We are committed to creating community!
We are excited to share with you a diverse list of virtual programs from the Jewish Federation. We invite you to sign up for the programs that spark your interest! These programs are a great way to engage with our Jewish community without needing to leave your home.
Thursday, September 10th, 2020
10:30 AM
Learn about Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year) with stories and more with special guest storyteller, Shani Kramer, Director of Programming for the Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley.
Registration is required.

To register:
 Visit mphpl.org
 Click on Events > Calendar
 Find the date of the program
 Click on the program and select the registration link.

Once registered, you will automatically get information on joining the program on 9/10 via Zoom.

Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library (574) 259-5277 x1701 mphpl.org
Sunday, September 13th, 2020
3:00 PM-4:00 PM
Join the Federation Young Adults in baking a festive parve apple cake recipe, in preparation for Rosh Hashanah!

In the end we will take the time to share our favorite Rosh Hashanah recipes and stories. All you need is a 9 inch cake pan, the ingredients, and a recipe to share!

For a list of ingredients, CLICK HERE!

A paper-cutting class brought to you at home on Zoom! 
Imagine how beautiful it will look in your sukkah!

Sunday, September 13th at 8 PM

You will need:
  • An exacto knife with #11 blade OR a small sharp scissors (like a cuticle scissors)
  • A piece of cardboard for underneath, while you are cutting
  • Glue
  • Piece of construction paper
  • Printed "shalom" template (Which we will email to you. If you don't have a printer, please let us know so we can print it for you.)

Please RSVP to [email protected] so we can email you a Zoom link and template.
This Weeks Episode:
Episode Two with guests Laurie Baron & Lisa Levin
is available now!
About Our Guest Speakers:
Laurie Baron:

Laurie Baron, originally from Berkeley, California, lives in South Bend with her husband and children. She spends her time building a Jewish home and participating in the community through hosting women's learning and events. She is trained as a clinical social worker and teaches health in the local Bais Yaakov High School.
Lisa Levin:

Lisa Levin resides in South Bend, IN with her husband, Shannon, & two children, Evelyn and Brennan, ages ten and six respectively. Lisa is employed as a full time social worker/mental health therapist for Oaklawn Psychiatric Center in Goshen, Indiana.  She enjoys motorcycle riding, sleeping, ridding the world of evil, and arguing with people about politics because she thinks she’s right.