January/February 2018
A publication of the Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis The strength of a people. The power of community.
The Indianapolis Jewish Community by the numbers
January/February 2018 In This Issue
The Future is Bright
From the Desk of the CEO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Throughout this issue of the Jewish Federation News, you’ll find statistics about the makeup of our Indianapolis Jewish community, numbers that until now were only “known” anecdotally. Turns out, most of what we thought we knew was wrong. Our community contains more than double the amount of people we thought it did (which means we don’t know 50% of our community), and instead of skewing older in age, we are in fact the youngest Jewish community out of 52 in North America that have completed similar studies in the past several years. While our community has always been vibrant, we now know that there is so much more we can and need to do.
Annual Campaign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Endowment / LIFE & LEGACY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Grants, JFNA General Assembly, JPRO . . . . . . 5 Israel and Overseas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Israeli Emissary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 PJ Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 Cover Story: Community Study . . . . . . . . 10 -13 NEXTGen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Bureau of Jewish Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Jewish Family Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-17 Hoover wood, IN Jewish Historical Society. . . 18 Jewish Community Relations Council. . . . . . 19 Jewish Community Center, BBYO. . . . . . . . . . 20 Hasten Hebrew Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Synagogues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Butler Hillel, Casa Tua Kosher Bakery. . . . . . . 23 Sign Up for PJ Library . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover
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Jewish Federation News Exec. Vice President/CEO Debra Barton Grant
President Mike Rubin
Editor/Designer Hanna Fogel
These dreams for the Indianapolis Jewish community will soon enter its next phase thanks in large part to a $1 million grant awarded to the Federation by Lilly Endowment, Inc., the largest security and capacity-building grant JFGI has ever received. We are so excited to dig in to bigpicture strategic planning and innovative “creative placemaking” initiatives — and we can’t wait to share it all with you. Make sure you’re signed up to receive our e-mails (if you’re not, head to bit.ly/JFGISignUp) and that you’re following us on social media (see all of our handles at left) so you can stay as up-to-date as possible on all things JFGI, its agencies, and the Indianapolis Jewish community at large. We’ll also be sharing more stats from the study on our feeds, so keep your eyes peeled for those interesting factoids as well. JFGI’s theme for 2018 is “Chai/Life,” which truly could not be more fitting. The opportunity we as a Jewish community have in front of us is enormous, and we here at JFGI and our agencies are ready to embrace it head-on — won’t you join us?
Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis, Inc. 6705 Hoover Road, Indianapolis, IN 46260-4120 Phone: 317-726-5450 • Fax: 317-205-0307 www.jewishindianapolis.org Published by the Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis, Inc., in cooperation with its partner agencies: The Bureau of Jewish Education, The Jewish Community Center, The Jewish Community Relations Council, Jewish Family Services at The Albert & Sara Reuben Senior and Community Resource Center, and Hooverwood.
OF GREATER INDIANAPOLIS
THE STRENGTH OF A PEOPLE. THE POWER OF COMMUNITY.
Debra Barton Grant Executive Vice President & CEO
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Annual Campaign 2018 Annual Campaign Kickoff Thank you to all who helped launch the 2018 Annual Campaign at the Major Gifts Dinner and sold-out community Belly Laughs event on November 7. With more than $1.4 million raised for the 2018 Chai (“Life”) Campaign, our community is well on its way to achieving (and with your help surpassing) a $4 million Annual Campaign in 2018. Funds raised support our community’s agencies and partners in providing much needed services and programs in Greater Indianapolis, Israel, and around the world.
Ernie Lorch, Elaine Klineman, Myra Fisher, Don Fisher, and Shirley Kurlander
Comedian Joel Chasnoff
JFGI’s first all-female campaign co-chairs, Leslie Rubin and Helen Kurlander Goldstein
Chef Einat Admony demonstrating her baklava recipe to a sold-out crowd
Special thanks to The National Bank of Indianapolis for sponsoring these events and supporting our community.
Super Sunday Phone-a-thon: Feb. 25, 2018 Here’s how YOU can make an impact:
Bring the kids for special, FUN, activities provided by PJ Library.
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Volunteer with JFGI to call donors on Super Sunday – sign up at jewishindianapolis.org/super-sunday
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Answer JFGI’s call on Super Sunday • Call JFGI at 317-726-5450 to make a gift anytime
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Planned Giving and Endowment / LIFE & LEGACY Donor Spotlight: Eric and Bonnie Prystowsky The following is an example of one couple who are doing their part, and more, to ensure a vibrant Jewish community in Indianapolis for the next generation.
Who: The Prystowskys Bonnie and Eric Prystowsky, longtime donors to the Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis’ Annual Campaign, have deepened their commitment to the community by establishing an endowment to support leadership development, senior services, and community relations, particularly with other faith and ethnic communities.
Why They’re Involved “For us, community has always been important,” said Bonnie, a past president of Jewish Community Relations Council and involved in volunteer leadership for more than 35 years. She is also a past president and campaign chair of the former JFGI Women’s Division, as well as a former longtime Board member. “Eric and I are not native Hoosiers, so when we moved to Indianapolis in 1979, we had no one. We made wonderful friends who became our family.” Mentoring the next generation is also important to the Prystowskys. They helped fund ATID IV in 2016 and have committed to supporting the next ATID program in 2018/2019.
Eric and Bonnie Prystowsky (center) and family. Photo credit: SusanRyanKalinaPhoto.com
Eric notes that, professionally, the highlight of his career is seeing his trainees carry on. “I feel really good about that because that’s the next generation,” he said.
What They Support and How They Do It In addition to setting up an endowment at the Federation to support leadership development, seniors and community relations, Bonnie and Eric have set up Perpetual Annual Campaign and Lion of Judah Endowments to provide a gift yearly to the Annual Campaign in perpetuity. By making endowment provisions in their estate plans, Bonnie and Eric join an important group of community members dedicated to ensuring the future of the Jewish community through the LIFE & LEGACY
program. For the Prystowskys, they’ve specifically provided for the Federation, the Jewish Community Relations Council and Congregation Beth El Zedeck. “It’s the best feeling when you find what you want to support,” Eric said. “If you’ve been involved with an organization or program on a committee, that’s a good start to figuring it out,” Bonnie added. “It’s a good feeling to give.”
