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Writings about Roberta Greene

-1987-
February 19, 1987—"Bat Mitzvahs," San Diego Jewish Times, p. 7:  Dana Lynne Greene, daughter of Norman and Roberta Greene, became a bat mitzvah on Jan. 24 at Tifereth Israel Synagogue.  In the service led by Rabbi Aaron Gold and Cantor Joseph Lutman, Dana read Torah and Haftarah.  Joining Dana in celebration were her brother Daniel (11); her grandparents, Mary and Arthur Weber of Stamford, Connecticut, and Bertha and Louis Greene of El Cajon; her honorary grandparents, Suzanne and Seymour Colen of Fort Myers; an aunt and uncle, Sharon and Gary Jones of Sterling, Virginia; and cousins, Heather and David Tegee of Sterling. Dana was twinned with Anna Kavartin (14), daughter of Refuseniks, Naina and David Kavartin. The Moscow family has been active in the establishment of a religious school and a Jewish culture club.  Dana is a seventh grader at La Jolla Country Day School and was formerly a member of the first class to complete the full seven years at San Diego Jewish Academy.  Fleet-footed Dana recently won a two-and-one-half-mile cross-country competition for her school. She loves animals and plans to become a veterinarian. She also enjoys dancing, traveling and music.

-1989-

March 30, 1989 --"Bar Mitzvahs: Daniel Frederick Greene," San Diego Jewish Times, p. 6:  Daniel Frederick Greene was called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on Feb. 18 at Tifereth Israel Synagogue.  Rabbis Aaron Gold and Leonard Rosenthal officiated. Daniel is the son of Roberta and Norman Greene. During the Saturday morning services, Roberta and Norman presented their son with his tallit, which has been purchased in Israel. Daniel led the congregation in worship. During the Torah service, Daniel received the scroll from his father as it passed through the generations of his family, from his grandparents Bettie and Louis Greene, to his grandparents Mary and Arthur Weber (of Stamford, Connecticut) to his honorary grandparents, Sue and Seymour Colen of Ft. Meyers, Florida, and to his mother. As Daniel carried the Torah, his whole family marched around the sanctuary with him.  Daniel chanted both the Torah and Haftarah portions.  In his speech, Daniel discussed the need for education, communication and leadership.  "In the commercial that says 'reach out and touch someone' there is a timely message," he said.  Daniel indicated that there is a need for communication between family members and between nations and that there is a need for ongoing Jewish education. During the services Dr. Jay Rosenberg and Gert Thaler gave a special reading on "What is a Jews?"  Other guests who participated in the service were Daniel's sister, Dana; Heather and David Teger of Washingtron, D.C.; Max Lerner of New York City; Sol Kuperman of Westchester County, New York; Dr. Bob Gordon; Sam Shekhter; Michael Bennett and Aaron Haskins.  Family and friends came from Manchester, England; Seattle, Washington; Topeka, Kansas; Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; Providence, Rhode Island; Baltimore, Maryland; Berkeley, California, and Los Angeles to share the joy of Daniel's simcha.   Following the services Daniel led the Kiddush and Motzie and his parents co-hosted the Kiddush. In the afternoon, the Greenes hosted a luncheon in their home for out-of-town guests. On Saturday evening, Daniel and his guests enjoyed dinner and dancing in the ballroom of the Marriott Hotel in Mission Valley.  Daniel and his grandfather, Louis Greene, led the Kiddush and Motzie to begin the evening festivities.  The evening celebration included a surprise birthday cake for Bettie Greene, Daniel's grandmother.  A special song was sung to her by Bobby Kent.  "Daniel is a very social young man, and I'm very proud of him," said his father, Norman. "He has a wry sense of humor."  Daniel attended the San Diego Jewish Academy and is currently a seventh-grade student at the La Jolla Country Day School.  His favorite subjects include science, math and history.  Daniel is a sports enthusiast and has played on the JCC all-star basketball team and on a championship Little League baseball team.  He also participates in flag football and tennis.  Daniel is a piano student and enjoys the theater, especially musical comedy. He plans to continue his Jewish education and to attend the High school of Jewish Studies.



-2006-
February 1, 2006—"Photo Essay: January 29, 2006  Jewish Tour of Old Town San Diego," Louis Rose Society Newsletter, Vol. 2, No. 2

August 25, 2006—Gert Thaler, "Heart to Heart: Making New Friends," San Diego Jewish Times