Temple Emanuel of Paterson Golden Anniversary (1907-1957)
Temple Emanuel of Paterson, N.J. was founded in 1906 by a group of Austro-Hungarian Jews who immigrated to the United States. They established their first temple in 1907 on Van Houten Street in downtown Paterson and as the demographic started to move to the Eastside of Paterson, the congregation also moved, establishing their second temple at East 33 Street and Broadway in 1929. Temple Emanuel soon became the center for Conservative Judaism in the region. At its peak, over 2000 congregants participated in the High Holy Day services. By the 1970’s Paterson’s manufacturing base began to decline, and the Jewish population exited to the surrounding suburbs. Towards the end of the 1980’s, Temple Emanuel merged with the Oakland Jewish Community Center and in 2008 they purchased an existing house of worship in Franklin Lakes, making it their present home. Below are the first excerpt pages of the Temple Emanuel Golden Anniversary Book (1907 -1957) showing the temple’s leaders and their commentary.
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Temple Emanuel’s proclamation for its Golden Jubilee Year.
Temple Emanuel’s Building Committee plaque indicating the committee members.
Temple Emanuel’s Rabbi Arthur T. Buch’s comment for the 50th Anniversary.
Temple Emanuel’s President Nathan Harelick’s statement for the 50th Anniversary.
Temple Emanuel’s officers: M. L. Manger (2nd V.P.0, David Stein (3rd V. P.), Gerard Berman (1st V. P.), Meyer K. Silber (Treasurer), Irving I Rubin (Secretary).
Temple Emanuel’s 50th Anniversary Celebration Committee’s statement given by Jack Eckhaus.
Temple Emanuel’s President and prominent contributor Jacob Fabian.
Temple Emanuel’s list of past presidents.