Advice for Others “My dad always said, you shouldn’t tell people how to pray, how to raise their kids or how to spend their money,” Eric Prystowsky said. But he wants others to know that for him, giving has brought great joy. “All we want is to see people benefit, for them to grow and mature and for us to know we had a part in that.”
Thank you, community volunteers, for your leadership in LIFE & LEGACY! If you’d like to get involved with LIFE & LEGACY, please call Paula Goldberg, Program Director, at 317-715-6980.
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Grants, Scholarships, JPRO Jewish Community Campus Awarded Grants from Lilly Endowment, Homeland Security Lilly Endowment, Inc. has awarded the Federation a $1 million grant, the largest security and capacity building grant ever made to the Federation. The grant will help the Federation enhance safety and security on its campus and build the capacity of the Federation and its five constituent agencies.
and the JCC, are being awarded grants to implement a series of security upgrades. The JCC will use the grant it receives to upgrade and replace its existing security cameras and purchase additional cameras. Hooverwood will use the award it receives to purchase and install security cameras in its soon-to-be-constructed assisted living facility.
The grant will be used to support a variety of priority security and capacity building projects. They include security enhancements, upgrades to campus-wide computer hardware and software, the development of aligned impact models and strategic plans, and implementation of two creative-placemaking initiatives designed to further engage the community. As well, renovations currently underway at Hooverwood and the JCC won’t be the only changes visitors to the Jewish Community Campus notice in the near future. Recently, the Indiana Department of Homeland Security notified the Federation that two of its agencies, Hooverwood
Security officer Fred Coraz and K-9 Reno
Scholarships
13%
200 households with Jewish children ages 6-17 did not send a child to a Jewish overnight camp in 2017 because of cost
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grants were provided by the Federation so that Indianapolis Jewish children could attend overnight camp last year
Questions? Contact Pam Eicher at 317-715-6981 or peicher@jfgi.org. APPLY NOW to receive a scholarship from the Joe and Sylvia Rothbard Family Jewish Summer Camp Program (jewishindianapolis.org/endowment-planned-giving/campscholarships) or a grant from JFGI’s One Happy Camper program (jewishcamp.org/one-happy-camper)!
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A Taste of Spertus with JPRO Indiana
Thurs., Jan. 11 Lunch & Learn at noon, Happy Hour at 5 pm For professionals serving the Jewish community: Join JPRO in welcoming Tal Rosen of the Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership to Indianapolis! Spertus is launching a Midwest Cohort, so be sure to take this fantastic opportunity to learn more about the program.
Academic scholarships are also available! Visit jewishindianapolis.org/scholarships-internships/ academic-scholarships for more details, and do it soon – applications are due March 1!
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Israel & Overseas Who’s Who at the Federation: Israel & Overseas Director As Israel & Overseas Director, Michele Boukai’s position at the Federation entails much more than simply planning trips (though creating itineraries and coordinating overseas travel is certainly a part of her role). Studies have shown that a connection to Israel strengthens Jewish identity overall, so Michele’s job is to connect Indianapolis to Israel and Jewish communities throughout the world and to encourage caring for Jews and others in need around the globe. Michele is the Federation’s liaison with the Jewish Agency for Israel and the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (the first responders in a global crisis who facilitate much of the boots-on-the-ground work) and with the other members of Partnership2Gether’s Western Galilee cohort. She also supervises the Shaliach (Emissary) program, which is an integral part of bringing Israel to Indianapolis. At home in Indianapolis, Michele oversees the programming around Israel that occurs throughout the year. From annual events like the Indianapolis Israeli Film Festival and the Yom HaZikaron/Yom HaAtzmaut commemoration and celebration (which this year is a collaboration with several other Indianapolis Jewish agencies) to one-time educator visits, Michele is constantly thinking up new and exciting ways to connect Indianapolis with Israel and other Jewish communities worldwide.
Travel to Israel in 2018 Heart to Heart Feb. 4-8, 2018 (land only)
Pre-trip to the Western Galilee Feb. 2-4 Last chance to sign up! Join like-minded, smart, motivated women from across North America on a uniquely inspiring journey. Register now at: jfeds.org/HearttoHeart2018.
Discover Innovative Israel June 20-28, 2018 (land
only)
Exciting for first-timers, fifthtimers, and any-timers! June 20-25: Visit Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, the Negev, and Haifa. Immerse yourself in the countr y’s histor y, culture, and technology. Celebrate Israel old and new! June 25-28: Partnership2Gether Western Galilee Summit. Network with friends and colleagues from partner communities around the U.S., Budapest, and the Western Galilee, and check out the progress on the Partnership Center, the first building of its kind in Israel!
JFNA National GA Mission to Israel Oct. 17-24, 2018 (land only)
Pre-trip to the Western Galilee Oct. 15-16 Join the Federation’s 70 th Anniversary Mission and celebrate Israel’s milestone birthday. Meet the people. Experience Federation’s work. The GA (General Assembly) in Tel Aviv is the capstone of the journey.
• Explore the Negev. See how Federation is helping transform this desert region into a dynamic technological hub and cultural center. • Uncover Jerusalem. Judaism’s holiest city. Home to a complex urban mosaic. Meet its people. Probe its paradoxes. • Take in Tel Aviv. Capital of Start-up Nation. Home to electrifying nightlife, beautiful beaches and more. • Go early and discover the beauty of the Western Galilee and enjoy home hospitality.
To get involved in bringing Israel programs to Indianapolis or to travel to Israel next year to celebrate Israel’s 70 th , contact Michele Boukai at 317-475-4274 or mboukai@jfgi,org.
