Archive - Finding Jewish South Bend of Michiana Jewish Historical Society

So much to share! See extended interviews with Ina Rosenberg & Nana Fromm.

Plus, mark your calendars for an outstanding film about a Goshen family's historic effort to save Jews in pre-war Germany.

Nov 23, 2021

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

October 2021

FIND OUT: where you could get your corned beef & lox before Shabbat

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

Oct 26, 2021

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

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

FIND OUT: where boys and girls got their buttons and bows

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

Oct 5, 2021

September 2021

FIND OUT: how long it took to walk to shul on Shabbat

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

Sep 28, 2021

A look back at Hebrew Orthodox Congregation

From the South Bend Tribune, Sunday, May 11, 1986

Sep 22, 2021

August 2021

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

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

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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