November/December 2017
A publication of the Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis The strength of a people. The power of community.
Pages 10-11: Adopt-a-Family 101
November/December 2017 Moving Jewish Indianapolis Forward
In This Issue From the Desk of our CEO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Planned Giving & Endowment. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Endowment and Legacy Celebration. . . . . 4-5 Annual Campaign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Women’s Philanthropy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 PJ Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 NEXTGen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Cover Story: Adopt-a-Family. . . . . . . . . . 10 -11 Israel & Overseas / Israeli Emissary . . . . . 12-13 JPRO, Jewish Community Study. . . . . . . . . . . 14 Brick Pavers, Jewish Education . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Jewish Family Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Jewish Community Center, BBYO. . . . . . . . . . 17 Jewish Community Relations Council. . . . . . 18 Bureau of Jewish Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Hasten Hebrew Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Hillels, Jewish Studies Programs. . . . . . . . . . . 21 Synagogues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 JFGI Legacy Circle Donor Listing. . . . . . . . . . 23 LIFE & LEGACY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis JFGI NEXTGen JFGI Israel Connections @JFGIndy @JFGINEXTGen
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Jewish Federation News Exec. Vice President/CEO Debra Barton Grant
Editor Hanna Fogel
President Mike 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 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.
The results of the Indianapolis Jewish Community Study undertaken earlier this year have just come in. With this demographic data in mind, as the 2017 Annual Campaign comes to a close and the 2018 Campaign begins (see page 6 for details on Belly Laughs, our kickoff event), the dollars raised will effect more change and have more impact on the future of the Indianapolis Jewish community than ever before. Notably, the statistics regarding the exact makeup of Indianapolis’ Jewish population tell us that it is past time to rethink how Jewish education is presented to our community. To that end, we are pleased to announce that the new Director of Jewish Education (Initiatives) at the Federation is Nina Price; find out more about her on page 15, and learn more about the decision behind the 2018 dissolution of the community Hebrew school program at the BJE on page 19. Amidst all the change, one thing has remained constant: the Indianapolis Jewish community excels at taking care of its own. In 2017 alone, 50 struggling families received assistance in celebrating Passover, 39 children in need celebrated their birthdays at parties sponsored by the newly created Birthday Club (more on page 7), 75 children were given new school supplies, and in its most recent campaign, Popsie’s Pantry was able to raise $10,000 (thanks in part to a matching gift from Sid and Lois Eskenazi, not to mention the recurring contributions from Robert Rising and Peter Cukier of Project Hope NY, the Friends of the Pantry, local synagogue collections, etc.). As we look ahead to the 13th annual Adopt-a-Family event (more details on pages 10-11), I know that all those participating will rise to the occasion as always and fulfill these families’ holiday wishes. Your gifts help perpetuate Jewish innovation, connectivity, and goodwill here in Indianapolis and around the globe. Increased contributions to the Annual Campaign collectively impact countless members of our community—the number of visits to Popsie’s Pantry has increased from roughly 1,800 a few years ago to nearly 2,200 this past year, and more resources have been dedicated to combating the rise in anti-Semitism in our children’s schools. Thank you all so very much for your support of our Jewish community, and Chanukah sameach!
Debra Barton Grant Executive Vice President & CEO
Planned Giving & Endowment Scholarships and Internships A hearty mazel tov to the 2017 Academic Scholarships recipients: Eugene Friedmann Memorial Scholarship – Eitan Alkaslassy, Eldad Kontarzhy, Max Toubin, Helen Weinberg
Israel Experiences Israel scholarships are for youth to participate in a supervised Israel youth experience trip. Joe & Sylvia Rothbard Family – Israel Youth Experience •
Youth in grades 6-12 with proof of financial need
Len Perel Memorial Scholarship – Max Toubin
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First-time visitors to Israel
Jules Dorfman Scholarship – Cantor Janice Roger, Madeline Anderson
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See application for additional requirements
Mark Pescovitz Scholarship – Samantha Sinder (below, at left) and Jonathan Schwartz
Applications are generally due by March 1. Please refer to the applications at jewishindianapolis.org/ scholarships-internships for exact due dates in 2018.
Academic Scholarships Academic scholarships for college-bound Jewish students are available through JFGI. Eugene Friedmann Memorial Scholarship •
Academic focus in the field of science, medicine or technology
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Preference given to foreign-born applicants
Len Perel Memorial Scholarship •
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Demonstrate academic excellence and volunteer experience in the Indianapolis Jewish community for greater than one year Preference will be given to first- and secondgeneration foreign-born applicants
Jules Dorfman Scholarship for Graduate Studies in Jewish Communal Service •
Qualified graduate students with a focus in Jewish communal service, social work or Jewish education
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Applicants should have a desire to work in the Jewish community upon completion of their studies
Mark Pescovitz Scholarship •
Qualified high school junior or senior
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Record of outstanding service to the Jewish or greater Indianapolis community
Additional scholarships are available from the National Council of Jewish Women. Please contact Lori Moss at 317-691-4400 or email ncjwindy@yahoo.com.
Israel Experience Grants •
Qualified individuals up to 26 years old
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Only awarded one time per recipient up to $1,000
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Organized trips approved by the Jewish Federation. Family trips are not eligible
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Jewish Summer Camp Grants & Scholarships To encourage youth to participate in Jewish overnight camp for 12 days or longer. Two programs are available: Joe & Sylvia Rothbard Family – Jewish Summer Camp •
Youth in grades 3-12 with proof of financial need
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One Happy Camper •
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First-time campers only
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Children currently attending a Jewish day school or yeshiva are not eligible
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Apply at jewishcamp.org/one-happy-camper
Over 70 recipients were awarded academic, Israel or camp scholarships or grants in 2017.
Summer Internships The Samuel Kroot Internship program provides an opportunity to work at one of six Federation agencies to learn about Jewish communal services. •
Completed at least one year of college
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Time commitment required for each internship is a minimum of 190 hours
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Paid and unpaid internships available
Please Help support these programs by making a donation to ensure that future generations are able to continue to enjoy these experiences. Questions? Contact Pamela Eicher at 317-715-6981 or peicher@jfgi.org.
Stock Gift Update – New Instructions As you are making end-of-year donations, consider a gift to the Jewish Federation of appreciated assets which provide tax benefit. Please contact the Endowment Department for new instructions at 317-715-6981. w w w.jewi s h i nd ia nap ol i s .o rg
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Planned Giving and Endowment / LIFE & LEGACY Endowment/LIFE & LEGACY Celebration On August 24, JFGI hosted its annual Endowment/Legacy Community Celebration to thank the generous community members who are ensuring the vibrancy of Jewish Indianapolis for future generations. All LIFE & LEGACY team members were honored for their time and dedication, and the teams were presented with their incentive checks. The 180 guests enjoyed cocktails and conversation, a delicious dinner, and an evening of entertainment emceed by Naomi Pescovitz and featuring Dick Wolfsie’s “The Genius of the Jewish Joke.”
