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Frederick Knefler

Frederick Knefler

(Apr. 12, 1833-June 14, 1901). Born in Arad, Hungary, to Nathan Knoepfler, a Hungarian Jew and physician, Frederick Knefler (Knoepfler… Read More »Frederick Knefler

Mayer Messing

(Dec. 10, 1843 – Jan. 30, 1930). Rabbi Mayer Messing was a prominent Jewish religious leader and philanthropist, best known… Read More »Mayer Messing

National Council of Jewish Women, Indianapolis

National Council of Jewish Women, Indianapolis

Founded in 1893, the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) is the oldest volunteer Jewish women’s organization in the U.S.… Read More »National Council of Jewish Women, Indianapolis

Sam’s Subway

Sam Hochman established Sam’s Subway in the basement of the Lafayette Court apartments at 28th and Meridian streets in June… Read More »Sam’s Subway

Shapiro’s Delicatessen

Shapiro’s Delicatessen

Shapiro’s delicatessen-cafeteria began as a storefront grocery at 1032 South Illinois Street. Louis Shapiro and his family escaped violent attacks… Read More »Shapiro’s Delicatessen

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