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FIND OUT: the connection between a South Bend dealership & a notorious Chicago businessman
Anne Feferman shares a fascinating story of her family's business in South Bend.
Aug 24, 2021

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FIND OUT: the connection between a South Bend dealership & a notorious Chicago businessman
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The first Bat Mitzvah in South Bend
Gloria Wolvos remembers moving to South Bend and becoming Bat Mitzvah at Sinai Synagogue.
Mar 11, 2022
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The first Bat Mitzvah in South Bend
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Michiana's First Female Sports Reporter was Jewish
We recently posted a tribute to our very own Posi Tucker, Michiana's first female sports reporter and all around renaissance woman.
Mar 25, 2022
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From the archive, a local Jewish baseball legend
Continuing our series on local Jewish influences on the world of sports, today we bring you a story on Indiana baseball legend Barney Zoss.
Apr 1, 2022
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From the archive, a local Jewish baseball legend
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Spread the Word: South Bend's BBYO Reunion is Coming this August!
Reunite with past AZA & BBG members at the Jewish Federation on Sunday, August 4th, from 10:30 AM to 2:00 PM - including a kosher brunch!
Jun 20, 2024

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Spread the Word: South Bend's BBYO Reunion is Coming this August!
WATCH: "Everybody was living together, creating community..."
Find South Bend's Jewish history with us this Sunday, August 22nd!
Aug 17, 2021
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WATCH: "Everybody was living together, creating community..."
FIND OUT: who supplied some of the finest jewelry in town
Peter Firestein remembers working for Block Bros. Jewelers in downtown South Bend.
Nov 2, 2021

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FIND OUT: who supplied some of the finest jewelry in town
FIND OUT: what happens when the delivery truck is your only ride
Ina Rosenberg recounts an eventful trip to Saint Mary's in the Progressive Bakery truck.
Aug 31, 2021
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FIND OUT: what happens when the delivery truck is your only ride
FIND OUT: the story behind South Bend's largest department store
Barb Asher remembers details of her family's business, include a radio jingle sure to get stuck in your head!
Oct 12, 2021

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FIND OUT: the story behind South Bend's largest department store
In Search of...Michiana Jewish Sports Memories
Shabbat Shalom and welcome to a new initiative of the Michiana Jewish Historical Society!
Mar 4, 2022

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Passover Greetings from the Michiana Jewish Historical Society
Chag Pesach Sameach and Happy Passover to you, your family and friends.
Apr 5, 2023
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FIND OUT: the humble, South Bend roots of an international accounting firm
Ron Cohen describes being recruited by Crowe partner Mendel Piser in 1958.
Oct 19, 2021

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FIND OUT: the humble, South Bend roots of an international accounting firm
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