Jewish Federation News: March/April 2018 by Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis

March/April 2018

A publication of the Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis The strength of a people. The power of community.

2018: Chai (Life) Celebrating every stage of life.

March/April 2018 In This Issue

What’s Next for 2018 The 2017 Indianapolis Jewish Community Study painted a picture of our evolving attitudes, beliefs, and experiences and provided insights about how we live. This includes our backgrounds and lifestyle, our economic well-being, how we relate to Judaism and to Israel, and how we regard being Jewish in our homes.

From the Desk of the President . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Women’s Philanthropy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Endowment / Allocation 101 . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 LIFE & LEGACY / Snowbirds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Jewish Education Initiatives, JPRO. . . . . . . . 8-9 NEXTGen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 -11 Israel@70 (Israel & Overseas, Shaliach). . 12-13 PJ Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Passover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Jewish Family Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Remembering the Holocaust. . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Jewish Community Relations Council. . . 18-19 IN Jewish Historical Society, Hoover wood. . . 19 Jewish Community Center, BBYO. . . . . . . . . . 20 Hasten Hebrew Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Synagogues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Hillels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Donor Listing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-27 Israel Independence/Earth Day . . Back Cover Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis JFGI NEXTGen JFGI Israel Connections @JFGIndy @JFGINEXTGen

@JFGIndy @JFGINEXTGen

Jewish Federation News Exec. Vice President/CEO Debra Barton Grant

Editor Hanna Fogel

President Michael J. Rubin

Art Director Andrew Eberwine Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis, Inc. 6705 Hoover Road, Indianapolis, IN 46260-4120 Phone: 317-726-5450 • Fax: 317-205-0307 www.jewishindianapolis.org The Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis is the central fundraising and community planning organization for the Indianapolis Jewish community. Since 1905 the Federation and its agencies – Jewish Family Ser vices, the Jewish Community Center, the Bureau of Jewish Education, the Jewish Community Relations Council, and Hoover wood, a residential nursing home – have played a vital role in providing programs and ser vices to suppor t roughly 2,0 0 0 individuals in central Indiana ever y day—Jewish as well as non-Jewish. The Federation, with an Annual Campaign of $3.9 million, resides on and manages a 40 - acre campus, but its impact enriches the lives of Jews locally, nationally, in Israel, and around the world.

OF GREATER INDIANAPOLIS

THE STRENGTH OF A PEOPLE. THE POWER OF COMMUNITY.

The Study is not an end in itself; rather, it is the beginning of numerous meaningful conversations about what we as a community must do to remain relevant to all those who live here. It is about understanding the programs, services, and resources that will be necessary to meet the needs of our diverse community moving forward. Using the Study as a new point of reference, JFGI and its agencies are beginning to recalibrate exactly what services we can deliver, where we need to deliver them based on where our community lives, and what specific organizations should be delivering them. Already we’re seeing much more collaboration between greater Indianapolis’ Jewish institutions than had existed previously (you’ll see some examples of it in this very issue). We’re excited to continue coming together as a community to cover our collective needs. We are in the early stages of organizing a long-range, newly aligned strategic plan. This plan needs to involve all of our stakeholders – our congregations, our educational institutions, our community resources, and of course our agencies. We plan to bring professionals and lay leadership from across the community into this process very soon. Informed by the Study and by taking these deliberate steps now, we will be better able to work to make our organizations creative, innovative, and relevant to our community’s needs. Jewish Indianapolis is looking toward the future, filled with excitement and hope. We welcome your input and participation; we truly believe that through our collaborative efforts, there is nothing our community cannot achieve. L’chaim!

Michael J. Rubin Board President

P.S.

If you aren’t receiving this magazine at home and you would like to, please call 317-726-5450 or email fedfront@jfgi.org.

Women’s Philanthropy Stay tuned for future opportunities to engage with Women’s Philanthropy. The group is starting 2018 with an exciting vision and energy, and looks forward to accomplishing great things this year, inspiring women to connect to each other and the community, and using its many resources to strengthen Jewish Indianapolis. If you’d like to learn more, contact Margo Fox at mfox@jfgi.org or 317-715-9268.

Heart to Heart Women’s Mission to Israel

Top right: Visiting with students who participate in the Ethiopian National Project SPACE educational program in Ramle Middle left: Lions (of Judah) with the Jerusalem lion - Sandy Nachlis, Angela Grabovsky, Michelle Korin, Margo Fox Middle right: Michelle Korin and Angela Grabovsky at the stock exchange Bottom left: Participating in a wire art workshop with fellow Partnership member Kobi Sibony Bottom right: A sign made in Akko by the Indy women while visiting friend Eytan George Hurwitz for the BJE 5th grade Skype Tu B’Shvat session with the kids at the Weizman school

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Endowment Distribution Fund [fƏnd] (noun) a. A sum of money or other resources saved or made available (principal and/or interest) to support a specific purpose.

Endowment [in-'dau¯-mƏnt , en- ] (noun) a. An institution’s financial assets made up of multiple funds, which provides an annual source of support for its mission. b. Traditionally, a permanent fund where only the interest is distributed. c. A method of charitable giving that enables the donor to express personal values by integrating charitable and financial goals.

What is the JFGI Endowment? The JFGI endowment is comprised of 300 funds donated by community members held for the benefit of the Jewish community and the community at large.

What are the Different Types of Endowment Funds? The primary endowment fund types are: Named Funds – Restricted/Unrestricted: Owned and invested by JFGI, often established in honor or memory of a loved one, distributed for a specific purpose. 131 total funds. Donor Advised Funds: Owned and invested by JFGI, established in donor’s name with distributions recommended by donor or designated advisors. 102 total funds. Custodial Funds: Owned and controlled by agencies/ organizations, invested by JFGI. 59 total funds. LIFE & LEGACY Partner Endowment Funds: Owned and invested by JFGI for the benefit of LIFE & LEGACY Partner Organizations that receive an annual distribution whose use is determined by the organization. 13 total funds.

Endowments are not just for the wealthy — they are the means by which ordinary people

make extraordinary, impactful gifts.

How does the JFGI Endowment Help the Community? In 2017, annual distributions supported more than 250 charitable organizations in the areas of arts and culture, health/wellness, community building/improvement, social services, and education. Named Funds – Restricted/Unrestricted: $1,905,586 (21.7%) Donor Advised Funds: $3,948,889 (45.0%) Custodial Funds: $2,021,443 (33.3%)

Total Distributed from Endowments in 2017

$7,875,918

95%

of the 2017 funds were distributed to local organizations and programs

91%

of the 2017 funds were distributed to Jewish charities locally and around the world

To learn more about JFGI’s endowment program, contact Katy Cantor at kcantor@jfgi.org or 317-715-9266.

Jewish Federation News | March/April 2018

Annual Campaign Allocation 2018 Annual Campaign: “L’Chaim…To Life!” In the Greater Indianapolis Jewish community, more than 3,700 individuals need help with basic necessities. The 2018 Annual Campaign goal is to surpass $4 million in order to meet those growing needs. A donation to the community’s Annual Campaign matters—no gift is too big or small, and EVERY gift, no matter the size, makes an important difference. As the year 2018 is well underway, it calls to mind the significance of “18” in Judaism. The number 18 is reflective of the Hebrew word for life (“chai”); as such, it has come to symbolize life and good luck. May 2018 (20” ‫ )”חי‬be a year of life and good luck for all of the Greater Indianapolis Jewish community.

JFGI Annual Campaign Staff Michael Skolnick, Senior Director of Development Irina Brodskiy, Campaign Operations Manager Stephanie Dlatt, Campaign Associate

2018 Annual Campaign Co-Chairs Leslie Rubin and Helen Kurlander Goldstein In order to develop and enhance this thriving Jewish community, each year, committees of volunteers and staff review funding requests, reach consensus, and allocate the funds raised through the Annual Campaign:

2017 Annual Campaign (allocated in 2018)

$3,900,000

2017 Annual Campaign Surpasses Goal Thanks to countless volunteers and donors, the 2017 Annual Campaign surpassed its goal of $3.9 million! The year ended with $3,942,361 raised for programs and services in Greater Indianapolis, Israel, and the world. Annual Campaign funds allow Jewish organizations to:

• • • •

Feed those who are hungry

• • •

Combat Antisemitism

Provide care to seniors Educate children and adults Help individuals be physically fit and healthy Build community And much more!

