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For the first time in many years, we have produced an impact report and we were amazed by some of the numbers. We've included the full report with this issue. As just one example of a number that surprised when we put it all together, we provide more than 22,000 rides a year to people. That's 60 rides each day, helping people in our Jewish Family Services program make it to dialysis appointments, doctors’ appointments and to the grocery store. We’re picking up students for afterschool at the JCC and the afterschool Hebrew program at the Bureau of Jewish Education. Hooverwood residents are able to attend social events and cultural opportunities. When we put all that together and look at the impact we’re having for everyone from children to seniors, we’re really doing an incredible job. And that’s just in transportation.
Annual Campaign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Women's Philanthropy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 LIFE & LEGACY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Endowment Scholarships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8 Israeli Emissary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Cover Story . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11 Israel & Overseas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 PJ Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Demographic Study. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Hooverwood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Jewish Family Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-17 Jewish Community Relations Council. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Jewish Community Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Bureau of Jewish Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Hasten Hebrew Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 IU Hillel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Synagogues. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis JFGI Young Leadership Division JFGI Israel Connections @JFGIndy @JFGIYLD
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And it’s all because of you. Thank you. As we wrap up the 2016 annual campaign, we want to express our gratitude for each and every gift. Whether you donate $18 or $18,000, your contribution is feedback for us that it’s important to you that we maintain a vibrant, exciting and engaging Jewish community. I invite you take some time to review the Impact Report included in the middle of this magazine and the diversity of things that we’re doing with a relatively small amount of money. Shoot me an email to let us know what you found surprising, or any feedback on how we are doing. We're really proud of the work our agencies and volunteers do. They serve as an inspiration for us as we look ahead to 2017 and an even greater impact that we will have with your support.
Jewish Federation News Executive Vice President & CEO Debra Barton Grant President Offer Korin
Debra Barton Grant Executive Vice President & CEO
Editor Lisa Waite 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 Jewish Community Center, Hooverwood, Jewish Family Services at The Albert & Sara Reuben Senior and Community Resource Center, The Bureau of Jewish Education, and The Jewish Community Relations Council. OF GREATER INDIANAPOLIS
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Cover photo: The Grabovsky family. Ericka and Eric with their children Frankie and Ben; Angela and Ilya; Karina (Leo's twin sister) with daughter Zelly and husband Andy Rosenthal; Marina with David and Leo with Leah. (Photo by Raw Sugar Photography) For the full story, see page 8.
A nnua l C a mp a ign 2017 Annual Campaign Kick-off On Tuesday, September 20 the community kicked off the Federation's 2017 Annual Campaign at the Hasten Hebrew Academy with a conversation about Elections 2016 with Jay Footlick and Noam Neusner. Jay and Noam brought their “inside the beltway” perspective and engaged in a lively discussion about what’s happening in this election season. Thanks to Benton and Sandi Marks for co-chairing, Barbie Gurwitz for her planning and the entire committee: Caryl Shideler, Caryl and Steve Auslander, Helen Kurlander Goldstein, Laura Rich Boyewsky, Richard and Ellen Shevitz, Nonie Vonnegut Gabovitch, and Amy Isaacs for their support and efforts on behalf of the Federation.
Top row: Kyle Mishne, Sally Weinstein, Katy Cantor, Mike Robin; Noam Neusner; Sandi and Benton Marks Middle row: Jay Footlik; Ruth Feinberg and Stanley Talesnick Bottom row: Gayle and Jerry Ancel; Laura Rich Boyewsky, Estelle Nelson, Winnie Goldblatt
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W om e n' s Phil an th r op y Lion of Judah Luncheon On Wednesday, September 7, women who generously support the Federation at the Lion of Judah and Pomegranate levels gathered at the home of Sandra and Don Rothbaum to the Federation’s annual luncheon. The program featured Rae Ringel, executive coach and president of the Ringel Group who spoke about the language of leadership. We honored new Lions of Judah and Pomegranate donors in 2016, as well as women who have established endowments to support their Federation giving. Many thanks to event co-chairs Sandra Rothbaum and Karen Rothbaum for planning a beautiful event. Look for more Women’s Philanthropy programming this fall and winter!
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Pleasant Surprises at the International Lion of Judah Conference By Helen Goldstein This September, I joined nine women from Indianapolis and over 1,200 others from around the world at the international conference in Washington, DC. What a pleasant surprise when, on my way from the airport to the hotel, I met three Israeli women who were also Lions of Judah. They told me that their group makes a financial commitment every year to the Lone Soldier program, a program that helped my son Eitan, who lives in Israel, integrate into Israeli society. I was inspired by women from around the world, all of whom are passionate about raising money for their Federations and other Jewish causes. While there were many world famous speakers and panelists on a variety of topics, the speaker who hit home with me the most was the JFNA National Women’s Philanthropy Chair, Judy Altenberg. Judy shared all the ways the Federation system had directly impacted her life and that of her family's. Her talk changed my view of the Federation. I have been a donor to the Federation for years, but had always looked at the Federation as being there to help people in financial need. After hearing Judy, I found myself reflecting on how deeply my entire family has been touched by the Jewish organizations that the Federation funds. In addition, I reflected on how deeply my family's commitment to Judaism and Jewish causes stems from our involvement with Federation agencies and programs. Above top: Karen Rothbaum and Sandy Rothbaum; Above bottom: Debby Barton-Grant, Lois Eskenazi, Shelley Frisch, Katy Cantor Page 4. Top: Suzette Solomon, Karen Rothbaum, Amy Davidoff, Sara Weinberger, Beth Klapper, Marlo Katz, Carly Sachet-Rubenstein, Shelby Anderson Middle row: Winnie Goldblatt and Barbara Leventhal; Sandi Marks and Debbie Milkey Bottom row: Judy Laiken and Toni Bader; Michelle Korin, Megan Maurer, Lynn Mervis
The conference was an opportunity to reconnect with old friends, learn about important topics, and bond with my fellow Hoosiers. It also reminded me that in a community like Indianapolis, we need to work together to maintain the programs and ser vices that will keep Jews of all ages engaged in our community. Not only does the Federation system provide financial assistance to those in need around the world, it also is a major contributor to the continuity of the Jewish people.
