WJHC

Welcome to Wikipedia! I assume from your username, and the pages you've been editing, that you are associated with the Judah L. Magnes Museum. As far as I've seen, your edits have been good and useful additions, but you might want to look over Wikipedia:Autobiography for Wikipedia's guidelines on writing about subjects that you are associated with. If you have any questions about Wikipedia, please feel free to ask at the Wikipedia:Help desk or drop a note for me on my talk page. Keep up the good work! JesseW, the juggling janitor 03:46, 21 June 2006 (UTC)

The Dybbuk

Please see my question at Talk:The Dybbuk (play) about edits that are apparently yours. - Jmabel | Talk 01:53, 30 June 2006 (UTC)

Copyright problems with Benjamin Swig

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Copyright problem: Commission for the Preservation of Pioneer Jewish Cemeteries and Landmarks

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Copyright problem: Congregation Sherith Israel (San Francisco, California)

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Copyright problem: Harris Weinstock

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Copyright problem: Jacob Nieto

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Copyright problem: Congregation Ohabai Shalome

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Copyright problem: Eureka Benevolent Society (San Francisco)

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