Presidents' Day | Jewish Historical Society

Presidents’ Day is a good time not only to honor our country’s past presidents but it’s also a good time to remember past presidents of our Jewish organizations. Below are selected photos from our archives of past presidents of some of our local Jewish organizations.

Herman Yucht, succeeding Herbert Katz Barnert Hospital President, Paterson NJ, 1973 — Herman Yucht Barnert Hospital President, Paterson, NJ 1973.

Stuart Meyers, President of Congregation Bnai Israel, Fair Lawn NJ, 1986 — Stuart Meyers, President of Congregation Bnai Israel, Fair Lawn 1986.

Phillip Landman, President of Water Street Shul, Paterson NJ — Phillip Landman, President of Water Street Shul, Paterson, NJ. Date unknown.

Sig Westerman, President of the Paterson Hebrew Free Loan Association, Treasurer Bernie Liss, Paterson NJ — Sig Westerman (on the left), President of the Paterson Hebrew Free Loan Association presenting plaque to treasurer Bernie Liss.

Susan Sauer, president of The Barnert Temple, Paterson NJ, New York City Mayor, Hizzoner, Ed Koch. — Susan Sauer, president of The Barnert Temple, Paterson, NJ shown with New York City Mayor, Hizzoner, Ed Koch.