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# Morristown Jewish Center

Member of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://www.mjcby.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Pages

- [Home](https://www.mjcby.org/) - Morristown Jewish Center is an egalitarian Conservative synagogue in Morristown, New Jersey, serving the Jewish community of Morristown & greater Morris county.
- [Historical Documents](https://www.mjcby.org/historical-documents/) - This undated document was probably written in the late1940's based on the content and the condition of the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
- [Newsletter](https://www.mjcby.org/newsletter/) - The Hebrew Ma Nishma means "What's New" 2026: Jan | Feb | 2025: Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul-Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec Click here to subscribe to our Monthly Newsletter
- [MJCBY Art](https://www.mjcby.org/mjcby-art/) - Willner Chapel Windows The Willner Chapel was originally an all purpose room. The Orthodox Minyon met there for decades. In the 1950s, the room was outfitted as a chapel by a donation of Judge Larry and Helen Willner [parents of Joan Smaus] in memory of his father, David Willner. The chapel was refurbished as part
- [The Tree of Life](https://www.mjcby.org/the-tree-of-life/) - Excerpt by H. Lewis Stone: Photographs by Peter Lewin Naci Salny, part of the Salny family who are represented around the congregation. painted this as a fund raiser. There was a cost to buy each leaf with the idea that as your family grew, you would buy another leaf. When this painting was full, she
- [Willner Chapel Windows By Robert Pinart](https://www.mjcby.org/willner-chapel-windows-by-robert-pinart/) - The Willner Chapel was originally an all purpose room. The Orthodox Minyon met there for decades. In the 1950s, the room was outfitted as a chapel by a donation of Judge Larry and Helen Willner [parents of Joan Smaus] in memory of his father, David Willner. The chapel was refurbished as part of the 1986/88
- [History of the Ladies Auxiliary](https://www.mjcby.org/history-of-the-ladies-auxiliary/) - By H. Lewis Stone This has been adapted from a presentation to Sisterhood given on April 26, 2015. Every organization has an origin story. I grew up in Bergen County in a town called Fair Lawn. The first shul there was actually started by a group of men who wanted to play cards. They wanted
- [Rose Haimowitz and the Thrift Shop](https://www.mjcby.org/rose-haimowitz-and-the-thrift-shop/) - Respectfully submitted by H. Lewis Stone, MJCBY Historian I was inspired to write this article because I knew of Mrs. Haimowitz’s long term commitment to the shul. My motivation was to acknowledge her contribution but also to point out to the reader that one person, over time can make a significant contribution. Note: someone will
- [Early Jewish History in Morristown](https://www.mjcby.org/early-jewish-history-in-morristown/) - by Carl B. Scherzer - October, 1977 The year 1654 marks the beginning of American Jewry, for in September of that year a group of twenty-three bedraggled and virtually penniless Sephardic Jews arrived at New Amsterdam from Recife, Brazil, aboard the boat St. Charles, often called the "Jewish Mayflower." (The first Jewish settler recorded in
- [History](https://www.mjcby.org/history/) - MJCBY Celebrated Its 125th Anniversary NJ Assemblywoman Aura K. Dunn, Rabbi Emeritus David Nesson, NJ State Senator Anthony Bucco, Morristown Mayor Timothy Dougherty, and Rabbi Adam GillmanThe 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,
- [Religious School](https://www.mjcby.org/religious-school/) - Religious School | | Living Items, Jewish Jewelry, Jewish Occasions,
- [Sisterhood](https://www.mjcby.org/sisterhood/) - The shop will be open the two Sundays before Holidays*, from 9:30 - 11:30am To visit at another time, please email us to make an appointment. * Passover, Rosh Hashanah, Sukkot, Hanukkah The Sisterhood Judaica Gift Shop at MJCBY provides one of the largest selections of Judaica available in Morris County. Located in the Rotunda
- [Tefilah (Prayer)](https://www.mjcby.org/tefilah-prayer/) - Jump to: What to Expect | Shabbat & Festivals | Youth & Family Services | Lifecycle Events | B'nai Mitzvah Resources We are a warm, welcoming, egalitarian congregation. Our services include lots of singing and we encourage participation — within our beautiful main sanctuary as well as our smaller Wilner Chapel. All are welcome! What
