July/August 2018
A publication of the Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis The strength of a people. The power of community.
Page 12: Five Israeli Films in Five Days
May/June 2018 In This Issue
Stronger Together
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Now more than ever, engaging our community truly is a communal effort. I am proud of the steps the Indianapolis Jewish community has begun to take in this direction, and I know we can dream even bigger — I’ve been listening to a lot of podcasts on Jewish innovation lately (email me at dbartongrant@jfgi.org for a list!) and am so inspired by this grassroots, no-barrier exposure to bigger-picture Jewish community ideas and new entryways for involvement and engagement. One thing is clear: institutional silos must break down, and community collaboration is key.
Annual Campaign/Women’s Philanthropy. . . . 4 Planned Giving & Endowment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Superhero Volunteers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Bureau of Jewish Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Jewish Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Israel & Overseas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Shaliach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Indianapolis Israeli Film Festival. . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 NEXTGen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 PJ Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Jewish Family Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Jewish Community Relations Council. . . . . . . . 17 Hoover wood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Jewish Community Center, BBYO. . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Hasten Hebrew Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Indiana Hillel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Synagogues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Hebrew Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis JFGI NEXTGen JFGI Israel Connections @JFGIndy @JFGINEXTGen
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Jewish Federation News Exec. Vice President/CEO Debra Barton Grant
Art Director Andrew Eberwine
President Michael J. Rubin
Editor Hanna Fogel Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis, Inc. 6705 Hoover Road, Indianapolis, IN 46260-4120 Phone: 317-726-5450 • Fax: 317-205-0307 www.jewishindianapolis.org The Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis is the central fundraising and community planning organization for the Indianapolis Jewish community. Since 1905 the Federation and its agencies – Jewish Family Services, the Jewish Community Center, the Bureau of Jewish Education, the Jewish Community Relations Council, and Hoover wood, a residential nursing home – have played a vital role in providing programs and services that ever y day support roughly 2,000 individuals in central Indiana—Jewish as well as non-Jewish. The Federation, with an Annual Campaign of $3.9 million, resides on and manages a 40 acre campus, but its impact enriches the lives of Jews locally, nationally, in Israel, and around the world.
OF GREATER INDIANAPOLIS
THE STRENGTH OF A PEOPLE. THE POWER OF COMMUNITY.
At the end of April, we welcomed families and friends from all over the community to celebrate Israel’s 70th birthday, first at the Family Learning Event planned by educators representing JFGI, the JCC, the BJE, HHAI, IHC, and Beth-El Zedeck, and then at the Earth Day/Israel@70 Celebration with activities provided by dozens of organizations, Jewish and otherwise. In May, the focus groups we held to help determine the direction of the strategic plan for JFGI’s next 3-5 years drew in a diverse range of people, which will help us maintain a wide perspective as we continue through this process and begin to work with our agencies on their own strategic plans. Thank you for your voices! We are so thrilled to award seven JFGI Collaboration Grants to projects involving 18 different organizations committed to thinking creatively and working together — see page 9 for more details! In addition to these exciting offerings, there are several other upcoming opportunities to come together, including the 3rd Annual Indianapolis Israeli Film Festival (as detailed in this issue’s cover story), the “Coexistence” event (page 10), the JCC’s screening of Eva (page 19), a visit from JSwipe’s David Yarus (page 14), and more. I look forward to seeing you soon!
Debra Barton Grant, Executive Vice President and CEO
Strategic Planning / JPRO Indiana
Thank You for Your Input!
“A huge Thank You! to everyone in the community who was able to join us for the Federation strategic planning focus groups. We are so grateful to Lilly Endowment Inc. for its support in making it possible for us to engage the services of Planningplus+ to assist us in the development of a Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis strategic plan. We will use the fantastic feedback provided by the focus groups about our current strengths, challenges, and impact on the community to guide us in the development of a new long range strategic plan for the Federation.” —Sheila Yuckman, Jewish Community Study Coordinator and JFGI Director of Community Planning
Focus Group Testimonials Members of the Jewish community gave honest feedback about the strengths and challenges JFGI faces. We discussed the mission and purpose of JFGI at great length. As a community, we now have plenty of information from the demographic study and are all collaborating to develop a strategy so that JFGI can continue to effectively ser ve the community. Reva Weiss
The focus group was a good springboard for conversation. The group, which was made up of var ying demographics within the Jewish community, identified and discussed strengths and weaknesses of the JFGI and its agencies. Many common themes emerged that will hopefully ser ve as a catalyst to future initiatives. Jordan Tauber
The focus group session was a thought-provoking 90-minute discussion amongst a diverse group of people representing the Indianapolis Jewish community. Together we identified common ground as to our strengths and challenges and collaborated on identifying priorities for our community for the upcoming years. Diane Lutz
JPRO Indiana Spotlight: Lori Moss Joins Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies’ First Board Lori Moss, Executive Director of Jewish Family Services Indianapolis, was named to the Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies’ inaugural board of directors. The announcement was made in Chicago during the organization’s inaugural conference, Unifying Our Human Service Voice, which was attended by more than 400 agency executives, professionals, project managers and other leaders. “I am honored to be a part of the Network for Jewish Human Service Agencies’ board of directors,” said Moss. “I look for ward to working with my fellow board members, as well as Network and agency leadership, to build an innovative organization to support our members and the communities they serve.” Moss joins the organization’s first board since its inception in May 2017, when the Association of Jewish Family and Children’s Agencies and the International Association of Jewish Vocational Services joined forces.
