The Biography of Minnette Baum revested

Hoosier Jewish Stories: a Indiana Jewish Historical Society Podcast

This biography of Minnette Baum, published by the Indiana Jewish Historical Society, highlights her extraordinary life as a social worker and Zionist. The document recounts her impactful work in Fort Wayne, Indiana, where she established programs for youth, immigrants, the blind, and disadvantaged women. It also explores her passionate commitment to the Zionist movement, showcasing her friendship with Rachel Ben-Zvi and her efforts to support the development of the British Mandate of Palestine. The biography presents Baum as a pioneering woman who defied societal norms and used her intellect and drive to champion social justice and Jewish self-determination.