September 2024 Kulanu

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SEPTEMBER 2024 / AV - ELUL 5784

IN THIS ISSUE: PREPARING FOR THE HIGH HOLY DAYS – SISTERHOOD HHD CHECKLIST MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: DAKOTA HUDELSON-ZIPPER

The Imprint of our Lives SEPT. 2024 / AV - ELUL 5784

CONTENTS High Holy Days Schedule.......................................3

I can’t do it. I just can’t do it. No matter how hard I try, I cannot believe that the metaphor is true – that God sits on a throne of judgment and decrees during these days who shall suffer and who shall

Sisterhood’s HHD Checklist..................................4

thrive. It flies in the face of common sense;

Election Shabbat & Postcarding.......................10

it flies in the face of my intuition and my

IHC Youth....................................................................12 Text Study with Knives..........................................15 IHC Security Update...............................................17

experience of the world. So what sense can we make out of our liturgy which tells us that the Book of Life is open during the High Holy Days; that God’s presence is nearer to us as we turn in Teshuvah?

Member Spotlight..................................................20 IHC Circles.................................................................22 Caring Community of IHC....................................24 Yahrzeit List..............................................................27

The idea of a Book of Life first appears in the Talmud, where Rav Yochanan states: Three books are open on Rosh Hashanah:

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one for the completely righteous, one for the completely wicked, and one for those in between, that is, average human beings. The first two books are sealed on Rosh Hashanah; the last is kept open through Yom Kippur so that “if

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they do well, they are inscribed in the Book of Life and if they do not do well they are inscribed in the Book of Death.” (BT Rosh Hashanah 16b) Of course, anyone reading this passage would assume that they, themselves, are members of the third group. No wicked person sees him or herself as

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completely wicked; no righteous person sees her or himself as completely righteous. We are, all of us, positioned at the tipping point of the scales. No matter what your actual count of good deeds versus bad deeds, Rav Yochanan reminds us that Teshuvah is possible; it is possible to tip the scales.

The great twelfth century thinker, the Rambam, supports this interpretation. In

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his book, The Laws of Teshuvah, he writes: One should see the world, and

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good deed the scale is tipped to the good - he and the world are saved.

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are destroyed.

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himself as a scale with an equal balance of good and evil. When he does one When he does one evil deed the scale is tipped to the bad - he and the world

And so it doesn’t seem to be up to God at all. Except for the ridiculous case of someone who is actually completely good or bad, each of us has the power to affect the judgment during these important days. The High Holy Days are quickly approaching. For many generations, our ancestors have set aside these sacred days for the significant inner work of teshuvah. As you explore

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the language of your Machzor during IHC’s services, you will find many references to this same theology of the Book of Life. Know that there is no heavenly pen poised to record your every deed and misdeed. Rather, this year let us approach the ten days of repentance as our opportunity to place the final imprint of our lives: “with your own hand you seal the record of your

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deeds” (page 22), “each of us is an author” (page 55). “We are fully responsible for the quality of our life, for making the most of it – or the least of it” (page 74). May we all inscribe ourselves in the Book of Life this year, for blessing.

SELICHOT FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 Shabbat Service 6:15 p.m.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 Torah with Knives - 4:30 p.m.

Light dinner - 6:30 p.m.

Selichot Service - 7 p.m.

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ARE YOU READY FOR THE HIGH HOLY DAYS?

HHD CHECKLIST

A NOODGE FROM YOUR IHC JEWISH MOTHERS (aka Sisterhood)

OY VEY we know, we know, it’s a busy time and there’s so much to do to get ready for the New Year.

Take a little advice from Sisterhood with this handy-dandy check-list:

BASIC CHECKLIST: ORDER YOUR CHALLAH AND HONEY Place your order at ihcindy.org/challahandhoney by Sept. 24.

SEND HIGH HOLY DAY GREETINGS Order by Sept. 24 at ihcindy.org/highholydaygreetings.

REGISTER FOR SERVICES Visit ihcindy.org/highholydays to register. join us for our Rosh Hashanah retreat, register by Sept. 18 to get lunch.

REMEMBER YOUR LOVED ONES Add the names of your family members who have passed to the Book of Remembrance by Sept. 13.