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P l a n n ed Giv in g & E n d ow m e nt Celebrating One Year of LIFE & LEGACY! On Sunday, September 25, the Jewish community came together to celebrate a successful first year of LIFE & LEGACY! Everyone enjoyed a fun-filled afternoon with family and friends where we recognized the 14 LIFE & LEGACY community partner organizations and awarded each one a $10,000 incentive grant. We thanked and honored all of the generous donors who made legacy commitments through this new endowment-building program, ensuring a vibrant future for the Greater Indianapolis Jewish community. Mazel Tov to all! For more photos, visit our Facebook page. For information about Life & Legacy, contact Paula Goldberg at 317.715.6980 or pgoldberg@JFGI.org.
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Academic Scholarships Page 6. Top to bottom, left to right: Joe Epstein, Judy Failer, and Esther Epstein enjoy themselves. Mazel Tov! Debby Barton-Grant, Paula Goldberg, and Offer Korin lead a toast to LIFE & LEGACY. All 14 LIFE & LEGACY teams' representatives were on hand to receive their incentive grants from JFGI and the Harold Grinspoon Foundation. John Abrams, Alan Cohen, and Itamar Cohen.
Academic scholarships for college bound Jewish students are available through JFGI. Applications are due by March 1, 2017.
Mark Pescovitz Scholarship • Qualified high school junior or senior • Record of outstanding service to the Jewish or general community in the greater Indianapolis area
The Pitzele Family. Below: Paula Fogle, the winner of the Community Basket raffle. Local children enjoyed the balloon animal station.
Israel Experiences
Eugene Friedmann Memorial Scholarship
Joe & Sylvia Rothbard Family Israel Youth Experience Israel scholarships are for youth to participate in a supervised Israel youth experience trip. Applications are due by March 1, 2017.
• Individuals in grades 6-12
• Academic focus in the field of science, medicine or technology
• Proof of financial need
• Preference given to foreign born applicants
• Applicant must be a member and resident of the greater Indianapolis Jewish community
• First time visitors to Israel
• Applications are confidential
Len Perel Memorial Scholarship • Proof of financial need • Demonstrate academic excellence and volunteer experience in the Indianapolis Jewish community for greater than one year • Preference given to applicants from the former Soviet Union • Applications are confidential
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 • Applicants should have a desire to work in the Jewish community upon completion of their studies
If you have any questions, contact Pamela Eicher at 317.715.6981 or peicher@JFGI.org.
Israel Experience Grants • Qualified individuals up to age 26 • Grant only awarded one time per recipient • Recipients awarded up to $1,000 except for SKIP account participants up to $1,800 • Organized trips approved by the Jewish Federation • Birthright applicant may only apply for funds towards the flight to port of departure or an extended organized program in Israel • At least one parent/guardian must be a resident of the Greater Indianapolis Jewish community and contribute to the Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis in the year the grant is awarded. • Family trips are not eligible
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P l a n n ed Giv in g & E n d ow m e nt Jewish Summer Camp Scholarships & Grants To encourage youth to participate in Jewish overnight camp for 12 days or longer. Two programs (33 grants were awarded in 2016) are available, and qualifications include:
Joe & Sylvia Rothbard Family Jewish Summer Camp • Youth in grades 3-12 • Proof of financial need • Applicants must be members of the Greater Indianapolis Jewish community • Applications are confidential and due by March 1, 2017
One Happy Camper • Youth in grades 3-11 • First time campers only • First come first serve • Members of the Greater Indianapolis Jewish community • Children currrently attending a Jewish day school or yeshiva typically are not eligible
• At least one parent/guardian must be a member in good standing and contribute to the Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis in the year the grant is awarded. • Apply online at JewishCamp.org/one-happy-camper
Thank you for allowing me to go to camp again. I got to see all of my old friends and meet some new friends. I had a great time. I went canoeing, climbed the obstacle course and the rope course. I also got to go swimming and have a whole day of sports.
Summer Internships
JFNA Scholarships
The Samuel Kroot Internship program provides an opportunity to work at one of six Federation agencies to learn about Jewish communal services. Applications are due by March 31, 2017.
The Federation Executive Recruitment & Education Program (FEREP) awards graduate school scholarships of up to $20,000 per year for up to two years. For more information visit the Jewish Federations of North America's website or email FEREPScholarship@JewishFederations.org
• Completed at least one year of college • Paid and unpaid internships available • Time commitment required for each internship is a minimum of 190 hours
Please Help Please help us to support these programs by making a donation to ensure that future generations are able to continue to enjoy these experiences. If you have any questions, please contact Pamela Eicher at 317.715.6981 or peicher@jfgi.org.
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Is ra eli E mis s a ry Remembering Shimon Peres Z”L About a month and a half ago, one of the brightest lights in the history of Israel went out. The torch who led a nation and has been there throughout every step, is no longer there to offer his wisdom and smile and take the lead. Shimon Peres Z”L was the ninth President of the State of Israel, a statesman who served twice as the Prime Minister of Israel and twice as the Interim Prime Minister. Peres was a member of 12 cabinets in his political career spanning nearly 70 years. He was one of the most admired and inspirational public figures both within Israel as well as around the world. Peres was a Nobel Peace Prize winner and the founder of Peres Center for Peace in Jaffa. He was the last of the Founding Fathers of the State of Israel. For those of us who grew up with this walking legend, it was extremely difficult to say goodbye. For those of us who were privileged to personally meet Peres, it is heartbreaking to imagine a world without him.