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1. Celebration Committee 2. Dick Wolfsie 3. Brad and Tina Cohen 4. John Farthing, Naomi Pescovitz, Eric Ratner, Jackie Bolles, Jamie Ratner Rich, Jason Rich, and Barry Wormser 5. Shari Lipp-Levine and Sandy Nachlis 6. Max Nelson and Art Felsher 7. Theresa and Benzion Boukai 8. Enjoying Dick Wolfsie’s performance 9. Susan Mitchell and Liz Mitchell Cannon, celebration co-chairs 10. LIFE & LEGACY teams with their incentive checks from JFGI
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JFGI Legacy Circle members have notified the Jewish Federation of their intentions to make a gift through estate plans or life-income arrangements. See the list of donors on page 23.
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Annual Campaign Belly Laughs Kick off the 2018 Annual Campaign with chef Einat Admony and comedian Joel Chasnoff! Tickets for general admission are $15 and include taste-testing the recipes made on stage. You will have an opportunity to make a gift to the Campaign. RSVP online at bellylaughsindy.eventbrite.com.
Save the Date Super Sunday February 25, 2018
SHE’s an Israeli-born chef who’s won Chopped! twice. HE’s an American comedian who served in the Israeli army (and wrote a best-selling book about it).
TOGETHER they wrote an award-winning cookbook called Balaboosta . AND NOW they’re coming to you!
Tuesday, November 7 | 7:30 pm | Laikin Auditorium at the JCC Campaign Staff Updates
Name:
Michael Skolnick
Name:
Irina Brodskiy
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Stephanie Dlatt
Position at the Federation:
Position at the Federation:
Position at the Federation:
People can come to me if they need: To share their ideas and
People can come to me if they need: Information about the
People can come to me if they need: Assistance with the
Senior Director of Development
thoughts on helping secure the financial resources needed now and in the future to sustain and enrich our community, and their interest in supporting the mission, goals, and needs of JFGI, its agencies, and our community.
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Campaign Operations Manager
Annual Campaign, help making a pledge or donation, answers about the community database, or assistance with anything regarding the Annual Campaign phone-a-thon, mailings, events, volunteering, and more.
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Campaign Associate
database, answers to questions about the Federation and how to get involved, and/or having an event through the Federation Campaign.
Women’s Philanthropy Staff Update Name:
Margo Fox
Position at the Federation: Senior Director of Engagement Engagement is about developing pipelines to community connection, leadership, and philanthropy. I am looking forward to expanding our Women’s Philanthropy programs and working with professionals and volunteers in NEXTGen and PJ Library. There will be more opportunities in the future, so stay tuned!
People can come to me if: They want to get involved in Women’s Philanthropy, they are looking to connect to the Federation in other ways, they are new to Indianapolis, or just if they have questions.
Kickoff Events
Host Wendy Larman (third from left) and event chairs Gigi Marks Felsher and Karen Rothbaum pose with Marina Grabovksy (left), National Young Leadership Co-Chair Michelle Hirsch, Jackie Barrett and Mari Skrovonsky at the luncheon to launch the 2018 Annual Campaign. The women led the way and raised over $200,000 for the Annual Campaign.
Event organizers Jennifer Schwartz, Stacy Segal and Michelle Korin planned a wonderful event bringing women together to inspire their involvement in the Jewish community and Women’s Philanthropy. Many thanks to Jennifer and her family for hosting this event.
Birthday Club The women in the Birthday Club make sure that every child feels special on their birthday. In 2017, its first year, the Birthday Club sponsored 39 parties!
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PJ Library
Upcoming Events Shabbat Playdate Fri., Nov. 3 9:30-10:30 am
Congregation Shaarey Tefilla 3085 W. 116th St., Carmel Enjoy a Shabbat storytime, sensory play, free play, and snack. Perfect for children up to age 3!
Storytime with Bubbe and Zayde Join PJ Library and the Libby & David Fogle Lunch Bunch in the JCC’s Laikin Auditorium on Tuesday, November 7, from noon to 1 pm, for Storytime with Bubbe and Zayde! Pack a dairy/vegetarian sack lunch and come listen to a PJ Library story, sing songs, and make a craft. This year, this intergenerational collaboration will be dedicated to inclusion and friendship and will feature Yaffa and Fatima by Fawzie Gilani-Williams. Children ages 4-5, caregivers, grandparents, and seniors are invited to engage in an interactive art project after a multimedia reading of the book. Below are photos from last year’s event.
Chanukah at Gymboree Sun., Nov. 19 9:30-11:30 am
Gymboree Play & Music 14311 Clay Terrace Blvd., Carmel Celebrate Chanukah in advance with Gymboree! Sing songs, read a story, make a craft, and explore a Chanukah-themed play gym. Perfect for children up to age 5.
Adopt-a-Family Sun., Dec. 3 12-1 pm
Hasten Hebrew Academy 6602 Hoover Rd., Indianapolis Gift wrap in peace as your child participates in a fun art project with PJ Library! Perfect for children of all ages. More on pages 10-11.
Menorah Building Sun., Dec. 10 2-4 pm
The Home Depot 9855 N. Michigan Rd., Carmel Chabad and PJ Library will be building and painting menorahs.
Sign Up for PJ Library Establish a nighttime reading routine and teach Jewish values with PJ Library! Receive one free age-appropriate book each month based around the current Jewish holiday or a Jewish value. These books help spark conversation and establish important family traditions. To sign up, visit: PJ Library (ages 6 months to 8 years) at pjlibrary.org. PJ Our Way (ages 9-11 years) at pjourway.org.
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PJ Library in Greater Indianapolis is grateful for the support of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation and the Alan and Linda Cohen Family Foundation.
NEXTGen Staff Update
Name:
Matt Kramer-Morning
Hometown: Wausau, Wisconsin
Background: Former Director of Hillel Las Vegas Position at the Federation: Director of NEXTGen People can come to me if they need: Ways to get involved in the young adult Jewish community, opportunities to develop leadership skills, or connections to the Federation. Why I find working for the Federation meaningful: Growing up in northern Wisconsin, there was no “Jewish community,” and having that perspective makes me realize and appreciate the importance of strong Jewish leadership and community ties. I work in the Jewish nonprofit world knowing that I can make a difference and help to facilitate community members’ “Jewish journeys” and Jewish opportunities that I did not necessarily have growing up. Favorite thing about Indianapolis: It is a new experience for me, and I’m looking forward to exploring everything Indianapolis and the community have to offer! Want to know more? Email Matt at mkmorning@jfgi.org.
