Valentine's Day | Jewish Historical Society

Valentine’s Day, although not a Jewish holiday, has become a day for couples to celebrate their love and affection. Below, are photos from our archives which we think depict couples showing the essence of the holiday.

Valentine’s Day, although not a Jewish holiday, has become a day for couples to celebrate their love and affection. Below, are photos from our archives which we think depict couples showing the essence of the holiday. — Sophie and Abe Cohen. Date and location unknown.

Jonathan Schein, Maxine Schein, Glen Rock NJ, and Georgia, The Record — Jonathan and Maxine Schein were longtime active congregants of Glen Rock Jewish Center until they moved to Georgia. Photo taken October 1999, courtesy of The Record.

Paterson Y dance, Paterson NJ — A Paterson Y dance celebration. Can you identify the function or any of these happy couples?

Ed Kitzis, Myra Kitzis, Rita Nathans, Jerry Nathans — 5th Anniversary dinner dance at Temple Beth Tikvah in Wayne, May 6, 1961. L-r: Ed & Myra Kitzis, Rita and Jerry Nathans.

Patersonsonians Louis Kutner, Rebecca Kutner, Paterson NJ — Patersonians Louis and Rebecca Kutner.