Temple Library

Our best wishes to the IHC library community, our families, and friends.

May you all be inscribed in The Book of Life for a very Happy, Healthy, and Peaceful New Year, 5784.

L’Shanah Tovah. ~

As you may have heard, Evelyn will retire as IHC librarian in August. She has been our librarian for more than 30 years. Our staff and clergy cannot even begin to thank Evelyn enough for serving our community in this way. She will talk more about her next chapter and reflect on her times as our librarian in the next issue of the Kulanu.

Upcoming Jewish Book Club Reads

August 8: Tomorrow. And Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, by Gabrielle Zevin

September 12: Once We Were Home, by Jennifer Rosner

October 10: The Hyena Murders, by Ellen Frankel

The Jewish Book Club meets on Zoom, and occasionally in person, at 12:00pm on the second Tuesday of each month. If you would like to take part, please email the IHC librarian at epockrass@ihcindy.org.

Adult Education Sneak Peek 2023-2024

A Call for Justice: Prophets in the Text and in Our Time Fridays, Nov. 3, 10, 17, 12:00-1:00 pm

A Chance for Peace in the Middle East

Tuesdays, Nov 7, 14, Dec 5, & 12; Thursdays, Feb 1 & 8, Tuesdays, May 7 & 14, 7:00-8:30pm

Kids Today: Using Jewish Tradition to Support Each Other in a Challenging World Sundays, Nov 19, Dec 4, Jan 21 & Jan 28 10:00-11:00am

Hiddur Mitzvah (Beautifying the Mitzvah): Chanukah Edition Sunday, November 19, 3:00-5:00pm

*There is a supply fee for all participants.

Jews and the Multiverse: Links between Judaism and Superheroes Tuesdays, Jan. 9, 16, 23, 7:00-8:00pm

Culture with the Cantor Performances include:

Silenced Voices: World Premier of Anne Frank’s Tree on Jan. 20; Carmina Burana on Feb. 24; Driving Miss Daisy on Mar. 17; Sweeny Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street on Apr 13

*Additional charges will apply and you must register for each performance, rather than for a series

Things that Make You Go ‘Hmmm?’: The Stories Behind Intriguing Traditions and Customs

Thursdays, Feb. 29, Mar. 7, and Mar. 14, 7:008:30pm

Hiddur Mitzvah (Beautifying the Mitzvah): Pesach Edition Sunday, March 10, 3:00-5:00pm Shavuot Edition, Sunday, June 9, 3:00-5:00pm

*There is a supply fee for all participants

All series classes are complimentary for IHC members, though supply/ticket fees may apply for the class If you are not yet an IHC member, the guest fee for each class will be indicated on our complete listing, which will be available at ihcindy.org/learn.

Introduction to Judaism is required for conversion, but may be taken by adult learners interested in a refresher course, as well Adult B’nai Mitzvah is only for learners participating in the Adult B’nai Mitzvah program

Introduction to Judaism Fall Semester: Wednesdays, Oct 18-Dec 13, 6:45-8:30pm

Intro Shabbat

Friday, September 8, 6:15-8:30pm

Introduction to Judaism Spring semester: Wednesdays, Feb. 28-April 17, 6:45-8:30pm

Adult B’nai Mitzvah Course with IHC clergy

Tuesdays, Jan. 30-Mar. 26, 7:00-8:00pm

If you were not given the opportunity as a child for b’nai mitzvah or converted to Judaism prior to August 2020, this is a wonderful time to complete the mitzvah. Please contact Rabbi Shapiro for more information at RabbiS@IHCindy.org.