The Ocean Parkway Jewish Center will dedicate the perpetual light of its temple in honor of John L. Bernstein, former president of HIAS, as a tribute to his service to American Jewry on Sunday afternoon, April 8.
Speakers of national prominence and messages from President Roosevelt and Governor Lehman are expected, according to an announcement by Rabbi Joseph Bosniak.
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