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Israeli Emissary / Shaliach Indy International Festival / Hoosier Hospitality WOW! I think that’s the best way to describe how I felt after finishing the Indy International Festival in November. For three full days, I was joined by more than 25 volunteers to engage hundreds of students, families, and people from all around our Hoosier community about Israel, using only a green screen, VR goggles, a map of Israel, and smiles on our faces. The festival was an incredible way for me to get to know the people who make up our community. I would like to thank each and every one of the volunteers who took part in creating a great and interesting Israeli booth. Conversations were begun and questions were answered, like: “Where is Israel on the map?” or “How do Israelis live in the country with all that is happening around them?” and of course, “Do Israelis ride camels to work instead of cars?” Guests wouldn’t have gotten answers to those questions if not for your hard work and energy. After living in Indy for a few months, I can truly say that the people here are AMAZING. From Shabbat dinner offers to questions about my health and how the transition to the States has been for me, I got it all! It is a true pleasure being the Shaliach in Indianapolis. In the spirit of the upcoming new year, I hope this feeling continues to grow each day. Thank you / vcr vsu,,
-RoieGonen
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Thanks to all who volunteered at the Indy International Festival Israel booth: top photo (left to right) Yaniv and Deanna Shmukler, Marina Veprinski and Mark Shmukler; bottom photo Yarnin and Ruthie Gal, Jill Zuckerberg Batler, Steve and Benny Auslander
Connection to Israel 18%
17%
17% Extremely Attached 27% Ver y Attached 27%
38%
38% Somewhat Attached
18% Not Attached
52%
of Jewish households contain a person who has been to Israel, including 32% who visited with a Jewish group
Israel Memorial Day and Independence Day April 17 and 22, 2018 Israel is turning 70 in 2018, and the Indianapolis Jewish community will be celebrating all year long, culminating in the observance of Yom HaZikaron, Israel Memorial Day, and Yom HaAtzmaut, Israel Independence Day, in April. Want to get involved with the memorial service, the celebration, or both? Contact Israeli emissary Roie Gonen at 317-475-4276, Roie Gonen Indianapolis Shaliach on Facebook, or shaliach@jfgi.org. w w w.jewi s h i nd ia nap ol i s .o rg
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PJ Library PJ Library in the Community PJ Library had a great time celebrating Chanukah with Gymboree, Chabad/Home Depot, Adopt-a-Family, and Hooverwood!
Of the Indianapolis PJ Library families who participated in the 2016 PJ Library Triennial Family Study 87% of families are ver y likely to recommend these programs to a friend or family member 80% of families attended a program for young Jewish families in the last year 71% are interested in getting more connected to local Jewish organizations, activities, and/or people 86% say PJ Librar y has increased their confidence to engage with their children regarding Jewish traditions, value, and/or customs
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PJ Library Promotes Inclusion
11%
of households with Jewish children needed programs for children with learning disabilities or special needs in the past year
Did you know that February is Jewish Disabilities Awareness and Inclusion Month? Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month (JDAIM) is a unified initiative to raise awareness and support efforts to foster inclusion of people with disabilities and their families in Jewish communities worldwide. In order to promote awareness of both the challenges and strengths of members of the Jewish community who have disabilities, PJ Library in partnership with JFGI’s Jewish Education Initiatives is working with early childhood programs and congregations to bring a story and activity to families throughout the community. In February, PJ Library is going to provide early childhood and K-2 classrooms with the book Cakes and Miracles: A Purim Tale by Barbara Diamond Goldin. This book tells the story of a boy who is visually impaired who uses his sculpting talents to help his mother make hamentaschen for Purim. The book helps teach children about the gifts that everyone in the community has to offer, even if they have perceived limitations such as blindness, impaired mobility, learning challenges, communication disorders, or other disabilities. After reading the book, children will have a chance to sculpt images without using sight, just like the main character in the book. Information about the book, the classroom activity, resources available for community members with disabilities, and some general information about JDAIM will be sent home so families can learn together about ways to promote inclusion in the Jewish community.
20%
of persons in Jewish households are children ages 0-12
61%
of households with Jewish children have received PJ Library books
100%
of intermarried families reported that PJ Library has increased their confidence to engage with their children regarding Jewish traditions, values, and/or customs
By raising awareness of members of the community with disabilities and working to be more inclusive, the community can become more whole and benefit from the gifts all members have to share, just as the preschoolers will be learning from their Pop-Up PJ Library activity for the month of February.
Storytime with Bubbe and Zayde Thanks to all who attended Storytime with Bubbe and Zayde 2017, and to the ECE programs at the JCC, Hasten Hebrew Academy, Beth-El Zedeck and Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation for their participation!
Lindsey Mintz and Rima Khan-Shahid read Yaffa and Fatima: Shalom, Salaam.
Songleaders Rabbi Shelley Goldman and Rabbi Scott Fox
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Cover Story: Jewish Community Study
500
Sharing the Community Study Results
people attended presentations about results from the study
The researcher for the Indianapolis Jewish Community Study, Dr. Ira Sheskin, made 26 presentations in his two visits over five days. More than 500 people attended the sessions which included two general overviews plus breakout sessions on specific topics including Anti-Semitism, Seniors, Social Service needs, Jewish education, and synagogues. Separate presentations were made for each agency’s board members and a presentation was made to Jewish professionals. Thank you to David Barrett at Glick and Jeff Smulyan at Emmis for hosting the event for civic and community leaders.
(Above) Tonja Egan, CEO of Social Health Association (right) learning about the city’s Jewish community with IUPUI graduate student Xinyi Zhao (Top) A packed house at one of the 26 presentations
(Above) Angela Smith Jones, deputy mayor of economic development
Beth Weinberg, Leon Mordoh, and Marvin Mitchell
(Top) Jeff Smulyan, founder/CEO of Emmis Communications and Steve Walker, founder/CEO of Walker Information)
21% 15%
10%
10% 6%
0 –5
6 –12
13 –17
10%
8%
5% 18 –24
25 –34
35 –44
Age Distribution of Persons Living in Jewish Households
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12%
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45 –54
55 – 64
65 –74
3% 75+
At 23,500 persons living in 8,500 Jewish households, we’re bigger than we thought.
North of Core
(3,700 households) reside North of Core. 60% of households contain children ages 0 -17, the highest of the three areas.
