Jewish High Holidays | Jewish Historical Society

The High Holidays (Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur) are a time of reflection and forgiveness. Whether you go to a synagogue, pray at home, or have a Zoom service, we hope you have a sweet and healthy New Year. Below are photos to remind us of the holidays.

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Rosen family, Bloom family, Bloom Farms, Norwood NJ, circa 1930, Rosh hashanah — The Rosen and Bloom families celebrating Rosh Hashanah at Bloom Farms, Norwood, NJ. Circa 1930. Can anyone identify these folks?

High Holidays, teen group, blowing shofar, Wayne Y, Wayne NJ — A teenager from the Wayne Y Teen Group warming up to blow the shofar. 1989. Can anyone I.D. them?

Phil Sarna, Norman Zelnick, Wayne Y, Wayne NJ, award ceremony — Phil Sarna presenting a shofar to Norman Zelnick at the Wayne Y.

1936, Miriam Barnert Memorial Hebrew Free School, 1936, George Tatz, Morris Tatz, Harry Bornstein, Bernie Segal, Sid Simon, Morris Tosk, Harry Glassman, Cantor Morris Friedman, Bernstein, Herb Braverman — Miriam Barnert Memorial Hebrew Free School 1936 Student Choir, and Cantor, for the High Holy Days Services. Back row from L-r: George Tatz; Morris Tatz; Harry Bornstein; Bernie Segal; and Sid Simon. Front row L-r: Morris Tosk; Harry Glassman; Cantor Morris Friedman; ? Bernstein; and Herb Braverman.

Artist Kashner, ink sketches, religious Jews, Torah, 1970 — Artist Kashner’s ink sketches of religious Jews bearing the Torah, 1970.