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Finding Jewish South Bend

Stories and excerpts from interviews conducted in the summer of 2021 highlighting former Jewish owned businesses and organizations around downtown South Bend.

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Nov 23, 2021

Peter Firestein remembers working for Block Bros. Jewelers in downtown South Bend.

Nov 2, 2021

Nana Fromm remembers her family's business, Zonenberg's Kosher Food Market.

Oct 26, 2021

Ron Cohen describes being recruited by Crowe partner Mendel Piser in 1958.

Oct 19, 2021

Barb Asher remembers details of her family's business, include a radio jingle sure to get stuck in your head!

Oct 12, 2021

Sisters Cheri Schuster and Jody Freid share memories of a happy place to shop.

Oct 5, 2021

Gerry Lerman remembers walking to the Taylor Street Shul, and a special memory of "The Catch" from Rosh Hashanah 5715.

Sep 28, 2021

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