WHO ARE THESE BEAUTIFUL LADIES AND WHY ARE THEY SMILING? The ladies – pictured on Page 1 – in their best outfits, were participating in the groundbreaking of Congregation Beth Judah 80 years ago in Ventnor.

You will be able to view similar photographs and other priceless memories at the 80th anniversary party on Sunday, May 2, at the synagogue’s gala celebration, beginning at 6 p.m. The evening will also feature a lavish dinner and dancing.

The event also will honor the past presidents of Beth Judah: Emanuel Biron, Samuel Kapnek, Harry Varbalow, Morris Bloom, Meyer Baylinson, Joseph Soloff, Charles Duell, Ephraim Sless, O. Jay Silverman, Maurice Cohn, David Bayless, David Feinstein, Henry L. Gartner, Joseph Y. Levin, Melvin S. Feldman, Charles B. Tolin, Michael L. Golden, Henry L. Cohen, Arthur Peskoe, Marvin Podolnick, Charles (Shy) Kramer, Samuel Rabinowitz, Jacob Fleishman, Charles Tannenbaum, Charles W. Kramer, Michael J. Neustadter, Ronnie Cohen, Leo B. Schoffer, Sheila B. Friedman, Steven S. Scherzer, Barry D. Cohen, Robert P. Lang, David L. Blecker and Douglas S. Stanger.

Tickets are $125 and are available by calling 822-7116.