For more than 175 years, Jewish families have helped shape the story of Fort Wayne through their leadership, businesses, professions, philanthropy, and service to the community.
As you explore this tour, you’ll discover the people, places, and stories that reflect five enduring themes—purpose, leadership, people, community, and impact. From the city’s earliest Jewish settlers and Indiana’s first Jewish congregation to generations of entrepreneurs, civic leaders, and professionals, these sites reveal the lasting influence of Fort Wayne’s Jewish community on the neighborhoods, institutions, and downtown we know today.