PERTH AMBOY JEWISH HISTORY BOOK

Perth Amboy's Jewish Community: History, Memories, Tribute is available for sale. This book is an elegant 9x12-inch coffee-table book that presents the complete and accurate history of the Perth Amboy Jewish Community – with many photos, stories, tributes, and memories. According to the book’s authors, it was written “to honor our ancestors and to provide a lasting record for our descendants.”

Many people who initially purchased books for themselves have returned to purchase additional books for their children and grandchildren, so that they can understand and appreciate their Perth Amboy legacy. If you or any of your relatives grew up in the Perth Amboy area, you will want to purchase a copy of this treasure, and you will want your children and grandchildren to have their own copies.

This 160-page hardcover book includes chapters about the early community, the synagogues, the clergy, the cemeteries, Jewish education, the YMHA, Jewish businesses and professionals, community leaders, and the gradual end of the glorious era. The book also features family tributes and commemorations, as well as lists of those who contributed to the book in time, effort, and financial support.

 Books may be ordered online or by mail:

• To purchase this book online by credit card, please select “Purchase Book Online by Credit Card” below, and follow the instructions to enter your shipping and payment information.

• To purchase this book by check, please print and complete the form in the link below (“Print Order Form to Mail with Check”), and mail the form with your check (payable to Friends of NJ Jewish Cemeteries, Inc. or “FNJJC”) to Friends of NJ Jewish Cemeteries, Inc., P.O. Box 306, Moorestown, NJ 08057.

Be sure to indicate the number of books ordered and your shipping address. For any questions, please contact us (by selecting “Contact Us” on the menu).