Residents at Seashore Gardens Living Center recently took a meaningful journey into the past during an engaging seminar led by historian and educator Josh Cutler. The presentation, titled Exploring Our Roots: Early Jewish Farming Communities of South Jersey, offered a fascinating look at the region’s rich Jewish agricultural history.
Through compelling storytelling and historical insights, Cutler shed light on the legacy of Jewish immigrants who established farming colonies across South Jersey. These early settlers not only cultivated the land, but also built close-knit, faith-driven communities grounded in resilience, tradition, and mutual support.
Josh Cutler serves as the Executive Director of the Board of Jewish Education and is the author of the upcoming book, The 70 Shuls of South Jersey, which chronicles Jewish houses of worship in Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, and Salem counties.
He will be returning to Seashore Gardens Living Center on Monday, May 12 at 2 pm to present “The Lost Synagogues of Atlantic City.” The Lost Shuls of Atlantic City explores the once-thriving Jewish community of Absecon Island, where over two dozen synagogues stood over the past century. While a few have endured, many were short-lived, serving niche Jewish communities before fading into obscurity. These forgotten synagogues represent a unique and overlooked chapter in Atlantic City’s history. This program will highlight seven shuls that time has erased, offering a glimpse into a lost world.
Mosaic partners with long-term care communities like Seashore Gardens Living Center to provide programs that foster engagement, connection, and well-being for older adults.
About Mosaic
Mosaic is dedicated to improving the quality of life for seniors in southern New Jersey, guided by the Jewish tradition of compassion and charity. Through its five pillars, Mosaic advocates for seniors, providing vital resources for Alzheimer’s and dementia care, caregiver and family support, community connection, education, and a wide range of services and programs. The foundation works to create a supportive environment for seniors and their caregivers, promoting independence and well-being in every phase of life. For more information, visit mosaicgiving.org.