Lori Moss
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Annual Campaign / Women's Philanthropy Who's Who at the Federation
Turning a Corner in Campaign
Name: Andrea Hill
Engagement and creative outreach are critical to successfully competing for charitable dollars. To appeal to a generation that no longer solely relies on the Jewish community for education, physical fitness, and social services, we need to evolve.
Position at the Federation: Administrative Assistant Why I find working for the Federation meaningful: I am able to do something that I enjoy and expand my knowledge of Jewish life and culture.
Name: Jeff Linkon Position at the Federation: Director of Operations People can come to me if they: Have questions regarding the Federation’s 40-acre campus. In this newly expanded role I am responsible for campus upkeep, security, transportation and general issues impacting the campus as a whole.
Written by Helen Kurlander Goldstein and Leslie Rubin
We’ve focused on three key issues: 1) shortening the Annual Campaign to a 12-month calendar year; 2) broadening our base of volunteers; 3) outreach to families with whom our community doesn’t currently have a relationship.
(L to R) Leslie Rubin and Helen Kurlander Goldstein, 2018 Co-Chairs
• Shortening the campaign: You’ve told us that overlapping years of campaign solicitations are confusing (and we agree!), so we’re working toward scheduling a campaign to be run and completed within a single calendar year. • Broadening the base of volunteers: We’re excited about the success of JFGI’s Women's Philanthropy and NEXTGen groups. Women's Philanthropy is engaging women experienced in community service and developing a framework for Jewish community involvement, and events for NEXTGen (men and women in their 20s, 30s, and 40s) bring in hundreds of young people. Both groups are building a new model for engagement and support. • Outreach: Engaging the thousands of people (mostly under 40) who identify as Jewish but have had no contact with JFGI, our synagogues, or agencies is by far the biggest challenge. This will take time, planning, and resources. We’ll work on sustained development, with the goal being their engagement in all aspects of our community. We, along with JFGI and agency staff and volunteers, are laser-focused on substantially increasing the scope of our campaign to meet the demands of our ever-expanding Jewish community. We hope you’ll join us!
Women of Action, Leading Community and Inspiring Change The Women’s Philanthropy steering committee is looking for ward to a busy summer and fall with varied opportunities to connect women to each other and the Federation. Look for opportunities to meet up with others at community events or engage in hands-on projects with your family. The group has chosen food insecurity as a topic to guide their efforts, and will be working with professionals at Jewish Family Services and other community partners to support educational and community service initiatives that combat this issue in the Jewish and general community. It is an exciting time — please watch the Federation webpage, future Federation publications, and your email for updates. For more information, contact Margo Fox, Senior Director of Engagement, at 317-715-9268 or email mfox@jfgi.org.
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Endowment at Work Endowed gifts allow JFGI to provide needed financial support to young Jewish minds in the greater Indianapolis community. Congratulations to 2018’s scholarship and internship recipients!
2018 Samuel Kroot Interns
Leah Zukerman
Taylor Guba
Madeline Anderson
Kelly Adams
Jenna Solomon
2018 Academic Scholarship Recipients Eugene and Betty Friedmann Scholarship
Dr. Mark Pescovitz Volunteer Leadership Award
Alexandra Levinsohn
Emma Nisonson
Sandi Levine
Molly Foster
Jules Dorfman Scholarship
Zachary Greenwald
Matthew Kramer-Morning
Isabel Silverman
Len Perel Memorial Scholarship
JFGI Scholarship
Julie Hanania
Noah Cohen
Ellen Hanania
To learn more about these scholarships and the Kroot internship, visit jewishindianapolis.org/scholarships-internships.
Please consider establishing or augmenting these endowed funds in order to ensure support for future generations of learners. For more information, call Katy Cantor at 317-726-5450.
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Superhero Volunteers JFGI lay leaders and volunteers have made their marks in Indianapolis and across the country. Here’s what some of these superheroes have been up to:
National-Level • Leonard Gurin was a panelist at Commonfund Institute’s national forum
earlier this year, speaking on behalf of JFGI about institutional investment. Kol hakavod for sharing your experience and expertise!
• Brad Bell has been serving on the Jewish Federations of North America Board of Trustees since 2016.
It was an honor to be asked to serve on the JFNA national board as one of 14 trustees that represent the 48 intermediate-size federations (of which we are one). Many people feel that the larger federations’ voices (N.Y., Chicago, L.A., etc.) tend to dominate the issues, but I have learned that we do have a voice and it is important to speak up. - Brad Bell Pictured with Wife, Nancy
Parents Night Out Find out more about the next season of Parents Night Out on page 16 (Somewhere Over the Rainbow).
