UJA | Jewish Historical Society

The UJA (United Jewish Appeal) was a Jewish philanthropic organization that existed from its creation in 1939 until it folded into the United Jewish Communities in 1999 and then merged in 2004 into what today is known as the Jewish Federation of North America. The function of the UJA - Federation of North Jersey is to raise funds and implement programs for Jewish causes both locally and worldwide. One way for the Federation to raise funds was to count on local volunteer groups, organizations, and individuals to solicit and contribute donations. "Super Sunday" phone solicitations, sponsored luncheons and breakfast gatherings were some of the primary fundraising events. The photos below picture some of the organizations and individuals that helped raised donations.

Northern New Jersey, UJA Super Sunday, Karl Manger, Marlena, Lechner, Jeff Lampl, Esther Lehrer, Joyce Joseph, Rella Feldman, Eva Lynn Gans, Jonathan Mangot, Micaela Mangot, Trina Wolf, Sandra Alpern, Elaine Cohen, Laura Dorothea, Dina Leffel, Arlene Zweifler, Matt Libien, Ann Leib, Danny Levine, Jack Linefsky, Alan Gallatin, Jane Berger, Zvi Marans, Gabriel Marans — UJA Super Sunday Phone solicitors at the YM-YWHA, 2004

UJA Paterson New Jersey, Wayne New Jersey, Bergen County New Jersey, Helen Pilcer, Dolly Friedman, Anita Metz, Thelma Sirota, Mrs. Israel S. Dresner, Mrs. Taiga Vaskis, Helen Sinofsky, Joyce Silverstein — UJA Women’s Division Luncheon held at Barnert Temple, 1972. Present were area chairmen from the local communities. Pictured standing L-r: Helen Pilcer, Pompton Lakes; Dolly Friedman, Wyckoff; Anita Metz, General Chairman; Thelma Sirota, Fair Lawn. Seated L-r: Mrs. Israel S. Dresner; Mrs. Taiga Vaskis, guest speaker; Helen Sinofsky, Paterson Chairman; and Joyce Silverstein, Wayne Chairman

UJA Young People's Division, Northern New Jersey, Moe Liss, Phil Wollruch, Ike Goldberg, George Chodorow, Bob Rifkin, Janie Rubinson, Lynn Bernstein, Jim Diamond, Phyllis Grant, Rona Mlotok, Anne Stillman, Sherry Bogen, Claire Lieberman, J. B. Sandow, Sue Israel, Marcia Green, Bobbie Goldring, Adele Shapiro, Lew Brower, Eileen Marine, Don Chapoy, Harold Katz, Henry Paul, Louis Weiss, Bob Shimshak, Louis Lazorwitz — The members of the UJA Young People’s Division 1962 Campaign Teen Committee.

Elmwood Park (New Jersey) UJA, 1973, Samuel Goldblatt, Herman Zitcer, Adolph Sleven, Morris Merker — Elmwood Park UJA Breakfast held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Goldblatt, December 1973. Pictured l-r: Herman Zitcer, Adolph Slevin, Morris Merker, Samuel Goldblatt.

UJA Metro Division, Northern New Jersey, 1969, Johnny Berkman, Norman Zelnick, Gilbert Dorfman, Gerrard Berman — 1969 UJA Metro Division meeting. Seated L- r: C. Johnny Berkman and Norman Zelnick. Standing L-r: Gilbert Dorfman and Gerrard Berman.