Where in New Jersey is JHSMW?
The Jewish Historical Society of MetroWest (JHSMW) is housed in the Alex Aidekman Family Jewish Community Campus in Whippany, New Jersey. The areas covered by the Society are the Morris, Essex, Sussex and the northern portion of Union Counties of New Jersey.
Featured Publication
Jews of Weequahic
This book features photographs form 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.
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Jews of Morris County is a pictorial history of the Jewish community of Morris County by JHSMW Curator/Outreach Director Linda Forgosh. The book, the proceeds of which will be used to support the Society, is currently available at the JHSMW office.
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To purchase either book at a discounted price from our publisher, please send $18.00. Checks should be made payable to "JHSMW"
Shipping and handling are an additional $6.50
Any questions or comments?
Please
contact Linda Forgosh at (973) 929-2994 or send an email.
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Upcoming Event
The Jewish Historical Society of MetroWest is proud to honor Robert R. Max, one of MetroWest’s key leaders, at its 2008 Lasting Impressions Award Gala on Wednesday, April 29, 2008 at 6:30pm, at the Crystal Plaza 307 W. Northfield Road, Livingston, NJ.
Robert Max has served our community as president of the N.J. State Association of Jewish Federations, President of Temple Sinai in Summit, N.J., and President and co-founder of Congregation Beth Hatikvah in Summit.
His contributions to the many organizations throughout his life has profoundly served our community and has inspired us to achieve our goals through dedication and commitment.
The keynote speaker will be June Walker, who currently serves as Chairperson of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations. In July 2007, she completed her term of office as National President of Hadassah, having led this vibrant organization of 300,000 women in performing acts of tikum olam, leading to a 2005 nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize.
For further information, call Irene Segal at:
973-929-2703
New Exhibition
You are invited to the grand opening of our newest traveling exhibition
Weequahic Memoirs:
Celebrating Newark's Legendary Neighborhood
Opens
7:30 pm
June 18, 2008
through August 27, 2008
Place: Leon and Toby Cooperman JCC
760 Northfield Ave. West Orange, NJ
Arts Wing and Gaelen Gallery (1st floor)
Re-opens September 9, 2008 - October 7, 2008
Alex Aidekman Jewish Community Center
901 Route 10 Whippany, NJ
This exhibition will document the entire neighborhood! The exhibit contains documents, photographs, memorabilia, and artifacts such as restaurant menus, synagogue souvenir journals, prom pictures, football programs, letter sweaters, school jackets, and many other items
TELL US YOUR WEEQUAHIC STORY!
Call JHSMW Curator/Outreach Director Linda Forgosh at (973) 929-2994 or send an email.
COMING SOON
The slide program, "One More Night at Elving's Metropolitan Yiddish Theatre" will be presented on May 6, 2008 at 1:30 pm at Congregation B'nai Israel in Millburn
For more information, click the logo above or call JHSMW Curator/Outreach Director Linda Forgosh at (973) 929-2994 or send an email.
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The Jewish Historical Society received an operating support grant from the New Jersey Historical Commission, a division of the Department of State. 