This program is very special to Rachel [Kesner, Jewish Family Services Program Director] and I, so much so that this is where I chose to propose to her, at November’s program. Coming to Parents Night Out is a lot of fun because it’s an opportunity to give back combined with being able to just let loose and play with the kids. - Jake Katz PNO Volunteer
I think it’s great to give back to the community in as many ways as possible, and it just feels really good to come and hang out with some kids who don’t always get as much attention as they should. - Lainna Cohen PNO Volunteer
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Popsie’s Pantry Volunteering for the pantry is a truly rewarding experience for me. It is heartwarming to see businesses near and far and fellow volunteers come together to help those in need. I am fortunate to be able to share my experiences with my son and teach him about the importance of giving back to his community. - Leslie Smulyan Popsie's Volunteer
For the past couple of years, Miriam Selig has volunteered weekly at Popsie’s Pantry to stock the donated items and organize shelves. When asked why she volunteers, she said... I like to feel like I’m helping people.. - Miriam Selig Popsie's Volunteer
2018 Award Winners: • Domont Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PJ Library - 10th Anniversary • Melvin Simon Tikkun Olam Award . . . . . . . . . Jewish Community Study 2017 • Kehilla Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paul Kraft and Sheila Greenwald • Liebert I. Mossler Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David Resnick • The Lev Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Boris Gorlin • L.L. Goodman Award. . . . . . . . . . . . Jamie Ratner Rich and Brad Gershman • Frank Newman Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rabbi Sue Laikin Silberberg
Paul Kraft
Sheila Greenwald
David Resnick
Boris Gorlin
Jamie Brad Ratner Rich Gershman
Rabbi Silberberg
To see the past winners and criteria for the awards, visit jewishindianapolis.org/awards.
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Bureau of Jewish Education (BJE)
Thank You to the B JE ...for over 100 years of service in Jewish and Hebrew education!
Hebrew language instruction
Reading presentations
Sukkot snacks
Passover readings
Seder celebrations
Lighting Chanukah candles
Learning and reciting together
Learning with family
Learning with friends
Holiday music recitals
Purim celebrations
Celebrating Israel
Recognizing the 2018 BJE staff
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BJE Dalet 2018 Graduating class
Jewish Education Slingshot Brings Innovation to Indianapolis At the end of May, JFGI hosted Stefanie Rhodes, Executive Director of Slingshot, a national organization whose mission is to inspire the Jewish community and grow its capacity to innovate, focusing on the role of philanthropy in supporting that innovation. For Slingshot, success means that more Jews are
NEXTGen leaders participating in the Slingshot grantmaking process and helping to guide collaborative Jewish programming.
JFGI Invests in Education JFGI is proud to announce the recipients of its inaugural Education Innovation and Collaboration grants.
meaningfully engaged and connected to Jewish life. Slingshot believes that continuous innovation in Jewish life fulfills the current and future needs of the Jewish community, and that the future of Jewish life and NEXTGen engagement is tied to a robust, creative and engaging Jewish community. During her visit Stefanie met with a variety of community leaders. Highlights of her visit included a meeting with the Engagement and Education Task Force, a breakfast with Board members and key professionals from multiple Jewish organizations, and culminated with an innovative program for NEXTGen leadership. The NEXTGen program gave participants a taste of Slingshot’s signature grant-selection process, which is grounded in Jewish values and communitybuilding. Through this interactive program NEXTGen members took a leadership role in determining the recipients of this year’s JFGI Education Collaboration Grants. Community leadership is looking forward to building upon the excitement generated by Stefanie’s visit and to continue working to bring innovative programmatic initiatives to Indianapolis!
JFGI Innovation Grant The JFGI Hebrew Education Innovation Grant supports innovative learner-focused pedagogic approaches and promotes differentiated forms of Hebrew instruction for K-7 learners. Congregation Shaarey Tefilla, Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation, and Congregation Beth-El Zedeck each submitted an application and received funding. Special thanks to these synagogues for their investment in Hebrew education and to the lay leaders who guided the grant process: Gigi Marks Felsher, Beth Klapper, Barbara Leventhal, and Diane Lutz. More information on page 23.
JFGI Collaboration Grant The JFGI Education Collaboration Grants focus on promoting synergistic programming that builds community and a sense of belonging among learners of all ages in the Jewish Community. JFGI is pleased to announce that seven grants will be awarded for collaborative programs in the coming year. These projects involve 18 community partner organizations in a variety of engaging and exciting programs. Stay tuned for more information about the programs coming soon! w w w.jewi s h i nd ia nap ol i s .o rg
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Israel & Overseas Partnership2Gether Western Galilee Central Area Consortium The Partnership2Gether Western Galilee Central Area Consortium connects 14 U.S. cities (including Indianapolis), Budapest, Hungary, and Israel’s Western Galilee, in order to promote people-to-people relationships and the exchange of ideas and programs.
