In San Francisco; the "instant city" of the gold rush days; Jews were pioneers among pioneers. Some came as immigrants directly from Europe; others as resettled adventurers from the East Coast; and still others as scions of southern Sephardic families. Out of this mixed multitude emerged a community with synagogues and institutions to care for the needy and the sick; along with a dignified social fabric. New immigrants following the Russian pogroms of 1883 were absorbed; and the ashen ruins from the 1906 earthquake were rebuilt. The citys cultural treasures and social needs were enriched; and the citys Jews were nurtured by civic commitments. Todays 70;000 San Francisco Jews; standing upon the shoulders of pioneering giants; continue to build and rebuild.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Historic Family Connections!By JorgeMy Great Aunt Ruth Garland Wilbur Toste (d.11/10/1959) was married to my Great Uncle Peder Toste. April 3. 1906. in Glenwood. Pope County. Minnesota. and lived in Wimbledon. Barnes County. North Dakota until Peder died and she was widowed in 1936. She later married a Mr. Carrioco and moved to the Ballard area of Seattle. She and one of her daughters. Winifred (Winnie) Ruth Toste. are buried in the Pacific Lutheran Cemetery in Ballard. This book has personal family interest.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Wonderful old photos but sloppy researchBy ShelleyLoved the pictures. but personally knowing many of the people mentioned. the research and text was often inaccurate. A shame it wasnt better written/edited.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Ballard AmericaBy Dr BenI grew up in Ballard and this book brought back memories even though most of it predates my life there. My dad called it "Ballard America"
