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Philanthropy and Religion

Philanthropy and Religion

Since the city’s founding, religious bodies have been active in philanthropy and voluntary service. Philanthropy and religion have always been… Read More »Philanthropy and Religion

Murray Saltzman

Murray Saltzman

(Nov. 26, 1929 – Jan. 5, 2010). Murray Saltzman was the youngest of three sons born to Russian immigrant parents… Read More »Murray Saltzman

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

Melvin Simon

(Oct. 21, 1926-Sept. 16, 2009). Melvin Simon was born in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, to Max and Mae Simon. His father, a… Read More »Melvin Simon

Milton Steinberg

Milton Steinberg

(Nov. 25, 1903-Mar. 20, 1950). Milton Steinberg was born in Rochester, N.Y. He studied at New York City College, where… Read More »Milton Steinberg

Westchester Country Club

Westchester Country Club

Following the success of the , the first Jewish country club in Indianapolis (1921), members of the Jewish community established… Read More »Westchester Country Club

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