This number includes all persons, Jewish and non-Jewish, who are living in a household with at least one self-identified Jewish adult.
Core Area
South of Core
Top 5 Zip Codes of Jewish Households
46260, 46032, 46074, 46220, 46077
Average Household Size: 2.77 Median Age: 35.5
*Each dot represents 10 households
SELF-IDENTIFICATION
99% are proud to be Jewish 81%
have a special responsibility to take care of Jews in need around the world
20%
(1,700 households) reside South of Core. 32% of households are married couples without children at home, the highest of the three areas, and 25% are single person households.
A Jewish person is an adult age 18 and over who considers him/ herself Jewish or is a child being raised Jewish.
have a strong sense of belonging to the Jewish people
36%
(3,100 households) reside in the Core Area. 17% of households in this area are senior (65+).
Of the 23,500 persons, 17,900 identify as Jewish.
89%
44%
99% 89%
81%
89% of Jewish households are involved in Jewish activity: • they either are members of a synagogue, the JCC or a Jewish organization • obser ve a religious practice • attend synagogue ser vices at least once per year or • donated to a Jewish charity in the past year. w w w.jewi s h i nd ia nap ol i s .o rg
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Cover Story: Jewish Community Study Cont’d Responding to the Results The results from the Community Study indicate that the Federation is on the right track in restructuring to include a Senior Director of Engagement responsible for overseeing key programs: PJ Library, NextGen, Women’s Philanthropy, and a new program, Jewish Education Initiatives. The Community Study shows that many people in the Indianapolis Jewish community participate in rituals like lighting Chanukah candles and participating in a Passover Seder. Almost everyone shared that they are proud to be Jewish. But that is not enough. Anecdotally, we know that people are looking for ways to connect and find meaning in their lives. The Federation is using its position as convener, collaborator and funder to enhance the culture of engagement in our community. In partnership with our agencies and synagogues, our goal is to make Judaism relevant to more people; bring people together in community and help them access Jewish activity on terms that work for them, that are personally meaningful and are within the context of Jewish tradition.
62%
participated in or attended religious services or programs
43%
55%
of the community identifies as “Just Jewish”
of married couples are intermarried
Of respondents who were born or raised Jewish: 71% received formal Jewish education as a child 15% attended a Jewish day school as a child 36% attended a Jewish overnight camp as a child
JEWISH RITUALS 12% KEEP KOSHER
18% LIGHT SABBATH CANDLES*
73% LIGHT CHANUKAH CANDLES*
67% JCC ECE celebrating Shabbat
PARTICIPATION IN A PASSOVER SEDER*
57% HAVE A MEZUZAH ON THE FRONT DOOR
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*Always/usually.
FEEL PART OF THE INDIANAPOLIS JEWISH COMMUNITY 19%
11% 39%
23%
21%
26%
HOUSEHOLD STRUCTURE
17%
34%
10%
39% Married with children ages 0 –17 11% Married with children ages 18–29 living at home
21% Very Much 34% Somewhat 26% Not Very Much
23% Married with no children at home
19% Not At All
17% Single person household 10% Other
JFGI would like to thank the following Community Study funders:
OF GREATER INDIANAPOLIS
Annual Campaign
Barb and Dr. Stephen Bailie* z”l
Charles Sydney* z”l
Dr. Allan Arkush z”l
Bruce and Linda Frank
Brad and Nancy Bell
Leon Mordoh
Chuck and Karen Cohen
Gladys Nisenbaum* z”l Ernie Lorch and Elaine Klineman Benton and Sandi Marks Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Mortuar y Arthur and Gigi Marks Felsher
*Estate gift
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NEXTGen Black-Jewish Partnership in Washington, D. C. By: Reva Weiss In September, I was lucky enough to embark on a trip with the Indianapolis Black/ Jewish Partnership, organized by the Jewish Community Relations Council and the Exchange at the Indianapolis Urban League. Together with 30 young adults from Indianapolis, each with their own diverse and unique backgrounds, we NEXTGen committee member Reva Weiss (left) and JCC board member Adrianne Slash on the traveled to our nation’s Black-Jewish Partnership trip to Washington, D. C. capital to learn from our past, speak with members of Indiana’s congressional delegration, and engage in policy discussions. On our first day in D.C., we visited the National Museum of African American History and Culture and the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. Sharing the experience was powerful and created a very meaningful bond within our group. While the Black and Jewish histories of persecution are vastly different, our shared outrage and hope to prevent history from repeating itself was mutual. On Day Two, we went to Capitol Hill and met with Senators Todd Young and Joe Donnelly and Congressman Andre Carson. Conversations focused on various The Indianapolis Black-Jewish Partnership with social issues Congressman Andre Carson facing Indiana and the Black and Jewish communities. The representatives agreed that continuing partnerships and sharing in dialogues between our respective communities would be worthwhile. We then gathered in the offices of the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, where we met with leaders from several national organizations including the National Urban League, NAACP, Jewish Council for Public Affairs, and JFNA’s Israel Action Network. We discussed the range of serious challenges that are facing our respective communities today, and how — through building and strengthening genuine personal relationships with each other — our two communities can work together to correct the injustices that plague society. Throughout the trip we became closer as friends, and we continue to have conversations about our cultures, religious beliefs, upbringings, and struggles with ongoing prejudices today. Together, we look forward to being advocates for a more just and civil society.
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56%
of persons in Jewish households living “South of Core” are adults ages 18-49
34%
of all Jewish adults are singles ages 49 and under
60%
of married couples ages 49 and under in Jewish households are intermarried
7% 48%
of Jewish households contain an adult who identifies as LGBTQ+
of persons in Jewish households are adults ages 18-49
Save the Dates Tues., Jan. 9 NEXTGen Happy Hour
Mon., Jan. 15 NEXTGen and IU Hillel Volunteer Day in Indy
The Jewish Federation would like to thank Gershman Partners for their generous sponsorship of NEXTGen. JFGI looks forward to working together and to strengthening the Jewish community in greater Indianapolis. Thank you for your support!