Special thanks to 2017 Annual Campaign Co-Chairs Jim Schwarz, Leslie Rubin, and Mike Rubin. Make a difference in the lives of others who need your help: Contribute to the Annual Campaign at jewishindianapolis.org/donate, call 317-715-9274, or mail a check to the Jewish Federation at 6705 Hoover Rd., Indianapolis, IN, 46260.

37% Constituent Agencies* includes Bureau of Jewish Education, Hoover wood, Jewish Community Center, Jewish Community Relations Council, and Jewish Family Ser vices ($1,427,251) 32% Local Ser vices & Programs includes Hasten Hebrew Academy, Hillels, Jewish Community Campus Operations/ Security, Information Technology, Community Mashgiach, and much more! ($1,244,644) 24% Israel & Overseas includes Partnership2Gether, Jewish Agency for Israel, Jewish Federations of North America, American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, Community Shaliach, Israel@70, and Anti-BDS Program Funding, among others ($942,820) 7% Federation/National Ser vices/Other includes JFGI, Anti-Defamation League, BBYO, National Organizational Dues, etc. ($285,285) *In addition to the funds allocated from the Annual Campaign, JFGI also provides in-kind support and services to the Constituent Agencies, including rent, security, technology, shared services, campus resources, and more. In 2018, in-kind and cash support to Constituent Agencies totaled nearly $3.7 million! w w w.jewi s h i nd ia nap ol i s .o rg

LIFE & LEGACY

This Passover, pass on your values through LIFE & LEGACY

LIFE & LEGACY is an endowment program designed to help you create permanent legacy gifts, demonstrating your belief in the continuity of Jewish life for generations to come. In partnership with Jewish organizations and synagogues, this program helps individuals and families create ongoing support for the Jewish causes they care about. Everyone, regardless of age, wealth, or affiliation, has the ability to help sustain a vibrant Jewish community now and in the future. Contact Paula Goldberg at 317-715-6980 or pgoldberg@jfgi.org to learn more.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;As my parents planted for me before I was born, so do I plant for those who will come after me.â&#x20AC;? -Talmud Staff Update Congratulations to Paula Goldberg on her new title, Director of Legacy Development!

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Planned Giving and Endowment Naples Snowbirds Gathering

Top left: Hosts Susan and Bob Garelick Top right: (L-R) Bobbie and Steve Jacobs, Bruce Frank, Linda Cohen, Alan Cohen Bottom left: Shirley Halpern Mansbach & Gerald Mansbach Bottom right: Bruce Frank, Winnie Goldblatt & Marvin Silberman

Upcoming Event in Scottsdale

Thursday, March 8, 5:30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;7:30 pm Hosted by: Janie and Tom Herman in Scottsdale, AZ The Federation staff look forward to sharing all the latest and greatest news about the Indianapolis community. Please join us for conversation, food, and cocktails. Contact Pamela Eicher at peicher@jfgi.org or 317-715-6981 for more information. w w w.jewi s h i nd ia nap ol i s .o rg

Jewish Education Initiatives JEdI Council is Guiding Jewish Education in Indy One of the ways JFGI is taking a leadership role in Jewish education in the greater Indianapolis community is through convening the newly-named JEdI (Jewish Educators of Indy) Council. The group, made up of educational leaders, both lay and professional, representing all of the major Jewish formal and informal educational providers in the community, has met twice since the start of the school year. At its initial meeting in November, the council met with Dr. Ira Sheskin and learned about the results from the Indianapolis community study. At its more recent meeting on January 18, council members collaboratively analyzed the study results and identified challenges, opportunities, and needs that became evident through the data. The council also identified some key areas that deserve

Jewish Educators of Indy (JEdI) Council Meeting. January 18, 2018.

further attention and discussed potential ways that Jewish educators in the community can collaborate in order to address these needs. JFGI wants to thank educational leaders for being

a part of this group and contributing their expertise toward its efforts to strengthen learner-centered, communityfocused, forward-thinking Jewish educational programming in Indy. May the force be with you!

JFGI Announces Jewish Education Grants The Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis is proud to be taking a leadership role in developing a Jewish educational response to the changing understanding of community demographics and needs. In order to build momentum throughout the community and support educational innovation, JFGI is excited to announce two new grant opportunities: JFGI Jewish Education Innovation Grants & JFGI Education Collaboration Grants. The JFGI Education Collaboration Grants focus on promoting synergistic programming that builds community and a sense of belonging among learners of all ages in the Greater Indianapolis Jewish Community. The grant awards up to $1,000 to promote a programmatic initiative that involves collaboration among more than one organization and promotes community building among multiple populations within the community. This grant is an opportunity for community members to bring to life programs they have dreamed about and enrich Jewish life in Indy by bringing the community together to learn, celebrate, and grow.

The JFGI Jewish Education Innovation Grant is a multi-year investment to support educational innovation that fosters learnerfocused pedagogic approaches and promotes differentiated forms of instruction for K-7 learners. The grant awards up to $10,000 per year for two years to promote innovative Jewish educational programming, with emphasis placed on programs that promote Hebrew education. The programs should actively incorporate differentiated models of instruction and aim to engage learners through a variety of learning modalities. Along with funds, this grant provides the grantees with consultative support from JFGI and assistance with program evaluation processes.

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These exciting grant opportunities were announced at the January meeting of the JEdI (Jewish Educators of Indy) Council, and Jewish educational leaders were encouraged to bring the information back to their schools and organizations. Applications for these grants are due by April 12, 2018 and the awards will be announced by early June. Additional information about these grants is available by contacting Nina Price, JFGI Director of Jewish Education Initiatives, at nprice@jfgi.org. JFGI looks forward to learning from the exciting new ideas and programs that emerge from these Jewish education grant opportunities.

JPRO Thank you to Tal Rosen and Anita Silvert from the Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership for joining JPRO Indiana for a special leadership development opportunity this past January!

Indy Jewish community professionals at “Intro to Jewish Leadership” and “Creativity in the Jewish Community” sessions

Now accepting applications for MAJPSMidwest regional cohort! Spertus Institute’s MA in Jewish Professional Studies (MAJPS) program is a world-class, career-boosting, educational opportunity exclusively for professionals working in the Jewish community and those seeking to transition into careers in the Jewish nonprofit sector. Courses begin in April. Fellowships through Spertus are available to cover 65% of costs for qualified students. Application deadline is March 26, 2018. Interested in learning more? Contact Director of Enrollment Anita Silvert to discuss your goals and find out how the Spertus MAJPS program can accelerate your career or empower your staff. Anita can be reached at asilvert@spertus.edu or 312-322-1707.

You may also apply for the Jules Dorfman Scholarship for Graduate Studies in Jewish Communal Service through the Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis for additional support. Contact Pamela Eicher at 317-715-6981 or peicher@jfgi.org or visit jewishindianapolis.org/scholarships-internships/academic-scholarships for more information. w w w.jewi s h i nd ia nap ol i s .o rg

NEXTGen Light It Up Was Thanks to all who packed Indiana City Brewing Co. to capacity in celebration of a successful first year of NEXTGen programming!

Top right: NEXTGen co-chair Rachel Gershman addresses the crowd. Second row at left: ‘80s cover band The Breakfast Club put on a great show. Third row at left: Light It Up attendees were encouraged to make a pledge to JFGI’s Annual Campaign. Third row center: Mike and Karen Rothbaum won “Best Couples Outfit”.

