Our Community Newsletter - April 2025
The Story of Abe Price, Western Galilee Delegation, Jewish Women's Endowment Fund, Passover Memories, Todd Hoover's Journey Through Art, & More
Yom HaShoah Program to Feature the Story of Abe Price
On Thursday, April 24th at 7:00 PM, the Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley will present its annual Yom HaShoah program at the South Bend Civic Theatre. The program will include a short candle-lighting ceremony in memory of those who perished during the Holocaust, along with Gulfshore Playhouse Educ…
Holding Our Community Close: A Warm Hug for South Bend's Jewish Community
One of the most distinctive aspects of our Jewish Federation is our stunning campus. It is a joy to drive up the S-curved Shalom Way, through the enchanted forest, passing the Barney Zoss memorial stone near the ballfield, and …
Strength in Numbers: How JWEF Amplifies Charitable Giving
I recently had the opportunity to mingle with some of those who attended the “Taste of Chugim” Community Club Fair at the Jewish Federation on Sunday, February 23rd, aiming to introduce people to all the activities and interest groups at the Jewish Federation, perhaps encouraging them to sign up for something fun, new, and intriguing. I was there to tal…
Western Galilee Delegation Featured at Yom Ha’atzmaut Dinner
This year we are honored to host a delegation from Western Galilee through Partnership2Gether who will be featured in our annual Yom Haazmaut program. Given their challenging experiences over the past year and half, we are calling the event, Celebrating Israeli Resilience. The program will include a memorial ceremony for fallen soldiers and victims of t…
Jewish Federation Spring Art Exhibit Featuring South Bend Artist Todd Hoover
See the Jewish Federation’s Spring Art Exhibit titled “Todd Hoover: His Journey Through Art,” showcasing the captivating work of the South Bend, Indiana based artist.
Jewish Geography Across the Miles: From Bronze to Shining Bronze
When I read about the Kurt and Tessye Simon Foundation’s April Scholar-in-Residence program, I was delighted to see we have a unique and meaningful connection of our own to share with our guest, Rabbi Laura Geller, whose upcoming program will discuss “Nurturing Meaningful Connections Later in Life.”
Book Club Reads The Cemetery of Untold Stories by Julia Alvarez
Only one other member besides myself loved this book, and I loved reading it twice—my second time more enjoyable because of its familiarity. The biggest gripes our readers had was that the complication of so many stories and characters made reading the book “too much work,” and that “ghosts talking to each other was a bridge too far.” That made me laugh…
Sautéed Mushrooms Over Tahini Labneh from Our Community Table
Greetings, Our Community Table readers!
Passover Memories
Passover conjures up many memories. It was a time for our extended family to get together and celebrate the holiday with only the rowdiness that a family get-together can conjure. Due to the number of people, we had to sit at separate tables, and as one of the youngest at this gathering, I was seated at the kids’ table.