DONATE TO THE SECOND HELPINGS FOOD DRIVE MAKE YOUR GIFT TO THE HIGH HOLY DAY APPEAL Visit ihcindy.org/highholydays/giving.

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DON’T BE A SHLEMIEL AND FORGET TO ORDER YOUR CHALLAH AND HONEY

Back by popular demand, Singing Crust Bakery is offering plain, raisin and chocolate chip round challahs.

You may ask “why do we eat round challah for the New Year?” We like this answer best: it is because the round challahs have no end, symbolizing (and actualizing) our wish for a year in which life and blessings continue without end.

Whatever the reason, our challah is delicious and perfect for freezing for future French toast!

Add extra sweetness to your new year by ordering our local honey with a custom label, bottled by Haute Honey. Stock up and give as perfect gifts for family, friends and hostesses.

GET YOUR HIGH HOLY DAY TCHOTCKES AT THE SISTERHOOD GIFT SHOP We are well-stocked for greeting cards, candlesticks, yahrzeit candles, apple and honey servers, challah boards, and covers, and other great hostess gift ideas. We even have shofars for kids of all ages. Remember, that 100% of all sales come directly back to support our beloved IHC.

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BY SENDING YOUR HIGH HOLY DAY GREETINGS. Show your appreciation for all that they do while you support Sisterhood and the Women of Reform Judaism’s Youth, Education and Special projects.

Order by September 24 at ihcindy.org/highholydaygreetings or use the form found in your High Holy Day Guide.

GET READY TO KIBBITZ WITH THIS REFRESHER ON HOW TO GREET PEOPLE DURING THE HIGH HOLY DAYS: For Rosh HaShanah you can say, “L'Shana Tovah tikatevu,” which means, “May you be inscribed for a good year”, or just “Shana Tovah,” which means “a good year.”

If Hebrew isn’t your thing, just say “Happy New Year!” or “a happy and healthy New Year.”

Obviously, we don’t say “happy Yom Kippur” because it’s a solemn day, so try these instead: “G'mar chatima tovah” which is a traditional greeting that translates to "a good final sealing" or "may you be sealed in the Book of Life" and is often shortened to "g'mar tov." It's based on the belief that a person's fate for the coming year is written on Rosh HaShanah and sealed on Yom Kippur. Or try “Tzom kal” or "have an easy fast." Some suggest saying "have a meaningful fast" instead. You can easily say “Yom tov,” a generic Hebrew greeting that means "good day." We hear a lot of people say the Yiddish version "gut yontiff."

REGISTER FOR HIGH HOLY DAY SERVICES. Our safety is IHC’s priority and registering for the services is just part of our security plan, plain and simple. If you are planning to join us for our Rosh Hashanah retreat, register by September 18 to get lunch.

REMEMBER YOUR LOVED ONES Each year, IHC Brotherhood publishes the Elmer Wohlfeld Memorial Book of Remembrance. If you have not yet confirmed your list of loved ones to send with your contribution to be included in the book, please do so by September 13.

Visit ihcindy.org/highholydays/memorial/

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BE A BALABOOSTA

Get Your Home Ready…plan your menus, set your table and invite your guests. Like other Jewish holidays, there are some foods (besides round challah) that are traditional to eat.

We dip apples in honey to evoke a sweet new year, we say a blessing over a new fruit, and we might put out the head of a fish on our table for prosperity and abundance. Many of us have our family favorite noshes for Rosh HaShanah and for breaking the fast.

Not feeling like showing your punim and plan to stream our services?

Here are some ideas to create your own sanctuary at home: Seek out the Perfect Spot for the place where you and your family can gather together for our High Holy Day services and experiences. It might be in your family room, dining room table or wherever you prefer. Just make sure you have a place for the computer or device you will be using to stream our services.

Create Your Space With Intention.

You may want to say a blessing or kavannah (“intention”) over it to mark it as your sanctuary. Remove anything that will distract you, then add objects that will help assist with your emotional, mental and spiritual needs. Maybe a scented candle or essential oils, favorite family Judaica items like candlesticks, Kiddush cup or shofar, a cozy pillow or two and any ritual items, like your prayer shawl, kippah and prayer books.