President Barack Obama said in his eulogy to Peres “… A light has gone out, but the hope he gave us will burn forever. Shimon Peres was a soldier for Israel, for the Jewish people, for justice, for peace, and for the belief that we can be true to our best selves—to the very end of our time on Earth, and in the legacy that we leave to others…”. In less than a month we will be celebrating Chanukah, and while lighting the candles we should all remember the light we lost, but at the same time, remember his legacy and hope that will keep on echoing for generations to come. For those of you who would like to share thoughts, condolences or feelings, please send me your letter via email and I will make sure to pass those to Peres’ family. Inbar Nadir shaliach@JFGI.org (317) 800-9350
Earlier this month we mentioned 21 years to the murder of former Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, with whom Peres shared his Nobel Prize. Peres and Rabin did not necessarily agree on a variety of issues throughout their political careers. Nevertheless, the one thing they both agreed upon was the need for peace, for the sake of Israel and the future of its people.
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M eet t he Grab ovs ky's Reconnecting with What's Important Angela Grabovsky believes planning is something everyone needs to do. So she took her own advice when it came to donating. She and her husband Ilya recently talked through what was important to both of them. “We did not grow up in a religious environment. Religion was not allowed, yet we have a strong sense of tradition, family and community,” said Angela who immigrated from Odessa, Ukraine in 1989 with her husband, two children, parents, grandparents and sister. Through the generosity of the Federation, upon their arrival they received English language tutoring and scholarship assistance to Hasten Hebrew Academy. Reflecting back, Angela credits son Leo and daughter-in-law, Marina for re-awakening their sense of connection to the Jewish community. “And now looking forward we have made giving back to our community a part of our legacy,” Angela said.
Leo and Marina Marina and her family also immigrated here from Ukraine (Kiev) in 1992. Her great aunt and uncle were the 14th family to move to Indianapolis. “I’m hoping our daughter has a stronger Jewish education than Leo and I and both sets of our parents,” Marina said. Their daughter Leah attends Hasten Hebrew Academy. “Both Leo and I also attended Hasten, so now it’s full circle.” She and Leo are going beyond schooling to strengthen ties to their faith, involving both sets of their parents along the way. “We didn’t grow up with any Jewish traditions or practicing Judaism; all we knew was that we were Jewish. Now we practice Judaism day in and day out. It’s a way of life for us. It is a very strong part of our identity because our parents and grandparents weren’t able to.” Marina is currently involved in the
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PTO at Hasten Hebrew Academy and she’s co-chair of the kickoff event for the Federation’s NextGen program. Leo is on the board at the Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis and involved with organizations that made a big impact for him—the Jewish Community Relations Council, Indiana Jewish Historical Society and the JCC.
Deciding What's Important Many of the JFGI agencies have positively influenced the Grabovsky family. Leo and his sister Karina were JCC camp counselors while Marina attended the camp as a young girl. They have had several family members stay at Hooverwood. Angela’s Uncle, Jack Briker (who initially encouraged their trip to the United States) works at Jewish Family Services with their Wheels to Wellness program. In addition, Marina was involved with Indiana University Hillel (another beneficiary agency) and Leo and she were even married by IU Hillel’s Rabbi Sue Silberberg. Recently, their involvement has deepened. They joined the national young leadership cabinet for the federations. “It’s a six-year commitment more on a national scale to bring both leadership and programming here locally,” Leo said about the program for 210 individuals across the country who are 30-45 years old. Indianapolis has not had anyone participating in this program for more than 20 years. Both he and Marina cite Indianapolis as a great community for being able to get involved easily and make an impact. “Talking to people nationally you can almost get lost in a lot of these larger Jewish communities,” Leo said. “I think here we have the ability to (have an) impact and make it your own and have that instantly. We have friends who moved to Chicago and it’s going to take them 10 years to get to a position like we have where their voice matters.”
It's About Something Bigger Marina and Leo are actively participating in the Jewish Community for themselves but more importantly for their children. They were inspired by friends to start their own traditions, one of which is having Shabbat every
Friday that they can. “That’s very important to us,” Marina said.
fact that more and more children and grandchildren are marrying non-Jews.
Angela and Ilya were inspired to participate in Life & Legacy by son Leo who made his own donation. Angela advises that everyone should take some time to think about the things that are important to them. They identified three areas.
“It’s been almost 30 years since the immigrants from the Soviet Union started arriving in Indianapolis. We all do okay. For ourselves and for our families,” she said. ”Now is the time to start thinking about something that’s a little bit bigger than us.”
1: The Survival of Israel. “If we need to be anywhere other than the United States, this would be the place,” Angela said. 2: Jewish Traditions. Because the Grabovsky’s grew up in an environment where they were not free to express their religion, they felt it was important to teach their children and grandchildren about Jewish traditions. “The main reason why we came to this country (is to) have the ability to unite with our Jewish heritage. It’s important to me to make sure we always have our identity as Jews. And make sure our kids and grandkids (are) proud to be Jews,” Ilya said. 3. Community Involvement. Angela said about her native country, “we did not grow up in a culture of community. We did not grow up in a culture of giving. People have to get to that level by themselves.” She continued, “we wanted to live in a Jewish culture and have friends and spouses of the Jewish faith,” she said in recognition of the
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I s rael & Ov ers e as Interfaith Israeli Women Visit Indy By Michelle Korin In September, Indianapolis hosted a delegation of 17 Jewish, Christian, and Muslim Israeli women from our Western Galilee Partnership Region. This diverse group of women meet monthly in Israel over a meal they prepare together, and they call themselves “Women Cooking Up a Dialogue.” They come together to learn about each other and from each other. With the guidance of a facilitator, they do leadership and volunteer activities together, and share their culture, customs, and yes, food and recipes. By engaging in thoughtful and sometimes difficult dialogue, these women are not only building trust and friendships among themselves, they are also building a truly cooperative community based on mutual respect and understanding for their children and their futures. JFGI and JCRC worked to bring the women’s experiences to the Jewish community, the IUPUI campus, and larger interfaith community, as well. At IUPUI, the group delivered a moving
presentation and answered questions from a diverse audience. The IUPUI Jewish Student Association (Yaniv Shmukler), the IU School of Social Work (Professor Khadija Khaja), the IUPUI Office of International Affairs (Professor Gil Latz and Professor Ian McIntosh), and the Center for Interfaith Cooperation (Charlie Wiles) co-sponsored this event. The delegation joined over 60 local Jewish, Christian, and Muslim women at Congregation Beth-El Zedeck for dinner. At every table, the conversations flourished as we did an exercise on values and realized how much we all have in common.
