Paterson's Historical Synagogues | Jewish Historical Society

The synagogues of Passaic, Bergen and Hudson Counties are rich with history, wonderful architecture, and stories of how these synagogues were started and how some sadly ended. The JHSNJ archives have many photos, newspaper articles and artifacts indicating the life of these synagogues. This week we feature photos of past synagogues of Paterson, some of which are not well known. In the future we will focus on other historical synagogues from other towns.

Congregation Ahavath Joseph, the little shul, Godwin St. and Washington St., Paterson, NJ — Congregation Ahavath Joseph (the little shul) located on the corner of Godwin St. and Washington St. Paterson, NJ.

Anshai Lodz Fair Street Shul, Paterson NJ, 1932 — Anshai Lodz Fair Street Shul, Paterson. Photo taken in 1932.

Inglesia Pentecostal, El Buen Pastor, Paterson NJ, formerly Workman's Circle Shul — The former Workman’s Circle Shul as it appears today at 12 Governor St, Paterson, NJ

Congregation Linath Hagadeh, Carroll St, Paterson NJ — Congregation Linath Hagadeh located on Carroll St, Paterson, NJ, now boarded up.

Nathan Arnowitz, Philip Landman, Water St. Shul, Paterson NJ — The Water Street Shul built in 1908; date of its last services is unknown.

Anshe Lubavitz shul, 11th Ave and E.24th St, Paterson NJ — The remains of the Anshe Lubavitz shul on 11th Ave. and E.24th St., Paterson, NJ.