Where in New Jersey is JHSMW?

 

Jewish Historical Society of MetroWest

 

The Jewish Historical Society of MetroWest (JHSMW) is located at the Alex Aidekman Family Jewish Community Campus in Whippany, New Jersey. The areas covered by the Society are Morris, Essex, Sussex and northern portion of Union Counties New Jersey

Jhsmw "My family legacy" survey

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PLEASE HELP US WITH A BRIEF SURVEY!

The Jewish Historical Society of MetroWest is considering offering a new service. We would like your input to better understand if this new service would be helpful to you. This is not a solicitation or commitment; we just want your honest input.

CLICK HERE TO TAKE THE SURVEY

Weequahic Activities

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This book features photographs from the Society's "Weequahic Memoirs" exhibition. Each photo has a caption and identifies individuals where possible and features a brief but thorough introduction of the history of the neighborhood.

Cost: $18.00 - Checks payable to "JHSMW"

Shipping and handling are an additional $7.00
Please contact Irene Segal at (973) 929-2703 or email: isegal@jhsmw.org

 



PUBLIC FORUM/ALL ARE INVITED

weequahic memoirs coming to the newark public library

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coming soon: jhsmw traveling exhibition

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"The Jews of Morris and Sussex: Early Settlers, Synagogues, Hotel Resorts, and Lake Communities"

Exhibition dates: September 16 - November 11, 2009
Location: Alex Aidekman Jewish Community Campus in Whippany

Tours of the exhibition are Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. Group tours available by appointment. Contact curator, Linda Forgosh, 973-929-2994.


"LAdies first" slide program

  • October 21, 2009 7:30 p.m. Slide and lecture

    "Ladies First: The remarkable contributions of the women who shaped the history of Morris and Sussex Jewish communities."

    Location: Gebroe Hammer Conference Center at the Alex Aidekman Jewish Community Campus in Whippany.

    For reservations contact Dana K. Lichtenberg 973-929-2936 or dlichtenberg@jccmetrowest.org.

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    Hannah Schwarz was the first woman in Morris County to teach Hebrew school. She conducted classes in her home in Dover.

Photograph is courtesy of Robert Schwarz.

still wanted: photographs of metrowest families

The JHSMW continues to gather photographs of MetroWest families in anticipation of next year's May celebration of Jewish Heritage Month. To submit a photograph and paragraph about your family's contributions to MetroWest Jewish life contact curator, Linda Forgosh 973-929-2994 or email lforgosh@jhsmw.org


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PHOTOGRAPH: The Blumenfeld Family

Credit: Seymour Some and Judy Schatzberg