PLEASE NOTE: Meetings begin on the afternoon of Monday, January 30. P2G Program Tours will be available on Sunday, Jan 29 and during the morning hours of Monday, Jan 30.
Thank you to our generous donors, the JFGI staff, the JCRC for their outreach into the community-at-large, to the host families for opening their homes, and to our lay leaders Michelle Korin and Stacy Segal for helping make this event a reality!
“Women Cooking Up a Dialogue” is the model of co-existence, not only for the Western Galilee and throughout Israel, but also for us in the U.S. and Indianapolis. The women’s positive energy was palpable, and we have great hope that this program will help spark meaningful interfaith dialogue in our local community. If you’re interested in knowing about and getting involved in interfaith
2017 Winter PARTNERSHIP2GETHER Steering Committee Meeting in Israel Jan 29–Feb 2, 2017
opportunities like this, please reach out to the JCRC.
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QUESTIONS? Michèle Boukai Israel & Overseas Director (317) 475-4274 mboukai@jfgi.org
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PJ Lib ra ry PJ Our Way™ for ages 9-11 The Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis is proud to partner with the Harold Grinspoon Foundation to bring you PJ Our Way™, a new chapter of PJ Library for kids ages 9-11.
Who's Who at the Federation
You are invited to enroll now, and as an added bonus, former PJ Library members can sign up as early as age 8 ½!
PJ Our Way™ offers: •
MONTHLY CHOICE Every month your child chooses a free book from a selection of high-quality titles with Jewish themes. That's 12 books a year!
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CREATIVE OUTLET AND LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Kids can write reviews, post blog comments, and share ideas on the PJ Our Way™ website.
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A SAFE WEBSITE The PJ Our Way™ website is a safe place for kids. All content on the website is moderated by PJ educators.
PJ Our Way™ also offers online parent guides for every PJ Our Way™ selection to help you and your child make the right book choices for your family.
Name: Jenny Angel-Reece Family: Husband, Allen Reece and daughters Cordelia, age 8 and Persephone, age 5 Hometown: Lorain, OH, about 40 minutes west of Cleveland Education: B.A. in English lit from Earlham College, M.S.I. in Library and Information Services from University of Michigan Something you might not know about me: I’ve lived in quite a few places since moving out of the Cleveland area: Richmond, IN; Baton Rouge, LA; Ann Arbor, MI; Rockville, MD (DC Area); Houston, TX; Ann Arbor again, and now here! Position at the Federation: PJ Library Coordinator People can come to me if they need: Help with anything related to Jewish children’s books and programming for kids
Photos from PJ Library Rosh Hashana event at Stuckey Farms. Top: Daughters of Adam Pitzele and Meytal Ashkenazi. Bottom: Kate Onuska and her daughter
Why I find working for the Federation meaningful: I’m new here, but so far, the people are the best thing about the Federation and I’m enjoying meeting everyone. Favorite thing about Indianapolis: The parks, like Holliday Park, the grounds of the IMA, Cool Creek Park in Carmel, and Richie Woods in Fishers.
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D e mo gra phic S tu d y Jewish Community Study Update In a past issue of the Jewish Federation News we shared with you plans to contract with a demographic researcher to facilitate a study of the Jewish community in the Indianapolis area in the spring of 2017. Our goal is to better understand the needs of our community so we can plan appropriately and continue to strengthen and grow. While this survey is not being executed until next year, this is a large undertaking and the Federation will be utilizing additional resources to ensure a successful outcome.
Who's Who at the Federation
Upon recommendation from the demographic study committee, the Board of Directors selected Ira Sheskin, Ph.D. and David Dutwin, PhD as the demographic researchers we will be partnering with for this study. Dr. Sheskin has experience designing and executing studies with over 40 Jewish Federations.
Our goal is to better understand the needs of our community so we can plan appropriately and continue to strengthen and grow. The Federation also hired Sheila Yuckman to coordinate the overall study. Part of her role will be reaching out to Jewish organizations and synagogues to obtain information, which will be used in the survey process. She will also be responsible for working with the Jewish Community Study committee and the demographic researchers to finalize the questionnaire. These questions will cover social and demographic areas as well as Jewish connections and social service needs. In order to most accurately represent the population, the researchers will obtain their 600 interviews from sampling based on information provided by synagogues and other Jewish organizations, Random Digit Dialing from both landline and cell phones, and sampling from a list of distinctive Jewish names. Although the interviews are still several months away, the process of gathering the data and developing the questionnaire takes time. We will be working with the Jewish community during this process and we need your help! If you are interested in learning more, the Jewish Community Study Committee will be commencing in January. Please feel free to call our coordinator, Sheila Yuckman at (317) 715-1523 or email her at syuckman@jfgi.org to get more information. We are excited to continue to share updates with you in our next edition.
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Name: Sheila Yuckman Family: My husband, Timo, our sons Ari and Elon, and a pug named Fiona. Hometown: Arlington Hts, IL Education: BA in Finance from the University of Illinois, MSA from Roosevelt University, CPA. Something you might not know about me: I love to go dancing! My husband and I used to take ballroom dance lessons, and we especially like to go salsa dancing. Position at the Federation: Coordinator, 2017 Indianapolis Jewish Community Study People can come to me if they need: Any information about the upcoming Jewish Community Study, which will commence in the spring of 2017. I will be working with a demographic researcher, the Indianapolis Jewish organizations, synagogues, and a committee to manage the study. Why I find working for the Federation meaningful: Moving here a year ago, and not knowing anyody, I was worried about meeting people and finding my place. However, I was welcomed by the Jewish community here. I was able to meet amazing families by attending Jewish events and sending my younger son to a Jewish pre-school. Working on this project will allow me to continue to meet wonderful people in the community while utilizing my professional skills.