BE A MENSCH Donate requested items for the High Holy Day Food Drive benefitting Second Helpings. Look for the list of requested items and drop off information. Don’t want to schlepp? Make your gift to IHC’s Hunger Fund.

BE A MACHER Make Your Gift to the High Holy Day Appeal.

Many people ask why we ask for money during the holiest days of the year? It’s simple, this is a time when all of us feel more connected to our synagogue.

The High Holy Day Appeal is vital to fulfilling our mission, vision, and annual goals. By reaching this year’s goal, it ensures all congregants get to experience Judaism in a way that is meaningful to them, without financial barriers.

BE A MAVEN

Make Your Annual Gift to IHC Sisterhood Our annual campaign “You Belong” is in full swing and we count on all IHC members who identify as women to support us financially so we can support our many projects at IHC and in our community. Find out more and make your gift at ihcindy.org/youbelong.

ENOUGH ALREADY WITH BEING A NUDNIK. We’ll finally stop by just saying Have a Sweet, Happy and Healthy New Year!

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Tim Kalgreen is the Director of Civic Education at the Indiana Bar Foundation. He leads a team to coordinate programs and professional developments for teachers across the state, including We the People, Mock Trial, US Senate Youth Program, Indiana Legislative Youth Advisory Council, and Indiana Kids Election.

On behalf of the Foundation, Tim also leads the effort for educational civics outreach efforts, organizational networking and collaboration, public policy initiatives, and the Indiana Civics Coalition.

Tim has a bachelor’s degree in history and a master's degree in education, specializing in social studies and global education, both from The Ohio State University.

Join Sisterhood for a sip, a slice, and an evening of taking action!

The evening will start with special guest, Stevie Pactor, Staff Attorney for ACLU of Indiana, who is working actively on the reproductive rights cases in Indiana. She will update the group on pending cases, including RFRA, the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, and explain how and why the ACLU gets involved when citizen efforts to create constitutional amendments to protect the right to abortion fail.

Then, get ready to write! In partnership with the Religious Action Center-Florida, the Women of Reform Judaism and the “YES on 4, Floridians Protecting Freedom” campaign to protect reproductive freedom through a November ballot amendment, we’ll be handwriting messages on postcards to educate voters about what is at stake for reproductive freedom in Florida and why it matters. We will urge voters to engage with the democratic process and vote YES on Issue 4 to limit government interference with abortion access.

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IHC Youth

LETTER FROM YOUTH ENGAGEMENT

COORDINATOR

Starting off the year with IHC Youth Leah Matthys Youth Engagement. Coordinator I am so excited to be here starting off the year with IHC Youth! I am enjoying meeting the kids and hearing about their summers. For many of them, the highlight is attending GUCI and experiencing the magic of Jewish camp. I love seeing how important the connections they form there continue to be for them even when they come home. Through programming, team building, and youth leadership we will continue to create meaningful Jewish experiences and community yearround.

It has been a busy few weeks getting ready for and starting our Derech Torah, JLP, and Hebrew Intensives. It brings us all so much joy to have the building full of excited kids ready to learn about Judaism.

This fall, we will be hosting several events for our community’s youth. IHC Youth will be hosting a camp-style outdoor Shabbat on September 13. This event is open to IFTY and JIFTY participants (6th-12th graders).

Rishonim will be kicking off their year with a fun afternoon on September 15.

JIFTY will be starting the year with bowling on September 22.

All IHC families are invited to join us at Stuckey Farm on October 20 for an afternoon of apple picking, pumpkin selecting, and getting lost in the corn maze.

I am so looking forward to these events and connecting with IHC’s youth and families. To RSVP for an event, or with any questions, reach out to me at LeahM@IHCIndy.org or via Remind.

Wishing you a happy fall and meaningful holiday season.

IHC Youth UPCCOMING EVENTS

September 22 at 4:30 p.m.

September 15, 2024 3 p.m.

For more information and to RSVP, email LeahM@IHCIndy.org.

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The Jewish Learning Program kicked off the new year on Sunday, Aug. 25 with an ice cream party!

ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE

PAPER MIDRASH Text Study with Knives: A new way to explore the themes of Selichot Husband and wife team Isaac and Rabbi Shawna Brynjegard-Bialik will teach us new paths into the High Holy Days that combine art with deep Jewish scholarship.

