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About Us

The Jewish Historical Society of North Jersey, founded in 1979, focuses on the documentary heritage of Jewish life and culture in Passaic, Bergen, and Hudson counties. We are located in Fair Lawn, NJ

Our Mission

The mission of the Jewish Historical Society of North Jersey is to collect, preserve, and make available the documentary heritage of Jewish life and culture in Passaic, Bergen, and Hudson Counties.

Collection Policy

The Jewish Historical Society of North Jersey collects personal and family papers; records of synagogues, service and social organizations, and businesses; and other materials documenting the social, cultural, economic, political, and religious history of Jewish life in Passaic, Bergen, and Hudson Counties.

JHS Staff, Officers, Board Members and Volunteers on a visit
Members meeting

Leadership & Staff

Officers

Co-President Programs Debbie Rich Grossman
Co-President Finance Richard Polton
Co-President Membership Ina Cohen Harris
Corresponding Secretary Rita Levin
Recording Secretary Jerry Klein
Treasurer Richard Felton
Assistant Treasurer Ben Chapman
Executive Director Joy Kurland

Board

Barry Citrin
Howard Ebright
Sheri Feldman
Marty Feitlowitz
Natalie Horowitz
Moe Liss
Pearl Liss
Charles Morgenster
Dr. David Nochimson
Chuck Oremland
Dr. Marilyn Rubin
Jerry Rubinowitz
Linda Rubinowitz
Mirelle Lipsitz Schuck
Rhonda Grossman Silver
Allen Zaks
Andy Zettler