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About Norman 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.

-1999-
January 29, 1999—Donald H. Harrison, "Mazel tov! 'Shtetl wedding' celebrates synagogue merger," San Diego Jewish Press-Heritage

December 31, 1999—Donald H. Harrison, "No fan of smokestacks, Judge Murphy seeks protection for San Diego's beauty," San Diego Jewish Press-Heritage.

-2002-
July 10, 2002—Eulogy by Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal for Steve Gumbiner

November 29, 2002—Donald H. Harrison, "Eight Stories for Eight Nights," San Diego Jewish Press-Heritage

-2003-
January 3, 2003—"Heritage Speakers Bureau," San Diego Jewish Press-Heritage, page 8.
January 3, 2003  Gert Thaler, "Heart to Heart: The Holey Bagel," San Diego Jewish Press-Heritage, page 17
2003-01-10 —Donald H. Harrison, "From bar mitzvah dad to publisher," San Diego Jewish Press-Heritage

February 14, 2003—Donald H. Harrison, "A fateful decision: What drew me to Herb," San Diego Jewish Press-Heritage

March 7, 2003—Donald H. Harrison, "San Diego gathering remembers Herb Brin," San Diego Jewish Press-Heritage



-2005-
November 16, 2005—Maureen Magee, "Rose Lost to Time is Found: Grave of pioneer's daughter went unmarked for five decades," San Diego Union-Tribune, page B-1. 2005-11-16  

2)  Donald H. Harrison, Photo Essay: Unveiling of Headstone for Henrietta Rose, Mount Hope Cemetery, San Diego 2005-11-16  

3) Music McCall, "S.D. School Board, Teachers, Civic Groups Memorialize Teacher Who Has Been Lying in an Unmarked Grave for Nearly 50 Years," news release from the San Diego City Schools: Board Member John de Beck of the San Diego City Schools (SDCS) Board of Education and San Diego Education Association (SDEA) President Terry Pesta joined members of the Louis Rose Society for the Preservation of Jewish History and other organizations today at Mt. Hope Cemetery for a special graveside ceremony honoring Henrietta Rose, who taught in the San Diego school system for 45 years. Rose, daughter of San Diego pioneer Louis Rose, died a spinster at age 84 in 1957, and was buried in an unmarked grave.  Her father, an entrepreneurial businessman, is known as San Diego’s first Jewish settler and entrepreneur.  Arriving in San Diego in 1850, he served in many public positions in San Diego, including stints as a member of the San Diego City Board of Trustees, the first County Board of Supervisors, the County Grand Jury, and—of particular note for this occasion—the San Diego School Board.  Louis Rose was an important and positive force in the development of the city and county of San Diego, and was instrumental in establishing the Jewish community in the area. “We are here to correct an historic error.  Henrietta Rose has reposed here anonymously in an unmarked grave for nearly half a century,” said Norman Greene, co-founder of the Louis Rose Society, at the headstone’s unveiling. Greene, along with Louis Rose’s biographer Donald H. Harrison, decided it wasn’t fitting for a woman who had served her community so well to lie forgotten in an unmarked grave. Accordingly, they arranged for a stone to be donated by KRC Rock and a plaque to be designed by Karman Ltd. of Los Angeles so that Henrietta could be memorialized. The plaque memorializing the late educator bears the logos of San Diego City Schools, the San Diego Education Association, the Louis Rose Society and of the Order of the Eastern Star, a Masonic organization which Henrietta served in 1901 as a worthy matron. The plaque also features biographical information. “I was pleased to sponsor the resolution which my colleagues adopted unanimously earlier this year authorizing school board participation in this ceremony,” SDCS School Board Member John de Beck added.  “It is a great pleasure to now have a marker and a place where people can remember her long years of service.” Noting Rose’s influence on generations of students, SDEA President Terry Pesta said he has had “the opportunity to met thousands of dedicated teachers who have followed in her footsteps.  Over the course of 45 years of teaching, Henrietta Rose affected many, many people. After the unveiling of the rose-colored headstone, Rabbi Scott Meltzer of Ohr Shalom Synagogue led a traditional Jewish memorial prayer in honor of teachers, El Moleh Rachamim.  Meltzer called the headstone and plaque “a place on this earth that bears a name and a memory” of the departed Rose. Rose began her teaching career in 1895 as the very first teacher at Roseville Elementary School—in the Pt. Loma area laid out as a town site by her father—and continued her career at Middletown and Sherman elementary schools, before transferring in 1922 to Roosevelt Junior High. After her retirement, she served as treasurer of the Retired Teachers Club.

November 17, 2005—Marsha Sutton, "Historical Figure in Unmarked Grave Receives Long Overdue Recognition," Voice of San Diego, http://www.voiceofsandiego.org/site/apps/nl/content2.asp?c=euLTJbMUKvH&b=312472&ct=1610901&tr=y&auid=1236268

-2006-

January 16, 2006—Donald H. Harrison, "Mr. Smith Stays in San Diego County," jewishsightseeing.com

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

2006-05-17—Donald H. Harrison, "Restoration of Casa de Bandini wins support from religious, ethnic groups," jewishsightseeing.com

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