Dr. Morris Joelson
On May 23, 2024, the Jewish Historic Society of North Jersey held their eighth annual dinner honoring Dr. Morris Joelson and Miriam Kraemer Gray. For those who missed the gala, the following is a brief history of Dr. Joelson’s life and his contributions, including a selection of photos. Next week we will feature a brief history and photos of Miriam Kraemer Gray.
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Doc Joelson (on the right) and his younger brother, Harry, who became a lawyer and then a judge in Paterson. Harry married Doc’s wife’s best friend, Jennie Ellenstein, and was father to Miriam and Charles (Chuck) who became a US Congressional Representative for eight years and then a NJ Superior Court judge.
Dr. Joelson with his English Bulldog “Pal.”
Dr. Joelson at his home on 14th Avenue in 1946.
Dinner in Dr. Joelson’s honor in 1946. He had been in practice for 40 years
Dr. Joelson being honored for 50 years of service in 1956. Please enlarge these photos and let us know if you can identify any of the participants.
Dr Joelson receiving an award in March 1956 from the Robert Q Lewis TV show which Ben, his youngest son, was working on. Robert Q Lewis is standing behind him and the Pomerance triplets are on the right. We believe the big guy, the third from the left, could be "Tiny" Steiker. Can you I.D. any of the others?
Dr Joelson's funeral in front of the Barnert Temple, on Broadway and Straight Street in Paterson, on August 21, 1958.