Save the Date
Sat., Dec. 9 | 8 pm Indiana City Brewing Co. 24 Shelby St., Indianapolis
Get NEXTGen news the moment it’s announced! • Like the NEXTGen Facebook page
Get out your ugly Chanukah sweaters and festive attire for NEXTGen’s Chanukah party with special guests The Breakfast Club, the hit band from Chicago!
The NEXTGen August “Let’s Make a Splash” pool party bid farewell to Israeli emissary Inbar Nadir and welcomed JFGI’s new shaliach, Roie Gonen (at left).
facebook.com/ jfginextgen
• Sign up for the NEXTGen e-blast bit.ly/NEXTGenSignUp
NEXTGen happy hour with the Jewish Community Relations Council in September 2017
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Cover Story: Adopt-a-Family
A Recipe for Giving Begin with a splash of Young Leadership Chanukah holiday spirit; let simmer. Add a dash of Jewish Family Services (JFS) communal ties, and mix well. To finish, stir in a heaping spoonful of generosity. Makes one Adopt-a-Family event, countless families happy. Adopt-a-Family co-founders and chairs (L-R) Marlo Katz, Matt Burnett, and Wendy Keller
2004 LATE 2000 S TODAY Young Leadership, led by Matt Burnett, starts a holiday event through United Christmas Service. The first year, 12 people help two or three families.
After learning via JFS that the financial crisis has left several Jewish households struggling, Wendy Keller recruits Marlo Katz and Matt to help local Jewish families. Adopt-a-Family as the community currently knows it is born, spreading joy to approximately 50 families each year.
In 2017, Adopt-a-Family is expected to help over 100 households, with an added emphasis on supporting Holocaust survivors. Groups ranging from synagogues to bowling leagues and mahjong circles get involved, and the day has become an annual part of Sunday/ religious school curriculum.
Volunteer Experience “This was my first year of Adopt-a-Family. I cannot express how much my family and I enjoyed and learned from it. We shopped for a 9-year-old girl. My two girls (8 and 6 years old) had such an interesting experience, starting with the discussion of recognizing others in our community who may not be as financially fortunate as us. Then we looked at the girl’s wish list and prioritized her needs, keeping in mind that we had a budget to stay in. When we picked a craft for the girl, we knew she also wanted jewelry, so my girls decided to get her a craft where she could make her own jewelry! In the apparel section, they put a lot of thought into what would match and what she may like. Finally, Lyla found a friendship necklace package containing two lockets. Lyla thought it would be nice for our girl to give one of the necklaces to her best friend. As you can see, this thought of giving went beyond our ‘adopted’ girl. THANK YOU for giving my family this experience.” — Meytal Ashkenazi (back row, second from left), 2016 volunteer
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Thanks from the People You’ve Helped
Helping local Jewish families during
Chanukah and beyond for over a decade!
“I was worried my kids wouldn’t have Chanukah presents like their friends, but because of your help, all of us had something to open and enjoy.”
Community Day
Sunday, December 3 9:30 am: Breakfast at the Burnett/Maurer home 10:30 am: Shop around town with your team Noon: Gift-wrapping, lunch, and activities with PJ Library at the Hasten Hebrew Academy
During November, drop off items and gift cards at Jewish Family Services at the Reuben Center (6905 Hoover Rd.). Sign up for Community Day at jewishindianapolis.org/adoptafamily. Questions? E-mail Matthew Kramer-Morning, Director of NEXTGen, at mkmorning@jfgi.org.
“I just lost my job and didn’t know what we would do for Chanukah. We didn’t even have enough money for paper towels or toilet paper since unemployment is taking so long. You were there to rescue us and make it feel like Chanukah in our house.”
“Without your help, we would be living in our car or heaven knows where.”
OF GREATER INDIANAPOLIS at The Albert & Sara Reuben Senior and Community Resource Center
Adopt a local Jewish family in need this Chanukah and help to light up the holiday season! Gather friends, family or coworkers and create a team to take on this mitzvah together. Teams will also be created at the Community Day breakfast, so don’t worry if you haven’t formed one yet. Jewish Family Services (JFS) and NEXTGen will provide you with your family’s wish list, then you do the shopping. Join in on Community Day to shop and wrap gifts together, or shop on your own time and drop off gifts and/or gift cards at JFS (6905 Hoover Road, Indianapolis). Don’t have time to shop? No worries! Make a gift online at bit.ly/IndyNEXTGenJFS and let JFS and NEXTGen do the shopping for you. Questions? Contact NEXTGen Director Matthew Kramer-Morning at mkmorning@jfgi.org. w w w.jewi s h i nd ia nap ol i s .o rg
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Israel and Overseas Travel to Israel in 2018 There are many ways to get to Israel next year to celebrate Israel’s 70 th ! Interested in any of these trips? Contact Michele Boukai at 317-475-4274 or mboukai@jfgi.org with questions or for more information.
Discover Innovative Israel June 20-28, 2018 (land only) Exciting for first-timers, fifth-timers, and any-timers! Trip includes personal experiences at the Western Galilee Partnership Summit. Informational parlor meeting on Mon., Dec. 18, at 7 pm.
Heart to Heart Feb. 4-8, 2018 (land only)
Pre-trip to the Western Galilee Feb. 2-4 Join like-minded, smart, motivated women from across North America on a uniquely inspiring journey. Explore Israel’s rich culture, embrace your spirituality, and see how Federation helps those most at risk. Register now at: jfeds.org/HearttoHeart2018.
Building Bridges Seminar (NEXTGen)
JFNA National GA Mission to Israel
April 22-28, 2018 (land only)
Oct. 17-24, 2018 (land only)
Ages 25-45
Contact Michele Boukai or Margo Fox (mfox@jfgi.org) for more information about this amazing opportunity. Spend a week in the Western Galilee and Tel Aviv with other young adult Partnership2Gether members from around the U.S., Budapest, and Israel! All land costs, including the weekend in Tel Aviv, will be covered by Partnership2Gether. Applications are due Dec. 1, 2017, and space is limited. Contact Michele Boukai for more information and requirements.
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.