Coexistence Wed., July 25, 6:30 pm | JCC Laikin Auditorium Featuring the Israel Action Network (IAN)’s Zachary Schaffer The “People of the Western Galilee” photo exhibit, a Partnership2Gether initiative spearheaded locally by Freddie Kelvin and Dena Eber and currently hanging in the JCC’s art gallery, showcases the area’s diversity by sharing the life stories of 30 Jewish, Arab Christian, Arab Muslim, Druze, and Ethiopian Israelis. For the exhibit’s closing event, IAN Community Strategy Associate Zachary Schaffer, who is also on the board of the Israeli/Palestinian shared society organization American Friends of Roots, will lead a workshop on multiculturalism, coexistence, and the transformative power of art and storytelling to help people understand each other. Reception to follow.
Building Partnership Bridges
Written by Elan Daniel, Hanna Fogel, and Trent Spoolstra In April, we attended the Building Bridges Young Adult Seminar in the Western Galilee, our Partnership2Gether region in Israel, with six other Americans, eight Hungarians, and nine Israelis. We returned with new friendships, inspired by the local entrepreneurs we met, the cultural diversity we witnessed, and the opportunities we had for volunteering, or tikkun olam.
Local Entrepreneurship Building Bridges P2G group photo in Jerusalem. Idan Ishach produces delicious dried fruit and is an active participant in the Building Bridges group. While visiting her business, Elan realized that if Idan participated in a Partnership trip to Indianapolis, she might like to visit a place like Stuckey Farm. Indianapolis has so many small, artisanal businesses; this partnership is a great way to show them off and learn from each other.
Multiculturalism The U.S., Israel, and Hungary experience Judaism very differently, which was made clear when the Hungarians explained that they are the first generation in a long time to openly celebrate their Judaism; their parents and grandparents denied that part of themselves after living through the Holocaust and Communist rule. It was truly valuable to have such varied perspectives on being Jewish. We also learned about cross-cultural initiatives like the ArabJewish “Women Cooking a Dialogue” (which inspired Indy’s MuslimJewish Women’s Alliance), Urban Kibbutz programs like Akko’s bar/ club The Jam, and Arab-Jewish teambuilding at the Israel Tennis Center. The region’s dedication to coexistence is remarkable.
Tikkun Olam
Zachary Schaffer
Our morning at an Akko kindergarten provided one of the trip's most profound moments: Though the kids didn’t speak any English and Trent doesn’t speak much Hebrew, they still surrounded him with big smiles on their faces and clambered on top of him for piggyback rides. The visit showed that no matter how big the language barrier, we’re all just people. Our group continues to bond over social media, WhatsApp conversations, Zoom calls, etc., to ensure that Building Bridges isn’t a one-and-done but the start of an exciting Partnership initiative. We can’t wait to share what’s next!
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Shaliach Shalom, I sit in front of this page and the words do not come. How to mark the end of such a special period in an amazing city with you wonderful people? I got to Indy for the first time almost a year ago — the city is beautiful, but what captivated my heart were you, the people who make up the Jewish community. I was fortunate to meet strong, inspiring people with huge hearts and a willingness to contribute to the community and the city, to preserve the heritage and uniqueness of the Jewish people, and to strengthen the connection with the State of Israel. As a child, I lived in a Jewish community in the United States, but this year I felt the full strength of a Jewish community. This year was packed with events and projects: “Taste of Memories” that was held in community households to commemorate Israel’s fallen, “Memory in the Living Room” for Holocaust remembrance, conversations in various schools, Israeli Memorial Day and Independence Day celebrations, a delegation of teachers from the Partnership area, the Indianapolis International Festival, and other events that will take place in the future such as the Indianapolis Israeli Film Festival. You allowed me to tell personal stories, to promote projects, and to expose a little of Israel, and for that I thank you very much. Thank you for your warmth and caring, for a genuine partnership in strengthening our ties with the State of Israel. You are a central and important part in sharing a positive image of the State of Israel, and I thank you for your enthusiasm.
Roie & BBYO after a Pacers game
Fun at the JCC Family Fall Festival
Alex Star with Roie at Lunch Bunch
In August, Lian Bar Zohar will take the job of shlicha. I would like to wish her great success. I am sure she will enjoy and learn from you as I have. Thank you for being my home and family. I am waiting to host you in Israel and of course to help in everything I can from a distance. And now, for the last time in this publication, Roie Gonen
Parents' Night Out will miss Roie
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Indianapolis Israeli Film Festival All screenings in the JCC’s Laikin Auditorium unless other wise noted. To watch trailers and purchase tickets, visit JCCindy.org/Israeli-film-fest. Maktub – Sun., July 15; 6:30 pm opening reception, 7 pm screening at the Athenaeum (401 E. Michigan St., Indianapolis). After criminals Steve and Chuma end up as the sole survivors of a deadly terrorist attack, they begin granting wishes from notes that have been placed in the Western Wall. Comedy; 100 minutes. • Come downtown and enjoy this hilarious film with hummus, pita, and a cash bar at the festival’s opening night! The Athenaeum is just off Mass Ave – a great place to spend a beautiful summer night in Indy. • Title sponsored by Abrams EyeCare (John and Diane Abrams). UNITED KING FILMS PRESENTS:
A Dan Wolman Film
Based on a True Story
An Israeli Love Story – Mon., July 16, 7 pm screening. Based on the true story of the 1940s love affair between Pnina Gal and Eli Ben-Tzvi, son of Israel’s second president. Historical drama; 93 minutes.
