/21/47, "Rabbi [Cohn] Decries Evangelistic 'Distortions'" SD Union 2/16/47,
"Brotherhood Week Programs Arranged"
box 12, folder 45
Scrapbook: Photographs, no dates Folder 45
No Dates
Scope and Contents
Scrapbook: Photographs, no dates: Various unidentified photographs (several stamped as "Official U.S. Navy Photograph" or
"Photo by Les Hamm") - Rabbi Cohn leading services as USNR Chaplain. Rabbi Cohn, Navy officials and other military personnel,
and civilians.
box 13, folder 1
Scripts for Plays and Programs, undated Folder 1
Scope and Contents
T.V. program outline with Rabbi Cohn and Violet Hamilton, Choir Director "Reform Judaism Examined" (script or manuscript)
- pretend T.V. studio set "interview" with a Reform Judaism Rabbi Shovuos Script (template) "The Bible" - A Script for Use
as Temple Program or on Radio or T.V. to simulate an iinterview with a Rabbi "Flight into Wonderland" - with music from popular
show tunes - performed by the Temple Sisterhood "Go West, Already"
box 13, folder 2
Scripts and Skits from WARR Banquets and Conventions Folder 2
1958-1965
Scope and Contents
Various 1958 to 1965 Scripts and Skits from WARR (Western Association of Reform Rabbis) banquets and conventions. Locations
include Palm Springs and San Diego. Copies include handwritten drafts and final prints.
box 13, folder 3
Scripts for WARR Convention Shows Folder 3
1965-1967
Scope and Contents
Various Scripts from 1965 and 1967 for WARR (Western Association of Reform Rabbis) shows.
box 13, folder 3, folder 3
Scripts for WARR Convention Shows1965-67 Folder 3
1965-1967
Scope and Contents
Various Scripts from 1965 and 1967 for WARR (Western Association of Reform Rabbis) shows.
box 13, folder 4
Marriage, Family, and Home Pamphlet Outline Folder 4
Possible date June 1937
Scope and Contents
Outline of pamphlet on "Meaning of Marriage and Foundations of the Family" issued by the Central Conference of American Rabbis.
Possible date June 1937.
box 13, folder 5
Scripts for PARR Convention Shows Folder 5
1968-1974
Scope and Contents
Various Scripts from 1968-1974 for the PARR (Pacific Association of Reform Rabbis) convention shows. Locations include Palm
Springs, Coronado, Newport Beach, and San Diego. Copies include handwritten drafts and final prints.
box 13, folder 6
Scripts for PARR Convention Shows Folder 6
1975-1979
Scope and Contents
Various handwritten scripts from 1975-1979 for the PARR (Pacific Association of Reform Rabbis) banquet and convention shows.
Locations include Palm Springs.
box 13, folder 7
Scripts for PARR Convention Shows Folder 7
1980-1983
Scope and Contents
Various handwritten scripts from 1980-1983 for the PARR (Pacific Association of Reform Rabbis) banquet and convention shows.
Locations include Palm Springs and Los Angeles.
box 13, folder 8
Summary of Conference of San Diego Chapter of Hadassah Folder 8
date unknown
Scope and Contents
Summary of Conference of San Diego Chapter of Hadassah, sent to Rabbi Cohn at Temple Emanu-El at 4799 Seminole Drive.
box 13, folder 9
Temple Emanu-El - Attendance/Seating for Gentlemen of Distinction, Cohn 50th Anniversary Folder 9
Scope and Contents
Temple Emanu-El - Attendance/Seating for Gentlemen of Distinction, Cohn 50th Anniversary. Invitation lists and seating charts.
box 13, folder 10
Military Chaplain - Qualifications Questionnaires and Personnel Rosters Folder 10
1940's & 1950's
Scope and Contents
Military Chaplain Qualifications Questionnaires & Personnel Rosters: Bureau of Naval Personnel Annual Qualifications Questionnaires
filled out by Morton Cohn, USNR. District Chaplains Office personnel rosters.