Jewish Federation News | March/April 2018

The Lunch Program Each month, JFGI sends an email with the name and contact information of a monthly match-up pairing to partipants. The two participants that are matched up arrange to meet for lunch whenever is convenient for them sometime throughout the month. If you haven’t already signed up for the program, why not be convinced by some of the current participants: The Lunch Program has been a great way to meet new people, connect with old friends, or get a real opportunity to spend time with someone with whom I was only previously loosely acquainted. The monthly program is an easy way to engage and connect with the Jewish community and, moreover, to connect with individuals from other synagogues and community organizations. It is particularly fun to meet people I would have never had a chance to meet otherwise, and it is made more meaningful as a result of our shared sense of community. – Barry Wormser

I am so glad that I decided to join the Lunch Program. I’ve gotten to meet some awesome new friends, tried out some great restaurants, and always had a great time! – Shelly Gattlieb

T h e l u n c h p ro g ra m h a s b e e n a g reat add iti on. T he random pairings are the per fect nudge to reconnect w ith f r iends and to d eve l o p m o r e m e a n i n g f u l relationships with acquaintances in the community. – Eli Isaacs

I h ave pa r t i ci pated i n th e JFGI Lunch Program since its inception and have found it extremely worthwhile. Meeting a new pe r son each month has increased my awareness of the d ive r s it y i n w h i ch people express their Judaism within our own Indianapolis community. I encourage more members of our community to participate in the program. – Anonymous

I have really enjoyed participating in the Federation Lunch Program from the outset. I have met several people who live in our community that I have never crossed paths with before. I have enjoyed meeting them, hearing their journey and really just getting to know them. There is something empowering about having a lunch with someone new, with no agenda at all except talking to them. I have also had the opportunity of being paired up with a few individuals that I did know in passing, but would never have had the opportunity to sit down and just talk for an hour – what a pleasure! It’s an hour investment that is well worth it! – David Gabovitch

JFGI’s lunch program has been a terrific way for me to meet Jewish people in the community. Each pairing has made me feel more welcomed to Indianapolis and the Jewish community since I first moved here last year, and I’m looking forward to continuing meeting new people through the program. – Ethan Brown

Happy Hour Join NEXTGen on the second Tuesday of every month. For more information, visit jewishindianapolis.org/departments/ nextgen or email JFGI’s Director of NEXTGen, Matthew Kramer-Morning, at mkmorning@jfgi.org.

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Israel & Overseas / Israeli Emissary (Shaliach) Vision Boards with Tamari Slonim Libes

Fri., March 9 | 9 am-1 pm OR Sun., March 11 | 2-6 pm Arthur M. Glick JCC, Room A-25 Register online at bit.ly/TamariIndy39 or bit.ly/TamariIndy311 Meet Tamari, a fresh face of Israeli women! Tamari has great success helping people create their own Vision Boards, which connect them to their inner selves with the use of pictures and words. She’ll help you envision your ambitions and your dreams. Bring scissors, high-quality magazines, and an open mind — all other materials will be supplied. Find out more about Tamari on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and at tamariandme.com.

Discover Innovative Israel June 20-28, 2018 (land only)

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Exciting for first-timers, fifth-timers, and any-timers! June 20-25: Discover Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, the Negev, and Haifa. Immerse yourself in the countr y’s histor y, culture, food, wine, and technology. Celebrate Israel old and new! Price: $2,190 (double occupancy; based on minimum 10 par ticipants. Lower if more par ticipants travel.) June 25-28: Partnership2Gether Western Galilee Summit. Meet friends and colleagues from partner communities around the U.S., Budapest, and Israel! Price: $690 (double occupancy) Subsidies available upon request.

JFNA National GA Mission to Israel Oct. 17-24, 2018 (land only) Pre-trip to the Western Galilee Oct. 15-16

Join JFNA’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 to celebrate Israel’s 70 th , contact Michele Boukai at 317-475-4274 or mboukai@jfgi.org..

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Host an Israeli Camp Counselor! Every year, Camp JCC and GUCI bring in Israeli counselors, or shlichim, to be part of the camp staff. Usually, the shlichim come to the U.S. a day before pre-camp starts, which means they may not get a chance to see much of this amazing community outside of camp.

Amit, a 2017 JCC shlicha, and host sister Hunter Block

This year, GUCI and the JCC want to bring the shlichim in a few days early. The JCC shlichim would arrive in late May, with pre-camp starting on May 30, and the GUCI shlichim would arrive on June 1.

Save the Dates 3rd Annual Indianapolis Israeli Film Festival July 15-19, 2018

If your family is interested in hosting a shlicha for the summer, contact Chyanne at clopez@JCCindy.org. To host two or three shlichim for a few days (no need to have JCC or GUCI campers at home), contact Roie at 317-475-4276 or shaliach@jfgi.org.

Remember the Fallen on Yom HaZikaron Israel Memorial Day | Tues., April 17 | 6:30 pm Join us in the JCC’s Laikin Auditorium to honor Israeli fallen soldiers and victims of terrorism. It is customary to wear a white top and dark bottoms to a Yom HaZikaron program.

Israel’s 70th Independence Day Celebration

COMMUNITY CELEBRATION Noon–4 pm

EARTH DAY

10 am–4 pm

#70FactsIn70Days Did you know that IBM scientists in Israel are working with CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, to discover the origins of life on Earth? JFGI and the Jewish community of Greater Indianapolis are excited to be sharing 70 facts about Israel in 70 days to celebrate Israel’s 70th anniversary! Keep an eye out for more facts like this one from several Indy Jewish community organizations’ Facebook pages—just look for the hashtag #70factsin70days!

Celebrate Roots and Trees on Yom HaAtzmaut Israel Independence Day | Sun., April 22 | 10 am-4 pm This year, JFGI’s Israel Independence Day celebration will be held in collaboration and conjunction with the JCC’s Earth Day Community Celebration! All of the Yom HaAtzmaut activities will have a connection to the environment in recognition of Israel’s leadership in sustainability, irrigation, energy efficiency, and technology.

10 am-Noon: Yom HaAtzmaut Family Learning Event

Create portraits of famous Israelis using everyday objects, make a map of Israel out of cardboard and other recycled materials, use upcycled fabric to put together an Israeli flag, and more! The finished projects will be on display during the Earth Day Community Celebration.

Noon-4 pm: “May the Forest Be With You” Earth Day Celebration Recognizing Israel’s Achievements

Enjoy great food, live music, and nature-centered activities, with a special emphasis on how Israel embodies the value of tikkun olam and literally “repairs the world.”

Interested in participating in Israeli activities but don’t know how or where? Contact Israeli emissary Roie Gonen at 317-475-4276, shaliach@jfgi.org, or at Roie Gonen Indianapolis Shaliach on Facebook.. w w w.jewi s h i nd ia nap ol i s .o rg

PJ Library PJ Library in Greater Indianapolis is on the move! Thank you to all of PJ Library’s community partners, including Congregation Beth-El Zedeck, Congregation Shaarey Tefilla, the Hasten Hebrew Academy (HHAI) and Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation (IHC), for collaborating on fun, family-friendly events! Here are a few examples of how working together has helped to reach so many families raising Jewish children. Find PJ Library in Greater Indianapolis on Facebook to check out a full listing and many pictures from all of this year’s programming.

PJ Library Goes to Camp is a family favorite! Thank you to Goldman Union Camp Institute (GUCI) for hosting 125 spirited ”campers” for a fun day of singing, Jewish farming, sports, swimming, and lunch this past July.

JFGI NEXTGen and PJ Library partnered in early October for apple picking, candy sukkah building, and hay rides in honor of Sukkot at Stuckey Farm.

Beth-El Zedeck, HHAI, IHC, and PJ Library brought Chanukah to life at Gymboree Play and Music in November. This sold-out program brought families together for a latke factory simulation, dreidel painting, and Chanukah cookie decorating.

Along with offering an average of four programs each month, PJ Library is a great resource for families raising Jewish children. Signing up for a book subscription allows your child to receive one free book each month centered around a Jewish value or holiday. These books are a low-barrier way to easily bring Judaism into the home. To sign up for your book subscription, visit pjlibrary.org or email Leah Aft at laft@jfgi.org.

Multiple PJ Library Shabbat Playdates have been hosted at various Jewish early childhood centers and establishments including Beth-El Zedeck, Shaarey Tefilla, HHAI, and IHC. These playdates allow families to get a feel for each center, meet staff and clergy, celebrate Shabbat with their toddler, and make connections with other Jewish parents. The picture at left was taken at Beth-El Zedeck’s Shabbat Playdate in August.

Families celebrated Tu B’Shevat at Shaarey Tefilla on January 19. Over 40 people enjoyed a family yoga class, reading Sadie’s Snowy Tu B’Shevat, and a few snow- and tree-themed art projects.

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Chag Pesach Sameach (Happy Passover)!

67%

of the Indianapolis Jewish community always or usually participates in a Passover seder.

Each spring, the festival of Passover (Pesach/‫ פסח‬in Hebrew) commemorates the Exodus from Egypt over 3,000 years ago. The holiday’s main ritual observance is called the seder, meaning “order,” because the evening’s sequence of events proceeds in a set manner. This sequence is laid out in a book called a haggadah, meaning “the telling”; much of the evening is spent retelling the story of the Exodus. An unleavened cracker called matza is eaten to symbolize the dough that didn’t have a chance to rise as the Jewish people rushed out of Egypt. Throughout the week-long holiday, the eating of foods containing grains such as wheat, barley, oats, rye, and spelt is forbidden. This year, Erev Passover (1st seder) falls on the evening of Friday, March 30. Passover ends the evening of Saturday, April 7.

