The Jewish Genealogical Society of Broward County has an informative timeline on Broward's Jewish history.

Entries that relate to Pompano Beach include:

1928 -- Abe Hirschman, arriving from St. Augustine, opens Bon-Ton Dry Goods Store, the first known Jewish owned businesses in Pompano.

1935 -- Morris Hirschman establishes Moe's Pharmacy in downtown Pompano.

1945 -- A few Jewish families in the community form the Pompano Beach Jewish Circle, meeting in each other's homes each week. Founders are the David, Flax, Goldberg, Karneol and Hirshman families. In 1956 a congregation is formed with services in various rented quarters.

1960 -- Temple Sholom of Pompano Beach, with almost 100 members, moves into its first permanent home, with Alexander Fogel, President.

Also of note, the The Jewish Museum of Florida, in Miami Beach, is currently presenting an exhibition on "Jews of Broward County." The exhibit will run through January 30, 2005.