The Indiana Jewish Historical Society is a 501(c)3 non-profit educational organization with a mission to collect, preserve, publish, and share the Jewish experience in Indiana.
Our stated mission is to preserve historical Jewish records, organize people to speak on the importance of maintaining Jewish historical records, develop a database and guidebook for archiving material, and Newsletters to notify and update members of current IJHS-related events and activities.
Our Board
The Board of Directors consists of members from around the state, serving two consecutive three-year terms (representing their communities). IJHS members vote to elect each Board member. The Board of Directors annually appoints our Executive Board, which consists of the President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. Executive positions are limited to two 2-year consecutive terms. The IJHS employs an executive director.
| President | Kevin Krulewitch, Indianapolis |
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| Vice President, Membership | Barbara Goldman, Indianapolis |
| Vice President, History | Tory Schendel-Vyvoda, Evansville |
| Treasurer | Lori Katz, Indianapolis |
| Secretary | Robert Phillips, Muncie |
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- Executive Director
| Current | Michael Brown, South Bend |
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| 2018-2020 | Dr. Wendy Soltz, Fort Wayne |
| 1995-2017 | Eileen Baitcher, Fort Wayne |
| 1972-1995 | Joseph Levine*, Fort Wayne |
- Past Presidents
| 1972-1975 | Max Einstandig* |
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| 1976-1978 | Mary Fink* |
| 1980-1982 | Charles B Fine* |
| 1982-1985 | Martin Schwartz* |
| 1985-1986 | David Kleiman |
| 1986-1989 | David Fogle* |
| 1989-1992 | Earl Brenn* |
| 1992-1993 | Wynn Robin* |
| 1993-1995 | Arthur Meyers |
| 1995-1997 | Richard Friedman |
| 1997-1999 | Paul Bloomberg |
| 1999-2003 | Judy Koor |
| 2003-2009 | Trent Pendley |
| 2009-2012 | Alan Gilbert |
| 2012-2017 | Sheila Greenwald |
| 2017-2020
2020-2021 |
Kevin Krulewitch
Melanie Hughes |
- *z”l of blessed memory