box 13, folder 11
Temple Emanu-El - Rabbi Cohn Resolution Agreement / Membership Committee Folder 11
1977 & undated
Scope and Contents
Temple Emanu-El - Rabbi Cohn Resolution, Membership Committee Resolution agreement between Board of Directors and Rabbi Cohn
to be named as "Founding Rabbi" and stating salary and pension. Request speech from Membership Committee to Temple members
to assist in recruiting new members. 2-pages.
box 13, folder 12
Sheet Music - Sabbath Prayer, Show Tunes Folder 12
no dates
Scope and Contents
Sheet Music: Sabbath Prayer Various show tunes for "Show Biz" program
box 13, folder 13
Sermons, Speeches, and Addresses Folder 13
1946, 1955, 1970, 1984, and undated
Scope and Contents
Sermons, Speeches, and Addresses by Rabbi Cohn and others. Includes handwritten notes and typed drafts. "Civil Rights Issues"
"Tomorrow's Ministry", a sermon preached by the Rev. J. R. Bartlett at the ordination of John M. Morris, San Diego, CA, December
4, 1955 "Israel Speaks", Sunday, December 22, 1946 "Jewish Humor" Rabbi Cohn's sermon notes and letter to congregation San
Diego's First Unitarian Church's Sunday Morning Addresses by Minister Peter Samsom (3) Succoth: The Fruit Harvest in Palestine
by Leon Fram Radio speech over NBC on "Message of Israel" program tilted "The Army and Religion" by Chaplain Aryeh Lev, Assistant,
Office Chief of Chaplains, Washington, DC, Saturday, July 19,1941. 4-pages.
box 13, folder 14
Newsletters/Articles Pertaining to Jewish Issues/Concerns - Not San Diego Folder 14
1950's, 1960's,1970's
Scope and Contents
Newsletters and Articles pertaining to Jewish issues/concerns: The Saturday Evening Post: "Israel: Land of Unlimited Possibilities"
The Bulletin of Temple Beth El (Detroit, MI 1955) West Coast UAHC Newsletter JTA Daily News Bulletin Regional Social Action
and Interfaith Committees of the Pacific Southwest Council, UAHC International Committee of Conscience for Vietnam American
Friends of the Hebrew University The American Jewish Committee, Institute of Human Relations Women's Association Jewish Telegraphic
Agency
box 13, folder 15
Temple Emanu-El - Rabbi's Report, Meeting Minutes, Letters of Recommendation Folder 15
1965, 1968, 1984
Scope and Contents
Temple Emanu-El - Rabbi's Report, Meeting Minutes, Letters of Recommendation Rabbi's report for Temple Emanu-El annual meeting,
March 25, 1965. Temple Emanu-El Annual Meeting Minutes, May 19, 1968. Letters of Recommendation from Rabbi Cohn for Sara B.
Rappaport, March 8, 1984.
