A Sweet New Year Begins with an Open Hand

A Message from Rabbi Fred Nebel, Director of Jewish Family Services

Aug 11 • Rabbi Fred Nebel

April 2026

The Hoosier Jewish History Behind "Take Me Out to the Ball Game"

“Take Me Out to the Ball Game” is not solely about baseball; it also symbolizes the aspirations of those who feel excluded.

Apr 24

March 2026

Fridays with Moshe

Community member Dennis Kaplan remembers his friend Moshe Kruger

Mar 24

“Where will we go if a siren goes off?”

An Opinion Editorial from Bob Feferman, Former Community Relations Director of the Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley

Mar 24 • Bob Feferman

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January 2026

Federation Book Club Reads One Good Thing by Georgia Hunter

And a special preview of our February Book Goyhood by Reuven Fenton.

Jan 20 • Beth Buechler

Full Circle: Returning Home to Guide Our Federation’s Next Era

Emily Benedix, Executive Director of the Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley, shares a reflection

Jan 10

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December 2025

Announcing our 2025 Community Lamplighters

Over the past week and a half, we’ve seen Jewish Michiana come together during Chanukah to laugh, listen, and light the way forward — embracing…

Dec 24, 2025 • Jewish Federation

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November 2025

Announcing Our New Executive Director

Welcoming Our New Executive Director, Emily Benedix

Nov 25, 2025

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Federation Means Family: Here for Each Other and Our Community in Times of Need

A Message from Steve Lotter, Interim Executive Director of the Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley

Nov 16, 2025 • Steve Lotter

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October 2025

Beresheit – In the Beginning

Even After the Longest Night, the Dawn Always Comes

Oct 29, 2025 • Moshe Kruger

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A New Year & A New Beginning

Director of Programming, Jordan Price, offers a reflections and looks ahead to upcoming events

Oct 3, 2025

Lessons from Israel for the American Jewish community

Rabbi Shoshana Feferman’s Sermon for Erev Rosh Hashanah 2025 at Temple Israel in Valparaiso

Oct 3, 2025