- [Visit Us  |  Contact Us](https://www.mjcby.org/contactus2/) - Directions From I-287 South: Take exit 35, NJ-124/Madison Avenue. Go right at end of exit ramp, and bear right at light onto South Street. From I-287 North: Take exit 35, NJ-124/Madison Avenue. Go left at end of exit ramp, and continue straight onto South Street. From South Street: Proceed west into Morristown. Go half-way around
- [Rabbi Murray Ezring](https://www.mjcby.org/rabbi-murray-ezring/) - Rabbi Murray Ezring Pronouns: he, him | Email Rabbi Ezring
- [](https://www.mjcby.org/now-you-know/) - the rise of antisemitism and how to combat it — thoughtfully curated by MJCBY leadership and congregants. 2025: Oct 25 | Sep 30 | Jul 1 | Jun 20 | May 27 | April 29 | April 8 | March 25 | January 19 2024: December 6 | October 23 | October 7 | September
- [Newsletter-2](https://www.mjcby.org/newsletter-2/) - [pdf-embedder url="https://www.mjcby.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/MJCBYSept2025Newsletter.pdf"]
- [High Holy Days](https://www.mjcby.org/high-holy-days/) - 5786/2025 If you did not receive your mailer, please contact the office. If you are not a member and in the local community or will be just visiting the area during the holidays, we invite you to spend these Days of Awe with us. Members and non-members can use this online form to register. Use
- [Membership 2025-26](https://www.mjcby.org/membership-2025-26/) - Adult Member 1 Name(Required) Salutation Dr.MissMr.Mrs.Ms.Mx.Prof.Rabbi First name Last name Birthday MM slash DD slash YYYY Pronouns What should we call you? Phone(Required) Email(Required) Occupation Jewish Background(Required) Conservative Orthodox Reconstructionist Reform Unaffiliated Other/Not Jewish I am a Jew... By birth By choice Ancestral Lineage If you do not know that you are a descendant of
- [Ways to Give](https://www.mjcby.org/ways-to-give/) - Please Consider Making a Donation... In Honor of a Simcha (Joyous Event) In Memory of a loved one In appreciation of fellow congregants For R’fua Shlema (Complete Healing) Making a Donation is Easy Click here to make your donation online. If you prefer to make your donation by check, please note: For all funds listed
- [Meet Our Team](https://www.mjcby.org/meet-our-team/) - Jump to: Clergy | Staff | Board of Directors Clergy Meet Rabbi Murray Ezring Meet Cantor Shana Onigman Rabbi Emeritus David Nesson Cantor EmeritusMaimon Attias [Jump to Top] Staff Meet Suzan Chaiklin,Education Director Email Flo Sager,Religious SchoolAdministrator Email Gadi Ben-Menachem,Executive Director Office Manager Controller Marco TelloCustodian Isaiah WardCustodian Custodian [Jump to Top] Board of Directors
- [Inclusion](https://www.mjcby.org/inclusion/) - For my house shall be a house of prayer for all people. Isaiah 56:6 Jump to: People with Disabilities | LGBTQIA+ | Non-Jews & Interfaith Families Elohim (in G-d’s image) and are obligated to respect human dignity (kavod habriyot). Members of the LGBTQIA+ communities have important perspectives that add richness to our communal tapestry. MJCBY
- [Intro to Judaism](https://www.mjcby.org/intro-to-judaism/) - Jump to: Course Overview | MJCBY Logistics | Curriculum This course is a product of the Institute for Conversion & Outreach of the Rabbinical Assembly*, New Jersey Region Mazel Tov to the Class of 2025! The introduction to Judaism class was an incredible experience. I learned so much and am grateful for the meaningful teachings
- [Suzan Chaiklin](https://www.mjcby.org/suzan-chaiklin/) - My name is Suzan Chaiklin, and I am both honored and excited to become MJCBY’s new Education Director. I wanted you to know a little more about me. I was born, raised, and educated in Israel and proudly served in the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). Most of my family, including my parents and siblings, still
- [Newsletter Archive](https://www.mjcby.org/newsletter-archive/) - 2025: Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul-Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec 2024: Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul-Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec 2023: Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
- [Passover](https://www.mjcby.org/passover/) - Please join us for either or both of our Seders Cost for adult (ages 13 and older) members: $30/night Cost for adult (ages 13 and older) non-members: $40/night Cost for each child (ages 6-12): $18/night Register here to sell your hametz!You can read about this tradition on the registration page.