Hoov erwood Hooverwood Family Bids Farewell to David Martin, R.N. After 30 years of dedicated service and leadership, David Martin, R.N., has made the very difficult decision to leave Hoover wood to pursue a different nursing opportunity. David will be greatly missed by everyone. David began his employment at Hoover wood when he was 19 years old. While studying business at Ball State University, he took a career aptitude test that led him to nursing. David has worn several Hooverwood hats during the last 30 years including C.N.A., staff nurse, evening supervisor, unit manager, and clinical assessment
Hooverwood Employee Appreciation Luncheon Hooverwood employees celebrated many accomplishments at this year’s employee appreciation luncheon on September 28. The entire staff was treated to a catered meal sponsored by the George and Julie Kaufman Employee Recognition Fund. Great job, Hooverwood staff! Hooverwood’s annual health inspection from the Indiana State Department of Health was a success. The small number of minor deficiencies was below the current state and national averages. The annual Medicaid audit was nearly perfect, and the auditors will not have to return for three years.
nurse. Most recently, David coordinated the infection prevention and wound care programs. David knows how to empower and inspire his staff. He not only cares for the residents, he also cares for their family members with his patience and compassion. David has taken pride in caring for multiple generations of residents within the same family. He was honored by the Hoover wood Board of Directors this year as the Employee of the Year. His success at Hooverwood is only indicative of his future potential in his new career.
150 residents are cared for daily at Hooverwood,
a 5-star quality nursing home (rated by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid).
Changes have been happening and staff has been patient, flexible, and supportive through it all. Hooverwood has implemented a new electronic medical record that will be utilized throughout the entire organization. The training and preparation for this new system has been an additional full time job for many of the staff. Everyone’s cooperation and willingness to learn this new system has been so greatly appreciated. The Hooverwood staff’s cooperation and understanding during the ongoing renovation and construction project has been much appreciated. Everyone is so excited with the progress and looks forward to the future phases of the project. w w w.jewi s h i nd ia nap ol i s .o rg
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J e w is h Fa mily S e r vi c e s Homemaker Services Update Jewish Family Services is pleased to announce a new partnership with Freedom Home Health as the new provider for Homemaker Services. Freedom Home Health will provide light housekeeping services to those over the age of 60 who might need assistance in their home. We’re so excited about this new partnership because the caregivers are able to provide so much more than light housekeeping, including companionship, fixing light meals, laundry and assistance with running errands. If you or someone you know is interested in the homemaker program, please have them contact Christy Morris, Geriatric Social Worker, at 317-536-1475.
Addictions By Julie Sondhelm How can I speak with enough passion and conviction to convey the need for awareness and support for addiction recovery in our Jewish community and in the larger community? We read the news reports, we see advertisements for treatment centers on TV, we know of those around us who are wrestling with addictions, but how are we addressing this in our community? On a regular basis, we at JFS work with individuals who are agonizing with the choices before them. They tell us: • I’m afraid to seek treatment, I might lose my children. • I have insurance, but it won’t cover treatment and I can’t afford it. • What can I do to help my spouse? • What can I do to help my child? • How can I keep my job and deal with my addiction? • I don’t want anybody to know. My family will be judged. • I don’t know what to do or where to turn. At JFS, we have social workers who will meet privately with individuals to help establish a plan for recovery in confidentiality. We can provide information on critical resources and provide support as an adjunct to treatment. We host a monthly support group (JACS) for Jewish individuals struggling with addiction and their families. Facilitated by Rabbi Aaron
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JACS is a place where Jews in recovery can talk about things unique to Judaism Spiegel, JACS – which exists nationally – is a place where Jews participating in any of the 12-step programs can explore recovery with other Jewish people in recovery.
reflects the general population, which is 1 in 10 Americans. When we consider that addiction is a family disease, the numbers (of those affected) are staggering.
I recently interviewed Rabbi Spiegel about the JACS group and recovery in general. Here are some of his thoughts:
What more can our community do? Alcohol and chemical addiction are diseases. If a friend or relative suffered from untreated diabetes, cancer or heart disease, we wouldn’t hesitate to encourage (dare I say demand) that our friend or relative get help. We need to be that understanding and proactive with addiction. It is not a failure of will, strength or moral character to have a problem with drugs or alcohol. Rather, it is a failing, Hillul Hashem (contrary to Jewish principles), to remain silent and watch someone suffer. Help is available – one need only ask.
How does JACS help in conjunction with 12-step programs like AA/NA? JACS is a place where Jews in recovery can talk about things unique to Judaism that affect their recover y life. For instance, Passover (or other holidays) can be difficult for Jews in recover y because of the use of wine as an important symbolic food and because of the gathering of family. While it is certainly okay to bring this up in an AA or NA meeting, many in that setting do not understand the dynamics involved. What can you tell us about those struggling with addictions who have yet to seek help or are reticent to seek help again? Unfortunately, Jews often don’t seek help because there is an historical communal bias against Jewish addicts and alcoholics. The statistical number of Jewish addicts
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I could not say it better myself. For more information, resources or support, please contact JFS social worker, Julie Sondhelm, at 317.536.1476.