Shabbat Service: 9/27 – 6:15 p.m.

The artists will offer reflections on the High Holy Days through a visual sermon. Following the service, we will create art as a community.

Text Study with Knives: 9/28 – 4:30 p.m.

The artists, known for their hands-on paper cutting workshops for adults, will lead us in a text study art experience. At 6:30 p.m. there will be a light dinner, and Selichot services will begin at 7 p.m.

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Upcoming events DATES TO KNOW

ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE

Mazel Tov! IHC FAMILY NEWS

B’nai Mitzvah

Ari Simons is a 7th grader at Carmel Middle School. Whether he's battling it out in his favorite video games, jamming on his saxophone, or building with Lego, Ari is always up for a good time. He enjoys playing soccer and he's recently picked up golf—his swing is already on par! This summer, Ari put his big heart to work by volunteering with Special Olympics as part of his bar mitzvah project, proving that he's not just about having fun but also making a difference.

Welcome New IHC Members Lisa and Fernando Estala Laura Holzman and Patrick Quinn Wendy Korr Matt and Rachel McArdle Rebecca and Darshan Shah

Samuel Weinberger is currently a 7th grader at Fall Creek Junior High School in Fishers. He loves to play basketball, baseball, and tennis and is an avid Pacers and Indianapolis Colts fan. He loves spending time with his friends and family and is excited to celebrate becoming a bar mitzvah.

Do you have news to share?

We want to hear it! email communications@ihcindy.org or clergy.office@ihcindy.org

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I H C

S e c u r i t y

U p d a t e

The Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation (IHC) has taken a significant step forward in ensuring the safety, security, and accessibility of its community by installing new security features. These enhancements include state-of-the-art security doors, advanced access control hardware, and additional security equipment, reflecting a proactive approach to safeguarding the congregation and its visitors.

The new security doors are designed to provide a robust barrier against potential threats while still maintaining a welcoming atmosphere.

These doors, equipped with reinforced materials and cutting-edge locking mechanisms, offer enhanced protection without compromising on accessibility. The congregation prioritized ensuring that the doors remain easy to use for all members, including those with disabilities, aligning with the community’s values of inclusivity and openness.

Pete Smithhisler Executive Director

The upgraded access control hardware introduces a sophisticated system that allows for better management of who enters and exits the premises. This system, which includes keycard entry, ensures that only authorized individuals can access certain areas of the building, adding an extra layer of security without hindering the flow of daily activities.

In addition to these measures, IHC has also installed new security equipment, such as surveillance cameras and alarm systems, strategically placed to monitor key areas and respond swiftly to any potential incidents. These features are part of a broader commitment to creating a secure environment where members can worship, learn, and gather with peace of mind.

These enhancements demonstrate IHC's dedication to protecting its community while remaining accessible to all, ensuring a safe and welcoming space for everyone.

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High Holy Day

FOOD DRIVE SECOND HELPINGS is requesting non-perishable items in non-glass containers.

Donations can be brought back to IHC during business hours or at IHC programs and services from Rosh Hashanah through October 16.

Visit ihcindy.org/highholydays/giving for more info.

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Toni Potts and Dakota Hudelson-Zipper at the Interfaith Passover Seder hosted by the JCRC Pesach 2024

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: DAKOTA HUDELSON-ZIPPER Conversion students are sometimes asked to answer 11 essay questions for their Beit Din. They cover their journey to Judaism, their commitment to Jewish values, their plans for Jewish study. Dakota Hudelson-Zipper’s essay responses totaled 24 pages, single-spaced. His almost 11,000 words make clear that his journey to Judaism was far from simple or easy, and his commitment to Jewish values and study is undeniable.

Dakota grew up in the kind of Christian environment that forbids the reading of Harry Potter, rigidly enforced patriarchal norms, and deemed “homosexuality” as the “absolute worst” sin. He converted to Mormonism when he was 19, and left religion and belief in god at 21.

After years of not wanting anything to do with religion, Dakota began feeling a desire for spiritual connection, and felt a pull to Judaism. He began attending IHC services, and then enrolled in the Intro to Judaism class.

