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Bernard & Estelle Marcus

Jewish Federation Community Building

585 Progress Avenue
Munster, IN 46321
Phone: (219) 922-4024
Fax: (219) 922-4034
K'Ton Ton: (219) 922-4033

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Message from Gus Galante, President of the Jewish Federation of NW Indiana
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MARCH EVENTS - DON'T MISS THEM!!

    Carl Miller Lecture Series breakfast
    April 18th, Temple Israel Miller Beach

    MY GERMANY: A JEWISH WRITER RETURNS TO THE WORLD HIS PARENTS ESCAPED.

    Lev Raphael grew up in New York City hating everything German because his Eastern European parents barely survived the Holocaust. Their experiences and their silence about them marked his childhood and shaped his identitiy as a Jew and a writer.

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    Haitian Relief Thank You...

    Thank you to everyone in the community who contributed to our Haitian Earthquake Relief Appeal.  To date over $14,000 has been raised to aid the many victims who have been effected by this colossal tragedy.

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    Chanukah at Albert's

    Chanukah at Albert's

    On the second night of Chanukah, Albert's Jewelers hosted a party at their store in Schererville. Members of the community were treated to traditional favorites...

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    Miriam Webster

    Holocaust Survivor - Miriam Webster

    The Jewish Community Relations Council in conjunction with the Lubeznik Center for the Arts in Michigan City recently hosted Miriam Webster, a local Holocaust survivor, who shared her personal story to an audience of over a hundred people.  read more...

    Manna Cabana is Starving!!

    The Manna Cabana, our Federation food pantry, is in need of food. And we all know what that means...there is a want for food in our community. Please help us restock our supplies. Leave bags for pick up at your local temple or synagogue or drop them off at the Federation building.

    Here is a list of items that are in short supply on our shelves:

    Jelly
    Mayonnaise
    Canned Fruit
    Canned Soup
    Canned Vegetables
    Boxes of spaghetti and assorted pasta

    Nancy Feldman and Gus Galante
    Co-Chairs

     JCS Volunteers Needed

     

    Two hours once a month or once a year, or whenever you are available to cook for 
    "The Mission" – A hot meal site.
    We need your help!

    Call Chuck Elias, (708) 363-4935,
    Carol Szaks, (219) 922-4024, or
    Laurie Young (219) 923-3937.

    Jewish Community Services Casework Update

     

    January 1, 2010 to February 1, 2010

    Aside from 54 bags of groceries, we have given over $3,000 in rent, utilities, grocery gift cards, prescriptions for medications, and funeral expenses.

    You can make on-line donations for the Annual Campaign, P2K (Partnership 2000), or to have a tribute card sent.

    Donate Now

    Illiana News

    The Illiana Jewish News is the quarterly newspaper published by the Jewish Federation of Northwest Indiana.  This publication updates members about events and other things happening in our community.

    March 2010 Illiana News

    Israeli Film Series - Soup and Cinema

    Join JCS for some great movies.  Click on the link below for dates & times.

    Federation Programs

    If you wish to learn more about programs and services offered by the Jewish Federation, please fill out the form linked to this page.  Learn More

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    If you have children between the ages of 6 months and 8 years, they are eligible to receive a free, age-appropriate Jewish book or CD in the mail each month through the PJ Library Program. Contact the Federation for more information at 219-922-4024, or visit the PJ Library Program.

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