Michiana Jewish Historical Society

06/09/2025

We had a terrific program in partnership with the Elkhart County Historical Museum at Hebrew Orthodox Cemetery in South Bend, featuring Rabbi Kuppel & Bekki Lindow speaking about the rituals and meaning of Jewish burials. Thanks to all who attended!

ELKHART, Ind. -- The Elkhart County Historical Museum and the Michiana Jewish Historical Society teaming up this afternoon to offer a program at the Hebrew Orthodox Cemetery in Mishawaka, focusing in on the rituals and meaning of Jewish burial.

03/19/2025

Today we remember our dear friend, former board member and a pillar of our South Bend Jewish community, Jill Ross. May her memory be for a blessing.

Read about Jill's impact as a speech therapist and patient advocate for local cancer survivors - https://www.southbendtribune.com/story/news/2021/01/10/cancer-survivors-support-south-bend-advocate-who-gave-patients-their-voices-back/43907765/

12/02/2024

How much do you think you know about the history of our local Michiana Jewish community? Test your knowledge this Sunday!

Join us for a fun & informative afternoon at the Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley on Sunday, December 8th at 2 PM as we compete against one another in friendly trivia competition with prizes, refreshments and good company.

We will also look back at the last year of activity at Michiana Jewish Historical Society, look ahead at what we hope to accomplish in 2025, and vote on our slate of Board of Directors.

Click here to RSVP to attend - https://donorbox.org/events/709785

10/16/2024

Shana Tovah! It’s been some time since you last heard from us, but we couldn’t let the holidays pass without wishing you all a sweet new year, and letting you in on some of our recent happenings.

Here's to good health and happiness for your family and friends in the year ahead.