Jewish Federation of Fort Wayne
Past Events
A living record of Fort Wayne’s Jewish community — speakers, gatherings, celebrations, and milestones. This is what an active community looks like.
Community History in the Making
Recent & Past Events
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Additional events are being added.
We are honored to welcome a special delegation from the Western Galilee — a group of individuals who represent the living pulse of Israel in all its complexity, pain, and enduring hope.
Guest Speaker: Kenneth Stern
The director of the Bard Center for the Study of Hate
Topic: “Antisemitism as a form of hate”
Our People of the Book Lecture series continues with New York Times bestselling author Mitch Albom.
Free copies of his new book “Twice” will be available.
Our annual gathering brought the full Fort Wayne Jewish community together — reflecting on the year, honoring volunteers, and looking ahead to 2026.
A community-wide initiative delivering meaningful impact across Fort Wayne. Final outcomes, photos, and accomplishment summary to be added post-event.
Every third Wednesday, the Fort Wayne Jewish community gathers for dinner and connection. A monthly reminder that community is built one meal at a time.
A memorable evening with Irene Miller. Event recap and photos available upon request from the Federation office.
Fort Wayne’s participation in these powerful Holocaust remembrance programs. Documentation and photos available in the archive.
Audio & Video Archive
The Federation has recordings from past events and history center programs going back several years. Availability of recordings is under review. Contact the office for access.