box 13, folder 16
Legal Documents - Property, Family Estate, Pension, Life Insurance Folder 16
1940's, 1950's, 1970's
Scope and Contents
Legal Documents - Property, Family Estate, Pension, Life Insurance Property leases, loans, blueprints, Jacob Cohn (Rabbi Cohn's
father) family estate, Rabbi Cohn's pension with Temple Emanu-El, life insurance policies. [See also Box MJC12}
box 13, folder 17
San Diego Women's Association for Salk Institute Folder 17
1960's and undated
Scope and Contents
San Diego Women's Association for Salk Institute Executive Committee Meeting Agenda 10/10/1963 Program schedule Letters to
board members outlining workshop schedules List of financial supporters ("Sponsors", "Patrons", "Donors") Ambassadors' Ball
Reservations list Seating chart Invitation announcement flyers from The Women's Guild for "The Hippie Hoppe" fundraising event
(See also Box #8 - Sally Cohn and San Diego Women's Association for Salk Institute)
box 13, folder 18
Tractate Berakot Mishnah I. Commentary Folder 18
undated
Scope and Contents
Tractate Berakot Mishnah I. Commentary
box 13, folder 19
Temple Beth Israel Religious School Files Folder 19
1950's & 1960's
Scope and Contents
Temple Beth Israel Religious School Files: -Questionnaire for Religious School Teachers, Congregation Beth Israel , San Diego,
CA (7) -Religious School Book List, 1950 -Religious School Order Chart, 1950-1951 -Notes regarding classes, book swap, Temple
youth Sabbath -Notes regarding Primary Assembly -Registrar, 1950 -Religious School Code of Behavior -Teachers' Dinner Meeting
notes, September 17, 1957 -Handwritten notes regarding books, pamphlets, and supplies orders
box 13, folder 20
Temple Emanu-El Services and Business Records Folder 20
1960's
Scope and Contents
Temple Emanu-El Services and Business Records: -Constitution (Articles 1-9 and Bylaws) -Newsletters, invitations, flyers,
announcements, JNF Book List, handwritten notes, financial records, membership rosters -Correspondence regarding "Viet-Nam:
The Clergyman's Dilemma" mobilization gathering at Washington, D.C., 1967 -Shabuoth address by Leon Fram - "How a New Ceremony
is Created", 4/29/1931; Service for Rosh Hashanah (undated); Games for Hanukah (undated); Purim Songs; Antiphonal Reading
for Dedication; Ritual of Dedication -Agenda for Board of Directors Meeting, 1/22/1967; Agenda for Board of Directors Meeting,
12/4/1946; Budget report, 1961; Executive Directors Report (undated); Big Brothers of San Diego County, Inc., Board of Directors
Roster, 1/69 -Temple Emau-El Officers Report (re building project)
box 13, folder 21
Temple Beth Israel Business Records and Correspondence Folder 21
Scope and Contents
Temple Beth Israel Business Records and Correspondences: -Minutes regarding conclave sponsored by the Union of American Hebrew
Congregations of Southern California Council held at Statler Hotel on Sunday March 4, (no year); Teacher's book requests;
newsletters; correspondence regarding Southern California area Sisterhoods (1955); Theatre rental questionnaire; entertainment
program schedule; By-Laws of the University of San Diego Auxiliary; property lease agreement documents (information redacted).
box 13, folder 22
Temple Beth Israel - Holiday Programs and Sermons Folder 22
1950's/1960's
Scope and Contents
Temple Beth Israel - Holiday Programs and Sermons: Handwritten notes and typed schedules, outlines, songs, sermons for programs
and services for Purim, the High Holy Days, and Chanukah
box 13, folder 23
Central Conference of American Rabbis Reports (Social Justice and Peace) Folder 23
1939 and 1942
Scope and Contents
Social Justice Commission Report, 1939 Report of the Commission on Justice and Peace to be presented at the Annual Convention
of the Central Conference of American Rabbis, Cincinnati, OH, February 25, 1942
box 13, folder 24
Inter-Religious Conferences Folder 24
1966 and 1967
Scope and Contents
Inter-Religious Conferences: First Inter-Religious Conference at University of San Diego May 1966 "Moral Power for Peace"
Invitation, registration form, schedule, minutes, purpose statement, recommended reading list. Second Inter-Religious Conference
at Cal-Western University November 1967 "Spiritual Values in a Changing World" Invitation, registration form, schedule, campus
