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Jewish Events in Fort Wayne

26 upcoming Jewish community events in Fort Wayne from Fort Wayne Jewish Federation's calendar: classes, holiday celebrations, family and young adult programs, volunteering and more.

Updated daily · last read Oct 7, 2026

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October 2026

JFFW & CAV - Remembering October 7
Wed, Oct 77:00 – 8:00 PM
Remembering October 7: Commemoration, followed by a Conversation with Daniel Sherman about "Israel Between Fear and Hope"
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Today
Joy Vey w/ Juliette Nehring
Sat, Oct 1010:30 – 11:00 AM
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This week
CAV - Religious School
Sun, Oct 1110:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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This week
Families
CAV Bat Mitzvah
Sat, Oct 1710:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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CAV - Religious School
Sun, Oct 1810:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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CAV - Open House featuring Artwork by Betty Fishman, and Reception
Sun, Oct 181:00 – 4:00 PM
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JFFW - P2G movie "From October 6 to October 7"
Sun, Oct 181:00 – 3:00 PM5920 Homestead Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46814, USA
P 2G Book & Film Club: From October 6 to October 7 Join us on Sunday, October 18 , at 1:00 p.m . for a special community viewing of From October 6 to October 7 , presented through the Partnership2Gether Book & Film…
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JFFW Rosh Chodesh dinner
Wed, Oct 216:00 – 8:00 PMP.F. Chang's, 4201 Coldwater Rd Ste# D-1, Fort Wayne, IN 46805, USA
Ladies’ Night Out — Dinner at P.F. Chang’s Our Rosh Chodesh Women’s Group continues to enjoy getting together for good food, laughter, and friendship! Whether you’ve joined us before or this will be your first dinner…
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NEIJGS - Your Family History Starts Here with AI
Wed, Oct 216:30 – 7:30 PM
DISCOVERING YOUR FAMILY’S PAST IN THE AGE OF AI Genealogy has always involved asking questions, following clues, and making connections. Now, artificial intelligence offers new ways to approach that work — from…
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CHA Shabbat SoulShul Social
Sat, Oct 2410:30 – 11:30 AM
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CAV - Religious School
Sun, Oct 2510:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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CAV - Corned Beef Condiment Bag Prep
Sun, Oct 251:30 – 3:00 PM
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CAV - Corned Beef Prep Night
Wed, Oct 286:00 – 9:00 PM
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CAV - 24th CORNED BEEF ON RYE – SURE TO SATISFY
Thu, Oct 2911:00 AM – 2:00 PM
CAV - 24th Corned Beef Fundraiser
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NEIJGS - Meet your Mishpocha
Fri, Oct 306:00 – 7:00 PM5200 Old Mill Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46807, USA
SAMPLE A TASTE OF JEWISH FAMILY HISTORY ON SHABBAT Everyone has a story! Come discover how those stories connect us l’dor v’dor—from generation to generation. Join us on Friday, October 30 at 6pm for Shabbat services as…
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CHA First Friday YJP Shabbat Dinner
Fri, Oct 306:30 – 7:30 PM
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November 2026

Families
CAV Bar Mitzvah
Sat, Nov 710:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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Joy Vey w/ Rabbi Meir & Juliette Nehring
Sat, Nov 1410:30 – 11:00 AM
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CHA Shabbat SoulShul Social
Sat, Nov 1410:30 – 11:30 AM
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NEIJGS Steven Ujifusa "The Last Ships from Hamburg"
Sun, Nov 152:00 – 4:00 PMvirtual
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December 2026

CHA First Friday YJP Shabbat Dinner
Fri, Dec 46:30 – 7:30 PM
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CHA Hanukkah at Electric Works
Sun, Dec 64:30 – 6:30 PM
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CHA YJP Chanukkah Soiree
Mon, Dec 76:00 – 8:00 PM
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Joy Vey w/ Juliette Nehring
Sat, Dec 1210:30 – 11:00 AM
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CHA Shabbat SoulShul Social
Sat, Dec 1210:30 – 11:30 AM
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CHA Jewish Women's Circle Chanukah Event
Sat, Dec 126:30 – 8:30 PM
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About events in Fort Wayne

These are the community events Fort Wayne Jewish Federation publishes on its calendar at fwjf.org, read by FedFinder every day. Religious services, holiday dates and internal meetings aren't included here; the full calendar has them. A listing on a public calendar isn't always open to everyone, so check eligibility and registration with the host.

Fort Wayne Jewish Federation on FedFinder → Programs, ways to get involved, and how to get in touch.

Jewish events nearby

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Questions

Where can I find Jewish events in Fort Wayne?

This page lists the upcoming community events on Fort Wayne Jewish Federation's calendar (26 right now), read daily. For the Federation's programs, services and how to get involved, see its FedFinder page.

Are these events open to everyone?

Many are. Each listing says so when it's open to all; otherwise check eligibility, cost and registration with the host before you go.

How do I get my event listed in Fort Wayne?

Hosts can submit an event on FedFinder's "Promote your event" page. A featured event appears at the top of this page and the Event Calendar for people looking for events in Fort Wayne.