Staff Faves #lotsamatza Matza Brei: Mix broken matzas with milk, eggs, lotsa sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon, and slowly fry in butter until crisp and delicious. Finally, top it with powdered sugar. -Michele Boukai Matza Bruschetta: Matza topped with burrata cheese, arugula, and balsamic vinegar. -Hanna Fogel Matza Pizza: Marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese on top of matza. Add some gouda cheese and heat for 30 seconds in the microwave. -Stephanie Dlatt

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Jewish Family Services

Save the Dates Passover Lunch at the Libby & David Fogle Lunch Bunch Thurs., March 22 | Noon

Passover Food Drive Fill the shelves of Popsie’s Pantry with kosher-for-Passover food for local families in need. You can help by making a donation at bit.ly/PassoverDriveSupport or shop for in-demand items using the list at right. Drop off food at Popsie’s (6905 Hoover Rd.) by Friday, March 23. Questions? Contact Rachel at rkesner@jfgi.org.

Laikin Auditorium at the JCC $3 includes lunch. Transportation may be available upon request. RSVP to Anne Beckman at 317-259-6822.

Russian Passover Seder Thurs., March 22 | 5 pm Domont Auditorium at the BJE

March is Social Work Month Every day, the nation’s 650,000 social workers act as advocates, champions and leaders who make our society a better place to live. Please join JFS in thanking the many social workers throughout Greater Indianapolis who dedicate their lives to helping others! Did you know? JFS employs two full-time community social workers who offer support to families and individuals throughout all stages of life. Julie Sondhelm, MSW, LSW

Join JFS for a special Passover seder conducted in Russian! Free to KAVOD participants; family & friends fee applies: $18 per adult, $5 per child. Transportation may be available upon request. RSVP to Anne Beckman at 317-259-6822.

• Primarily works one-on-one with individuals and families within the Jewish community. • Provides case management, crisis intervention and connection to resources. • Oversees programs such as Popsie’s Pantry, Adopt-a-Family, Passover Food Drive, Backpack Attack, Birthday Club and more.

Free Legal Aid Clinic Tues., March 27 | 1:30-5 pm Presented by Jewish Family Services and Faegre Baker Daniels Advanced planning allows you to document your preferences for future care in the form of a legal document. Lawyers from Faegre Baker Daniels will be on site and may be able to help you with: • Creating a will, which allows you to plan for your children’s futures • Appointing a financial and/or healthcare power of attorney • Creating a living will and other advance directives Please schedule an appointment with Anne Beckman at 317-259-6822; walk-ins also accepted. Questions? Contact Julie Sondhelm at jsondhelm@jfgi.org.

• Julie has been serving the Indianapolis community since 1999!

“When I became a social worker, I knew that the profession would give me the opportunity to live out my values every day — the importance, value, and dignity of every individual, advocating for social justice, respect for differing ways of life and culture. I didn’t know how much I would learn from those I have encountered, and how much strength and resiliency is demonstrated in very difficult circumstances.” Christy Morris, LCSW • Primarily works with individuals ages 60+ and their caregivers. • Provides case management and connects older adults to resources that enable them to stay in their homes as long as safely possible. • Oversees programs such as Wheels to Wellness, Homemaker Service, Medical Equipment Lending Library, Grocery Transportation and more. • Christy joined JFS in 2006.

“I became a social worker because I believe that each and every person has inherent worth and wants to find fulfillment in life. I love working with older adults in particular because they teach me something every day!” Need some help? Have questions about community resources? Contact JFS social workers at 317-259-6822 for guidance.

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Remembering the Holocaust / Bureau of Jewish Education Zikaron BaSalon Thank you to Roie Gonen, Rachel Kesner, and Moishe House Without Walls for hosting Indiana’s first Zikaron BaSalon! On International Holocaust Memorial Day, a small group of young adults came together to commemorate the Holocaust with guest speaker Julie Sondhelm, who is the granddaughter of a survivor and a member of the Holocaust Education Speaker’s Bureau. Zikaron BaSalon (Hebrew for “memory in the living room”)

offers a new, meaningful and intimate way to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day and address its implications through discussions at home among family, friends and guests. It is a unique and authentic tradition of people gathering together to open their hearts to the stories of the survivors, sing, think, read, talk, and most importantly, listen. Interested in hosting or joining a future Zikaron BaSalon gathering? Please contact Roie Gonen at shaliach@jfgi.org.

Yom HaShoah Community-Wide Observance Ceremony Wed., April 11 | 6 pm Memorial service at the outdoor Holocaust Memorial followed by candle lighting and educational program in Etz Chaim’s social hall.

Reading of Names Thurs., April 12 | TBD Indiana Statehouse

City of Carmel Remembrance Program Fri., April 13 | Noon Studio Theater at the Center for the Performing Arts

Indy’s first Zikaron BaSalon (“Memory in the Living Room”) gathering

BJE Sets Goals and Future Direction On January 8, the Bureau of Jewish Education’s (BJE) Board of Directors voted upon a resolution to discontinue the organization’s status as an independent 501c3 non-profit organization. There was recognition on the part of the BJE Board that they could effectively continue to support the educational mission of BJE as a dedicated committee within the structure of the Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis. The BJE Committee at JFGI will continue to support areas of Jewish education that have been championed by the BJE in the past, specifically Holocaust Education, teacher professional development, and provision of educational scholarships from existing BJE Endowment Funds. Since the announcement of the closure of the community Hebrew School was made this past summer, BJE leadership has been working hard to determine its path forward. The BJE Board

is committed to ensuring that the mission of the BJE and the critical role it has played in the Indianapolis Jewish community will not be lost and that lay leaders will continue to play a central role in supporting and building Jewish education in the community. As part of JFGI, the BJE Committee will work in collaboration with Nina Price, Director of Jewish Education Initiatives. One of the primary tasks of the BJE Committee will be stewardship over the funds that are currently part of the BJE Endowment. The leadership is committed to using these funds as the original donors intended and will continue to support Holocaust Education, teacher professional development, and Jewish education scholarships. Over the coming months the leadership will be involved in the transition plan of moving from an independent organization to

part of the broader Federation leadership structure. This transition plan marks a positive step in broader efforts to support Jewish education in the community with a stronger commitment to synergy and partnership. If anyone in the community is interested in being part of the BJE Committee, please contact current BJE Board President Sheila Greenwald at sheilaeg@aol.com.

The marketing staff and the Jewish Federation would like to publicly apologize to any BJE Hebrew School teachers whose photos were published without explicit permission in the January/ February 2018 issue of Jewish Federation News. It is our intent to respect all individuals’ right to privacy in our community.

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Jewish Community Relations Council Amplifying Our Jewish Voice In 2016 and 2017, JCRC successfully implemented “Claiming Our Space,” an initiative to combat the delegitimization of Israel by increasing its physical presence in the community-at-large through programming and speakers, supporting Jewish students on campus, and building relationships with communities that are particularly susceptible to anti-Israel messaging. In 2018 and 2019, JCRC will build on these efforts by “Amplifying Our Jewish Voice,” in which it will work to amplify both Indianapolis’ collective Jewish communal voice as well as the voices of individuals in the community. HOW WILL JCRC AMPLIFY COMMUNITY VOICES? • “Stand Up and Speak Out”: Program to help Jewish teens and their families amplify their Jewish voices by confronting Antisemitism and engaging on Israel. • Increased social media presence: JCRC interests and concerns will be amplified to the community-at-large, both near and far. • “Community Outreach and Engagement Committee”: Reconstituted to amplify the voices of community members eager to build relationships with other groups by attending events in the community on behalf of the Jewish community.

Register and VOTE! While 2018 is not a presidential election year, and the general election in November is months away, the primary elections are right around the corner (May 8), so now is actually the time to start thinking about voting! To vote in the Indiana primary, you need to be registered by April 9, and to vote in the November elections, you need to be registered by May 22. Don’t forget that Indiana law requires you to present a government-issued photo ID to verify your identity in order to vote. Register to vote, check your status, and confirm your polling location at indianavoters.in.gov.