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Israeli Emissary / Shaliach Partnership2Gether Creativity Seminar with Artist Hanoch Piven Sun., Jan. 21, 2018 World-famous Israeli artist Hanoch Piven, who is known for using ever yday objects to create stunning, comical and thought-provoking artwork, will be conducting a live, handson webinar for educators and students involved in the Partnership2Gether program. A link will be provided closer to the date. Stay tuned for more information! Hanoch Piven is an Israeli mixed media artist best known Self-portrait for his celebrity caricatures. Born in Uruguay, Piven studied at the School of Visual Arts in New York, graduating in 1992 and returning to Israel in 1995, at which time he began working for Haaretz newspaper. Piven has won several awards throughout his career, including the Parents’ Choice Gold Award for Faces iMake ABC in 2013. Usain Bolt
This is YOUR Federation. Your gift supports programs and services provided by JFGI and its agencies like the ones on these pages.
Save the Dates 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.
Thanks to all who attended October’s Indiana Pacers-Maccabi Haifa game!
Volunteers Needed For International Festival Help staff the Israel booth at the Indy International Festival at the Indiana State Fairgrounds November 9-11. Shifts are three hours long, and three volunteers are needed per shift—just fill in your name and email address at bit.ly/IsraelinIndy2017 to claim a spot. JFGI’s Israeli Emissary Roie Gonen will be at the booth the whole time, so this is a great chance to get to know him and learn more about Israel—you don’t have to be an expert to volunteer! This year, the theme for the festival is Visual Arts Around the World, so come early or stick around after your shift to check out the rest of the booths. Thank you all for your help and support! Questions? Contact Roie at 317-475-4276, shaliach@jfgi.org, or on Facebook at Roie Gonen Indianapolis Shaliach.
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.
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JPRO, JFGI Resources, Jewish Community Study JPRO Indiana Thanks to the volunteers who serve on the JPRO committee and a generous gift from the Leonard and Marion Freeman Charitable Fund at the Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis, there have been ongoing learning and development opportunities available for the professionals who serve our Jewish community organizations. In September, JPRO launched its first Lunch & Learn and presented valuable tools for effective brainstorming. Community professionals met again in October for a special Sukkot program focused on building an inclusive community. If you’re interested in hosting a program, facilitating a discussion, or planning JPRO’s next event, contact Rachel Kesner at rkesner@jfgi.org. JPRO is a program that provides learning and development opportunities for professionals serving in Jewish organizations.
Save the Dates Lunch & Learn
Organization Speed Dating — Networking Happy Hour
Wed., Nov. 29 | 11:30 am-1 pm
Mon., Dec. 11 | 6:30-8:30 pm
JFGI Resources Want to work in Indy’s Jewish community? Check out the JFGI Career Center: jewishindianapolis.org/career-center. Stay up to date on the entire Indianapolis Jewish community by signing up for JFGI’s e-newsletter at bit.ly/JFGISignUp. See all of Jewish Indianapolis’ upcoming events on the Community Calendar: jewishindianapolis.org/jfgicommunitycalendar.
Jewish Community Study Update JFGI is excited to welcome back Dr. Ira Sheskin on November 27-29 to discuss the results of the Jewish Community Study in focused breakout sessions. Visit jewishindianapolis.org/community for more information.
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Jewish History and Jewish Education Commemorative Brick Pavers Be a Part of Jewish History The Max and Mae Simon Jewish Community Campus includes a scenic pedestrian walk, the Kleiman Walk Through Jewish History, leading from the east side of the Arthur M. Glick Jewish Community Center to the Sablosky Camp Pavilion. This brick walk incorporates markers noting 40 major events in Jewish history. The designation for the Holocaust features an additional path leading to a special memorial sculpture. You can participate by purchasing a commemorative brick paver for this walk. For a contribution of just $75, one 8” x 5” brick will be inscribed with the name(s) of your choice. This is a special way to honor loved ones and celebrate special occasions. Please take advantage of the opportunity to support the Jewish community, and mark your family’s place in Jewish history.
To order a commemorative paver, visit jewishindianapolis.org/brick-pavers.
Jewish Education Staff Update Name:
Nina Price
Position at the Federation: Director of Jewish Education Initiatives Family: Jeremy (husband), Eitan (son, 13), Aleeza (daughter, 10) Hometown: San Jose, California Education: B.A. in Comparative Literature (University of California, Berkeley), M.A. in Jewish Education (Hebrew Union College), M.Ed. in Special Education (Fairmont State University) People can come to me if they need: Consultation about Jewish educational programming, special education support, teacher professional development, ideas for community-wide Jewish educational events, ways to connect to Jewish education at all stages of each of our Jewish journeys. Something you may not know about me: I spent a year living in Israel on Young Judaea’s Year Course program between high school and college. During that year I taught English to Ethiopian immigrants, lived on a moshav with a family who grew herbs, picked watermelons on a kibbutz, and volunteered on an Israeli army base. That first experience of living in Israel led me to return many times including my junior year in college, two years for graduate studies, and most recently as a Mandel Jerusalem Fellow. Why I find working for the Federation meaningful: While I have only started my new position I am already overjoyed by the wonderful colleagues I have found at JFGI. Their commitment to strengthening the Jewish community is inspiring, and I am so excited to be a part of the team! Want to know more? Email Nina at nprice@jfgi.org.
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Jewish Family Services Inaugural Business Sponsorship for Parents’ Night Out In September, JFS was very fortunate to have the support of the Terebinth Group, who helped officially launch the Business Sponsorship platform for Parents’ Night Out. This incredible gift enabled four new participants to join the program, making September’s PNO the biggest one yet! The Terebinth Group is a family-owned provider of supportive housing for adults with disabilities. Since 2010, the Terebinth Group has partnered with care providers, case managers and advocacy groups to provide housing to over 400 Hoosiers.
Save the Dates Libby & David Fogle Lunch Bunch Storytime with Bubbe and Zayde Tues., Nov. 7, 2017 More information on page 8
Thanksgiving with the Hasten Hebrew Academy Thurs., Nov. 16, 2017
Chanukah with the Hasten Hebrew Academy
and musical entertainment
Thurs., Dec. 14, 2017 Transportation may be available upon request. Please RSVP to Christy Morris at 317-259-6822 or cmorris@jfgi.org.
Crossing Boundaries: Stories of Resettlement from the Former Soviet Union
Sun., Feb. 18, 2018 Join JCC Indianapolis, the Indiana Jewish Historical Society and Jewish Family Services for a panel discussion, musical entertainment and a taste of Russian foods! More details coming soon —check bit.ly/ JewishIndyFSU for updates.
