Aug. 7, 1896
A lecture titled "Jewish Characteristics" given by Rabbi D. Wasserburg in South Africa, concludes that the Jews have contributed
Aug. 5, 1921
The Federation of Jewish Charities, sending financial aid to Jews in war-torn countries of Europe, reports out of 2,500 deliveries of contributions, all but 78 reached their destinations. Those that didn't were allocated for areas of Poland under Soviet control.
50 years ago
Aug. 2, 1946
Architect Eric Mendelsohn is beginning work on the Maimonides Health Center for the Chronic Sick in San Francisco.
25 years ago
Aug. 6, 1971
In Tel Aviv, three French girls plead guilty for conspiring to blow up Israeli hotels during Passover in 1970.
10 years ago
Aug. 8, 1986
For the first time in San Francisco history, Sephardic Congregation Magain David and Ashkenazic Congregation Adath Israel join forces to create a religious school that will educate their students in both religious traditions.
Research provided from a periodical collection housed at Berkeley's Western Jewish History Center of the Judah L. Magnes Museum.