Famous Folks | Jewish Historical Society

Through the years, many celebrities, politicians, and dignitaries have visited the synagogues, organizations, and volunteer groups in our area. Pictured below are a few photos from our archives.

Northern New Jersey, Charles Kessler, Ruth Kessler, Shimon Peres, UJA — Charles Kessler on the left with his wife Ruth Kessler (center) greeting Shimon Peres during a UJA function. Date unknown.

Richard Kreiger, Elie Wiesel, Tip O'Neill, Northern New Jersey UJA — L - r: Richard Kreiger, Elie Wiesel, and Tip O’Neill at a UJA function. Date unknown.

Northern New Jersey, Eleanor Roosevelt, Archie Marcus, Anne Abrash, George Abrash, Joseph Shulman — Eleanor Roosevelt visiting the home of Archie Marcus. Pictured from L-r: Anne Abrash, Eleanor Roosevelt, George Abrash, and Joseph Shulman. Date and event unknown.

Temple Emanuel of Westwood New Jersey, Temple Emanuel of Woodcliff Lake New Jersey Chaim Potok, Eli Gold, Rabbi Phillip Berkowitz, Naomi Friedman Antonoff (formerly of Paterson, Eastside High School), Stanley Sabin — Temple Emanuel of Westwood (prior to their move to Woodcliff Lake) lecture series (1977-78), featuring writer and scholar Chaim Potok. Pictured from L-r: Eli Gold, Rabbi Phillip Berkowitz (Temple Beth-Or, Washington Township), Chaim Potok, Naomi Friedman Antonoff (vice president, Temple Emanuel), Stanley Sabin (president, Temple Emanuel).

Brandeis University, Northern New Jersey, Jeanne Shinefield, Frances Goldberg, Estelle Zelnick, Kirk Douglas, Evelyn Lawrence, Mildred Kaplan, Gloria Beim — Greater Paterson Area Chapter Brandeis University National Women’s Committee at the Totowa Theatre for a preview of “Cast a Giant Shadow.” Pictured L-r: Jeanne Shinefield, Frances Goldberg, Estelle Zelnick, Kirk Douglas, Evelyn Lawrence, Mildred Kaplan, Gloria Beim, (?)