Adi Bielsky Aviv Alush
Maya Werthheimer | Itzhak Hizkiya | Esti Katz | Alex Anski | Idan Barkai | Lior Soroka Sharon Friedman | Gal Lev | Zvika Salton | Michael Galansky World Sales: Go2Films
Produced and Directed by Dan Wolman | Screenplay by Dita Guery | Director of Photography Ran Aviad | Edited by Shoshi Wolman | Sound designer Eva Spitkovski Music Ori by Vidislavski | The song "To Embrace the Void" | written by Shoshi Wolman | sung by Marina Maximilian | composed and orchestrated by Ori Vidislavsky Art Directors Liron Lazar Giora Bergel | Costumes Tze'ela Kirshenbaum Ora Montilio | Make up artist and hairdresser Tali Ben – nun | Sound by Yoav Damti | Lighting Elad Bracha Assistant director Line producer Nava Aizescu | Production Manager Gilad Avni | Distribution Liron Edry | Based on Pnina Gary's true life story הסרט נתמך על ידי הקרן לעידוד הסרט הישראלי .מיסודה של התאחדות ענף הקולנוע בישראל
The Testament – Tues., July 17, 1 pm, and Wed., July 18, 7 pm. When Holocaust researcher Yoel examines classified files in an attempt to stop construction on land where a brutal massacre took place, to his surprise he finds a previously unseen testimony from his mother. Drama; 88 minutes. • Following the 7 pm screening on July 18, JFGI Director of Jewish Education Initiatives Nina Price will speak about the Nine Days of Av, the time period on the Jewish calendar during which the film festival falls. As Tish’a B’Av (the ninth day of the month of Av) commemorates the destruction of the Holy Temple and the beginning of the Jewish diaspora, The Testament addresses the tragedy of the Shoah; Nina will facilitate a conversation exploring Jewish responses to such devastation. Shelter – Tues., July 17, 7 pm. Israeli Mossad agent Naomi is sent to Hamburg, Germany to protect Mona, a Lebanese informant recovering from plastic surgery in order to assume her new identity. Stuck in an apartment together for two weeks, the relationship they develop is soon exposed to the inescapable threat of terror. Drama/thriller; 93 minutes. • Israeli diplomat Moran Birman will attend the screening and speak prior to the film. The Essential Link: The Story of Wilfrid Israel – Thurs., July 19, 7 pm. The story of Wilfrid Israel, a wealthy Jewish businessman and owner of Berlin’s largest department store in the 1930s, who helped save thousands of Jews and played a key role in the Kindertransport operation. Holocaust documentary; 82 minutes. • Title sponsored by Dr. Myron and Myrna Weinberger, who helped fund the film’s initial production; Dr. Weinberger will speak at the screening. • The evening will also feature a Skype session with filmmaker Yonatan Nir, who also directed 2017 IIFF favorite My Hero Brother.
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I attend, review and suppor t several major film festivals ever y year for Cur rent Publications. The Indianapolis Israeli Film Festival is hands down one of my favorites. The films selected are power ful, hear tfelt and often educational, leaving the audience wanting more.
Amy Pauszek of Current Publishing's "Where's Amy"
The IIFF should be on ever yone’s bucket list because of the qualit y of films selected, which are suitable for ever yone. The hardworking staff and volunteers strive to make each experience meaningful, magical and fun. The JCC is a beautiful venue and parking is safe and plentiful. Grab your tickets, popcorn, family and friends and do not miss this amazing film festival — ‘Where’s Amy’ can’t wait to see you at the movies.”
Craig Prater is an enthusiastic supporter of the Indianapolis Israeli Film Festival, and he’s a man who knows what he’s talking about—he’s the current president of Indy-based Heartland Film, former director of the San Diego Jewish Film Festival and Bangkok International Film Festival, and started working with Jewish film at the Palm Springs International Film Festival. I’ve been involved with Jewish and/or Israeli programming for close to 30 years now. I fell in love with Jewish films because different countries’ films can var y from year to year, but I have a tendency to think Jewish films are good ever y year. Even just in documentaries, if you think “I’ve heard that Jewish stor y before,” no, we haven’t. There’s just so many out there of qualit y material.
Craig Prater of Heartland Film
You’ve got a ver y good, loyal, film festival-savvy group here. Regular film festivals sometimes have the challenge of tr ying to get people interested and appreciating qualit y ar t on film. You’ve always got a ver y enthusiastic audience here, so that helps, and [this year’s list of films] sounds like a great lineup.
