Anyone deserving of an 'Honorable Menschen,' can contact Howard Berger via

his e-mail: Howardberger9798@aol.com or by fax: 822-3670. SEARCH MOUNTED FOR PHOTOS OF AC JEWISH-OWNED BUSINESS STOREFRONTS

One of the most ambitious projects undertaken by our Jewish community led by successful entrepreneur and philanthropist Leo Schoffer is in full swing. Coordinated by former Jewish Times editor Rob Huberman who operates a marketing agency, a search is underway for photos of Atlantic City and environs of businesses, both storefront and interiors. These photos will appear in an historic book to be published in 2009 and its descriptive title is, "A Dream, A Journey, A Community: A Nostalgic Look at Jewish Businesses in and around Atlantic City." The hardcover book is the inspiration of Schoffer, who did much research to collect these precious and archival photos. The photos being sought, said Schoffer, are apparel, Boardwalk stores, food and beverage, hotels and motels, restaurants, theaters and entertainment and wholesale and retail establishments. Susan Weis, a local artist, is its designer and there is still time to send these photos to Huberman. which can be emailed to publisher@comteqcom.com as soon as possible. Proceeds from its sale will benefit the Jewish Community Day School of Atlantic and Cape May Counties. Declared Schoffer, "A changing resort economy and national business marketplace have caused almost all of these businesses to vanish." Jewish Times Publisher Shy Kramer has written the intro, retired Superior Court Judge Gerald Weinstein is a contributor to the text and Alan "Boo" Pergament has contributed to the historical and archival material with the help of local historic book store owner, Bob Rufalo. The book unquestionably declares Atlantic City had a glorious history.

'KENST REDDIN YIDDISH?' ASKED BY A 'CHOSEN' FEW

Rarely do we hear one Jew ask another, "Kenst reddin Yiddish?" The campaign to preserve the language of our forefathers is led by a few diehards, such as Ellen and Alan Rosenfeld, long-time Temple Emeth Shalom members. Are they waging a losing battle? "No way," they proclaimed pointing to the National Yiddish Book Center in Amherst, Massachusetts and its founder Aaron Lansky, who rescued a million and a half Yiddish books with the help of the Rosenfelds and countless other "Zammlers" nationwide and around the world. The amazing history of the Center is carefully chronicled in a book Lansky authored in 2004, "Outwitting History," winner of several book awards. The Rosenfelds, on a trip to Amherst in July with over 100 Yiddish volumes collected locally, picked up copies of Lansky's book and sent one to HM. The book received dozens of rave reviews from many well-known literary critics. Lansky launched his Yiddish book saving project at age 23, 25 years ago, during his undergraduate days in college. He said he did it "before it's too late to save the language and today I have accomplished what has been called the greatest cultural rescue effort in Jewish history." HM urges you to read the book available at book stores or at Workman Publishing's website www.algonquin.com.

HM ADDS NAMES OF MORE PARTICIPANTS IN CELEBRATION OF CARMEL SHUL'S 100TH

Last week's HM column didn't include names of top leaders and their comments spoken during the dramatic 100th anniversary celebration of Carmel's historic synagogue in Cumberland County since they weren't available at press time. So here they are: Henry Schwed, president of Cumberland County's Jewish Federation: "Today is the culmination of a long held dream."

Jay Einstein, president of Temple Beth Hillel Beth Abraham (merged synagogues): "This is a dream come true for me, one that started 23 years ago with a lot of dedicated families since we are all part of a caring community." Dr. Seth Silver, head of the building committee: "My participation was facilitating a new building and preserving the historic significance of the old synagogue." Marie Silver: "I'm glad to be celebrating this happy union of two great synagogues." N.J. Assemblyman Nelson Albano: "This is a great group and it's nice to see the younger generation coming together and growing." Member Ben Solof: "I grew up here a mile from where I was born in 1919 and my religious life centered around the synagogue where I was a Bar Mitzvah in 1932 and remembering when my father, Barney, was recording secretary." Thank you Kirk Wisemayer, Federation executive director for updating HM.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Mazel Tov to N. Harry Goodelman, who was honored by the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons with a 50-year Token presented to him recently by District Deputy Grand Master Gerald Sharpe during a ceremony at the Justice Lodge No. 285 in Linwood. Harry is the father of David Goodelman and father-in-law of Debbie Goodelman of Margate, and a past Master of the Lodge . . . Also mazel tov to Chad Cohen, an Emmy Award was presented to him at the recent News and Science EmmyAwards. Chad wrote National Geographic's "The Incredible Human Machine," which was televised this week on CSpan . . . Correction: In HM's recent item on

Yonni Wattenmaker's new job our headline said Yvonne instead of Yonni. Our apologies for the error. She is married to Dr. Allan (Ph.D.) Wattenmaker, son of Joel and Fleurette Wattenmaker of Ventnor.