Kavod: Supporting Holocaust Survivors Back in March, JFS was proud to announce that we were selected to receive a groundbreaking grant from the Jewish Federations of North America through their recently launched Center for Advancing Holocaust Survivor Care. This initiative is supported by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, marking the first time in history that the United States Federal Government has provided direct funding for Holocaust Survivor services. An exciting element of this grant will focus on training our staff in personcentered, trauma-informed (PCTI) care practices, which will enable us to present coping strategies that prevent re-traumatization for our clients. PCTI care is a holistic approach to ser vice provision that promotes the dignity, strength, and empowerment of trauma victims by incorporating knowledge about the role of trauma in victims’ lives into agency programs, policies,
and procedures. We’re excited to offer trainings in the future to other community organizations and social service professionals to enhance the care for survivors across the board. Beyond the wide variety of social services being offered, JFS also recognizes the importance of addressing social isolation amongst Holocaust Survivors and has been able to organize a range of cultural programs, discussion groups and educational opportunities for this demographic. With musical performances, social outings to the ballet and opera, a preparation course for the U. S. citizenship test, English classes, and so much more to come, we feel privileged to spend this time focusing on the social and education needs of Survivors. If you would like to get involved or learn more about this initiative, please don’t hesitate to contact us at 317.259.6822!
Upcoming Kavod Programming December 18 Ballet Outing at AMC Castleton Square 14 (Nutcracker) December 27 Hanukkah Candle Lighting and Reception for Holocaust Survivors and Families January 22 Ballet Outing at AMC Castleton Square 14 (Sleeping Beauty) February 9 Free Attorney Clinic with Faegre Baker Daniels LLP February 24 Opera Outing at AMC Castleton Square 14 (Rusalka)
Above: the Kavod group at the Libby Fogle Lunch Bunch program for Rosh Hashana. Right: Teen volunteers from the Russian School of Indiana delivered apples and honey to residents at Park Regency and Gardens of Greenbrier.
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J e w is h C ommu n i ty Re l ati o ns Co unc i l Reflections of a JCRC Intern By Naomi Farahan, sophomore at Indiana University Interning at the JCRC this summer was one of the most enriching experiences I’ve had. Through my time there, I learned about the Indianapolis Jewish community. I also became familiar with the people that work to ensure its safety and success. I made professional and personal connections during my internship. I was a part of a team that works hard, and the work was almost always meaningful. Designing a flyer could help educate people about educational opportunities. Organizing events, writing articles—even the small stuff—had purpose.
I had three supportive mentors in Lindsey Mintz, Lauren Morgan and David Sklar. Lindsey was patient with me. No question— about public affairs, about Israel, about desk supplies— was stupid. She taught me so much, especially about building alliances. Lauren involved me in important, long-term tasks like writing for the new website. She valued my opinions and trained me along the way. And David took me to meetings around the city, all the while teaching me
Thanks to funding from Joan and Walter Wolf as well as the Jewish Federation through the Kroot Family Internship Program, the JCRC has mentored nine interns over the past 14 years. Many of these impressive young adults have become Jewish professionals, and all of them are actively engaged in their respective Jewish circles. If you would like to help fund the JCRC’s intern, please contact JCRC Executive Director, Lindsey Mintz, or JFGI Chief Philanthropy Officer, Katy Cantor.
about important local and national issues. Because of their kindness and their willingness to teach, I gained knowledge and confidence. I am better prepared to eventually join the workforce and am more thoughtful about Israel, advocacy, and research. I will always be grateful for the expansive learning opportunities they gave me. Now that I’m back at school, I find myself wondering what Lindsey, Lauren and David are doing. They’ll be doing a lot. I still can’t wrap my head around it all, even after my internship has ended. They’ll be making connections with other communities and be advocating for Israel. They’ll be bringing together Jews who otherwise might not have met and be lobbying for legislation that makes our Jewish community stronger.
State House Candidates Forum Prior to Election Day, JCRC continued its tradition of hosting a Candidates Forum for members of the community to learn where candidates for office stand on the issues. This year, the forum included Connie Eckert and Carey Hamilton from House District 87 and Pamela Hickman and John Ruckelshaus from Senate District 30. The event was moderated by John Krull and was co-sponsored by Marion County Commission on Youth (MCCOY), the Muslim Alliance of Indiana, and JFGI's NEXTGen Division.
Candidates Forum participants John Ruckelshaus, Pamela Hickman, Connie Eckert, and Carey Hamilton
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Je wi sh Community C enter Stay Strong Marcy Ekhaus has been working with a personal trainer for more than seven years. She started because she wanted to stay strong and healthy as she aged and also to help build bone density. She works with JCC Personal Trainer Javan Odinga for an hour twice a week, even after recently spraining her ankle from slipping in her backyard. She said Javan continues to train her, working around her injury. She exercises every day by walking and now with her leg in a boot due to the sprain, on a recumbent bike. She's developing arthritis in her hips so she also does about 20 minutes of stretching each day at home. She's found that an important side benefit of regular exercise at the J is the people she's met over the years. Whether she was working out at 6:00 a.m. or 3:00 p.m., there were people she looks forward to seeing who motivate each other and make it a pleasure to come to the JCC.
Odinga is an A.C.E. certified personal trainer and A.F.A.A. certified group instructor. He developed a passion for the world of fitness and bodybuilding in the early 90s. He has 18 years of personal training experience on three continents: Africa (Kenya), Asia (Qatar), and North America. A competitive bodybuilder, Odinga won his first National Amateur Bodybuilding Association competition in Chicago in July 2015. His workout regimen is muscle isolation exercises. But as a personal trainer, he works with clients on their goals and what they want to achieve. “Not everyone wants to be a bodybuilder. I design exercises based on what the client wants,” he said.
Cooking for Family
Born and raised in Kenya, Javan Odinga is a Hoosier by marriage. “I was living in Qatar, my wife was in the U.S. and my son in Kenya,” Odinga says. “My favorite activity is spending time with family because we’re now all in the same place.” Once in Indianapolis, Odinga chose the JCC because he liked the values and beliefs stated on the website. “The equipment is amazing. It’s like night and day with other facilities I looked at,” he said.
Kids Winter Break
What JCC member Jackie Larman, a lifelong Indianapolis resident and member of Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation, likes about cooking is when it’s for other people. “I love to enjoy family style meals at home,” she said. She learned to cook from, and still uses, Thoughts for Buffets. “I started with this cookbook in 1953. It has everything (in) ready-made meals,” she said.
