Morristown Jewish Center

History

Title page of A History of Morristown Jewry and The Center and Privilege, Clubs, and Organizations in the Jewish Community Center, Morristown, NJ This undated document was probably written in the late1940's based on the content and the condition of the paper on which it was printed. It appears to have been prepared for a membership brochure as it explains all the activities that take place for different age groups and different interests. The history ends with the description of the construction of the building though there is one sentence indicating some of the current board members serve until 1950. The language in Carl Scherzer's "Early Jewish History" written in October 1977 appears to be based on this document. This document was discovered in April 2010 in preparation for the Time Capsule Burial.

Read the 10-page history.

MJCBY Celebrated Its 125th Anniversary

MJCBY officers, clergy, and local elected officials at the presentation of the State oof NJ Proclamation saluting MJCBY on it milestone anniversary
From left to right: MJCBY co-presidents Marci Charm and Alexis McGrath, Morris Township Deputy Mayor (and MJCBY Board member) Jeffrey Grayzel,
NJ Assemblywoman Aura K. Dunn, Rabbi Emeritus David Nesson, NJ State Senator Anthony Bucco, Morristown Mayor Timothy Dougherty, and Rabbi Adam Gillman

The gala featured the presentation of several proclamations by our elected officials, a choral performance by Kol Dodi, an on-line triva game about the community's history, and of course, lots of great food.

Cantor Emeritus Attias and Kol Dodi Singing L'cha Dodi in Mizrachi style

Timeline

This timeline is based on a speech given in November, 1979 by Judge Lawrence Willner, MJCBY President,
at the 50th anniversary celebration of the dedication of our building. Lew Stone and Julie Stone each provided additional information.

Timeline of MJCBY's history, starting in 1898 through the present