• Blog: Featuring voices from the community sharing their personal thoughts or experiences. • Advocacy work: The focus is on strengthening relationships with elected officials throughout the State of Indiana by consistently conveying the community’s consensus position on domestic policy issues, concerns about the increase in Antisemitism and anti-Zionism, and eagerness to support efforts that increase collaboration between Hoosiers and Israelis. HOW DO I GET INVOLVED? If you’re ready to amplify your Jewish voice, contact JCRC and tell them if you want to: • Join a committee • Submit a piece for JCRC’s blog

95% of our study respondents registered to vote 94% of those registered to vote, actually voted

• Attend events in the community-at-large • Be trained on how to defend Israel JCRC looks forward to working with everyone to make the Jewish community’s voice stronger!

Contact Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC): Lindsey Mintz, Executive Director, lmintz@indyjcrc.org David Sklar, Assistant Director, dsklar@indyjcrc.org Marla Topiol, Israel and Antisemitism Education Coordinator, mtopiol@indyjcrc.org Aaron Welcher, Programming and Communications Coordinator, awelcher@indyjcrc.org indyjcrc.org

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JCRC, Hooverwood, Indiana Jewish Historical Society JCRC Welcomes New Professional Name:

Aaron Welcher

Position: Programming and Communications Coordinator People can come to me if they: • Want to be added to JCRC’s distribution list to receive the bimonthly “JCRC News” and “Israel in Depth” updates. • Have an idea for a program or a speaker. • Are looking for opportunities to engage in community building, interfaith partnerships, and advocacy, especially with the African American, Muslim, LGBTQ+, or Latino communities. • Would like to be considered as a guest blogger on the JCRC website. • Want to be involved with JCRC’s Community Engagement and Intergroup Affairs Committee. Hometown: Indianapolis, IN Education: BS in Public Affairs from IU Bloomington

A Celebration of the Jewish History of Northeast Indiana Sun., April 22 | 1 pm | 5200 Old Mill Rd., Fort Wayne The community is invited to join the Indiana Jewish Historical Society at Congregation Achduth VeSholom in Fort Wayne for “The Fascinating History of the Jews in Northeast Indiana.” A highlight of the program will be viewing the historical timeline created by the congregation. For more information, contact the Indiana Jewish Historical Society at ijhs@ijhs.org or 317-749-0048.

2018 Allocation Increase from JFGI to Hooverwood Hooverwood is incredibly grateful to the Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis for its increased allocation in 2018. The funds will be directed toward marketing, specifically the promotion of Hooverwood’s new assisted living facility. Hooverwood looks forward to expanding the campus and meeting the needs of the Indianapolis Jewish community. Thank you again, Federation!

Congregation Achduth VeSholom in Fort Wayne, IN

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Jewish Community Center

BBYO Events

J-Serve

Sun., April 15 Join other teens from around Indy for a day of community service!

KIO AIT/MIT (New Member Convention) Tues.-Thurs., April 17-19 Camp Livingston (Bennington, IN) New members of BBYO are immersed in programming focusing on all aspects of AZA and BBG, including BBYO history, philosophy and terminology, rituals and traditions, songs, structures and leadership opportunities.

Want to become more involved with BBYO? Contact City Director Roz Knapp at indianapolis@bbyo.org for local chapter events!

EARTH DAY

COMMUNIT Y CELEBRATION

Hands-on activities,

live music, recycling, and more!

part of the Israel at 70 celebration

Sun, Apr 22 Noon–4 pm

Donations encouraged

Registration Day Sun, Mar 4 | 1–3 pm Campers reunite to bring back summer!

Each month, the AZA chapter has a Shabbat dinner at a teen’s house to end the week together with great food and great company!

BBYO is a pluralistic international youth organization for 8th-12th graders. It aspires to involve Jewish teens in more meaningful Jewish experiences. For 90 years, BBYO has provided exceptional identity enrichment and leadership development experiences. The local region covers Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio and has about six weekend conventions throughout the year all over the region. Indianapolis has two chapters, Indy AZA and B’Yachad SG BBG, each with events throughout the year.

Registration, food, gear, crafts and a bounce house. The only thing missing is the 90 degree weather. the place to be a kid!

Mazel tov to BBYO’s newly elected AZA and BBG chapter boards! AZA (L to R): Top - Tyler Burnett, Misha Rekhter, Danny Batler, Spencer Fleischer Bottom - Isaac Hurwitz, Jace Dery, Adam Katz BBG (L to R): Emily Schwartz, Elizabeth Lebedeva, Jenna Himelstein, Avery Jerris, Sophie Sinder, Lilly Rosenberg, Olivia Goldblatt, and Cate Jacobson

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Hasten Hebrew Academy Using Technology to Connect ISTE Conference HHAI is happy to announce that for the second year in a row HHAI Middle School students are invited to present their Family Tree and Virtual Trip to Eastern Europe projects at the International Society of Technology Educators (ISTE) conference, which will take place this year in Chicago, IL. The students are very excited to represent the city of Indianapolis and state of Indiana again on such a big stage! As technology evolves, the presentation will introduce some new tools and programs the students learned this year, such as Thinglink, CoSpaces, and Juxtapose. Virtual Partnership Meanwhile, HHAI sixth- and eighth-grade students are in the middle of a thrilling collaborative “Virtual Worlds” project through the Partnership2Gether program with the Western Galilee. They are working together with two schools in Akko, Israel. Students on both sides create their own avatars, build their “islands” with objects that depict Indianapolis and Akko and communicate in the virtual space. When HHAI’s 8th-graders travel to Israel in April this year, they will have a chance to meet their virtual counterparts in person.

HHAI and Akko students “light up” a virtual menorah.

2018 Allocation Increase from JFGI The Hasten Hebrew Academy sincerely thanks the Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis for their ongoing generous support in furthering excellence in Jewish education in the Indianapolis community. HHAI’s diverse student demographic, depicting the spectrum of community synagogues and significantly the unaffiliated population, benefit

from this annual allocation facilitating 21st century instruction in creative and critical thinking, communication and collaboration skills as well as integration with JFGI agencies and programs from senior book club with the middle school students to enthusiastic participation with Indianapolis’ Partnership region in arts and technology.

The increased allocation this year will be put towards maintaining competitive teacher salaries in achieving academic excellence while forging Jewish identity as the school develops the future leaders of the local and global Jewish community.

Civil Rights and Dr. King’s Legacy Students at HHAI again spent Martin Luther King Jr. Day in school learning about Dr. King’s legacy and examining current civil rights issues. In the middle school, students participated in a “privilege walk” and discussed modern inequality. Students also learned about civil discourse through a simulation. In individual classes, students read Dr. King’s “Letter from Birmingham City Jail,” and explored the concept of fair vs equal through the United Nation Global Goals. In Hebrew and Judaics, students studied the role of Jewish Americans in the Civil Rights movement through a digital scavenger hunt on the role of Jews in the civil rights movement and a discussion of how they

could make a difference by addressing differences of opinion in a respectful manner.

HHAI students participating in a “privilege walk.”

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Synagogues Chabad Center for Jewish Life Purim Seudah: Thurs., March 1, 5 pm: Megillah reading followed by dinner. Pesach Seder: Fri., March 30, 7:30 pm Shabbat services: Saturdays, 10 am. Followed by sit-down kiddush luncheon, complete with fish and cholent courses. Sunday morning minyan: 9 am, followed by breakfast. For more information, email rabbi@chabadindiana.org, call 317-698-6724, or visit chabadindiana.org.

Congregation Beth-El Zedeck Purim Shpiel and Carnival: Sun., March 4, 9:30 am: Put on your costume and join BEZ’s Religious School kids for games and fun. Cocktail Judaism: Mon., March 5, 7:30 pm, Matteo’s (1351 W. 86th St.): Conversation, humor, and spirits, hosted by Rabbi Dennis Sasso. Topic: “Varieties of Jewish Experience: The Distinctiveness of Reform Judaism” with IHC’s Rabbi Brett Krichiver. Tot Shabbat: Sat., March 17, 9:3010:15 am: A musical Shabbat service with Rabbi Shelley Goldman for kids 0-3 years old and their families. Movement, shakers, and snacks! RSVP to sgoldman@bez613.org. 4th Annual Interfaith Banquet: Sun., March 18, 5 pm, Newfields: Rabbis Dennis and Sandy Sasso will be honored with the Center for Interfaith Cooperation’s “Ambassador of the Year” award. More info at centerforinterfaithcooperation.org. Monthly Healing and Renewal Service, Wed., March 21 and April 18, 5:45 pm. Contemplative, musical service with Rabbi Shelley Goldman. All are welcome. Professor Amy-Jill Levine: Thurs., March 22, 7 pm, Butler University: The renowned biblical scholar will speak on “Jesus the Jewish Storyteller: Of Pearls and Prodigals” in the Atherton Union’s Reilly Room. Joint program with Butler’s Center for Faith and Vocation. Free and open to the public. ISRAEL@70 Safrai Art Gallery Show and Sale: Thurs.-Sun., April 19-22: Over 1,500 works by Israeli artists, in celebration of Israel’s birthday. Open to all.