The JCC offers all-day fun for kids in K-5 who are out of school for winter break. The cost is $65 per day ($50 if you’re a JCC member) or $225 for a week ($175 for JCC members). Dates are as follows:
• Friday, December 16 • Monday, December 19
Her go-to recipe for dessert is lemon torte because she can serve it with anything. But some of her favorites are recipes she got from her mother, like apple torte and kugel. In looking at her worn recipe cards, she laughed, “I’m apparently a messy cook.” Jackie still uses her mother’s recipes, like apple torte (shown), lemon chicken and kugel.
• Tuesday, December 20 • Wednesday, December 21 • Thursday, December 22 • Friday, December 23 • Tuesday, December 27 • Wednesday, December 28 • Thursday, December 29 • Friday, December 30
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Bu rea u o f Jew i s h E d u c ati o n Happenings The BJE opened school this year in August finally having reached the goal of having new distance learning capability in every classroom, due to generous donors and the JFGI Life & Legacy program which awarded us $10,000 for reaching 18 donors in our first year (top photo at right). The Holocaust Education Center of Indiana hosted a sold-out premier of the movie Denial on October 13. The movie told the story of Professor Deborah Lipstadt’s battle against a libel charge in British courts from the infamous Holocaust denier David Irving. Following the movie, Professors Robert Katz, John Hill and George Wright of the McKinney Law school led a lively discussion about the issues of First Amendment rights and libel procedures in American law. The BJE and the Holocaust Education Center of Indiana also hosted the Spungen Holocaust Postal Exhibit, November 15, 16 & 17. This unique display of letters, stamps, postcards and passports gave a unique view to the events taking place during the Holocaust. The exhibit allowed people to see the artifacts up-close with translations and explanations. Collector Danny Spungen was on hand to help guide people throughout the exhibit. On Tuesday, November 15, the BJE hosted a Kristallnacht Commemoration service featuring speaker, Ida Kerzs. Ms. Kerzs was hidden by a family as a child. Following the war she attempted to find her missing siblings. Rabbi Winnig spent Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur leading a congregation in Guatemala City, Guatemala. The students enjoyed hearing about the community there and learning that Jews do live everywhere and that the Hebrew language does unite us as a people wherever we go (bottom photo).
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H a st e n Heb rew A ca d emy We are “Better Together” This Fall! “Better Together” is a wonderful program that brings the local senior community together with Hasten Hebrew Academy youth to participate in a variety of meaningful activities. The students will learn about the needs of the seniors and be instilled with a sense of obligation and responsibility to the care of the older generation. The Academy’s involvement was extended for a third year because of the unique programming and student-created website: http://bettertogetherhhai.weebly.com
Mazel Tov to the girls volleyball team on winning the Indianapolis Independent School League Championship!
On Friday, September 30, 2016, the HHAI seventh and eighth grade classes kicked off this year’s “Better Together” program by celebrating Rosh Hashanah with Hooverwood residents. Students sang beautifully, played chimes, and performed entertaining skits related to the holiday using puppets and comedy. The interaction between students and residents was moving, as apples, honey, and smiles were shared. Students really enjoyed delivering joy to this group. On Friday, October 7, students joined residents and community members again for the annual Memory Walk. Students walked while pushing wheelchairs and making conversation with their partners. They enjoyed socializing with residents in addition to promoting awareness for Alzheimer’s. The last “Better Together” event for the fall partnered a group of eleven middle school students with a senior book club led by Monica Rosenfeld. The group read the book I am Malala by Malala Youdafzai. Discussions about this book focused on the role of female education in the modern world. After reading the book, the book club also viewed the movie together. Throughout the school year the students will continue to serve the seniors at Jewish Family Services Libby Fogle lunches. The program will also bring the senior community together with the Academy’s middle school students for a joint mosaic project with Joani Rothenberg. The finished piece will be donated to the newly expanded Hooverwood.
Students from Hasten Hebrew Academy volunteered for a Libby Fogle Lunch Bunch on Rosh Hashana.
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I U H illel IU Hillel: Jewish Home Away from Home to More Students Than Ever Before The Helene G. Simon Hillel Center is IU’s Jewish home away from home to 4,000+ students. Indiana Hillel continues to thrive this year by providing opportunities for Jewish students to recognize and build their leadership potential and strengthen the Jewish community on campus.
Indiana Hillel hosted a Do It Yourself Trendy Tailgate Tees event where students bonded over their creative ideas and new t-shirts. Ever yone relaxed outside, enjoying the beautiful weather while making new Hoosier friends.
Hillel has seen many new faces and excited students at every event, and has welcomed the class of 2020. The opening barbecue was attended by close to 700 students,
Hillel’s Bedouin tent event reached out to former Birthright Israel participants and students desiring to enjoy a traditional Bedouin meal, sign up for future Birthright Israel trips, and learn about Israeli life and culture. and weekly Shabbat dinners host over 300 students filling every seat in the building! There are over 18 Jewish clubs under the Hillel umbrella, the newest additions being a Hillel Running Club
and Jewish Cooking Club. The Cooking Club’s first event, Made from Scratch, had students cooking, socializing, and eating their delicious creations. Approximately 100 students have joined Business Leadership Initiative, and Challah for Hunger has already made over 50 challahs this year and Mitzvah Corps meets weekly. This is YOUR Federation. Your gift to the Annual Campaign helps bring a Jewish Agency for Israel Fellow to IU Hillel to combat the BDS movement and plan pro-Israel programs.
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Not only have there been over 2,500 students at Hillel’s many fun and unique events and/or Shabbat and holiday programs so far, but Hillel’s X170 leadership classes, with a total of over 100 students signed up, are a great way to get involved while earning IU credit. “Jewish Cooking is an awesome class with incredible people,” said Matt Deitz, a junior in the class. “It’s a great time to meet people, take a break from our busy schedules, and make some delicious food!” At the Third Street Sports Grille, 50 students regularly watch all the Sunday NFL games while noshing on wings and fries.