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Thank you to Leo, Marina, Karina and Andy from the Terebinth Group and to JFGI’s Israeli emissary Roie Gonen for volunteering at September’s Australiathemed Parents’ Night Out! Next up: Africa on November 18.
Wheels to Wellness Wheels to Wellness is a transportation service for maintaining the health and well-being of older adults by ensuring access to medical care. Rides are available by appointment Monday–Friday, 7:30 am–3:30 pm. To sign up for the program, call Christy at 317-259-6822. After signing up, be sure to make your reservation early; Jack’s schedule fills up quickly!
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Jewish Community Center BBYO
BBYO Events
BBYO Indianapolis’ new City Director is Roz Knapp! Roz hails from Pittsburgh, PA and recently moved to Indianapolis. She graduated last year from the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in social work and interned at Child Protective Services where she was later hired. Roz was also working at a local congregation in Pittsburgh as the Youth Advisor. Roz has also been involved with the Diller Teen program the past eight years as a Diller Teen Fellow, Mentor, and on the Advisory Board.
Drew Carson Basketball Tourney Fri.-Sat., Nov. 10-11, 2017 Louisville, KY
Alephs and BBGs across KIO unite for a weekend of healthy competition rooted in Jewish values, brotherhood, sisterhood, and a memorable Shabbat experience.
BBYO Movie Night!
Roz was in BBYO in high school and has a passion for working in the organization as well as working with Jewish teens. She could not be more excited to be in this new community!
Thurs., Nov. 16, 2017 Pre-screening of Justice League.
AZA Brotherhood Weekend
Interested in becoming an advisor for or joining BBYO? Contact Roz at indianapolis@bbyo.org.
Fri.-Sun., Dec. 1-3, 2017 Indiana University Bloomington
Alephs from all over the country come together for this first-of-itskind event, complete with a college admission info session, campus tour, basketball tourney, brotherhood, and a Shabbat experience to remember.
Global Shabbat Fri.-Sat., Dec. 8-9, 2017 In September, BBYO’s Kentucky Indiana Ohio (KIO) region leaders came to Indy for a Chapter Execs overnight!
Suzy Friedman Tribute
KIO Regional Convention Fri.-Mon., Jan. 12-15, 2018 Columbus, Ohio
BBYO will celebrate the past An Artful Life: The Timeless year’s accomplishments at its annual Brilliance of Suzy Friedman banquet, enjoy fun programs, dance honors Suzy Friedman, a prolific the night away at COSI with DJ Jay Indianapolis-based fine artist Clipp and elect the 64th AZA and specializing in painted landscapes, still life, mosaics, and Judaic art, BBG Regional Boards. who passed away in February 2017. Her artistic brilliance survives through her works, many of which are displayed in this exhibit, affectionately mounted by friends, family and the community she so dearly loved. Exhibition runs through January 12, 2018.
Reception Sunday, December 10, 2-4 pm featuring some of Suzy’s favorite light refreshments and a tour of the exhibition. Special program: 3-3:30 pm. Still Life with Window
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Jewish Community Relations Council JCRC Government & Domestic Affairs Committee As JCRC moves into autumn and prepare for the upcoming 2018 General Assembly, community members have an opportunity to be on the forefront of helping to shape the Jewish community’s policy agenda. The JCRC Government & Domestic Affairs Committee is open to every member of the Indianapolis Jewish Community. Committee members research and craft positions on numerous public policy issues important to the Jewish community, and work closely with JCRC’s Director of Government Affairs to set the direction of JCRC’s advocacy efforts in the halls of the Indiana State House. For more information, or to get involved, please contact David Sklar at dsklar@indyjcrc.org.
Hate Crimes Legislation Update Momentum is continuing to build for the passage of a hate crimes statute in Indiana in the 2018 Session. The events of Charlottesville, VA were a tragedy, and have jump-started a deeper conversation in Indiana about the necessity of removing Indiana from the list of five states without a hate crimes statute.
Participants of the Black/Jewish Partnership Mission to Washington D.C., which took place Sept. 26-27, outside the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture; look for more information in the next Federation News.
The JCRC has participated in numerous conferences and discussions, including at the first conference of the Central Indiana Alliance Against Hate and the annual training conference of the Consortium of Indiana Civil Rights Agencies, to educate the public and continue to build support for the legislation. JCRC staff have spoken to many legislators who are showing a new interest and willingness to thoughtfully consider the legislation. Please contact your legislator now. Tell them you want them to make passing a hate crimes statute a priority in 2018. You can find out who your legislator is and their contact information at in.gov/legislative. Follow along on Facebook — both Indy JCRC at facebook.com/IndyJCRC and Pass a Hate Crimes Law in IN at facebook.com/INHateCrimesLaw — for up-to-date information and action alerts.
JCRC Executive Director Lindsey Mintz with Senator Todd Young at the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition
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Members of the Jewish/Muslim Women’s dialogue after volunteering at the Julian Center.
JCRC’s David Sklar spoke at the first Conference Against Hate organized by the Central Indiana Alliance Against Hate.
Jewish Federation News | November/December 2017
Bureau of Jewish Education Hebrew School Update Following the August announcement of the summer 2018 closure of the BJE’s community Hebrew school, the community at large had some understandable questions and concerns. The JFGI Collaborative BJE Task Force Chairs would like to explain the reasoning behind this carefully considered decision and to reassure the community that the future of Jewish education in Greater Indianapolis is indeed bright. The funding and enrollment for the Jewish community Hebrew school program has been an ongoing concern for the past five years, if not longer. The Federation provided financial mentoring to the BJE, working closely with its finance committee, yet the allocated dollars from JFGI have gone from 30% of the BJE’s budget to 55% because community Hebrew school enrollment has dropped from 240 students to 117. As has been revealed in the results of Indianapolis’ first Jewish community study in 80 years, this decline is not at all affiliated with the population of school-age children in the community. Currently, $4,100 is allocated by JFGI per child for the school year; this rate, which is similar to what Washington Township spends per student for a full-time education compared to the BJE’s three hours of Hebrew school per week, is both unsustainable and not the best way that limited Jewish education community resources can be used.
ThankYou,RabbiWinnig! On October 1, Rabbi Paula Winnig left her position as Executive Director of the BJE in order to become the Executive Director of the Jewish Federation of Greater Madison (WI). The Indianapolis Jewish community wishes to thank Rabbi Paula for her six years of service and wishes her the best of luck in her new endeavors.
