IN Jewish History

IN Jewish History

Indiana Jewish Historical Society

Episodes 43
Avg. Duration 46m
Activity Dormant
Since May 2021
Latest Episode Jun 2025

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Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
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About This Podcast

A Podcast about the stories of Indiana's Jewish past by the Indiana Jewish Historical Society(IJHS) Hosted by Michael Brown. IN Jewish History explores different Historical perspectives from academics and primary source interviews, and we look at how Indiana's Jewish Community played a significant role in shaping Indiana's past. The generous support of the Leonard & Marion Freeman Charitable Fund funds the Jewish History Podcast. It was produced with help from Hannah Benchik, Jill Weiss Simins, Emily Reuben, and John Liebenthal.

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Recent Episodes

A History of the First Jewish Mayor of Indianapolis: Interview with Mayor Stephen Goldsmith

Jun 03, 2025 21m

In this episode of “In Jewish History,” Michael interviews the first Jewish Mayor of Indianapolis, Stephen Goldsmith.

Hoosier Mensch: Decoding The Sydney Pollack story

May 20, 2025 36m

In this episode of “In Jewish History,” Michael decodes the Sydney Pollack story.

A History of Jewish Merchants in Downtown Indianapolis

May 13, 2025 28m

In this episode of “In Jewish History,” Kenneth Turchi speaks about his book "Looking Forward, Giving Back: The history of Jewish Merchants in Downtown Indianapolis."

The History of the Gimbel Buildings and other early Jewish Settlement in Vincennes Indiana

May 06, 2025 35m

In this episode of “In Jewish History,” Vincennes historian Richard Day talks about the history of the Gimbel Buildings and other early Jewish settlements in Vincennes, Indiana.

A Blessing Not A burden with Alex Kor

Apr 29, 2025 34m

In this episode of “In Jewish History,” Dr. Alex Kor of Candles Holocaust Museum and Education Center in Terre Haute, Indiana, discusses his book “A Blessing, Not A Burden.”

A History of Beth El Zedeck with Rabbi Dennis Sasso

Apr 22, 2025 39m

In this episode of “In Jewish History,” Rabbi Dennis Sasso discusses the history of Beth El Zedeck.

Creating a Jewish Home Away from Home: The Story of IU Hillel's Success with Rabbi Sue Silberberg.

Apr 09, 2025 47m

In this episode of “In Jewish History,” Rabbi Sue Silberberg talks about her journey and how she created a home away from home for Jewish students.

A Jewish History of Indiana’s Dunelands

Mar 31, 2025 36m

In this episode of “In Jewish History,” Trent Pendley, author and former President of the Indiana Jewish Historical Society, talks about his book and project "A Jewish History ofIndiana’s Dunelands."

Minette Baum Revisited

Mar 19, 2025 27m

In this episode of “In Jewish History,” Harriet Miller revisits her work on the “Biography of Minette Baum,” a project she published 50 years ago. She explores Minette Baum’s vital role in aiding…

"If I Forget ye oh Zionsville” A History of Camp GUCI with Rabbi Ron Klotz

Mar 11, 2025 1h 1m

In this episode of “In Jewish History,” Rabbi Ron Klotz discusses the significance of Jewish camps in shaping spiritual lives and fostering Jewish identity. He explores how these camps provide a…

Troubled Waters Revisited

Apr 26, 2024 29m

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…

From Fort Wayne to Jerusalem With Mark Lavie

Apr 11, 2024 1h 34m

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,…

The Arbiter Ring & Whiting, Indiana: An Interview With Lou Kaplan

Apr 01, 2024 30m

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 Indiana Synagogue Mapping Project

Mar 22, 2024 26m

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…

Hoosier National: A Story of Orthodox Jews, Kosher Meat, and Sephardic Culture in Indianapolis

Mar 11, 2024 1h 7m

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…

The Money Kings of Lafayette

Feb 28, 2024 44m

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…

Early Jewish Egalitarianism on the Indiana Frontier

Feb 28, 2024 33m

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…

Moving Bits and Pieces of Evansville's Jewish Past

Feb 20, 2024 1h 8m

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…

A Trip Down to the Old Jewish City of Lafayette

Feb 02, 2024 15m

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…

The Last Man Standing: Shapiro's Deli

Jan 30, 2024 1h 13m

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…

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IN Jewish History has published 43 episodes since May 2021, covering topics in History.

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