At a Glance: July Highlighted Calendar of Events

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Mahjongg Mavens Friday, July 7 at 2:30pm

Grab your tile set and play a game (or ten) with the other IHC Mahjongg mavens. This addicting game of skill, strategy, and luck is a great way to spend time with other IHC enthusiasts. Questions? Contact Amy Isaacs. This Circle also meets July 14 & 28 at 10:00am and July 21 at 2:30pm.

Plogging with Adamah Saturday, July 8 at 11:00am

What's Plogging? According to Keep Indianapolis Beautiful's website, it is a Swedish fitness trend that combines picking up trash while jogging (or walking, skating, rolling, etc). Join Adamah and Keep Indianapolis Beautiful at Guggman Haus Brewing Co. to try your hand at plogging. As a thank you, Guggman Haus will provide one complimentary beer for each participant over the age of 21. Click here to sign up.

Lilith Salon Tuesday, July 11 at 12:30pm at the Rusty Bucket

Women of IHC are invited to Sisterhood sponsored Lilith Salon in July. It is more free flowing than a book club with far fewer pages to read! Articles are emailed ahead of time. For more information and to let us know you are coming, please email Marjorie Gullett. Lilith Salon also meets on July 16 at 12:30pm.

Euchre Circle, Monday, July 17 at 10:00am

All levels of play are welcome to come and have some fun, meet new people, and compete for a prize. This Circle also meets on July 20 at 2:00pm and July 31 at 10:00am. Click here to sign up.

Board Game Social Circle, Thursday, July 27 at 6:00pm

Take a break from the computer and phone screens and play some tabletop games face to face. We will try both classics and the latest in board games. No experience required. Contact Lou Harry for more details.

Gather with your IHC clergy and community at the Carmel Gazebo! Pack a dinner, bring a chair or a picnic blanket for a lovely summer evening spent with one another as we celebrate Shabbat outdoors.

We Celebrate with:

New Members:

Adriana Cowdin

James Blake

Joel Lebowitz & Lisa Oakes

Allison Nimtz

Katherine Rappaport & James Strickland

We Mourn with:

Phyllis Becker and family of Mark Becker z''l

David, Rachel, Lilia, Aleni, Holden, and Elliott Fingerhut, family of Bruce Fingerhut z''l

Andrew (Josh) Lodolo, grandson of Louise Fritschle z''l

Phyllis Schahet and Greg Schahet, family of Gary Schahet z''l z''l stands for stands for zichronam livracha, which means "may their memory be for blessing"

The baby naming of Laura & Mike Dreyfuss’s two daughters, April & Eve. Irwin & Jane Malament are the girls' grandparents.

Greg Silver, who is an inductee for the Hoosier Jewish Legends Hall of Fame. Greg and other inductees will be honored on August 27 at the Jewish Community Center.

The birth of Greg and Renny Silver's granddaughter, Ramona, on June 19, 2023.

Johanna Kitchell, who was named District Teacher of the Year in the Hamilton Southeastern School District.

Joan & Peter Wells, parents of Jennifer Wells, who married Josè Ramos on May 13, 2023. Nieces Madeline, Lauren, and Gabby Linville (daughters of Rebecca Wells Linville z''l ) served as bridesmaids in the ceremony.

Paula Reiss, who received the Lev Award from the Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis, for leading and forming the Newish to Jewish Circle.

Dana Katz, who received the Kappa Delta's Order of the Diamond award, for her service and commitment to her sorority Alpha Epsilon Phi, as well as, the entire Panhellenic community.

The best efforts were taken to create these listings since the last issue of the Kulanu. Please reach out to communications@ihcindy.org if you believe there was an omission or error.

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