Special thanks to all of the festival’s sponsors! For a full list of sponsors and to purchase tickets, visit JCCindy.org/Israeli-film-fest.
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July 26: A Day of Jewish Film
11:30 am at Newfields – Heartland Film’s Indy Shorts festival shows the award-
winning short films from the San Diego Jewish Film Festival. Tickets on sale as of June 29 at indyshorts.org; use promo code JCCSHORTS to donate a percentage of proceeds to JCC Indianapolis.
6:30 pm at JCC Indianapolis – The second-ever public screening in Indianapolis of the Eva Kor documentar y Eva. See page 19 for more!
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NEXTGen Give a Shvitz | Sweat for a Cause Sun., July 29 | JCC Group Exercise Studio, Mordoh Fitness Center On March 18, NEXTGen-ers gathered for the program’s newest initiative, Give a Shvitz. Participants learned about the impact of JCC’s Day Camp Scholarship program while partaking in a calming, interactive yoga session, and 100% of event ticket sales went directly to the JCC’s scholarship fund. The second Give a Shvitz session will focus on Jewish Family Services’ KAVOD program, which provides over 100 Indianapolis-area Holocaust Survivors with services, including a variety of outings that help support
physical and cognitive development as well as reduced social isolation. The money raised through Give a Shvitz will help JFS to continue to meet the needs of those impacted by the program. The program will also highlight the new cookbook Babushka’s Kitchen, a compilation of recipes from first- and second-generation Holocaust Survivors who grew up in the Former Soviet Union and immigrated to Indiana. Available for purchase through jewishindianapolis.org/kavod, cookbook sales also help to support the KAVOD program.
The Give a Shvitz program combines exercise with education about an initiative that directly impacts the Indianapolis Jewish community. NEXTGen hopes that you, too will consider joining area young adults to, as a Jewish community, Give a Shvitz. For more information, email NEXTGen director Matthew Kramer-Morning at mkmorning@jfgi.org. Thank you to Gershman Partners for sponsoring NEXTGen's 2018 programming!
Save the Date An Evening with David Yarus Thurs., Aug. 23 | Central Library (40 E. St. Clair St., Indianapolis) David Yarus (on Twitter and Instagram as @DavidYarus) is one of the most influential young Jewish leaders impacting the millennial Jewish experience. He is best known for founding JSwipe, a dating app for Jewish singles with over 1 million users worldwide, and has since used his talents to focus and strengthen the creative social media of Taglit-Birthright Israel, Hillel International, the Israeli Consulate, Jewish Federations of North America, and many other Jewish organizations. Da vid , 31
According to the 2017 Jewish Community Study, the median age of the greater Indianapolis Jewish community is 35.5 years old, the secondyoungest of over 40 communities studied. In this exploration of “Millennial Mobilization,” David will share his expertise on tapping the potential of this inspiring generation. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit bit.ly/DavidYarusIndy. Questions? Email NEXTGen director Matthew Kramer-Morning at mkmorning@jfgi.org.
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PJ Library PJ Library Conference The 10 th annual PJ Library Conference took place at the beginning of May in Springfield, MA. Indianapolis sent two representatives to the conference – Leah Aft, PJ Library Coordinator, and Lindsay Williams, PJ Library Parent Volunteer. Communities from all over the world were represented, including the United States, Canada, Russia, Israel, and South Africa. Professionals engaged in exciting sessions led by leaders in the field including Rick Recht, Joanie Leeds, and Harold Grinspoon. Best practices and idea sharing, networking, song sessions, book reading seminars, and dinners with leading professionals all made the conference worthwhile and will help steer the 2018-2019 year of PJ Library planning in Indianapolis. PJ Library in Greater Indianapolis has mailed over 33,000 books to area children ages 6 months to 8 years. Thank you to the Alan and Linda Cohen Family Foundation for providing this program to families raising Jewish children in the greater Indianapolis area!
(L to R) Volunteer Lindsay Williams and PJ Library Coordinator Leah Aft at the PJ Library national conference.
Intergenerational Shabbat Play Dates with Hooverwood Helping people make connections and friendships with others in the community through fun, inviting, informal Jewish learning experiences is PJ Library’s main goal. To that end, this summer, PJ Library and Hooverwood are partnering to promote intergenerational relationships and shared learning experiences through a series of Intergenerational Shabbat Play Dates! Building relationships that span three generations will benefit participants, help ease potential loneliness in residents, and teach PJ Library children about honoring their elders. Studies have shown that intergenerational friendships benefit every person involved. These Shabbat Play Dates will include a PJ Library storytime, interactive art projects, free play, snacks, and a song session lead by a music therapist. All residents, PJ Library families, parents, and grandparents are invited to attend. Mark these dates on your calendar: • Fri., July 13, 10 am • Fri., Aug. 10, 10 am
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Jewish Family Services (JFS) Victory Day Thanks to everyone who helped make this day meaningful. A special thanks to Robert and Peter of Project Hope NY for organizing such a beautiful luncheon for JFS’ KAVOD group to commemorate this special day. JFS' KAVOD program seeks to support local holocaust survivors with aid and services. KAVOD participants reciting the Mourners' Kaddish at the Albert and Sarah Reuben Holocaust Memorial.