Friday Night Live, first Friday of every month at 6 pm. Welcome Shabbat with lively prayers, songs, and a parallel children’s program. Registration has begun for BEZ Early Childhood Center 2018 summer camp and 2018-2019 school year. Ages 12 months-Pre-K (Kindergarten readiness). Open to the public. Limited tuition assistance available through The Blatt Family Foundation. To receive the latest brochures, call 317-259-6854 or email Joanie at jwaldman@bez613.org.

Save the Date! May 3-5:

Rabbi Deborah Waxman, President of Reconstructionist Rabbinic College/Jewish Reconstructionist Communities, is scholar-in-residence. More BEZ information at bez613.org.

Congregation Beth Shalom CBS has moved to a new location, 849 W. 96th St. The new space allows CBS to consolidate its sanctuary, meeting space, and growing religious school under one roof. High Holy Day services will continue to be held at University High School. CBS welcomes all who wish to worship or attend any of the synagogue’s many offerings. Visit bethshalomindy.org for more information. Adult Purim Party: Sat., March 3, 7 pm: Celebrate at this “adults only” party and hear some of the littleknown content that you didn’t learn in religious school. Erev Shabbat Service: Fri., March 9, 6:30 pm: Guest speaker Rabbi Jeremy Klotz will speak about the Jewish Camp experience and its impact on youth. Make and Taste – Passover Cooking: Sun., March 11, 2-3:30 pm: Tired of the same Passover menu? Sharon Karp will open a new world of Passover possibilities. Maj and Card Party: Sun., March 25, 1-4 pm: Have fun, meet new people, and support this fundraiser which will benefit the many CBS Sisterhood projects. Children’s Model Seder: Sun., April 1, 10-11:30 am: Celebrate Passover with CBS Religious School. Children ages 4-9 are welcome to attend with their adult guest. RSVP to Roberta Alder at roberta.alder@gmail.com. Yizkor Services: Sat., April 7, 8:30 am Havdalah and Israeli Dancing: Sat., April 14, 7 pm: Enjoy a Havdalah service followed by Israeli dancing led by Rhea McDonald.

Jewish Federation News | March/April 2018

Congregation Shaarey Tefilla 18th Annual Casino Night & Silent Auction: Sat., March 10, 7:30 pm. Las Vegas-style cash gambling and Silent Auction items. $25, including $10 coupon for Silent Auction purchases. For tickets or more information, contact CST at 317-733-2169 or office@shaareytefilla.org.

Etz Chaim Sephardic Congregation Vision Boards with Tamari Slonim Libes: Tues., March 13: RSVP to sisterhood@etzchaimindy.org. $36; $18 for Sisterhood members. Only 25 spots! Sephardic Cooking Class: Sun., March 18: Recipes for Passover! Mimuna: Sun., April 8. Open to all. Classes with Rabbi GingoldAltchek: Wed. and Thurs., 8 pm.

Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation Purim Celebration and Carnival: Sun., March 4, 11 am-1 pm. Featuring Rick Recht, a pioneer of Jewish rock music. Jewish Book Club: Tues., March 13 and April 10, noon, Room 206: Discuss Elizabeth Poliner’s As Close To Us As Breathing and Armando Lucas Correa’s The German Girl. For further details, contact evelynp@ihcindy. org. Nefesh Shabbat: Fri., March 16 and April 20, 6:15-7:30 pm. A musically spiritual way to welcome Shabbat, including z’man kodesh (a sacred time for children). Shalosh Program: Sun., March 18 and April 15, 9:45 am. Parent enrichment while the kids are in Religious School. Watch for details. Tot Shabbat: Fri., March 23 and April 27, 5:30-6:30 pm. A short service followed by family-friendly food, crafts, and ending in a Closing Circle. Second Night Passover Seder: Sat., March 31. Link to register and more info at ihcindy.org.

Youth Programs Small Chai (gr. K-2) Puppet Show and Craft: Sun., March 11, 11 am-1 pm JIFTY (gr. 6-8) JYG at GUCI: Fri.Sun., March 16-18 IFTY (gr. 9-12) Spring Kallah in Cincinatti: Thurs.-Sun., April 19-22 Small Chai End-of-Year Glow Party: Sun., April 29

Hillels Butler Hillel Butler Hillel has an action-packed spring semester planned. Some of the exciting programs include a bagel brunch, board retreat with a special guest facilitator (the Jewish Federation’s own Margo Fox), and Shabbat services and meals. This semester, Butler Hillel will be hosting a Jews and the Arts program, with generous support from the Leonard & Marion Freeman Fund. Through this course, students will have a greater understanding of the extent to which Jews have impacted the arts—whether through movement, writing, music, comedy, ritual, language, or activism. Students will gain a sense of how Jews have been engaged in and producers of art, why art is important for society, why the patronage of art is important, and what current Jewish involvement in the arts looks like. The class will culminate in a trip and Shabbaton to Chicago.

Butler Hillel celebrating Chanukah

On Tuesday, April 10, join Butler Hillel in welcoming guest speaker Nadav Tamir. Nadav is currently director of international policy and government affairs at Peres & Associates Global Advisory LTD and Advisor for International and Governmental Relations at the Peres Center for Peace and Innovation. He served as the Senior Policy Adviser to the President of Israel during the last three years of the presidency of Shimon Peres and served as the Consul General of Israel to New England at the Consulate General of Israel in Boston. More info will be available on Butler Hillel’s Facebook page.

Butler Hillel 2018 Executive Board: Amanda Rosenfeld, President; Jordan Brooks, VP Membership; Marissa Glantz, VP Communications; Jared Winter and Rachael Apter, VPs Social Programming; Sam Barasch, VP Religious Life; Sam Keenan, VP Education; Hanna Silverman, VP Social Action; Tessa Roth, Secretary; Avery Tanenhaus, Treasurer.

IU Hillel Brings Broadway to Indianapolis Campus Superstar, Hillel’s largest annual fundraiser based on the hit TV show American Idol, is back for its 14th year. Contestants will sing songs from Broadway and film soundtracks as they compete for a $5,000 cash prize in three rounds of competition. Close to 100 college students auditioned in Bloomington and Indianapolis, and the 20 most talented performers have been invited to compete in the semifinals at the Buskirk Chumley Theatre in Bloomington on March 4. The top 10 contestants, based on the judges’ votes and an audience top choice award, will move on to the final round of competition on Sunday, April 8 at 7 pm at the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields. For more information (or to become a sponsor!), visit indianacss.com, check out the Indiana Campus Superstar Facebook page, email philsilb@indiana.edu, or call 812-606-6586.

CSS 2017 winner Macey Estes receiving the first prize

From Purdue Hillel: IU and Purdue students on Birthright

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Thank you to our generous donors! Your gift to the Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis provides much-needed support here at home, in Israel and to struggling Jewish communities in over 70 countries around the world.

