More than 75 people are taking part in a search in the Jackson woods today for Mortimer Wortman, who went missing nearly a year ago, TLS has learned.
Chaveirim volunteers are joining the New Jersey State Police Mounted Unit, Conservation Police and other searchers in the effort. A command post has been set up at the Regional Day School, where volunteers were briefed before heading into the woods.
Rockland Chaverim is also assisting with logistics.
Wortman was reported missing in November 2025. Jackson Police said at the time that he was last seen on November 21 in the wooded area near High Bridge Road.
His family appealed for assistance at the last council meeting.
The search is ongoing.