A deliberate process to determine the direction of the BJE began a year ago. In November 2016, the Federation created a collaborative task force comprised of representatives from several synagogues, community members, current and past BJE leadership, and current JFGI leadership. The conveners of the task force reached out to all Indianapolisarea synagogues and met with most of them face-to-face to gather information, opinions, and concerns regarding Hebrew education. National Jewish education organizations were also consulted. The task force then discussed a dozen possible models for how to make the BJE less dependent on their JFGI allocation, and a proposal was drafted and presented to Federation leadership, officers, and past presidents in June 2017. The task force has heard the concerns regarding potential loss of the “community” aspect of the Hebrew school program; contrary to popular belief, at this time, the intermingling of children from different congregations already only happens in the first two years of Hebrew school, as Bar- and Bat Mitzvah-aged students are separated by synagogue within the BJE program. The task force is also working with area synagogues to keep the fantastic Hebrew school teachers involved in the community. The community may rest assured that community-focused programming will be a priority in reimagining the educational services provided moving forward. This opportunity to reinvigorate Jewish education in Indianapolis and re-engineer it as a hub of forwardthinking, learning-centered innovation is tremendous, and has already begun—see page 15 for more about JFGI’s new Director of Jewish Education Initiatives, Nina Price. The task force chairs would like to thank the task force members, the BJE board and staff, the synagogues, and the JFGI board and staff for their dedicated efforts to provide Jewish education of the highest quality to the greater Indianapolis community.
Beth Klapper and Diane Lutz,
BJE students and bus
JFGI Collaborative BJE Task Force Chairs
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Hasten Hebrew Academy HHAI Student Medals at NUMATS Shay Orentlicher placed second among all seventh graders competing in Northwestern University’s Midwest Talent Search competition. This is a regional competition of approximately 6,50 0 top students who are selected to participate based on demonstrated academic accomplishment. The students came primarily from six Midwestern states including Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin. Shay was honored in September at Northwestern University for achieving the second-highest score in evidence-based reading and writing. Seventh grader Shay Orentlicher wearing a second-place medal from Northwestern University’s Midwest Talent Search competition.
Early Childhood Fall Family Reggio Event iTaLAM This year, the thirdgrade classroom will be working with iTaLAM. The iTaLAM program uses a “blended learning” model, which draws on the TaL AM Hebrew literacy and Jewish Heritage curriculum. iTaLAM has updated the curriculum to harness the benefits of technology and to facilitate adaptive and personalized learning. Students will be able to experience learning activities in a multimedia environment using games, animated stories, and songs, making the learning process more enjoyable and effective. One unique aspect of iTaLAM is that the students can complete activities in the classroom or from home as part of the learning process; iTaLAM can be accessed from a PC or an iPad.
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“All of this is a great forest. Inside the forest is the child. The forest is beautiful, fascinating, green, and full of hopes; there are no paths. Although it isn’t easy, we have to make our own paths, as teachers and children and families, in the forest. Sometimes we find ourselves together within the forest, sometimes we may get lost from each other, sometimes we’ll greet each other from far away across the forest; but it’s living together in this forest that is important.” - Loris Malaguzzi (1994), founder of the Reggio Emilia philosophy. This fall, HHAI’s Early Childhood families ventured into the “forest” at Holliday Park for the semi-annual Reggio-inspired family event. With scavenger hunt checklists in hand, students and their families set off into the park to gather bits and pieces of nature. Upon returning, families and staff members came together to create beautiful works of art on painted canvases made of recycled cardboard. Creations from tree houses to people were constructed out of leaves, bark, sticks, rocks, dirt, flowers and seeds. In 20 09, Early Childhood adopted the Reggio Emilia teaching philosophy. This child-directed approach to learning inspires HHAI faculty to seek out opportunities to help foster a love for learning, nature, curiosity and creativity within the child and to develop a strong sense of community within our program. HHAI is looking for ward to its second Reggio-inspired event in the spring to further support these ideals.
Jewish Federation News | November/December 2017
HHAI students create art from nature
Hillels and Jewish Studies Butler Hillel In the 2017-2018 school year, Butler Hillel welcomed a record-setting freshman class with 30 Jewish first-year students from around the country. In addition, six students attended Birthright Israel and Masa Programs in Israel over the summer. As one student said, “Birthright Israel was incredible because I got to get in touch with my Jewish identity and meet other Jewish people my age from around the country and around the world!” During Butler “Welcome Week,” Hillel hosted and participated in the Center for Faith & Vocation Multifaith service, Block Party, and “Shabbarbeque.” Students also attended an Indians baseball game. In September and October, Butler Hillel hosted a Rosh Hashanah dinner, Tashlich service with local frozen treat restaurant Nicey, coordinated student attendance at local synagogues for holiday services, hosted a break-the-fast, a sukkah build, Hillel Homecoming Shabbat dinner and services, and many more social and educational events.
Butler welcomed a record-setting freshman class with 30 Jewish first-year students.
During the next couple of months, Butler Hillel will host a family Shabbat dinner for students and visitors and a Chanukah party, open to Jewish college students from area universities. Butler Hillel also started a Challah for Hunger chapter this year. Students bake and sell challah once a month to raise money for local and national hunger relief organizations. Butler Hillel looks forward to a year packed with Jewish learning, living, and fun! Want more information, to sponsor a Shabbat, or to visit Butler Hillel? Contact Dori Chandler, Coordinator of Jewish Life, at 317-940-6901 or drchandl@butler.edu.
IU Borns Jewish Studies Program
Jewish Student Association at IUPUI
Fall 2018 scholarships for students currently pursuing or planning to pursue a degree or certificate in Jewish Studies at Indiana University Bloomington are available! Application deadline: Wed., Jan. 17, 2018. • Multiple incoming freshmen scholarships of up to $40,000 ($10,000 per year) for students committed to pursuing a Jewish Studies major at Indiana University Bloomington are available to students entering as first-year beginners in Fall 2018 at IU Bloomington. Fall 2016 incoming freshmen were awarded $117,500. • One scholarship of up to $40,000 ($5,000 per year) is intended for a student pursuing the Jewish sacred music curriculum either as a Jewish Studies major in the College of Arts & Sciences or as a Vocal Performance major in the Jacobs School of Music. • Additional one-year scholarships will also be awarded to Jewish Studies majors and certificate (eight courses) students, with majors receiving priority. • All Jewish Studies major, certificate, and Hebrew minor students may, after their freshman year, apply for additional annual Jewish Studies scholarships. Academically outstanding students and/or students with financial need were awarded $46,000 in scholarships for the current academic year.
JFGI was so happy and proud to help the Jewish Student Association at IUPUI celebrate Sukkot.