map. Interfaith Emergency Council Roster
box 13, folder 25
Presentation to WARR: Curriculum Structure in Reform Religious Schools Folder 25
1956
Scope and Contents
A Basis for the Curriculum Structure in the Reform Religious School by Samuel Kaminker, presented before conference of the
Western Association of Reform Rabbis at Tucson, 1956. (See MJC07.03)
box 13, folder 26
Congregation Beth Israel - Reports and Minutes Folder 26
1949-1957
Scope and Contents
Annual Meeting of Congregation Beth Israel, January 20, 1957 (See MJC.04) Congregation Beth Israel Religious School Book List,
1949-1950 (See MJC03 and MJC02) Workshop Syllabus for 41st General Assembly UAHC, Cleveland, OH, November 12-15, 1950 and
Report of UAHC Conference UAHC Southern California Council Committees 1956-57 interest list Report of the Dean, Director and
Dean of Women of the Seventh Annual Jewish Youth Conference, Camp Saratoga Union Institute, Saratoga, CA, 1953 (See MJC02)
United Nations Association Newsletter addressed to Rabbi Cohn (See MJC03)
box 13, folder 27
National Conference of Christians and Jews (NCCJ) Folder 27
1967-1968
Scope and Contents
National Conference of Christians and Jews (NCCJ): Human Relations Through Education Experimental Project Workshop Summary
and Evaluation Feedback summary of National Institute on the Effects of Discrimination Upon Children and Youth Program Activities
list for NCCJ in San Diego Region NCCJ San Diego Region Board of Directors Minutes 6/68 & 10/68 List of topics and presenters
box 13, folder 28
Temple Emanu-El Women's Guild & Western Federation ot Temple Sisterhoods Folder 28
various dates (1955, 1966, and undated)
Scope and Contents
Temple Sisterhood and Women's Guild and San Diego Women's Association Gentlemen of Distinction; Temple Emanu-El Women's Guild
fundraising, 1966; San Diego Women's Association for the Salk Institute meetings schedule; Western Federation of Temple Sisterhoods
23rd Convention activities list, 1955; script for Sisterhood play - "Flight Into Wonderland"; seating list. (See also folder
MJC13.17)
box 13, folder 29
History of the Billings, MT Jewish Community Report to the Pacific Association of Reform Rabbis Folder 29
Summer 1971
Scope and Contents
History of the Billings, MT Jewish Community (1954-1971) Report to the Pacific Association of Reform Rabbis (PARR) as compiled
by Rabbi Dr. Samuel Horowitz, Temple Beth Aaron.
box 13, folder 30
Last Will and Testament of Bertha Miller Folder 30
1956/1960/1966
Scope and Contents
First Codicil to Last Will and Testament of Bertha Miller, May 1966 Receipt for burial crypt at Cypress View Mausoleum (See
also MJC04.24)
box 14, folder 1
Book of Torah Readings in Hebrew Folder 1
1930'ish
Scope and Contents
Hebrew Reader on the Torah from Morton Cohn as student
box 14, folder 2
Rabbi's Manual Folder 2
1936
Scope and Contents
Rabbi's Manual , Edited and Published by the Central Conference of Ammerican Rabbis, Cincinnati, OH, 1936. Copyright 1928
(2 copies).
box 14, folder 3
Union Prayer Book and Union Haggadah Folder 3
1961 and 1923(?)
Scope and Contents
The Union Prayer Book for Jewish Worship, Part II, Edited and Published by The Central Conference of American Rabbis, Copyright
1945. Revised Edition, New York 1961. In Hebrew and English. The Union Haggadah, Home Service for the Passover, Edited and
Published by The Central Conference of American Rabbis, Copyright 1923, Revised Edition (date ?).
box 14, folder 4
Rabbi Cohn's Beth Israel Address Label Stamp Plate Folder 4
no date
Scope and Contents
Potter Engraving Company stamp plate: Rabbi Morton J. Cohn Congregation Beth Israel 2542 Third Avenue San Diego 3, California
box 14, folder 5
Certificates Honoring Rabbi and Sally Cohn Folder 5
various dates
Scope and Contents
Commemorative Certificates: * Freedom Forest planting of 5 trees by Governor Theodore R. McKeldin (Baltimore, MD) in honor
of Rabbi & Mrs. Morton J. Cohn issued by the Jewish National Fund. * The National Federation of Temple Sisterhoods UAHC "Uniongram"
to Rabbi Cohn and Sally in honor of their 25th Wedding Anniversary, with multiple signatures. * The National Federation of
Temple Sisterhoods UAHC "Uniongram" dated January 12, 1959 to Rabbi Cohn fin honor of his birthday, with multiple signatures.