Hillel’s programs empower Jewish students and help them connect to and develop their Jewishness. Jewish students need a place where they can learn, grow, and flourish, and IU Hillel is that place. We are looking forward to everything this school year has to offer, as well as continuing to engage the Jewish students at Indiana University!
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Congregation B'nai Torah
Friday Night Live Presents Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Shabbat January 6 at 6:00 pm A lively, musical Shabbat service with melodies set to the music of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat!
Weekly Learning Classes: B'nai Torah offers many different classes every week including Lunch & Learn, Women's Study Group, Hebrew Grammar & Text Class, Tehilim, and Mrs. Gettinger's Women's Class.
Meet Me at the Mall: Jewish Talk & Walk February 12 & 26, 10 am – Noon. Keystone at the Crossing (meet in the Food Court). With Rabbi Dennis Sasso. Open conversation on things Jewish and current events. Behind the Bedroom Door: The Loves, Lives and Letters of Famous Jews Sunday, March 5, 10:00 am – Noon With Rabbi Sandy Sasso. A window to the Jewish experience through the fascinating private correspondence of prominent Jewish personalities, distinguished rabbis and Jewish thinkers, from Jews in the Civil War through the rise of Jewish women to leadership. A sometimes X-rated conversation as a sequel to Rabbi Sasso’s book Jewish Stories of Love and Marriage (coauthored with Peninnah Schram).
Congregation Beth Shalom CBS has had a busy late summer and fall calendar: collaborations with Habitat for Humanity and the Interfaith Hospitality Network, a Halloween party for the children at Coburn Place Safe Haven. Our service schedule was expanded to include quarterly Shabbat morning services entitled “TNT” - Torah, Nosh, and Talk - featuring services, bagels, and a discussion of that week’s Torah portion. Brotherhood built an awesome Sukkah, followed by a ladies night out entitled “Sistahs in the Sukkah.” Upcoming Winter Events Please consult bethshalomindy.org for location, times, and dates. Chanukah and Latke PartySponsored by CBS Brotherhood and Sisterhood Torah Study- Back by popular demand and led by Rabbi Halpern: December 21, January 18, and March 15. Living Room Learning SeriesCongregantled informal learning held at congregant homes. Upcoming topics include a presentation on Jewish history and Passover cooking.
Daily Minyan: Please feel free to join us at our morning, afternoon, and evening Minyan! We love to see new faces! Bookmark Gift Shop: Have you checked out our gift shop yet? The Bookmark Gift Shop located just inside the doors of B'nai Torah has a wonderful selection of Judaica items as well as books, Shabbos items, and items to meet all your holiday needs.
Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation Come and Light the Menorah! Mark your calendar for Friday, December 30! Join us for Shabbat and this congregation-wide celebration of the Festival of Lights. Second Sunday Concerts @ 2 pm Free and open to the whole community! December 11 - IHC's Musical Treasures: Chai Notes, Klezmer and the Congregational Choir. January 8 - Shawn Goodman Jazz Quartet: specializing in commercial and jazz clarinet performance. February 12 - Richard Glazier: Broadway to Hollywood. Join us for an afternoon of song, story, and a surprise or two! Desperate Housewives of the Bible! While most Jews are familiar with Noah, Abraham, Moses, David, and other men of the Bible, little is known about their wives. Learn about the women behind these men from Biblical and Rabbinic texts. While it may not be Wisteria Lane, there are some very special stories about them. Fee: $30 for 6 sessions; begins December 6. To register for this class and learn about others, contact Barbara Chapman at barbarac@ihcindy.org. For more details on these events and more, check ihcindy.org/calendar or call 317-255-6647.
Etz Chaim Sephardic Congregation Some of what we offer: installation of Rabbi David Gingold-Altchek, Chanukiah Lighting & Children’s Program, MD Lecture Series, Tu B’Shvat Seder, Purim Megillah Reading w/ Kids Costume Parade, Mimuna Celebration w/ Live Sephardic Music, Yom HaShoah, Sephardic Fair, Oneg celebrating Shavuot, Memorial Day Observance and more! Classes • Wednesday nights, 8:00-9:00 pm Pirkei Avot. Refreshments. • Thursday nights, 8:00-9:00 pm Jewish thought and philosophy. Refreshments. • Every Shabbat, 8:30-9:00 am before services. Gain introspection and spiritual improvement. Adult Sunday School classes are in their planning phase. Improve your participation ability and skills and gain a greater understanding of traditional Sephardic services. Standard Sephardic pronunciation is taught. Open to the community. Email rabbi@etzchaimindy.org for tentative registration. Please visit www. etzchaimindy.org for a 2017 calendar of events!
Congregation Shaarey Tefilla We completed a very successful Kallah Weekend at GUCI in September and have already begun planning for next year. Our Sisterhood hosts a monthly book club to discuss a book of current interest. Men's Club hosts monthly events. We are preparing for Chanukah and our Casino Night, always a favorite of our community, will be on Saturday night, March 4, 2017 in our Social Hall. Shaarey Tefilla will be celebrating its 25th Anniversary since the 1992 merger with United Orthodox Hebrew Congregation with a dinner in December, 2017. Look for more information and the announcement of a special guest speaker for the event. For more information on any of these events or for membership information, please contact our office 317-733-2169. w w w.jewi s h i nd ia nap ol i s .o rg
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C om m unit y Chanukah L ight ing Sched ule 1st candle Saturday, December 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:15 TBD 2nd candle Sunday, December 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:15 TBD 3 rd candle Monday, December 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CST—5:15 4th candle Tuesday, December 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JFS—5:15 5th candle Wednesday, December 28. . . . . . . . . . . . BEZ—5:15 6th candle Thursday, December 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CBS—5:15 7th candle Friday, December 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . JFGI—4:00 PM 8th candle Saturday, December 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EC—6:15