Bureau of Jewish Education Staff & Board Update The BJE is pleased to announce two staff and board updates: Sheila Greenwald (left) has been voted BJE board president. Thank you to immediate past president Jeremy Goldstein for your leadership! Cantor Judy Meyersber (right) has been named interim director.
46%
25%
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of Jewish children age 5-12 and 29% of Jewish children age 13-17 currently attend formal Jewish education of Jewish respondents attended an organized Jewish education program or class in the past year
Julie Kohner Thurs., Feb. 1 | 6:30-8 pm BJE Holocaust Education Center
Hebrew School Teacher Appreciation Thank you to the BJE Hebrew School teachers for all of their hard work and dedication to their students!
Julie Kohner, founder of Voices of the Generations (a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the memory and personal stories of Holocaust survivors), will tell the powerful story of how her mother, Hanna Kohner, survived four concentration camps. This program is open to all, with a special invitation extended to students in grade 5 and older and their parents in recognition of International Holocaust Memorial Day. For this event, the BJE will be partnering with Congregation Beth-El Zedeck, Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation, and the Hasten Hebrew Academy.
Top row, from left: Tamar David, Shoshi Roland, Shay Wallach; Bottom row, from left: Yossi Cohen and students, Dina David-Smith and students
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Jewish Family Services Hope and Healing
KAVOD Grant Update
A Jewish Bereavement Support Group
In March 2016, Jewish Family Services (JFS) Indianapolis was one of the first organizations selected to receive a groundbreaking, federally funded grant from the Jewish Federations of North America to provide specialized care to Holocaust Survivors.
Second Tuesday every month 6 pm | JCC Room A-17 FREE; no registration required
Contact: Paula Goldberg, pgoldberg@jfgi.org.
Save the Date
Crossing Boundaries: Stories of Resettlement from the Former Soviet Union
Sun., Feb. 18 | 3:30-5 pm (doors open at 3 pm)
JCC Laikin Auditorium
FREE Join the Indiana Jewish Historical Society, Jewish Family Services, JCC Indianapolis, and the Jewish Community Relations Council, for: • A panel discussion featuring Lori Moss, Stacy Klauz, Boris Gorlin, and moderator Leo Grabovsky • Musical entertainment • A taste of authentic, kosher Eastern European foods prepared by Vika Farahan, including Olivier salad, pirozhkis (mini pies), borscht (beet soup), and sharlotka (apple pie) • An opportunity to purchase a cookbook featuring recipes from the Former Soviet Union (FSU) and a book on the resettlement experience from the FSU to Indianapolis. For more, visit bit.ly/JewishIndyFSU
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Since receiving the KAVOD funds in 2016, JFS has
been able to assist 102 Holocaust Survivors in the In order to community, and an average of 60 sur vivors utilize receive this grant we ongoing suppor tive ser vices offered by JFS. had an obligation to find matchingdonors to contribute one-third ($33,000) of the total ($99,000) project funds. Rather quickly, the JFGI staff secured those donations that made this grant possible, which truly reflects the value that the community places on this special population of Holocaust Survivors. Thus began the KAVOD program.
The KAVOD initiative has enabled JFS staff to identify and assist over 100 Holocaust Survivors in greater Indianapolis. Through focus groups, individual conversations, and surveys, JFS staff spent the first several months simply identifying the population, their needs and their hopes, and building trusting relationships. Much of the success going forward can be credited back to this process that allowed survivors to take part in the program design and promoted self-dignity and self-expression. Surveys and evaluations continue to be used today, ensuring that this program grows and adapts along with the people that JFS serves. The opportunities offered to Holocaust Survivors through KAVOD include a wide range of services such as mental health support, transportation services, and legal aid, as well as special programming like ballet outings, weekly English classes, museum visits, citizenship courses, and more. There was even a special trip to Bloomington for Yom HaShoah, where three Holocaust Survivors had a platform to share their stories for the very first time. It has been a real privilege to spearhead such an important initiative and to learn from the unique stories and experiences of so many Holocaust Survivors. In the last two years, JFS has been dedicated to meeting the needs of each and every Holocaust Survivor. Now that this strong momentum has been built, there is a responsibility to continue meeting the needs of this vulnerable and important population, and the time is now. Please stay tuned for opportunities to get involved and give back, including parlor meetings, fundraisers, and more.
Sponsor a Holocaust Survivor! Donations can be made at: bit.ly/SupportKavod.
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NEED FOR SOCIAL SERVICES IN THE PAST YEAR IN-HOME HEALTH CARE
11.0% 18.2%
SENIOR TRANSPORTATION
NURSING HOME
Where Older Adults Live
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ASSISTED LIVING FACIILTY
HOME-DELIVERED
4.6% 10.5%
0.0% 5.0% 10.0% 15.0%
Received Jewish help The Jewish Community Study Received other help No help received
confirmed that transportation is the biggest need for older adults age 75 and over. The green bar indicates that Jewish Family Services is already a major provider of transportation services to this demographic group, and the orange bar indicates that the need for this service is even greater.
For many seniors the need for transportation services is closely aligned with their increased need for ongoing access to medical treatment. A good indi-cator of how many people may need transportation to and from a doctor’s office or medical facility is the percent of elderly couple and single households in which a household member is health limited. In Indianapolis the Community Study indicates that the combined total of elderly households that are health limited is quite high, 66%.
23% 43% 66%
Elderly Couple
Elderly Single
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Adopt-a-Family
Thanks to all who participated in Adopt-a-Family 2017! Check out over 190 more photos from Community Day on the JFGI Facebook page at facebook.com/jfgindy.
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Hooverwood, Indiana Jewish Historical Society Welcome Hooverwood CEO Evan Lubline Hooverwood is thrilled to welcome Evan Lubline as its new Chief Executive Officer! Evan has been working in the senior care industry for 12 years, since graduating from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree, and began his journey at Hooverwood on December 18, 2017. Previously, he served as the Administrator at The Weils, a Montefiore senior living community located in Cleveland, Ohio. Under his leadership, the Weils Home has had record occupancy throughout the continuum of care, as well as a reputation for great quality care. While there, Evan also oversaw the new construction of a state-of-the-art memory care assisted living facility, which opened in 2015. Evan is married to Caitlin, and they have a one-year old daughter, Scarlett. Mazel tov to the whole family, and welcome to Indianapolis!
