Founded in 2024, the Riverlands Jewish Archive is a collaboration between the Western Kentucky University Department of History, the Indiana Jewish Historical Society, and the various Jewish communities in the region. Our primary goal is to preserve the rich Jewish history of the Jewish communities along the Mississippi and Ohio River valleys while serving as a vital resource for the library of knowledge on this important aspect of regional heritage.
As we expand our profile in our region, Big Red is diligently working on a sister project, the Encyclopedia of the Jewish Riverlands. This extensive online encyclopedia will explore the rich Jewish history of our six-state region and serve as a valuable archive for Jewish communities. Set to launch this fall, it will also enhance the offerings of the Riverlands Jewish Archive and provide a comprehensive resource for understanding our heritage.
If you would like to support the Riverlands Jewish Archive as we continue to grow and preserve Jewish history, you can make a donation through the WKU Department of History. Please follow the link below and specify that your donation is for the archive in the 'additional information' box to help us support Jewish communities.
