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The Shiffman Family of Passaic

From time to time, we issue photos from our archived family collections. This week we are featuring photos of the Shiffman Family of Passaic.  If you have photos of your family that are relevant to the Jewish history of the area, please consider donating them to the JHSNJ.

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Shiffman Family of Passaic 1942

Sam, Rose, Pearl (Sparaga) and Harold Shiffman of Passaic all dressed up and ready to step out. Photo was taken in 1942.

Bessie & Sam Shiffman

Bessie (Torkin) and Sam Shiffman. The place and date are unknown.

Harold Shiffman

Harold Shiffman dressed in his then fashionable multi-pocketed jacket. Check out the vintage car which looks like a Model A. Date unknown

Harold Shiffman in uniform, 1942

A smiling Harold Shiffman looking sharp in his army uniform, 1942.

Shiffman family store Max-Wel Furniture

The Shiffman family store, Max-Wel Furniture Company located at 83 Market St, Passaic.