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In this episode of "In Jewish History," Emily Reuben discusses her documentary project Troubled Waters: The Integration of the Riviera Club. This project covers the Bates v. Riviera Club Inc. court case, in which Emily's father was an attorney
In this episode of "In Jewish History", Mark Lavie reflects on his career as a journalist and his life in Israel. Lavie discusses Israeli politics and culture, meeting various Israeli politicians, and his experience moving from Fort Wayne, Indi
In this episode of "In Jewish History", Lou Kaplan talks about the Jewish community in Whiting, Indiana, his family's life in Whiting after they came to the United States from Russia, his childhood, the Arbiter Ring (Workmen's Circle), and the
In this episode of "In Jewish History", Dr. Wendy Soltz, an Assistant Professor of History and the Director of the Public History Program at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, discusses the creation of the Indiana Synagogue Mapping Proje
In this episode of "In Jewish History", Benjamin Franz discusses Jewish Sephardic culture in Indiana, his family's role in the Jewish and kosher cuisine of the area, Hebrew National, and the people and events of Etz Chaim Sephardic Congregation
In this episode, Daniel Schulman discusses his book, The Money Kings: The Epic Story of Jewish Immigrants Who Transformed Wall Street and Shaped Modern America. Focusing on the financial dynasties of Joseph Seligman, Solomon Loeb, and Marcus Go
In this podcast episode, Dr. Shari Rabin, a scholar of modern Judaism and American religions and an Assistant Professor of Jewish Studies and Religion at Oberlin College in Ohio discusses Jewish culture and gender roles in Judaism during westwa
In this episode, Dr. Alanna Cooper, a cultural anthropologist and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Religious Studies at Case Western University in Ohio, discusses her research on Bukharan Jews, Jewish life in Evansville, Indiana, and
In this episode, Sean Lutes talks about his valiant and undaunted efforts to preserve Jewish buildings in the city of Lafayette, Indiana. Tune in to learn about the problems facing historic buildings in Lafayette today, why Sean is passionate a
In this episode, Brian Shapiro, the owner of Shapiro's Deli in Indianapolis, recounts tales of his family's journey from Czarist Russia to Indiana, their dedication to providing delicious food for the Indianapolis community and beyond, and thei
Sidney Dunn. Executive VP Emeritus at Alpha Epsilon Pi discusses his time at the helm of the AEPI Jewish Fraternity and its story of rebounding after a period of decline and what this story can tell other Jewish Non-Profits about how understan
We join long-time Jewish community member and community organizer Robin Rich who discusses how she discovered a resilient, forward-thinking Jewish community in Gary, Indiana, while working in the Steel industry in Gary, Indiana. Robin also disc
Jews, since the time of Jacob from the Biblical text, have been described as those who wrestle with the divine its in that vein that Scott Romer shares his story of covering boxing and wrestling matches and working as a photographer for both th
Over 20 years ago, Dr. David Silverstein was part of a groundbreaking documentary, "Trembling Before G-d," A film that describes itselfas "about gay and lesbian Orthodox Jews trying to reconcile their sexuality with their faith." On the Podcas
Rabbi Jonathan Stein, a former Rabbi at Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation, shares his memories of the Free Soviet Jewry Movement and what he brought with him on his trips to meet Soviet Jewish Refuseniks trapped inside the Iron Curtain. ---
Small-town Jewish life is essential to understanding the Hoosier States Jewish Past. We meet Lee Shai Weissbach z”l, the foremost expert on small-town Jewish life and History in the Midwest and South, and discuss the pull factors that encourage
Few people make contributions that transcend generations and change the landscape of a Community Kurt Simon was one such person. We sit down to talk to Kurt Simon's Biographer, Dr. Gabrielle Robinson, who elegantly writes about A legendary phi
Judith Endelman joins us on the Podcast to discuss historical research processes and memories of her seminal 1984 work on the History of the Jewish Community of Indianapolis.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/
Rabbi David Gerber joins us to discuss his time in Kokomo, Indiana, writing a History of the Jewish Community of Kokomo going back to its founding in 1942 as a student Rabbi working with Temple B'nai Israel and the local Prison population.---
Listen to Joseph Stiglitz, a Nobel Prize winner in Economics, discuss growing up in Gary, Indiana, and his family's Jewish life. Joseph discusses what inspired his passion for Civil Rights and his thoughts about the economic futures of Rust Bel
Noted author Eric Kimmel shares his passion and inspiration as a Jewish writer, his experiences in Indiana, and exploring his Ukrainian Jewish Heritage. Eric wrote such beloved books as "Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins."--- Send in a voice
In this episode of IN Jewish History, we have a guest whose service to the United States is incredible. Rear Adm Rabbi Harold Robinson was Rabbi of Temple Israel of Gary, Indiana, 1974-1977.A true innovator and trailblazer, Rabbi Robinson was
We are joined by Rabbi Dr. Gary Zola, Executive Director of the American Jewish Archives, as we discuss how some of Indiana's early Rabbis were trailblazers who shaped the future of American Judaism. Pictured Rabbi Bernhard Felsenthal ---
Warren Rosenberg, Professor Emeritus from Wabash College, discusses what it was like being one of the few Jews in a small Indiana Town and how being a Professor at an All-Male College with few Jews informed many of his ideas about Jewish Mascul
Michael speaks with William Lasser, author of "Benjamin V. Cohen: Architect of the New Deal" We learn how a shy genius from Muncie, Indiana, shaped World History and Legal Policy with legislation that still shapes our lives. --- Send in a v
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