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Dolores Hanna Charles and Cindie Harp Howard and Anita Harris Beverly Harrison Susan Haskell Chet and Judi Hastings Allen Hazen Patrick and Diane Healey Ken and Karen Hecht Tom and Robin Hedderich Richard and Marlene Heeg Jules and Evelyn Heisler Richard and Patricia Hellman Adam Herman Barbara Herman Avrum and Helaine Herman June Herman Tom and Janie Herman Brad and Debbie Herold Patricia Hester Felicia Hester Sandy Hill Jennifer and Anthony Hill Harvey and Judy Himelstein Scott and Michelle Himelstein Sheldon and Jody Hirst Harold and Carolyn Hiser Ari Hodes Zach and Judy Hodes David and Louisa Hollander Jay and Kathy Hollander John and Martha Hoover Howard Horowitz Bernie and Harriet Horwitz Leon and Joan Horwitz Jeremy and Chavah Hull Steve and Lainie Hurwitz Roger and Fran Hurwitz Vladimir and Sophia Ilyin Michael and Sofiya Inger Vadim and Olga Inger Yasiya and Sofiya Inger Gavin and Wendy Inglis Rhoda Israelov J. Solotken & Co. Jan Jacobs Susie Jacobs Brian and Claire Jacobson Bruce Jacobson Jonathan Jacoby Jay Jaffe Hector and Tracey Jaffe Ira and Cherri Jaffee Jean January Larry and Pauline January Tom and Kathy Jenkins Michele Johns Brent and Rachel Johnson Kenny and Carol Joseph David and Jane Josephson Andrew and Janet Juster Harvey Kagan Brian and Emily Kahn Dan Kahn and Mindy Shapiro David and Leslie Ann Kahn Joan Kahn Lucile Kahn LOJE Fund S. Kahn PACE Fund Jack Kamen Lane and Helen Kamhi Linda Kandel Kenneth and Phyllis Kaplan

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2017 Annual C amp ai g n D o no r s • Michael and Svetlana Kaplan • Marc and Bonnie Kappelman • Martha Karatz • Sharon Karp • Gilles Karsenty • Ron and Freddie Kaseff • Larry and Rachetta Kaseff • Myron and Judy Kasle • Debbi Kasper • Barry and May Katz • Donald Katz • Howard and Joan Katz • Irving Katz • Jake Katz • Leslie Katz • Lori Katz • Marc and Dana Katz • Rob and Daniela Katz • Todd and Marlo Katz • Bart and Judy Kaufman • Edward Kaufman • Jim and Wendy Keller • Nicole Keller • Freddie and Anne Kelvin • Robert and Sheila Kennedy • Mike and Gaye Kerschner • Rachel Kesner • Josh Kitterman • Rebecca Kitts • David and Betty Klapper • Jerry and Beverly Klapper • Steve and Beth Klapper • Louise Klatch PACE Fund • Andrew Kleiman • David Kleiman • Daniel Klein • Donna Klein • Ruth Klein • Bill and Susan Kleinman • Andre and Faina Kleyner • Alan and Dorothy Klineman • Elaine Klineman • Stephen and Deborah Klineman • Reid and Laurie Klion • Tibor and Shawna Klopfer • Jeremy and Melissa Klotz • Joshua Kocher • Mimi Kochman LOJE Fund • Eddie Shmukler and Inna Kolesnikova-Shmukler • Yuriy and Lyudmila Komarovskiy • Edward Koolish • Bob and Judy Koor • Gary and Nancy Koppel • Ari Korin • Offer and Michelle Korin • Tahlia Korin • Arkady Korsunskiy • Steve Kort • Russell and Sara Kouts • Emery and Edith Kovac • Roza Kovalenko • Jerry and Cookie Kraft • Paul and Sherri Kraft • Bob and Cathy Kravitz • Victor and Olga Krayterman • Jeremy and Raya Kridel • Barry and Jane Kroot • Greg and Caroline Kroot • Marty and Natalie Kroot

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Beth Kurlander David Kurlander Jerry and Shirley Kurlander Victor and Valentina Kurmanov Irwin and Claudia Labin Alan and Rosalie Lahn Melissa Lahn Anne Laikin Bob and Gina Laikin Sid and Judy Laikin Bruce and Paula Lampe Mark Langer Deborah Langerman Jackie Larman Joan Larman Phil and Wendy Larman Erkoliy and Genya Lastukhin Fredric and Katherine Lawrence Israel and Frances Lazerov Jonathan and Moriah Lee Josh and Breanna Lee Carolyn Leeds Jordan and Joan Leibman Jeff Leiser Andrea Leopold Jay Lerman Caren Lettofsky Lois Letzter LOJE Fund Manuel I. Leve PACE Fund Dick and Barb Leventhal Elliott and Sue Levin Irwin and Iliana Levin Ronald Levin Gary Levine Hal and Shari Levine Alan and Ann Levinsohn John and April Levinsohn Sandy Levinson Howard and Jenny Levitin Barbara Levy James and Joyce Levy Lynn Levy William and Faye Levy David and Judi Lewis Justin and Judy Libby Libby Fogle LOJE Fund Karen Lichtenfeld Dan and Karen Linderman Jeff Linderman Marilyn Linderman Richard and Jane Linderman Bryan and Nancy Liss Barry and Alla Litwack Jerry and Louise Litwack Jethro and Nathali Lloyd Jeff and Cathy Loeser Ernie Lorch Jenna Lowenstein Diane Lutz Gloria Lutz PACE Fund Irwin and Jane Malament Gloria Mallah Lee Mallah Mikhail and Yevgenia Malyovanny Kris Mamayek Darrel and Joanne Mandel David and Anna Mandelbaum Fred Mandelkorn Jerry and Shirley Mansbach

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• Tom and Flo Mary Mantel • Morton and Rebecca Marcus • Patty Marder • Howard Marer • Marilyn Glick LOJE Fund • Michael and Leslye Markovitz • Benton and Sandi Marks • Sophia Marks LOJE Fund • Eleanor Maurer • Greg and Megan Maurer • Mickey and Janie Maurer • Morrie and Jan Maurer • Todd and Linda Maurer • Daniel and Jordyn McAfee • Jill Meisenheimer • Rebecca Melrose • Jeffrey and Leigh Meltzer • Tilden and Cathy Mendelson • Harry and Sharon Merin • Bill and Karen Mervis • Lou* and Sybil Mervis • Michael and Julie Mervis • Joshua and Lynn Mervis • Michael and Sally Meyers • Larry and Amy Micon • Debbie Milkey • Rebecca Miller • David and Robbie Miller • Nathan and Joan Miller • Roman and Klara Minevich • Jason and Lindsey Mintz • Drew and Mela Miroff • Judith Mishkin • Sid and Sharon Mishkin • Kyle and Sally Mishne • Larry and Lynn Mitchell • Marvin and Susan Mitchell • Hagai and Rivka Moalem • Brian and Ellen Modiano • Roe* and Darlene Monninger • Nat and Judy Montag • William and Stephanie Montague • Scott Montgomery • Moshe and Nila Mordehay • Alvin Mordoh • Leon Mordoh • Linda Mordoh • Mel and Eliana Mordoh • Les and Ellen Morris • Howard and Jane Morrison • Evelyn Moss • Gary and Lori Moss • Gerald and Anne Moss • Jack and Susan Moss • Steve Moss • Jeff and Catherine Mossler • Jim and Carol Mutter • Brian and Sandy Nachlis • Harry and Ellen Nadler • Cecile Nahmias • Paul and Sarah Nahmias • Alan Nelson • Alex and Tammy Nelson • Elliott and Estelle Nelson • Max and Donna Nelson • Myrna Nelson • Christianne Neutzling • Don Newman • Mark and Beth Newman

• Norm and Pauline Newman • Brian and Barbara Nicholoff • Boris and Yevgeniya Nissenboym • Tomer and Yael Noff • David and Zita Nurok • Aaron Ofengender • Joe and Jill Ofengender • Rebecca Ofengender • Erica O’hara • Herbert Olshever • David and Judy Orentlicher • Vladimir and Inessa Ostrovsky • George and Faye Owens • Jon and Andrea Pactor • Dina Pastukh • David Honig and Robyn Pauker-Honig • Bill and Eloise Paul • Gerald and Dorit Paul • Stephen and Deborah Paul • Troy and Cara Payner • Aaron and Jennifer Pearlman • Jon and Cheryl Peisner • Marc Penner • Raisa Perel • Mark and Sally Perlstein • Doug and Detra Perry • Mildred Perry • Ora Pescovitz and Dan Walsh • Yakov Peysekhman • Mitch and Rebecca Pfeiffer • Paul and Shirley Pinkus • Aaron and Amanda Pitzele • Keith and Rita Pitzele • Gennady and Zoya Plotkin • Lydia Pogost • Don and Jackie Polakoff • Barbara Pomeranz • Ron and Sue Popp • Marlene Posner • Steve and Janice Potash • Ralph and Hope Power • Jon Goodfellow and Anna Price • Alexander and Maria Prusakov • Eric and Bonnie Prystowsky • Nikolay and Riva Pyatigorskaya • Steve and Pam Rappaport • Eric and Sarah Ratner • Howard and Nancy Ratner • David Rausch • Lee Redish • Dave and Pearl Regenstrief • Arie Regev • Nancy Reiter • David and Miriam Resnick • Fred and Judy Resnick • Chris and Lisa Rettig • Irvin and Joy Rheins • Jason Rich and Jamie Ratner Rich • Nancy Riddle-Mills • Jordan and Jeneane Rifkin • Robert Rifkin • Gregory and Myra Riley • Alex and Maria Ringo • Mark and Rebecca Ristow • Margret Robb