Selection Criteria: Candidates will be considered primarily on the basis of outstanding academic achievement and promise. Extracurricular achievements will also be considered. Students must have a high school GPA of 3.5 or above (out of a 4.0 scale) or equivalent and a record of academic and extracurricular accomplishment. See application details at go.iu.edu/js_scholarships. w w w.jewi s h i nd ia nap ol i s .o rg
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Synagogues Congregation Beth Shalom Chanukah Candle Sale — Buy your Chanukah candles from the CBS Sisterhood; all proceeds will support CBS Sisterhood and Women of Reform Judaism projects. These dripless, Israeli-made candles are available in seven unique designs and only cost $10. Contact Marsha Rauscher at 317-872-0066 or Myrna Nelson at 937-272-5734 or myrna1134@gmail.com. Road Trip to Cincinnati: Plum Street Temple and Jungle Jim’s International Market — Nov. 2, 8 am. Contact Lynn Davis at 317-414-2482 or indylynn@comcast.net for details. Sisterhood Shabbat — Nov. 10, 6:30 pm. This Erev Shabbat service will be dedicated to and planned by the women of the CBS Sisterhood. All are welcome to enjoy this unique Shabbat experience and extended Oneg. Living Room Learning — Nov. 19, 2 pm. Dr. Allon Friedman and Rabbi Stanley Halpern will present patient scenarios, then discuss and compare conventional American medical ethics and traditional Jewish medical ethics, in an informal, interactive setting. Contact Lynn Davis at 317414-2482 or indylynn@comcast.net. New Member Shabbat — Dec. 8, 6:30 pm. Rabbi Halpern will welcome all new CBS members with a special Shabbat service and blessing, followed by an oneg in honor of our new congregants. Chanukah Tot Shabbat Dec. 16, 9 am. All young children are invited to this Chanukah-themed Tot Shabbat program. Music, stories, crafts and holiday foods will make the Chanukah story come to life. Contact Jen Warriner 317-379-6060 or jenwarriner@mac.com.
Chanukah Party — Dec. 17, 10 am. All children ages 4-9 in the community are invited as special guests to the CBS Religious School Chanukah party. The children will learn about the miracle of Chanukah, partake in traditional foods and meet new friends. Hosted by the CBS Religious School staff and parents. Contact Roberta Alder at roberta.alder@gmail.com or 317640-3600. Chant and Chinese — Dec. 22, 6:30 pm. A CBS tradition! Join CBS for Erev Shabbat Services followed by a bountiful Chinese Dinner at Yen Cheng Restaurant. Contact Beth Lande at bethlande@gmail.com or 317-432-6335.
Congregation Beth-El Zedeck Cocktail Judaism; Mondays, 7:30 pm at Athens on 86th: conversation, humor, and spirits hosted by Rabbi Dennis Sasso. Topics are: Nov. 6 – “Lobbying is Not a Dirty Job: How to Influence the Legislative Process” Dec. 4 – “Reproductive Health and Rights: Medicine, Politics, and Religion” RSVP to jhodes@bez613.org. Living Judaism: Being, Doing, Feeling Jewish; Sundays, 10:15 am–noon. Join Rabbi Dennis Sasso in an open conversation about the meanings of Jewish identity, beliefs, and practices. Nov. 5: What We Believe – God, Spiritual Values, and Prayer Nov. 12: How We Behave – The Yearly Cycle/The Life Cycle Nov. 19: Ways We Belong – Family, Community, Synagogue, Israel Dec. 3: Judaism Today and Tomorrow
Congregation Shaarey Tefilla Macabrew Family Festival —Sat., Dec. 16, 6 pm, CST Social Hall. Mark your calendars for a family fun event, celebrating Chanukah AND the 25th anniversary of CST! The evening will begin with Havdalah, followed by tastings from local craft breweries. Games for the kids and a delicious falafel dinner will be something you won’t want to miss! ***CST will re-dedicate the building at this year’s Chanukah Dinner as part of the synagogue’s 25th Anniversary Celebration. Contact CST at 317-733-2169 or office@shaareytefilla.org for more information about attending the Chanukah Dinner. TENTH ANNIVERSARY OF NEW BUILDING: Shaarey Tefilla dedicated its Carmel building on the fifth day of Chanukah (the holiday of dedication), December 9, 2007. It was followed by CST’s traditional Chanukah Dinner prepared by the Sisterhood. Over 200 guests attended. Ten years later, Shaarey Tefilla is still going strong!
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Jewish Federation News | November/December 2017
REVIVE CIVILITY; Wed., Nov. 8, 7 pm. A Spirit & Place Festival program presented by The Alan & Linda Cohen Center for Jewish Learning and Living at Congregation Beth-El Zedeck. Speakers will include former Indiana congressman Lee Hamilton, Rabbi Sandy Sasso, former Indianapolis mayor Bart Peterson, Adrianne Slash, Sheila S. Kennedy, and Sherry Queener, Ph.D. How do we recapture and revive civil discourse in an age of contentious antagonism and polarization? Free and open to the public. Monthly Healing & Renewal Service; Wednesdays, Nov. 15 and Dec. 20, 5:45 pm. A contemplative and musical service with Rabbi Shelley Goldman for those experiencing illness, for caregivers, and for those walking the mourner’s path. All are welcome. Beth-El Zedeck and the Amazing Technicolor Chanukah Shabbat; Fri., Dec. 8, 6 pm. A festive, musical Chanukah Shabbat service featuring melodies from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat! Coming in Spring 2018: To Be a Mensch! Jewish Ethics for Everyday Living. Visit bez613.org for other BEZ information.
Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation Shabbat Playdate — Sat., Nov. 4 and Dec. 2, both 9:30 –11 am, for children 0 –6 and their families. This time is an informal opportunity to meet new families, spend time with friends, and enjoy the spirit of Shabbat. Schmooze, enjoy a story and songs with IHC’s rabbis and cantor, eat snacks, and of course, playtime for your little ones. This program is open to IHC members and nonmembers. Please bring your friends! Consecration — Sun., Dec. 3, starting at 9:30 am. IHC invites family members and friends to join the congregation in welcoming the temple’s children into the world of formal Jewish education. A joyous reception will follow the ceremony. Chanukah Shabbat Service Fri., Dec. 15, 6:15 pm (regular Shabbat Service time). Chanukah Celebration — Sat., Dec. 16, 5:30-8 pm. Tanakh Study — Join IHC most Saturday mornings at 9 am for a stimulating discussion with the rabbi.
