Local Thespians | Jewish Historical Society of Northern New Jersey

Many of our Jewish organizations had a wealth of amateur actors, singers and dancers who performed shows for the local communities. Below is a sampling of these thespians strutting their stuff.

Marion Robinson, Ruth Barnert, Matty Robinson, Pauline Mendelson, Ida Coburn, Jack Kellner, Bill Freilander, Fanny Kellner(?) — ORT Show at the Fair Lawn Jewish Center, mid 1950’s. Among the participants in this photo are: Marion Robinson, Ruth Barnert, Matty Robinson, Pauline Mendelson, Ida Coburn, Jack Kellner, Bill Freilander, and Fanny (?). Can you help us identify the others?

Bobby Kramer, Dicky Kramer — Passaic Y Talent Show featuring twins Bobby and Dicky Kramer. Who is the young gal in the middle that they are trying to impress?

Gerry Fuchs, Doris Leib — Passaic Y Mish Mosh Talent Show skit. Standing, second from left is Gerry Fuchs; sitting on the floor far right is Doris Leib. Do you recognize the others?

Marge Buckwertz, Renee Klienkopf, Carolyn Hirschklan, Roberta Best — Passaic Y Mish Mosh Talent Show. L-r are Marge Buckwertz, Renee Klienkopf, Carolyn Hirschklan, (?), and Roberta Best

Passaic Y Mish Mosh Talent Show. — Passaic Y Mish Mosh Talent Show. Can you help us identify the actors?

Dr. Yudi Serccoff, Irving Persner, Yankee shortstop Phil Rizzuto — Passaic Y re-enacts “What’s My Line”. L-r are (?), (?), Dr. Yudi Serccoff, Irving Persner, and Yankee shortstop Phil Rizzuto.