box 14, folder 6
Memorial Record Book Folder 6
10/6/1991
Scope and Contents
Memorial Record Book including guests at Rabbi Cohn's funeral.
box 15, folder 1
Box of Black & White and Color Photographs - Gentlemen of Distinction Banquets and others Folder 1
1960's
Scope and Contents
Box of black & white and color photographs of various smaller size photos from various studios and photographers of the Gentlemen
of Distinction awards banquets (1968, 1969, etc.); Marion H. Drawing Prize Chevy Impala; Rabbi Cohn officiating at various
services and functions and posed with dignitaries and congregation members.
box 15, folder 2
Box of Black & White and Color Photographs - Family, Dr. Miriam Freund, Sisterhook Play Folder 2
Early 1900's to late 1900's
Scope and Contents
Box of various sized black & white and color photographs and post card photos of family from the ealry 1900's to late 1900's;
Dr. Miriam Freund; Sisterhood play.
box 15, folder 3
Box of Photo Slides - People and Scenic Folder 3
dates unknown
Scope and Contents
Box of Photo Slides - People and Scenic. Dates unknown.
box 15, folder 4
Photo Strips Negatives - Rabbi Cohn and others Folder 4
dates unknown
Scope and Contents
Photo strips negatives - 25 sets of 2 images per strip. Images include Rabbi Cohn officiating at services, holidays, and ceremonies;
Rabbi Cohn with dignitaries and congregation members either posed or milling around at functions and special occasions. Images
not identified and no dates indicated.
box 15, folder 5
Audiocassette - Holocaust Conference Workshops Folder 5
4/23/1979
Scope and Contents
Audiocassette of Holocaust Conference workshops 4/23/1979.
box 15, folder 6
Photos: Dedications - JCC and Walker Scott Store Folder 6
1958 and ?
Scope and Contents
Dedication of JCC at 54th Street. November 1958 Dedication of Walker Scott store on Navajo Road.
box 15, folder 7
Photo: Pope John XXIII with Rabbi Cohn and Sally Cohn Folder 7
unknown
Scope and Contents
Photo of Rabbi Cohn and Sally Cohn in private audience with Pope John XXIII. Includes letter dated August 11, 2016 from Rabbi
Cohn's son, Mort Jr., donating the photo to the JHSSD.
box 15, folder 8
Formal Events - Miscellaneous Photos Folder 8
dates unknown
Scope and Contents
Photo of "The Brown Family - Sally, Jane, Morton" Photo of Rabbi Cohn and unidentified woman at a banquet table Photo of Rabbi
and Sally Cohn posed with others ar formal event
box 15, folder 9
Photos: Congregation Beth El Dedication of Time Capsule Folder 9
March 19,1961
Scope and Contents
Scrapbook mounted photos of Congregation Beth El's Dedication of Time Capsule along with Beth Israel School of Religion dedication
program schedule with Rabbi Cohn conducting the Invocation.
box 15, folder 10
Temple Emanu-El Photos - Rabbi Cohn and congregation members Folder 10
1960's-1970's
Scope and Contents
Photos of Rabbi Cohn and congregation members posed for special occasions, events, and holidays (i.e. children lighting candles
on menorah for Hanukkah). Some photos include captions on back with names listed. Temple Emanu-El Board of Directors 1974-1975:
Back Row: Bruce Gellens, Jerry Schoenfelt, Rabbi Mort Cohn, President Harold Dickstein Middle: Art Caplin, Vice President
Nate Zechter, Helen Cademy, Bud Cooper Front: Peter Wolf, Abe Beers, Joe Sousa
box 15, folder 11
Photos: Chaplain Cohn, U.S. Navy Folder 11
1940's
Scope and Contents
Chaplain Cohn, U.S. Navy, with dignitaries and military personnel and conducting sermons and holiday services. Captions on
back.