- [slideshow](https://www.mjcby.org/slideshow/)
- [Classes With Cantor Onigman](https://www.mjcby.org/classes-with-cantor-onigman/) - The Cantor’s weekly class covers wide ranging Jewish topics from religion to philosophy, based on the interests and questions of its participants. The class has read the Torah, pieces of the Books of Prophets and Writings, contemporary books and Jewish music, and Yiddish folk tales. We meet informally via Zoom on Friday mornings from 10:30
- [Adult Education](https://www.mjcby.org/adult-education/)
- [Calendar of Events](https://www.mjcby.org/calendar/) - You can use the display selector in the upper-right-hand corner of the calendar to choose the Week or Month views
- [Lifelong Learning](https://www.mjcby.org/lifelong-learning/) - At MJCBY, our programs offer exciting and meaningful opportunities for all ages and stages to celebrate Jewish life and grow in Jewish learning, experiences and education. Family and Community Programs include: TGIS (Thank G-d it's Shabbat) — a monthly special service, dinner and program for families with children up to second grade Weekly Congregation Shabbat
- [Website User's Guide](https://www.mjcby.org/website-users-guide/) - Jump to: Introduction | Day-to-Day Updates | Site Maintenance | Open Issues Appendix A: Related Documents | Appendix B: Plugins Version: 0.9, date: 11/19/2024 | Author: Bob Small Introduction This User's Guide was written at the conclusion of the "facelift" project, which was completed in the Fall of 2024. The overarching goals of the facelift
- [Shalom Yeladim](https://www.mjcby.org/shalom-yeladim/) - The Judie Gerstein Early Learning Center Jump to: Curriculum |
- [WEB: Release #3](https://www.mjcby.org/release-3/) - The Facelift project is now complete. Any further changes will be made through routine updates. Here is the status of the website updates plannned for Release #3: 11/13 Update Events & Calendar: we will use the Google Calendar for managing all public and internal events This decision was made in a meeting on 10/23 with
- [Youth Programs](https://www.mjcby.org/youth-programs/) - Jump to: Kadima | USY | Minyonaires | Schedules MJCBY offers dynamic Jewish youth programming for tweens and teens in grades 5-12. These groups provide opportunities to: Develop awareness and pride in being Jewish Build leadership skill Develop unforgettable friendships and connections Have fun! For more information about our Youth Programs, please email Miriam Loew,
- [DRAFT Communications Plan](https://www.mjcby.org/communications-plan/) - First draft: 9/19/2024 Update: 11/1/24 Table of Contents Introduction Intended Audience Issues to be Addressed Elements of the Plan Roles Stylesheets Google Calendar Events on the Website Biweekly E-blast Monthly Newsletter Social Media Introduction We live in a time of decreasing synagogue membership and there is stiff competition among the local synagogues for new members
- [WEB: Case Study in Poor Communications](https://www.mjcby.org/web-communications/) - Jump to: Case Study | Problem Statement | Recommendation The website and our supporting communications channels are our public, on-line face and the calendar & events are crucial components. In this time of decreasing membership and increased competition, these have to be great! I believe that the issues documented below must be addressed so that
- [Social Action](https://www.mjcby.org/social-action/) - We have a long-standing commitment to the community at MJCBY. We demonstrate that commitment through our Tikkun Olam (Repairing the World) activities. All volunteering opportunities are announced in our monthly Newsletter and in our weekly announcements. Please contact Lou Bodian for more information or to volunteer. Every year we participate in the Greater MetroWest Community
- [Jewish Young Community](https://www.mjcby.org/jyc/) - We are an organization where people of all denominations and observance levels in their 20s-40s can make friends, engage in meaningful prayer, celebrate Jewish tradition and culture, and connect with the larger Jewish community. We get together regularly for Shabbat dinners, baking parties, wine tastings, social action events, hiking, trivia nights, and so much more!
