Frances Coleman

by | Jul 2, 2015 | Video Oral History | 0 comments

Frances Coleman, the oldest of three sisters, was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. Frances’s parents were originally from Poland. She attended Forest Avenue High School and later, Draughon School of Business. At age 18 she married Julius “Red” Coleman, who was stationed in Little Rock, Arkansas, as a medic in the war. Frances has been a very dedicated member of the Jewish Community with countless organizations. A past Vice President of Shearith Israel’s Sisterhood, Chairman of the Advanced Gifts Division for the Federation Women’s Division, Chairman of Israel Bonds for three years, the Jewish Community Center’s Woman of the Year, Frances has also had many other involvements and achievements. As a testament to their wonderful influence, Frances and her husband were honored at a tribute dinner at Congregation Shearith Israel.

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One Story at a Time…A Mosaic of our Dallas Jewish Community

by | Oct 16, 2014 | Events

Date: Sept 30, 2014
Time: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Location: Communities Foundation of Texas

“One Story at a Time…A Mosaic of Our Dallas Jewish Community” honors those individuals who have shared their lives and their family stories with the DJHS since 2010 through our Oral History project.

On a remarkable day in 1971, the Dallas Jewish Historical Society was founded; its mission that of “preserving the precious past as a living legacy for the Dallas Jewish community.” The commitment to that legacy commenced the documentation of oral histories of men and women throughout the greater Dallas Jewish community. In 2009, we honored those whose stories began our oral history program. And now nearly 500 oral interviews later the Dallas Jewish community will come together to honor “Natives to Newcomers” whose incredible stories celebrate our history, our diversity and their wealth of dedication to making our community and cities a better place.

Please join us! Tickets Available Starting at $65.

Fonda Schepps Arbetter

by | Oct 14, 2014 | 1960s, Video Oral History

Fonda Schepps Arbetter was born in 1956 in Dallas, Texas. Her great-grandparents, Nathan and Freida Schepps, founded Schepps Dairy in Russia before coming to Texas and continuing the family business. Fonda attended preschool at Congregation Shearith Israel and years later met her husband at one of the singles’ events she had put together at the Jewish Community Center. Fonda has been a very active member in the Jewish community, having been inspired by her father’s involvement and hard work. She has been on the Board of Directors for Congregation Shearith Israel and has displayed leadership in many other Jewish organizations.

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                                                                                                                                   Fonda’s grandparents, Nathan & Frieda Schepps, Founders of Schepps Dairy

                                                                                                                   Fonda, her parents, Stanley & Madelyn, and her brothers at her sister’s Bat Mitzvah, 1975.

                                                                                                                                    Fonda’s father, Stanley Schepps z”l

                                                                                                                   Fonda with her eldest daughter, Stephanie, husband Jay, and mother Madelyn Schepps.

                                                                                                                                      Fonda’s daughter, Stephanie, UGA graduation, 2012

                                                                                                                  Fonda’s daughter Erica, College of Charleston SC, class of 2014.