Bloom, Evelyn G. - 1998 - Tape 1 Side 2

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[T1S2] Respondent gives name of deceased sister. Comments on 2 celebrations held in Israel: 1 grandchild married, 1 grandchild Bar Mitzvah; entire family attended, gives detailed description of both events. Respondent describes meeting husband, Albert W. Bloom, their marriage: 1946. Respondent comments on close friend of family: Loretta Bern; wrote book about them, "Squirrels for Our Children." Husband graduated Duquesne University: Journalism; invited to join Century Club, explains circumstances. Respondent active at Hillel Academy; gives names of other organizations and her activities, member of Young Peoples Synagogue; also B'nai Emunah. Respondent reflects on children's Aliyah to Israel, political and social conditions there; feels children are safe.