Oral history interview with Bob Skloot

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Title

Oral history interview with Bob Skloot

Subject

Madison (Wis.)
Sister cities
El Salvador
Sanctuary movement
Madison-Arcatao Sister City Project (MASCP)
Political activists
Religious communities
Synagogues

Rights

Copyright 2022, Bob Skloot and Madison Public Library. For more information, contact Madison Public Library.

Creator

Skloot, Robert

Contributor

Laurion, Joan

Date

2022-11-07

Description

Bob Skloot was and still is a member of Beth Israel Center Synagogue in Madison, WI. In 1983, he was instrumental in convincing his congregation to partner with three other faith organizations–the Community of John XXIII, Covenant Presbyterian Church and Bethany United Methodist Church–to sponsor the “Gonzalez” family in sanctuary. Bob credits Rabbi Charles Feinberg with being the engine behind Beth Israel’s commitment for which they raised money, collected clothing and other household goods, and organized gatherings where the “Gonzalez” couple could tell their story.

Coverage

Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Arcatao, Chalatenango, El Salvador
1981-1990

Language

en

Publisher

Madison Public Library

Identifier

madarc-001

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Original Format

Sound recording

Duration

00:33:00

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