Following the luncheon, KAVOD participants recited the Mourners’ Kaddish and placed flowers at the Albert and Sarah Reuben Holocaust Memorial in honor of those who fought and who fell during WWII in the Former Soviet Union.
Why I Love Birthday Club Written by Lindsay Williams, co-chair of the Birthday Club For those of you who are unfamiliar with the program, Birthday Club was launched in 2017 by JFGI’s Women’s Philanthropy to bring individualized joy to local Jewish children on their birthdays. My interest in the program was sparked by my passion for helping others. My young children don’t quite understand the value of a dollar, but they love celebrating their birthdays. They start planning their parties several months before the actual date; the theme and guest lists change multiple times, but the excitement remains the same. I got involved in this program because I feel all children deserve to be celebrated and I love that my whole family can get involved in this initiative.
(Left) Lindsay Williams and family dropping off birthday gifts to JFS.
A LIFE & LEGACY Update Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Parents’ Night Out 2018-2019 This upcoming program year, PNO participants will paint the rainbow as they explore the uniqueness and vibrancy of each color and celebrate the beauty of inclusion and togetherness! Offered the 4th Saturday of the month starting in August. PNO offers a night of fun and inclusive programs geared toward children with special needs and their siblings. And, respite for their parents. For more information, please contact JFS Program Director Rachel Kesner at rkesner@jfgi.org.
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Written by Barbara Herman, JFS LIFE & LEGACY committee member In Year 3 of the LIFE & LEGACY program, we set a goal to obtain five new commitments for legacy gifts and to formalize 18 prior legacy gift commitments, which would qualify JFS to receive a $4,500 incentive gift from JFGI and the Harold Grinspoon Foundation to support our current programs and services. A special thank you to our LEGACY donors for helping us reach our annual goals – your gift will impact lives today and Barbara Herman for generations to come! For a full listing of our LEGACY donors, please visit jewishindianapolis.org/jfslegacy. As we begin Year 4 of this program, we ask all Jewish Federation News readers to think about the causes that matter to them. What will your legacy be? Contact Lori Moss at 317-259-6822 to learn how you can create ongoing support for social services and help sustain a vibrant Jewish community now and in the future.
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Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) JCRC Annual Meeting The JCRC held its 76th annual meeting in May. The night was a great testament to the work the JCRC does. The JCRC was honored to host Mayor Brainard of Carmel as the keynote speaker. Each year the JCRC presents the Cook Award to a person whose service to both the Jewish and general communities best exemplifies the ideals of David M. Cook, who served as the JCRC’s Board President from 1951-1954. This year’s award was presented to Holocaust survivor and educator Frank Grunwald. (Right) David M. Cook award winner Frank Grunwald at the JCRC Annual Meeting.
Jewish Teen Leadership Opportunities Student to Student centers around Jewish teens giving joint presentations in high school classrooms, where they talk about their lives as Jewish teens and present on a range of topics, including: the denominations of Judaism, Jewish holidays, life cycle events, Jewish dietary practices, the Hebrew language, Antisemitism, the Holocaust, and Israel. If you know a teen who might be interested, applications for the fall cohort are out now or email Marla Topia at mtopiol@indyjcrc.org. An Israel Engagement Fellowship will be launching this fall. The fellowship gives high school students the ability to have thoughtful conversations about Israel through education and skills-based advocacy training before entering college.
Save the Date Free Legal Aid Clinic Tues., Aug. 28 1:30-5 pm JCC Laikin Auditorium
Advanced planning allows you to document your preferences for future care in the form of a legal document. Lawyers from Faegre Baker Daniels will be on site and may be able to help you with:
Presented by JFS and Faegre Baker Daniels
• Creating a will, which allows you to plan for your children’s futures
Please schedule an appointment with Anne Beckman at 317-259-6822; walk-ins also accepted. Questions? Contact Julie Sondhelm at jsondhelm@jfgi.org.
• Appointing a financial and/or healthcare power of attorney • Creating a living will and other advance directives
This summer, you can help local children go back to school with confidence and the tools to succeed! School starts early this year, so please drop off donated items to JFS (6905 Hoover Rd.) in early July! For a list of supplies or to donate online, visit jewishindianapolis.org/backpack.
Teaching the ArabIsraeli Conflict and Peace Process with Primary Sources July 8-9. The JCRC is hosting this free professional development program for history/social studies teachers in partnership with the Institute for Curriculum Services. The training will equip teachers with pedagogic content knowledge about the complexity of the conflict and ready-to-use lesson plans that are aligned to Indiana’s state standards, as well as strategies for engaging students with primary source documents. For more information on these opportunities, email Marla at mtopiol@indyjcrc.org.