- [Men's Club](https://www.mjcby.org/mensclub/) - Give a little, learn a little, play a little – make some friends & have some food Avodah (Service) to the Community The MJCBY Men’s Club supports the broader community and within our own synagogue walls: Annual Blood Drive Construct the congregation’s sukkah each year Assist in synagogue clean-up Arrange seating and furniture for the
- [Website Governance](https://www.mjcby.org/website-governance/) - Introduction The website is our digital front door on the Internet For people who do not know us, our website is how we make our first impression — if our website is not attractive and engaging, and the content current, it will be a turnoff to potential members Most aspects of synagogue life intersect with
- [WEB: Calendar & Events Options](https://www.mjcby.org/web-calendar-events-options/) - Desired Requirements Highlight MJCBY's public events on our website All public events should be included before they appear in other communications channels, e.g., Monthly Newsletter, E-blasts, social media Event descriptions should be complete and visually attractive - this requires some other "events/calendar solution" other than Google Calendar (GC) for display on the website The GC
- [Cantor Shana Onigman](https://www.mjcby.org/cantor-shana-onigman/) - Email Cantor Shana
- [WEB: Release #2](https://www.mjcby.org/release-2/) - Here are the website updates for Release #2: Updated Homepage: Moved the "Welcome" heading to the top of the page. Slide Carousel: Removed 3 photos with people wearing COVID masks, deleted blurry stained-glass window background to remove clutter and make the slides stand out. Reformatted existing text to improve readability. Added a frame under the
- [WEB: Release #1](https://www.mjcby.org/release-1/) - Here are the website updates for Release #1: In the Main Menu & Footer Menu Who: We Are will become Welcome Under Welcome: The current Welcome link and associated page will be deleted because it's mostly redundant with the home page The History link will be removed until we have time to redesign the history
- [WEB: Facelift Collaborators](https://www.mjcby.org/collaborators/) - Here are the people who were consulted to provide input and/or feedback. Their contributions, from large to small, were all important to make the facelift project successful: Sharon Barkauskas Howard Baum Gadi Ben-Menachim Nancy Bern Haley Blanchard Lou Bodian Len Brooks Amy Brunswick Howard Buxbaum Marci Charm Paula Czeisler Neda Donlin David Ganz Rabbi Gillman
- [WEB: Beyond Release #3](https://www.mjcby.org/beyond/) - Having a modern-looking, engaging website with fresh content is essential — this is how we make first impressions with people who are not our members but might become members. This cannot be an afterthought. These issues became clear to me during the Facelift project that I want to bring to the your attention. I would
- [Promote an Event](https://www.mjcby.org/promote-an-event/) - To be used by anyone at MJCBY who has a public event they would like to promote. WhatEvent Name(Required)Event Description(Required)What Calendars should display this event?(Required) MJCBY Calendar Religious School Shalom Yeladim/Pre-School Sisterhood Men's Club Jewish Young Community (JYC) Other All events will appear in the main calendar and be displayed on the homepage. Additionally, specific
- [Website - Issues for Hirsch](https://www.mjcby.org/website-issues-for-hirsch/) - These are issues that we need help from Hirsch Fishman to resolve: CSS styling for links does not work consistently when entered in Appearance > Customize >Additional CSS. This needs to be fixed. Until then the CSS is duplicated everywhere, creating a lot of technical debt. We need different classes for link specification: links within
- [Inquiry Form](https://www.mjcby.org/inquiry-form/) - We are thrilled that you are interested in learning more about being part of our MJCBY family! The best way to get to know us is to meet us. We invite you to stop by, see us in action, stay for a class, schmooze at Kiddush and feel the warmth of our congregation. If you
- [Website Facelift Summary](https://www.mjcby.org/website-facelift-summary/) - August 2024 Our website has needed some love and attention for quite some time. This summer we embarked on a facelift project that is being led by Bob Small with the help of many others. The scope of the facelift project is to work within the existing framework and structure while achieving these design goals:

## My Templates

- [The Events Calendar - Starter](https://www.mjcby.org/?elementor_library=the-events-calendar-starter-2)
- [Default Kit](https://www.mjcby.org/?elementor_library=default-kit)
- [The Events Calendar - Starter](https://www.mjcby.org/?elementor_library=the-events-calendar-starter)