SOHO Works with Jewish Preservationists

SOHO Works with Jewish Preservationists
March/April 2018

SOHO was recognized for working with members of the Jewish community to preserve two very significant religious buildings in an article in the San Diego Jewish Journal. Temple Beth Israel in Heritage Park, San Diego's first synagogue; and the second Temple Beth (now Temple Ohr Shalom) in Bankers Hill both have been saved and restored. Others are the Simon Levi buildings in the Ballpark District and a 1930s La Jolla home built in defiance of anti-Semitic deed restrictions.

The article quotes SOHO's executive director Bruce Coons and Historic Resources Specialist Amie Hayes, as saying, "…the importance of preserving buildings is to also create a sense of place and a sense of continuity for generations to come. A lot of people define themselves by their surroundings, so to provide them continuity through generations is a way that you can kind of connect with your past and connect with future generations too."

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