Indiana Jewish Historical Society The Indiana Jewish Historical Society (IJHS), whose offices have recently moved from Fort Wayne to Indianapolis, is pleased to announce new leadership. Dr. Wendy Soltz, Fort Wayne, will serve as the organization’s Executive Director, Marcia Goldstein, Indianapolis, as the Administrative Director and Kevin Krulewitch, Indianapolis, as board president. The full list of 2017-2018 IJHS officers includes:
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President: Kevin Krulewitch, Indianapolis Vice President: Steve Bulloff, Indianapolis Vice President: Stephanie Dlatt, Indianapolis Secretary: Kelly Farkas, Munster Treasurer: Len Grabovsky, Carmel Immediate Past President: Sheila Greenwald, Indianapolis
The Indiana Jewish Historical Society has been collecting, preserving, publishing and sharing the history of the Jewish experience in Indiana since 1972. The IJHS archival holdings, which represent the entire state of Indiana, are housed in state-of-the-art facilities at the Indiana Historical Society in Indianapolis. The collection contains thousands of items pertaining to the Jewish life across the state, and the society continues to seek materials for the collection. The IJHS also encourages and promotes the preservation of Jewish historic buildings, monuments, markers, and cemeteries. For more information about The Indiana Jewish Historical Society or about membership, contact: 317-749-0048, ijhs@ijhs.org, or visit the IJHS website at ijhs.org.
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Jewish Community Relations Council Stand Up and Speak Out In 2018, the JCRC is shifting its approach to combatting Antisemitism from solely reactive responses to individual incidents, to include proactive outreach, programming, education, and training. This STAND UP & SPEAK OUT initiative will help prepare our community’s young people, and their parents, for the realities of 21st century Antisemitism in all its forms.
STAND UP For Jewish children in grades 3-12 and their parents. Consists of ageappropriate workshops to help Jewish families identify Antisemitism and know how to effectively address it, intimidation, and cyber-bullying.
STUDENT TO STUDENT Reduces stereotypes by putting a “human face” to Judaism, the best antidote to bigotry and intolerance. Jewish teens are trained to give presentations (in groups of three to their high school peers) and discuss a range of topics, including: Jewish holidays and life cycle events; Jewish dietary practices; Hebrew; Antisemitism, the Holocaust, and Israel.
ACCURATE CURRICULUM For school teachers and administrators of grades 6-12. Provides accurate curricular resources about Jews, Judaism, Jewish history, Israel, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Trains teachers how to incorporate the lesson plans in their classroom.
ISRAEL ENGAGEMENT FELLOWSHIP For Jewish high school Juniors and Seniors who are eager and willing to commit to a year-long program involving in-depth study of antisemitism, Israel and effective ways to address anti-Zionism on campus.
Antisemitism Today The 2017 Indianapolis Jewish Community Study found that nearly one-third of Jewish youth (ages 6-17) have personally experienced Antisemitism in the past year, making Indianapolis the thirdhighest reported city out of 27 Jewish communities surveyed. Over the past three years, the JCRC has:
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supported over a dozen Jewish families as they dealt with an Antisemitic incident;
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monitored over 60 anti-Israel events that have taken place on campuses throughout Indiana; and
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responded to 10 incidents of swastikas or Nazi imagery.
WAYS YOU CAN HELP JCRC would not be able to conduct this programming without support from donors and the Federation Annual Campaign. Please consider making a contribution to the JCRC’s “Combatting Antisemitism
JCRC Welcomes New Professional Name:
Marla Topiol
Position: Israel & Antisemitism Education Coordinator People can come to me if they: •
Have a child whose teacher has used problematic materials to teach about Judaism or Israel,
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are a Jewish teen who wants to engage more deeply on Israelrelated issues, and proactively prepare for life on campus,
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are a Jewish teen who is interested in speaking to non-Jewish high school students about what it’s like to be Jewish or
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are a teacher (of any grade level or subject matter) who happens to be Jewish, and wants to connect with other Jewish teachers in greater Indianapolis.
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BBYO Events
International Convention Thurs., Feb. 15–Mon., Feb. 19 (Pre-IC Summits: Wed., Feb. 14) Orlando, FL Nearly 5,000 of the Jewish community’s top teen leaders, educators, professionals and philanthropists from across the world come together for BBYO’s International Convention. Hear from inspiring speakers, deepen leadership skills, serve the local community, celebrate Shabbat, and enjoy an exclusive music performance, all while doing your part to ensure a stronger Jewish future.
KIO Spring Convention Fri., March 2–Sun., March 4 YMCA Camp Campbell Gard, Hamilton, OH Join Alephs and BBGs from around the Kentucky-Indiana-Ohio (KIO) region to celebrate the last regional convention for the outgoing senior class and welcome KIO 8th graders to their first regional experience.
Want to become more involved with BBYO? Contact City Director Roz Knapp at rknapp@jccindy.org for local chapter events!
New Year, New Habit
The JCC is offering a custom fitness and nutrition package to fit your schedule and to kick off new healthy habits in 2018! The special package includes a free initial assessment (one hour), 22 personal training sessions (30 min. each), and five nutrition sessions (30 min. each). Complete your transformation by Spring Break (March 20) and get a complimentary 30-minute sports massage. Cost: $799 (about $30 per session) or $599 for JCC members (about $21 per session). A monthly installment payment plan is available ($235 due Dec. 29, Jan. 31, and Feb. 28).
Personal trainer Jim Gould with Dr. Marcy Taylor. The JCC special includes an hour-long assessment, 22 half-hour sessions and five nutrition sessions.
