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Article: Have you heard the one about the rabbi and San Bernardino?
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- Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
- Article date:
- December 16, 2008
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SAN BERNARDINO - Years ago, two men of stature, a clergyman and a
judge, were dismayed at the exodus of families to cities that seemed
more upward bound, such as Redlands, Loma Linda, Yucaipa and
Highland.
They made a vow to remain in San Bernardino and work to improve
the city. They have changed jobs, but each still lives in the city
and each reminds the other of their pact, and they work day and
night to make their city a better place.
The men are Mayor Pat Morris and Rabbi Hillel Cohn. This story is
about the rabbi. It begins with a question:
"Practically speaking, what would you do to make San Bernardino a
better place?"
Cohn has grown to love San Bernardino in the 46 years since his ...