It all started in 1965. I was working at O’Day’s downtown when this tall, good-looking young man came in with a friend.
I knew I was going to marry him someday. Later, I learned he also picked me out that lucky day.
Bylined opinion and news columns published by United Hebrew Congregation Terre Haute.
It all started in 1965. I was working at O’Day’s downtown when this tall, good-looking young man came in with a friend.
I knew I was going to marry him someday. Later, I learned he also picked me out that lucky day.
Einstandig is not only an important name in our temple but an important name in our community and the history of the Indiana Jewish Community.
Max and Bess came to Terre Haute in 1944 from Chicago. They opened JEBBS, a propane gas company in 1946. Max being the family man, he named the business “JEBBS”, with his family in mind.
With meetings, Purim party and Shabbat dinner, March was a busy month for Sisterhood, in a good way.
Sisterhood elections are set for May. Let me know if you’d like to be a candidate for office!
In March, I found myself in Springfield, Ill., for National Guard duty. Having a couple hours off in between military obligations, I decided to visit President Lincoln’s tomb.
As I entered the tomb, I was overcome by an overwhelming sense of patriotism and pride both as an American and as a Jew.