28%
New Habits Kickoff Celebration: Wed., Jan. 3 | 6-7 pm | J Café Nutrition guidance to start on the path to a healthier you. Healthy snacks provided.
of Jewish households are JCC members
Yoga Weekend KUNDALINI YOGA AND BRAIN LONGEVITY
LAUGHTER YOGA This workshop with Christine Eartheart, Joy Facilitator, is for people who love to laugh and for those who feel like they’ve forgotten how. A variety of laughter exercises release stress and tension and provide other benefits to provide an abundance of peace and positive energy.
Learn science-based yoga exercises and breathing techniques for successful aging with certified Brain Longevity specialist Karla Becker. Sun., Jan. 21 | 12:30 –2:30 pm $33 ($25 for JCC members) Sign up for both workshops and save! $45 ($35 for JCC members)
Sat., Jan. 20 | 4:30 –5:45 pm $20 ($15 for JCC members)
Daddy Daughter Dance
42%
of Jewish teens ages 13-17 regularly participate in a Jewish youth group
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Daddies and their best girls hit the town for some throwback fun and “A Night on the Boardwalk!” Gourmet fair food to thrill the senses, professional photos, DJ, and a night to remember! Sat., Feb. 10 | 7-9:30 pm $90 (or $75 per couple for JCC members); $10 for each additional child.
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Register early! Prices go up after Feb. 2.
Hasten Hebrew Academy The Butterfly Project Joe Fab, producer of Paper Clips (the moving documentary about the small Tennessee school that became famous for collecting six million paper clips in order to identify with the enormity of the number of Jews who perished during the Holocaust), along with Cheryl Price, a San Diego artist, visited HHAI students to present their Butterfly Project memorializing the 1.5 million children who died during the Holocaust.
Save the Date
Winterfest
Sun., Jan. 28 | 3-6 pm HHAI Cultural Arts Center
The HHAI PTO presents an afternoon of fun! Silent auction, bingo, bounce houses, face painters, mah jong, a magic show, and a game truck. Optional kosher dinner for purchase.
HHAI students painting butterflies
Students learned about art as a medium of hope in the Terezin concentration camp, and after viewing a clip of their poignant documentary Not the Last Butterfly, students painted their own ceramic butterflies after reflection upon a biographical sketch of a child killed during the Holocaust. The finished pieces will be installed outside the school’s unique Holocaust Memorial Room endowed by the Blain family with startup funds raised by HHAI’s Student Council a decade ago, collecting thousands of pennies in their own version of Paper Clips.
Cost: $10/person, $36/family Contact: pto@hhai.org
Paths to QUALITY™ Paths to QUALITY™ is Indiana’s statewide rating system for early care and education programs. This program contains four levels, with each level identifying different components of best practices in early childhood development and education. HHAI is proud to announce that its Early Childhood program has now obtained LEVEL 2, ensuring that the students’ health, safety and learning environments are at the forefront of the school’s
commitment to providing exceptional, developmentally appropriate practice.
Enrollment is ongoing; call HHAI at 317-251-1261 for a tour!
In addition to meeting the program standards, the EC program exceeds the program standards with all staff completing a minimum of 15 hours of professional development per year (626.25 hours completed last year) and over 50% of the staff holding either education degrees or a minimum of 6 college credits in early childhood development.
STARBASE Fifth- and seventh-grade students participated in a week-long field trip to STARBASE. This program challenges students through an inquiry-based curriculum with its “hands-on, mind-on” activities. The goal is to motivate students to explore STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math). While at STARBASE, the students had the opportunity to build water rockets, learn how to program a robot, and make atom models. Visit starbasein.org to learn more about this premier educational program.
Exploring STEM at STARBASE
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fruits, nuts, and trees.
Cocktail Judaism: Mon., Feb. 4, 7:30 pm at Athens on 86th: Conversation, humor, and spirits hosted by Rabbi Dennis Sasso. Topic: “Public Safety and Law Enforcement: Perspectives from the Beat and from the Bench” with IMPD Officer Dan Rosenberg and Judge Paul Felix, Hamilton County Circuit Court. RSVP to jhodes@bez613.org.
Super Bowl Souper Cook-off: Sun., Feb. 4, 5 pm. Root for your favorite chef and your favorite team at this annual CBS favorite. Contact: Beth Lande, bethlande@gmail.com.
Monthly Healing & Renewal Service, Wed., Jan. 17 and Feb. 21, 5:45 pm. Contemplative, musical service with Rabbi Shelley Goldman. All are welcome. Lunch & Learn, Sun., Jan. 21 and Feb. 25, 12-2 pm. Nourish body and mind with Rabbi Shelley Goldman. Lunch provided at $5/person. RSVP to jhodes@bez613.org. Topics are: Jan. 21: Thinking about Israel, Talking about Israel
Tot Shabbat: Sat., Feb. 17, 9 am. All young children and their adults are invited to this tot service with crafts, snacks, stories, and music. Contact: Jen Warriner, jenwarriner@gmail.com Religious School Purim Party: Sun., Feb. 25, 10-11:30 am. Children ages 5-9 welcome. Contact Roberta Alder, roberta.alder@gmail.com, to attend. Living Room Learning – Jewish Medical Ethics: Sun., Feb. 25, 2 pm. Dr. Allon Friedman and Rabbi Halpern on “The Jewish Approach to Balancing Medical Care, Individual Autonomy, and Patient Suffering.” Location: 3555 Inverness, Carmel.
Friday Night Live, first Friday of every month at 6 pm. Welcome Shabbat with lively prayers, songs, and a parallel children’s program.
For Help with Hebrew, Jewish Meditation, and Living Room Learning, contact indylynn@ comcast.net. For all other events, visit bethshalomindy.org for details and locations.
Save the Dates!
Congregation B’nai Torah
• March 22-23: Professor Amy-Jill Levine speaks at BEZ/Butler University joint program. Watch for details.
Weekly Classes & Programs
Feb. 25: Poetry from the Holy Land
• April 19-22: Safrai Art Gallery sale, featuring over 1,500 works of art by Israeli artists. Open to the public. Watch for details. More BEZ information at: bez613.org.
