Jewish Life in Arizona

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- Charles Korrick, 1959
- Markow Photography
- Jewish life
- Charles Korrick was a prominent merchant and Jewish leader in Phoenix. He immigrated from Poland in 1900 to work with his brother Sam, who had opened a shop called the New York Store in the location where the Phoenix Symphony Hall now stands. In...
- Candidates for Queen Esther, 1954
- Markow Photography
- Jewish life; Purim
- In this promotional shot for the "Jewish News of Greater Phoenix," candidates for Queen Esther pose before the Purim Ball of 1954.
- Can Can Dancers from Temple Beth Israel, 1953
- Markow Photography
- Jewish life; Temple Beth Israel (Phoenix, Ariz.)
- Dancers from Temple Beth Israel perform at Al Cione's dance studio in 1953. The dancers are, from left to right: Evelyn Black, Norma Barer, and Natalie Ribyat.
- Bridge Trophy Presentation, 1957
- Markow Photography
- Jewish life
- The 1957 winners of the Arizona State Bridge Junior Championship Pairs are awarded their trophy at the Phoenix Jewish Community Center. From left to right are: Mrs. Samuel Langerman, Gerald Schaffner, and Mrs. Ralph Mayne.
- Brenda Meckler in “Little Women,” ca. 1929
- Unknown
- Jewish life; Acting.
- Brenda Meckler poses in character as Meg from the play, “Little Women,” around 1929.
- Brandeis Tea at Home of Mrs. David Bush, 1954
- Markow Photography
- Jewish life
- Members of the Phoenix chapter of the Brandeis National Committee hold a tea at the home of Mrs. David Bush. The organization supports Brandeis University through philanthropy, learning, and community efforts.
- Boys with Bicycle, 1955
- Markow Photography
- Jewish life
- Young boys, including a Boy Scout, play with a Huffy bicycle donated to the Phoenix Jewish Community Center by Phoenix Hardware.
- Boys Perform at Phoenix Jewish Community Center Annual Meeting, 1956
- Markow Photography
- Jewish life
- Young men perform for attendees at the Phoenix Jewish Community Center's annual meeting in 1956.
- Boy Scout Troop #31, 1952
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- Jewish life; B'nai B'rith Youth Organization; Boy Scouts
- Members of Boy Scout Troop #31 of the B'nai B'rith Youth Organization at the Phoenix Jewish Community Center demonstrate knots at the Arizona State Fairgrounds.
- Boy Scout Awards, 1951
- Markow Photography
- Jewish life
- Arizona Supreme Court Judges Charles Bernstein (far left) and Francis Donofrio (second from right) present awards to Boy Scouts in 1951. Bernstein was the first Jewish Supreme Court Chief Justice in Arizona history. He is known for his his ruling...
- Bowling Committee for Temple Sholom, 1960
- Markow Photography
- Jewish life; bowling
- Morris Hurevitz and Bull Pullan were members of the Temple Sholom Bowling Committee in 1960.
- Bowery Dance at Phoenix Service Center, 1947
- Markow Photography
- Jewish life; World War II
- Women celebrate New York City culture at a dance held at the Phoenix Service Center. The Phoenix Service Center (339 West Washington Street), founded in 1941, provided assistance to military personnel passing through Phoenix on their way to foreign...
- Boshes-Chanen Wedding at Temple Beth Israel, 1951
- Markow Photography
- Jewish life; Temple Beth Israel (Phoenix, Ariz.)
- Lois Boshes and Herman Chanen were married at Temple Beth Israel on February 18, 1951.
- Blanche Korrick in Costume, ca. 1920
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- Jewish life; Opera.
- Colorized portrait of Blanche Korrick in costume for a performance of La Traviata, ca. 1920.
- Black-Jewish Coalition Service, 1992
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- Jewish life; African American life
- Members of the African American and Jewish communities in Phoenix come together for a joint service in October 1992. The service was sponsored by the Social Action Committee, created by a group of Phoenix area congregations.
- Beth Hebree Torah, 1951
- Markow Photography
- Jewish life; Orthodox Judaism; Torah
- More than 500 people attended a Siyum Hatorah (completion of a sefer Torah) at Beth Hebree Congregation on April 29, 1951. The Torah was donated by Rabbi A.L. Krohn of Temple Beth Israel. Beth Hebree Congregation, also known as Beth Hebrew and...
- Beth El Sisterhood Membership Tea, 1958
- Markow Photography
- Jewish life; Beth El Congregation (Phoenix, Ariz.). Sisterhood
- A group of ladies wears whimsical hats for a Beth El Sisterhood Membership Tea in 1958.
- Beth El Sisterhood Gift Shop, 1955
- Markow Photography
- Jewish life; Beth El Congregation (Phoenix, Ariz.); Hanukkah
- Women of the Beth El Congregation Sisterhood hold Hanukkah gifts for children in front of a display of menorahs.
- Beth El Congregation Celebrates Israel's 3rd Anniversary, 1950
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- Jewish life; Beth El Congregation (Phoenix, Ariz.)
- Members of the Beth El Congregation celebrate Israel's 3rd anniversary in 1950. From left to right: Jerome Siegel (Vice President), Joan Pepper (Secretary), Morton Kirsch (President), Edith K. Baum, and Robert Weinstein (Treasurer).
- Belle Bush and Nat Silverman, 1956
- Markow Photography
- Jewish life
- Belle Bush and Nat Silverman light a menorah in 1956. Silverman (right) owned a furniture business in Phoenix and held leadership positions in the Jewish Federation of Phoenix, B'nai B'rith, Kivel Nursing Home, and the Phoenix Jewish Community...