JFGI Legacy Circle Donors
as of June 30, 2017
Thank you to JFGI’s generous Legacy Circle donors! Your gift ensures the continuity of the Indianapolis Jewish community for generations to come. • Betty Fleck* • Anonymous • Diane & John Abrams and Family • Esther & Fred* Fogle • Libby* & David* Fogle • Gayle & Jerry Ancel • Margo & Dan Fox • Shirley Backer • Judy & Eric Fox • Toni Bader • Linda & Bruce Frank • Barb* & Steve* Bailie • Hedy Frank* • Mary Ruth Barnard • Jeffrey A. Frank* • Helen* & Arthur* Barrett • Irving & Barbara* Freeman • Nancy & Brad Bell • Linda & Ezra Friedlander • Edith Bellak* • Elizabeth* & Eugene* Friedmann • Vanja Bird* • Shelley & Fred Frisch • Rose Bookwalter* • Phyllis & Ed Gabovitch • Sharyl Goldberg Border • Susan & Bob Garelick • Ethel Borts* • Edith Garfield* • Gadi Boukai • Martha* & Amiel* Gelb • Michele Lee Boukai • Aaron M. Girson • Laura Rich Boyewsky • Dorothy Gitlin* • Les Brail • Ronald* & Linda Glanzman • Connie* & Stanley Braun • Marianne Glick • Florence* & Arthur* Brock • Marilyn* & Gene* Glick • Russ & Irina Brodskiy • Linda & Elliott Gold • Betty Bryan* • Diane Goldberg • Jill & Matt Burnett • Paula Glanzman Goldberg • Susan & Peter* Cahn • Leslie & Jeffrey Gould • Joseph Cantor* • Angela & Ilya Grabovsky • Katy & Dan Cantor • Leonid Grabovsky • Sam* & Ruth* Chernin • Marina Grabovsky • Maxeen & William Claymon • Debra Barton Grant & • Linda & Alan Cohen Scott Grant • Shirley & Carl Cohen • Robert G. Greenberg • Karen & Charles Cohen • Carla* & Earl* Harris • Dona & Larry Cohen • Illo* & Ernie* Heppner • Maxine & Norman* Cohen • Janie & Tom Herman • Brad & Tina Cohen • June Herman • Lois* & Ralph Cole • Lynne & Phillip Himelstein • David M. Cook Foundation • Steve & Lainie Hurwitz • Sally A. Cook • Bruce Jacobson • Daniel M. Cook • Nahoma* & William* Deckelbaum • Frances* & Bill* Julian • Joan & David* Kahn • Judie & Tom Doehrman • Lucile Kahn* • Bess* & Gus* Domont • Robert D. Kahn* • Roland & Patti Freeman Dorson • S. Carroll Kahn* • Myra & Charles* Echt • Sonja Kantor & Henry Efroymson • Martha Annexton Karatz • Ann* & Irv* Katz • Pamela K. Eicher • Marlo & Todd Katz • Claudette Einhorn • Rachel Kesner • Jill Engel • David & Betty Klapper • Constance* & Irving* Epstein • Stephen R. Klapper, M.D. & • Lois & Sidney Eskenazi Elizabeth B. Klapper • Jane* & Herbert* Falender • Louise* & Ben* Klatch • Shereen & Mark Farber • Dan Klausner • Franci Fealk • Julie Klausner • Ruth K. Feinberg • Meta* & David Kleiman • Gigi Marks Felsher & • Andrew Kleiman Arthur Felsher • Christa & Mike Klein • Mary Fink * • Elaine & James* Klineman • Donald & Myra Fisher Italicized names–Golden Giver
• Marian Kochman* • Ida Koor * • Morton Koor* • Offer & Michelle Korin • Gerald & Adele Kraft • Paul & Sherri Kraft • Michael Kroll • Natalie & Martin Kroot • Gerald & Shirley Kurlander • Sidney & Judy Laikin • Carolyn Leeds • Myrna & Louis* Lemberger • Michael Leon* • Lois Letzter* • Manuel Leve Fund • Ann Levenson* • Barbara & Dick Leventhal • Marcia Levin* • Libby & Samuel* Levin • Elaine* & Sandy Levinson • Florence Leviton* • Barbara & Marks* Levy • Lynn S. Levy • Betty & Seymour Lichter • Herman Logan* • Ellen* & Ernest Lorch • David Lurvey • Diane Lutz • Gloria Lutz* • Shirley & Gerald Mansbach • Sandi & Benton Marks • Sophia Marks* • Janie & Michael S. Maurer • Ida Miller* • Lindsey & Jason Mintz • Susan & Marvin Mitchell • Alvin Mallah Mordoh • Leon M. Mordoh • Jack & Susan Moss • Ellen & Harry Nadler • Ruth Ellen Nassberg • Estelle & Elliott Nelson • Miriam Nelson • Christi Neutzling • Dottie* & Frank* Newman • Helen & Ron Newmark • Gladys Nisenbaum* • Dorit & Gerald Paul • Eloise Paul • Marci & Marc Penner • Raisa Perel • Dr. Ora Pescovitz • Keith & Rita Pitzele • Susan & Ronald Popp • Bonnie & Eric Prystowsky • Miriam & David Resnick
Bolded names–JFGI Life & Legacy donor
• Sara* & Albert* Reuben • Jamie Ratner Rich & Jason Rich • Michelle & Doug Rose • Jill Rose • Bea* & Harry* Roth • Sylvia & Joe* Rothbard • Jane Strashun Rothbaum • Sandra & Donald Rothbaum • Maurel Rothbaum* • Lisa & Larry Sablosky • Sarah* & Sidney* Sakowitz • Phyllis & Gary Schahet • Ruby* & Sam* Schahet • Greg Schahet • Anne Schuchman • Stacy Segal • Lee & Reuben Shevitz • Caryl Shideler • Winnie & Marvin Silberman • Judi & Moe* Silverman • Herbert Simon Family • Melvin Simon* • Margaret* & Armin* Skadron • George Skadron • David Sklar • Michael G. Skolnick • Heather & Jeffrey Smulyan • Jeffrey Sondhelm • Cindy Spier • Dan Spitzberg • Marilyn Spitzberg* • Doris* & Harold* Stadler • Starer Scholarship Fund • Joan Stoner • Dodie* & Harold* Sugarman • Charles E. Sydney* • Stanley Talesnick • Carole Tavel • Kit Tavel • Nancy Thompson • Carly & Larry Turow • Phyllis & Victor* Vernick • Nonie & David Vonnegut-Gabovitch • Irene Weinberg • Alberta* & Sherman* Weinstein • David Wiener • Joan & Walter Wolf
*of blessed memory
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