box 15, folder 12
Photos: Gentlemen of Distinction Banquet Folder 12
1/1/1968
Scope and Contents
Photos of Temple Emanu-El's Sisterhood's Gentlemen of Distinction Banquet at El Cortez Hotel. January 1968.
box 15, folder 13
Photos: Congregation Beth-El sisterhood Play Folder 13
date unknown
Scope and Contents
Photos of Congregation Beth-El Sisterhood play - tropical theme.
box 15, folder 14
Photos: Recruit Division Review Naval Training Center Folder 14
11/1/1978
Scope and Contents
Photos of Recruit Division Review U.S. Naval Training Center (NTC), San Diego, CA. Rabbi Cohn and other military personnel.
Nov. 1978. Temple Emanu-El
box 15, folder 15
Portrait of Rabbi Cohn Folder 15
1957
Scope and Contents
Portrait of Rabbi Cohn. 1957. See larger framed version in Oversize.
box 15, folder 16
KFSD Party Photos Folder 16
11/1/1954
Scope and Contents
Photos donated by AirFan Radio Corporation of Rabbi Cohn and other attendees at KFSD party. Includes letter to Rabbi and Sally
Cohn dated November 23, 1954 from John C. Merino, Manager at KFSD.
box 15, folder 17
Unidentified Family Photos Folder 17
unknown
Scope and Contents
Unidentified/undated Family Photos. Black & White. Posed portraits of babies, children, adults, family groups. Late 1800's?
Early 1900's?
box 15, folder 18
San Diego's United States Naval Training Center Commemorative Yearbook - "The Anchor" Folder 18
1970's era
Scope and Contents
"The Anchor" - San Diego's United States Naval Training Center commemorative yearbook about the life of a naval recruit from
his arrival at the U.S.N.T.C. to graduation. 1970's era
box 16, folder 1
Card Catalogue of Rabbi Cohn's Personal Library Folder 1
No Date
Scope and Contents
Card Catalogue of Rabbi Cohn's Personal Library Bibliographic Subject File - Alphabetical from Drama to World War II
box 16, folder 2
Card Catalogue of Rabbi Cohn's Bibliographical Subject File Alphabetical A-N Folder 2
No Date
Scope and Contents
Card Catalogue of Rabbi Cohn's Bibliographical Subject File Alphabetical from A-N
box 16, folder 3
Card Catalogue of Rabbi Cohn's Bibliographical Subject File Alphabetical O-Z, Unfiled Cards, Research Notes Folder 3
No Date
Scope and Contents
Card Catalogue of Rabbi Cohn's Bibliographical Subject File Alphabetical O-Z, Unfiled Cards, Research Notes
box 16, folder 4
Index Cards for Life Cycle Events - B'ris; Baby Naming; Bar Mitzvah; Marriage; Anniversary Folder 4
1940's-1980's
Scope and Contents
Index Cards for Life Cycle Events Rabbi Morton Cohn's records of the life cycle events at which he officiated at Congregation
Beth Israel and Temple Emanu-El, San Diego. B'ris; Baby Naming; Bar Mitzvah; Marriage; Anniversary; Statistics
box 16, folder 5
Index Cards for Life Cycle Events - Conversions; Funerals; Plaques; Tombstones Folder 5
1940's-1980's
Scope and Contents
Index Cards for Life Cycle Events Rabbi Morton Cohn's records of the life cycle events at which he officiated at Congregation
Beth Israel and Temple Emanu-El, San Diego. Conversions; Funerals; Plaques; Tombstones
box 17, item 1
Hebrew Union College Item 1
1935
box 17, item 2
B'nai B'rith Women Item 2
1957
box 17, item 3
