Cowan, Barton Z. - 1997 - Tape 5, Side 9

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[T5S9] Respondent elaborates on joining Rodef Shalom Temple, 1961: Junior Congregation; served as president, 1966-1967, comments on American Jewish Committee, Pittsburgh Chapter: president 1990-1993, Life Trustee; reflects on Hebrew Institute of Pittsburgh: president, 1987-1991: period of transition; Hebrew Institute struggling, gives reasons and statistics on enrollment; mentions other Jewish learning institutions in Pittsburgh and effect of Jewish All Day Schools: positive. Respondent begins discussion of merger of Hebrew Institute, Community Day School, School of Advanced Jewish Studies and purchase of former church on Beechwood Boulevard; repeats importance and necessity for Jewish All Day Schools. Respondent adds to information on Rodef Shalom Temple: becoming more traditional, changes difficult, most dramatic: wearing talit (prayer shawl) and kipa (head covering).