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Roberts Distributing Co. Mike and Julie Robins Shari Robinson Larry and Sue Rockafellow Carol Rodholm William and Joyce Romer Irwin and Jill Rose Tony and Marya Rose William Rosenbaum Ronald and Susan Rosenberg Steven and Jennifer Rosenberg Stephen and Monica Rosenfeld Andy and Karina Rosenthal Lawrence and Ann-Katrin Roth Pearl Roth Don and Sandy Rothbaum Jane Rothbaum* Mike and Karen Rothbaum Daniel Rothenberg Jeff and Joani Rothenberg Lev Rothenberg Marc and Stephanie Rothenberg Mark and Lyudmila Rozenberg Al and Joan Rubenstein Arnold and Elaine Rubenstein Doug and Marla Rubenstein Eric and Carly Rubenstein Aaron and JoAnn Rubin George Rubin Matt and Sarah Rubin Mike and Leslie Rubin Shelly Rubinstein Alvin and Phyllis Russell Jon and Sue Russell Thomas and Pat Russell Yaakov and Cirel Rutstein Larry and Lisa Sablosky Robin Sachs Elisha Sacks and Jennifer Berday Howard Sagalowsky Joel Sagalowsky Paul and Debbie Sandock Lyudmila Sapozhnikova Sema Sapper Dennis and Sandy Sasso Arnold and Carol Satz Gary and Phyllis Schahet Greg Schahet Ruby Schahet LOJE Fund Sam Schahet PACE Fund Elliott and Lori Schankerman Mike and Karen Schankerman Alice Schloss Philip Schlossberg Robert and Rebecca Schneider Larry and Anne Schuchman Alan and Jennifer Schwartz David and Ellen Schwartz Drew and Shelley Schwartz Henry Schwartz Sanford and Doris Schwartz Sy Schwartz Jim Schwarz John and Pamela Schwarz

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Jonny Schwarz Sandy Schwarz Dan and Melissa Segal Jerry and Donna Segal Philip Segal Jeff and Sally Seidenstein Seymour and Betty Lichter PACE Fund Aleksandr and Tatyana Shapiro Arkadiy and Tamara Shapiro Russ Sherlock Marcie Sherman Richard and Ellen Shevitz Rube and Lee Shevitz Caryl Shideler Steve Shideler Aaron Shifron Yaniv and Deanna Shmukler Mina and Sam Shorr Sofia Shulkin Norm Sider Donald Siegel Larry Siegel Miles and Amanda Siegel Bob and Denise Silbert Michael and Donna Silbert Greg and Renny Silver Jerome and Stephanie Silver Deborah Simon Helaine Simon Jerrold and Ellen Simon Melvin Simon Legacy Fund Rita Simon Jon and Jennifer Sinder Paul Skjodt and Cindy Simon Skjodt David and Sarah Sklar Bruce and Marcia Sklare Michael Skolnick and Franci Fealk Bradley and Gayle Skolnik Daniel and Mari Skovronsky Alex and Marcella Slabosky Adrianne Slash Janet Slover Andrew and Julie Smith Hal and Mary E. Smith Marilyn Smith Michael and Stacy Smith Robert and Jackie Smith Michael Smogor Semyon and Diana Smolkin Howard and Sandra Smulevitz Jeff and Heather Smulyan Mark and Jennifer Sniderman Alan and Carolyn Snyder Richard and Svetlana Soleimani Araya Solomon Chuck and Barbara Solomon Lonica Solomon Patrick and Suzette Solomon Roosevelt Solomon David and Kathleen Solotkin Rosalyn Solotkin Jeff Sondhelm Julie Sondhelm Sonia Sondhelm Drew and Brenda Soshnick Ted and Judy Sosin

Walter Southward Boris and Beba Soyfer Mikhail Soyfer Carolyn Spector Aaron and Kelly Spiegel Stanley and Cynthia Springer Doris Stadler PACE Fund Louie and Janie Star Bob Stedron and Pat Milner Thomas and Debbie Steiman-Cameron Dodie Stein Larry and Rita Steinberg Gerald Steinfeld Mark and Lisa Steingold Carl and Alison Stilwell Donald and Katherine Stoller Joan Stoner Phillip and Joan Strauss Leonid and Olga Streltsov Harvey and Rivian Subrin Stan Talesnick Gabrielle Tamler Sheila Tamler Bernard Tannenbaum Bob and Aviva Tavel Carole Tavel Kit Tavel Larry and Sandy Tavel Mort and Betty Tavel Josh and Shana Thompson Matt and Leslie Tobe Mitchell and Sue Tobin Bill and Susie Townsend Maria Tsiper Steven Tuchman Larry and Carly Turow John and Jody Tzucker Brad and Flora Valentine Eileen Vandroff David and Ann Vaprin Moisey and Galina Vaysburd Phyllis Vernick Victor Vernick PACE Fund Richard and Caryn Vogel Nathan and Rachel Voldman David and Nonie VonnegutGabovitch Michael and Alla Vorsovsky Michael and Irene Voskoboynik Solomon and Raisa Voskoboynikov Edward and Mariya Vyshko Al and Nancy Wachter Sue Wagman Lisa Waite Ray and Cheryl Waldman Jay and Ellyn Walerstein Barry and Sharon Wallack Bess Walter Alan and Kathy Warshawsky Benny Weidberg and Idrienne Steiman-Weidberg Daniel and Judy Weiker Larry and Arlene Weinberg Beth Weinberg Sharon Weinberg Jeff and Sara Weinberger

• Myron and Myrna Weinberger • Bebe Weinstein • John and Tobi Weinstein • Rick and Rita Weinstein • David and Svetlana Weinstock • Phillip and Joyce Weisberger • Carol Weiss • Patrick O’Driscoll and Reva Weiss • Rick and Robin Weiss • Shelly and Debra Weiss • Tibor and Dora Weiss • Doug and Sue Welcher • Mimi Werner • Sandi Werner • Steven and Arlene West • David and Masha Wiener • Jennifer Williams • Mark and Lindsay Williams • Zev and Shirah Winicur • Steve and Missy Wise • Carol and Phyllis Wissman • Joel and Debbie Wittstein • Buzz and Marlene Wohlfeld • Walter and Joan Wolf • Debra Wolinsky • Barry Wormser and Jackie Bolles • Peter and Carol Wormser • Roberta Wurzman • Stephen and Diana Wysocki • Roy Yaari • Elliott and Jane Yolles • Bob and Tina Youkilis • Timothy and Sheila Yuckman • Seth and Anita Yudes • Mary Ann Zaban • Michael and Sara Zeckel • Rick and Sandy Zeckel • Ayzik and Rita Zelikovich • Edward and Shana Zelikovich • Michael and Esther Zhivov • Loren and Judy Zimmerman • Jennifer Zinn • Doug and Joan Zipes • Karl and Allane Zucker • Howard and Elaine Zukerman • Marisa Zukerman * Of blessed memory Please note: This list reflects gifts and pledges received through December 31, 2017. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this listing. We apologize for any inadvertent errors or omissions; please contact the Federation at 317-726-5450 or campaign@jfgi.org with any questions.

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Israel’s 70 th Independence Day Celebration

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COMMUNITY CELEBRATION

EARTH DAY

10 am–4 pm

Sunday, April 22 | 10 am-4 pm This year, JFGI’s Israel Independence Day celebration will be held in collaboration and conjunction with the JCC’s Earth Day Community Celebration! All of the Yom HaAtzmaut activities will have a connection to the environment in recognition of Israel’s leadership in sustainability, irrigation, energy efficiency, and technology.

10 am-Noon: Yom HaAtzmaut Family Learning Event • Create portraits of famous Israelis using everyday objects • Make a map of Israel out of cardboard and other recycled materials • Use upcycled fabric to put together an Israeli flag • Finished projects will be on display during the Earth Day Community Celebration

Noon-4 pm: Israel’s 70th/Earth Day Celebration Recognizing Israel’s Achievements

• “May the Forest be with You” theme • Hands-on activities for all ages • Live Israeli music, recycling, and more! • There will be an emphasis on how Israel embodies the value of tikkun olam and literally “repairs the world.”