S.F. The Jewish War Veterans is the oldest nationally chartered veterans organization in the United States. This year it celebrates 101 years of service to America.
Members are Jewish veterans who served in the U.S. armed forces during wartime.
Officers are Commander Wallace Levin Sr., Vice Commander Dr. Bernard Kaufman Jr., Vice Commander Richard Fogel, Adjutant Hiram Gover, Quartermaster Fred Walker, Chief of Staff Herbert Freinberg, Judge Advocate Peter Gleichenhaus and editor Martin Lefkovits. The Youth Sports Program of the Jewish Community Center of San Francisco will begin Tuesday, Sept. 9 with basketball, soccer, baseball classes and sports clubs at 3200 California St. Classes for boys and girls ages 3 to 13 will run 11 to 15 weeks. Continuing soccer classes will begin later in the year. Kids will have a chance to play on teams within the Viking Soccer League. Boys' basketball team tryouts will be held Nov. 9 and the competitive season will begin in January.