Congregation Beth Shalom Help with Hebrew: Sun., Jan. 7, Jan. 21, Feb. 11, Feb. 25, 9-9:45 am. For beginner/intermediate Hebrew readers to improve participation and fluency. Led by Jen Warriner. Mahjong Lessons: Tues., Jan. 9–Feb. 13, 6:30-8 pm. Led by Lea Coleman. For beginners and those who need a refresher. Cost is $18, including price of Mahjong card. Contacts: Sallie Seidenstein, 317-257-3734; Charlene Pfenninger, 317-879-9541. Erev Shabbat Service: Fri., Jan. 12, 6:30 pm. Rabbi Halpern and Dr. Eugene Avrutin on the “Massacre of the Yiddish Poets,” Stalin’s attempt to crush Jewish cultural life by murdering Jewish writers and poets. Jewish Meditation: Sun., Jan. 14, 2 pm. Led by Dan Davis, Jen Warriner. Tu B’shvat Seder: Fri., Jan. 26, 6:307:45 pm. Observe the holiday with a family-oriented seder celebrating
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Melachim Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Gettinger: Mondays, noon. Lox and bagel lunch is served. Kitzer: Mondays, 6:15 pm Megilas Esther with Rabbi Gettinger: Mondays, 7:15 pm Rabbi Gluck’s Hebrew Grammar class: Tuesdays, 8:30 pm Women’s Tehilim: Wednesdays, 7:30 pm. Rebetzin Gettinger’s class for women: 7:45 pm. This class is studying the narrative of Yosef in Bereshis.
Congregation Shaarey Tefilla 18th Annual Casino Night & Silent Auction: Sat., March 10, 7:30 pm. Las Vegas-style cash gambling and amazing Silent Auction items. Tickets $25/person, including $10 coupon toward Silent Auction purchases. For tickets or more information, contact CST at 317-733-2169 or office@shaareytefilla.org.
Etz Chaim Sephardic Congregation Join Etz Chaim for weekday Shacharit services at 7 am or a Shabbat morning class at 8:30 am before services. 2018 MD Speaker Series kickoff lecture by Dr. Lawrence Mark –
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Thurs., Jan. 18, 7:30 pm. Refreshments provided. Open to the community. Etz Chaim’s Tu B’Shvat Seder: Tues., Jan. 30 Movie Night at The Etz: Sun., Feb. 18 Purim – Reading of Megillat Esther and Festivities: Wed., Feb. 28
Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation Martin Luther King, Jr. Interfaith Shabbat Service: Fri., Jan. 12, 6:15 pm. Shalosh Program: Sun., Jan. 21, 9:45 am. Parent enrichment while the kids are in Religious School: For your Spirit – Details at ihcindy.org. For your Body – Yoga with Jessica Gershman in South Lobby For your Mind – Jews and the News with Rabbi Brett in the Chapel Tot Shabbat: Fri., Jan. 26, 5:306:30 pm. A short service followed by family-friendly food, crafts, and ending in a Closing Circle. Shabbat Playdate: Sat., Feb. 3, 9:30-11 am. For kids ages 0-6. Meet new families, spend time with friends, and enjoy the spirit of Shabbat. Save the Date – IHC’s Purim Celebration and Carnival: Sun., March 4. Featuring Rick Recht, a pioneer of the Jewish rock music genre. Nefesh Shabbat: Third Friday of every month. A musically spiritual way to welcome Shabbat, including z’man kodesh (a sacred time for children), Registration has begun for the IHC Early Childhood Center 2018-2019 school year. Want a tour or to find out more about the curriculum? Contact Taryn Fartouh at tarynf@ihcindy.org or 317-254-2186.
Youth Programs NFTY-OV Winter Kallah: Jan. 19-21. All high school students are welcome to attend this fun Kallah at HUC in Cincinnati. Visit ohiovalley.nfty.org for more information. JIFTY (Grades 6-8) 2018 Planning Meeting: Sun., Feb. 4. Check ihcindy. org for details of upcoming programs. Rishonim (Grades 3-5): Gleaners Food Bank on Sat., Jan. 27; swimming on Sun., Feb. 25. Small Chai (Grades K-2): Pizza, nosh and tree planting on Sun., Jan. 28; play/learning group with the JCC on Sun., Feb. 11. For more information about any of the youth programs, contact Lea Coleman at leac@ihcindy.org.
Butler Hillel, Casa Tua Kosher Bakery Butler Hillel Butler Hillel had an energizing and active fall semester, ending with two Shabbat dinners in November and December, a Chanukah party, and an Israeli film night. Two Israeli soldiers from StandWithUs told their stories as part of Butler Hillel’s initiative to listen to multiple perspectives and voices from Israel. Butler Hillel students also participated in two social justice programs with Jewish Family Services, including a food drive and Adopt-a-Family, a holiday gift-wrapping event. The end of the semester also saw the completion of Butler Hillel’s three-part series with the Center for Faith & Vocation and the Butler Catholic community on a discussion of “Sacred and Challenging Texts” within religious traditions. Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation’s Rabbi Scott Fox was a guest speaker during one of these evenings, joining Father Rick Ginther and students in a discussion of current Christian/Jewish relations in Indianapolis and beyond. Butler Hillel looks forward an exciting spring semester ahead!
JFNA General Assembly Indianapolis’ delegation to the Jewish Federations of North America General Assembly in L.A. included Leo and Marina Grabovsky, Mike and Leslie Rubin, Brad Bell, Chuck Cohen, Jeff Sondhelm, Debra Barton Grant, Margo Fox, Lindsey Barton Mintz, and Katy Cantor.
Casa Tua Kosher Bakery Casa Tua Bakery, 1323 W. 86th St. (near Ditch Road), has officially been certified kosher by the Indianapolis Orthodox Board of Kashrus (IOBK). All products sold by Casa Tua Bakery are kosher, pareve, and Pas Yisrael. Casa Tua carries a full line of breads, challahs, donuts, Mexican breads, and coffee and tea. Bakery hours: 7 am-10 pm, Tuesday-Sunday (closed Mondays). Any questions and special orders should be directed to bakery owner and manager Megan McClanahan at 317-287-4444.
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