“With each step I took towards Judaism, I felt my confidence growing,” Dakota said. “[I] knew beyond a shadow of a doubt that this was the path for me, that I was going to be a Jew.” Dakota quickly realized that his union work and Jewish value of tikkun olam, or repairing this broken world, go hand in hand.

“My religious history is fraught with pain, denial, fundamentalism, a 100% certainty that my destiny was to be tortured for eternity, and a never-ending attempt to connect with a god that seemed quite content to cause my suffering,” Dakota writes in his essay. “My conversion journey to Judaism has thus far been a glorious healing of much of this pain and trauma.”

His leaving the Mormon church was concurrent with his coming out as gay to the world. He embraced his sexuality, began learning to love himself fully, and immersed himself in social justice work and organizing.

After college, he got his first teaching job, and ended up becoming a union rep for his building. After several more years of union participation, he is now vice president of his local union.

The Newish to Jewish circle visits the BJE Maurer Jewish Community Library Aug 2023

In addition to being vice president of his local union, Dakota has been extensively involved with his state union, and a little with the national. His experience is extensive, encompassing things like helping bargain contracts, organizing teachers during the legislative session, overseeing multiple campaigns to elect the best school board members, participating in and actually conducting leadership training for teachers around the state, and even overseeing leadership development programs on behalf of his state union.

“I see (and experience) firsthand how employers often exploit teachers' genuine and sincere love of children to extract massive amounts of unpaid labor. While I certainly do believe in pulling out all the stops for our nation's children, I also believe that educators should be able to have a home life, pay their bills, and spend meaningful time with their own families. My union work is part of repairing the world.”

Dakota is also a Racial and Social Justice Trainer with his state union. He and the other trainers do training on implicit bias, microaggressions, and stereotypes with union leaders and teachers around the state. This work, Dakota says, merges with the Jewish concept of pikuach nefesh, or saving a life.

“I'm helping educators to see how simple acts can make LGBTQIA+ students, students of color, and students with disabilities feel more at peace, at home, and welcome in a classroom, and that can save a life,” Dakota said.

“Growing up a closeted queer child in southern Indiana, I know how hard it is to have very few spaces where your identity is affirmed; I hope that my work is helping create those spaces in districts around the state.”

Since his conversion, Dakota has grown increasingly comfortable identifying himself as a Jew to others. The first few months, he said it still felt a little surreal, but that feeling has passed. His home has slowly filled with Jewish books and objects like a seder plate and a Rosh HaShanah dipping dish for apples and honey. He even bought his first sukkah last year and decorated it with pride flags.

Dakota and his husband Riley were married by Rabbi Shapiro on June 8, 2024.

“Judaism and IHC also gave me the courage to do something last year I've always wanted to do: go out in drag!” Dakota said. “Dressing up as Cher to go to a religious service is certainly outside of my typical practice.

However, I did it, and it was a very queer-affirming experience.”

Dakota is highly involved in programs at IHC. He began teaching in IHC’s Jewish Learning Program in August of 2022, and began tutoring students in Hebrew a year later.

Dakota is now the co-chair of the Newish to Jewish Circle with Toni Potts. He also recently joined the engagement committee. Additionally, Dakota was part of the IHC-U 2 Leadership cohort.

Dakota and Sam Keenan, both teachers at the IHC Jewish Learning Program, smile at IHC’s Purim Carnival 2024. Dakota is dressed as an owl.

“I am incredibly grateful to IHC for being my spiritual home,” he said.

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IHC Circles

Find your community Euchre circle Sept. 9 – 10 a.m.

Sept. 23 – 10 a.m.

Sept. 26 – 6 p.m.

Shuffle the deck and deal the cards for this quintessentially Hoosier card game in which you take tricks and trump is never political.

mahjongg Mavens

volunteering Sept. 14 - 10 a.m.

Growing Places Indy The group will be working at Chase Near Eastside Legacy Center located at 727 N. Oriental St. They will be weeding and harvesting. Come prepared to get your hands dirty. Bring water for drinking. You may contact Lori Hirsch with questions at dlahirsch@comcast.net.

Grab your tile set and play a game or ten with the other IHC mahjong mavens. This addicting game of skill, strategy, and luck is a great way to spend an afternoon with other IHC enthusiasts.

take a hike... together

Sept 6 - 2:30 p.m.

Sept 13 - 10 a.m.