United Jewish Appeal Item 3
1957
box 17, item 4
Temple Youth League Beth Israel Item 4
1959
box 17, item 5
Testimonial Dinner Temple Emanu El Item 5
1978
box 17, item 6
Temple Emanu El Sisterhood Item 6
1978
box 17, item 7
Testimonial Dinner Temple Emanu El Item 7
1984
box 17, item 8
Wedding Anniversay Item 8
1985
box 17, item 9
Rabbi Emeritus Item 9
1987
box 17, folder 1
Collection of laminated letters of appreciation, membership cards, certificate, and photographs presented to Rabbi Morton
J. Cohn from the United Fund of San Diego
Folder 1
1957 - 1958
box 18, item 1
Certificates: Hebrew Union College Ordination as Rabbi Item 1
1934
box 18, item 2
Men of Valor to Chaplain Morton J. Cohn from the UAHC Item 2
1946
box 18, item 3
Certificate from Temple Beth Israel Confirmation Class Item 3
1957
box 18, item 4
Honorary Keeper of the Old Spanish Lighthouse, Pt. Loma Item 4
1973
box 18, item 5
United Way/CHAD Distinquished Service Award Item 5
1976
box 18, item 6
California State Assembly Commendation Item 6
1978
Material Specific Details: 1978
box 18, item 7
Resolution of the City Council City of San Diego in honor of the 50th Anniversary of Rabbi Cohn's Ordination Item 7
1984
box 18, item 8
Temple Beth Israel Confirmation Class photo Item 8
1954
box 18, item 9
Temple Beth Israel photo collage Item 9
box 18, item 10
National Association of Retired Reform Rabbis (NAORRR) photo Item 10
1991
box 18, item 11
Tad Deutsch Bar Mitzvah at Temple Beth Israel photo Item 11
1991
box 18, item 12
Rabbi Moise Bergman, 1st Rabbi Emeritus of Congregation Beth Israel (Rabbi Cohn's predecessor) Item 12
box 19, folder 1
Pamphlet Regarding Current World Situation Articles Folder 1
1935-1943
box 19, folder 2
Nazi Germany After Hindenburg (Non-Jewish Articles) Folder 2
1934-1935
box 19, folder 3
The Jews in Nazi Germany Articles Folder 3
1934-1939
box 19, folder 4
Nazi Germany Non-Jewish Articles Folder 4
1930-1938
box 19, folder 5
Morton Cohen Civic Rights Articles Folder 5
1930
box 19, folder 6
Nazi Germany Jews in Hilter Hinderburg Articles Folder 6
1930
box 19, folder 7
Nazi In U.S. Articles Folder 7
1939-1940
box 19, folder 8
Articles Folder 8
1934-1935
box 19, folder 9
Articles Folder 9
1936-1940
box 19, folder 10
Nazi Germany Jews Articles Folder 10
1936
box 19, folder 11
Articles Folder 11
1942-1946
box 19, folder 12
Articles Folder 12
1947-1948
box 19, folder 13
Articles Folder 13
1950-1964
box 19, folder 14
Articles Folder 14
1965-1984
box 20, item 1
Scrapbook: News clippings from "The World" newspaper re: War, Jews, Israel (Jerusalem, Palestine, Tel Aviv), May/June 1948 Item 1
box 20, item 2
Scrapbook: "Memoirs of Rabbi Morton J. and Sally, February 12, 1966," 1932-1946 Item 2
box 21, item 1
Plaque: Hebrew Union College Jewish Institute of Religion -- Doctor of Divinity, 1959 Item 1
box 21, item 2
Plaque: Central Conference of American Rabbis Honorary Life Membership, 1984 Item 2
box 21, item 3
Uniongram from The Sisterhood of Congregation Beth Israel, November 30, 1956 Item 3
box 21, item 4
Uniongram from The Sisterhood of Temple Emanu-El, 1956 Item 4
box 21, item 5
Portrait of Rabbi Cohn Item 5