Sept 20 - 2:30 p.m.

Sept 27 - 10 a.m.

ING CIRCLE K I H

Get outside with a diverse group of fellow IHC members who enjoy sharing their love for exploring the Hoosier landscape and the change of seasons.

Marott Woods Nature Preserve

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August 2024

IHC circles Ga’avah The Ga’avah Circle met at Quills Coffee on August 18 for a queer Tu B’Av Gathering. The group discussed the different ways they experience queer love, friendship and romantic, in thier lives, and shared diffeerent object that symbolize that love for them.

Ga’avah, meaning “Pride,” is a Circle designed to support and embrace LGBTQ+ congregants at IHC. Ga’avah creates space for LGBTQ+ congregants and allies to socialize, learn, worship, and promote LGBTQ+ social justice at IHC and beyond. New members are always welcome.

newish to jewish

Mental Health Professionals

Are you new to Judaism? We are so glad you’re here!

Therapists, social workers, psychologists: Helping others better understand and cope with thoughts, feelings, and behaviors can take a toll on you.

Whatever brought you, join together with others to explore Jewish holidays and food, and support each other on your Jewish journeys.

The group typically meets monthly and talks about cases, challenges in their practices and over time have gotten to be friends. They refer to each other and support each other.

This circle doesn't post dates publicly, lauriebfreeman@comcast.net to get connected.

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Caring Community of IHC

A TEAM OF COMPASSIONATE INDIVIDUALS WHO DESIRE TO FULFILL OUR JEWISH RESPONSIBILITY TO PERFORM DEEDS OF LOVING KINDNESS BY SERVING THE NEEDS OF OUR IHC FAMILY The Caring Community shows up for their fellow IHC family members in many ways.

Some of their deeds of kindness: * Providing meals to individuals or families when someone is getting home from the hospital or recuperating from an illness. * Sending weekly postcards to congregants on the Mi Shebeirach list or families during Shloshim. * Graciously offering rides to congregants to get to a doctor's appointment. * Making regular phone calls to congregants who have requested we contact them regularly. * Last year during High Holy Days, volunteers delivered prayer books and electric Yahrzeit candles to homebound or nursing home congregants. This year, they plan to deliver small jars of honey. * Supporting congregant families or individuals who might be in financial need with grocery gift cards, in cooperation with the Tzedek committee, clergy, and Jewish Family Services.

To register to volunteer with the Caring Community please send an email to ihc.caringcommunity@gmail.com or call Andrea Burnett at 317-440-4701.

If you would like our support or have a family member who would benefit from a call or visit please let them know: ihc.caringcommunity@gmail.com

ALL OF THE ABOVE WAS ACCOMPLISHED WITH ONGOING FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF IHC SISTERHOOD AND INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS TO THE IHC CARING COMMUNITY-CHEVRAT CHESED FUNDS.

HIGH HOLY DAYS PRAYER BOOK LOANS As the Caring Community will be delivering High Holy Day Prayer Books to those who are homebound. Please fill out the Prayer Book Request Form by clicking here or send an email to ihc.caringcommunity@gmail.com or call Andrea Burnett at 317-440-4701.

social justice

Brit Olam Brit Olam fosters a spirit of action amongst the congregation, advocating for lasting change on social justice issues of shared significance. Their goals are to educate, advocate, and build a community of action.

Upcoming events: Sept. 6: Election Shabbat Tim Kalgreen from the Indiana Bar Foundation will speak on the importance of participating in our democracy and civic education. We will be honoring poll workers, have opportunities for voter registration, and a special Oneg.

Sept. 22: Postcard-writing Members and guests will be writing postcards to voters encouraging them to vote, and giving election-related information. The postcards and addresses come from the URJ.

Mitzvah Stitchers is a corps of men and women who knit, crochet, quilt, and sew.

Together they fashion a stronger community, helping others as well as each other. Sunday morning is for stitching, kvetching, and making beautiful items to give to others. Their stash of yarn, needles, and hooks provides the materials. Also, they love to teach beginners, so no experience is necessary!

Mitzvah Stitchers For more information, or to join the group, contact Cantor Janice Roger at JaniceR@ihcindy.org.

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May Their Memory Be for Blessing...

September 1 Michael Baram Shoshane Baram Bessie Epstein Burack Ethel Chasteen Benjamin Finkel William Gitlin Sam Halpern Albert Klineman Gloria Lutz Henry Marer Harry Selig Nathan Solomon Andrew Brian Stein September 2 Josh Barez Joseph Barrett Gertrude Breitbart Zena Davis Bertha Epstein Mayer Jean McCann Selma Rice Dorothy Strater Esther Vernick September 3 Albert Calderon Robert Cohen Esther Fairbanks Sidney Herman Larry Horberg Mildred Kaufman Helen Provisor Rodney Shepherd Stephen Vogel September 4 Milton Rapkin Mary Reath Lawrence Ress Arthur Shapiro Kenneth Siegel Gita Weinberger September 5 Jacob Goldman Elizabeth Joseph Charles Kahn Beryl Leonards Marks Levy Gus Rosen Florence Winter Hannah Zeilberger September 6 Harry Cooler, Sr. Arnold Gotfried Lottie LaBounty Louise Lieberman Geri Miller Klara Peysekhman Mrs Dorothy Schuman J. Alan Slivka Rita Werner Max Wolfson September 7 Sylvia Beiman George J. Claymon Jack Cohen Herman Foster Michael Gray Esther Kusnitz Ralph Newmark Dorothy Spitzberg

September 8 Harold Burgheim Sylvia Diamond William J. Dumes Ida Goldberg Gertrude Ruth Lipman Gould Ruby Marilyn Moss Eleanor Nemes Max Paul Frieda Simon Fran Weiss September 9 Esther Aroesti Cohen Gloria Deremiah Gregory Ford Goble Max Hackman Irwin Katz Clara Louise Kessler September 10 Ben Falender Albert Frankel Herb Marer Celia Marmelstein Gilbert Parker Karen Shlensky Rebecca Shmookler Samuel Shorr Mary Efroymson Super Arnold Vandroff September 11 Nathan Cohen Morton Cooper Richard Dorson Irene Fischer Eva LaBounty Anna Mirowski Joyce Moore Lawrence M. Reuben September 12 Christopher Arnold Sadie Bloom Clarence Kouts Rachael Barrett Libowitz Louise Litwack Ethyl Mansbach Jim McCarthy Florence S. Sering Jeffrey Siegel Louis Spitzberg Minnie Tuchman September 13 Hilda Bleiweiss Abe Goldsmith Charles Hamer Fred Joseph Anna Purchick Samuel Rappaport Rosetta Rosenblatt Ruth Rosenstein Jacob Herzl Segal Belle Leff Simon Belle Swedarsky Nellie Wender Theresa Wiener September 14 Morris Beiman Joseph Cantor Helen Cohen Harry Epstein Samuel M Koby Florence Kroot Martin Meyer Rae Rosenberg Jone Shapiro

September 15 Kathleen Borinstein Jon Gregory Ellison Dora Field Jenny Gavin Max Gavin Jenny Geddes Eunice Goldshine Rosa Gumbiner Dorothy Herzberg Alan Klineman David Lowensohn Lewis Lurie Ruth Roth Ruth Klein Rothman Janet Gould Sachs David Schwartz Lilly Schwartz Sylvia Wikoff September 16 Clara Vogel Goldsmith Burnstein Barbara Fineman Louis Goldstein David Lutz Raymond Z. Russell September 17 Terry Cage Suzanne Centman-Miller Marcella Kaplan George Solon Harris Geraldine Hurwitz Jack Kline Milton Korobkin Ida Mickelson Brooks Morris Alice Rubin Harriet Simon September 18 Albert Brinn Robert Deremiah Norbert Loeb Carol Mann Franklin Miroff Inda Jane Larman Fried Singer Oscar Barry Strain Joan Vigran Lewis Wittles September 19 Floyd R. Beitman, Sr. Bernice Braun Evalyn Yaunt Draper Daniel FitzGibbon Lyubov Getsis Joyce Hyatt Berta Popp Ethel Ratskoff Eli Sachs Flora Silver Lea Traugott Cassel September 20 Jeanne Bengis Robert Borinstein Harry Burnstein Maxine Cohen Sara Golderg Bertha Greenberg Maurice Kaufman Louis Silver

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