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Jewish Community Center (JCC) Youth Programs After CampJCC ends on July 27, the JCC offers three weeks of Post-Camp for children who are not yet back in school. Some of the post-camps are specialty camps, like drone camps for those entering grades 3-8. And check the JCC’s website (JCCindy.org/youth-sports) for youth programs in tumbling/gymnastics (provided by Indy Stars Gymnastics), soccer, tennis, swimming and dance starting in midAugust.
Players in the J’s Allen Katner Youth Soccer League last fall season practice kavod, or respect. Photo taken by JCC Soccer Dad and coach, Steve Hunt.
After School Care (ASC) The JCC is “Shaping the Minds and Bodies of Our Youth” with staff who are trained, qualified and engaged in working with children in grades K-5 and 6-8 to provide well-rounded programming and balanced snack offerings.
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The JCC provides options to fit any needs — full-time, parttime (three days/week) and single-day. Programming continues throughout the year with full-day offerings when schools are out of session, e.g. fall break. Plus, the JCC provides monthly lock-ins — field trips and a sleepover at the J. Details and registration at JCCindy.org/after-school-care.
Become a Friend of the Arts The JCC has created a new “Friends of the Arts” group to support the JCC’s mission to become a stronger creative force for the local community. In 2017, more than 8,000 people enjoyed 36 arts experiences, one third attending at no charge thanks to generous underwriting from the Irwin and Ann Katz Arts and Education Endowment Fund and others.
BBYO will be starting up programming in the fall! There are plenty of ways to get involved, and it would be great to see you there! To stay up to date with both Indy AZA and B’Yachad BBG events, sign up for their Remind mobile app: •
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Interested in getting involved with BBYO? Contact City Director Roz Knapp at indianapolis@ bbyo.org.
For more information about Friends of the Arts, contact Lev at lrothenberg@JCCindy.org.
Eva Screening Join Eva Kor and award-winning filmmaker Ted Green for a special screening of Eva, the story of a remarkable journey from Auschwitz, through years of anger and anguish, to starting the largest manhunt in history and, later, a global movement of peace and forgiveness. This second public screening (the first was a sold-out premiere at Clowes Hall of the Butler Arts Center) is a partnership with Ted Green Films, WFYI, and CANDLES Holocaust Museum. Thurs., July 26 | 6:30-9:30 pm | $15 Tickets online at JCCindy.org/programs.
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Hasten Hebrew Academy of Indianapolis (HHAI) Oh, the Places We’ll Go: HHAI’s STEM Niche is Taking Students and Teachers on Tour In May, five Hasten Hebrew Academy students in grades five and six were selected to go to Israel to take part in the 3D-TON challenge in Haifa. In this 24-hour challenge, students were teamed up to create two 360-degree virtual environment projects, “Synagogues around the World” in Virtual Worlds and “The Time Machine Game,” using CoSpaces. The judges loved the HHAI students’ creations, and they received 90% and 85% respectively. The challenge featured many teams from different Israeli schools; HHAI was the only group at the challenge outside of Israel.
summer to take on a new, innovative project called Virtual Worlds. HHAI worked together with the Rambam School in Akko, Israel. During the school year, each student from both schools created an individual avatar and built a mini-world using creation tools and coding. Students then met virtually in real time to “light” the menorah on Chanukah and “planted” trees on Tu B’Shvat. Eureka World, who created Virtual Worlds, was so impressed by what the two schools had accomplished that they invited HHAI to 3D-TON, which is their main event of the year.
Hasten Hebrew Academy students in grades five and six selected to go to the 3D-TON challenge in Haifa, Israel.
Voskoboynik and fellow HHAI teachers Matt Tucker, Sarit Linkon, and Tricia Berg will have the opportunity this summer to attend the Legacy Heritage Teacher Maker Institute for Educational Technology in Palo Alto, California. The Maker Institute is an intensive 8-day program designed to bring together select educators and encourage them to think, collaborate, and develop their knowledge and skills in modern educational technologies of today. During the conference,
This opportunity was made possible after Partnership2Gether’s Gil Klempert approached HHAI technology coordinator Michael Voskoboynik last
Save the Date Hoosier Jewish Legends Hall of Fame Induction
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Michael Voskoboynik (2nd from L) with Eureka World’s Shabtay Kaminer and Ori Shapira and Rambam School’s Ariella Apt.
teachers will hear from experts in education and industry while learning about approaches to the world of 21st century learning and the Maker movement in Jewish education. Participants will collaborate on an original plan for a crosscurricular Maker and EdTech unit combining Judaic studies with other disciplines that will be implemented in the 20182019 school year. At the end of April, this year’s 8 th grade class made its annual trip to Israel. The entire class thanks the Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis for making this tiyul a reality with their generous Israel grants each year. “As the future leaders of the Indianapolis Jewish community, we are proud and appreciative of the promise you have seen in us!”
Join the Indiana Jewish Historical Society for its celebration of the third class of inductees into the Hoosier Jewish Legends Hall of Fame. The following individuals were selected for their significant contributions to life in Indiana: • • • • •
Gerald Kraft, Indianapolis David Piser, South Bend Joan Wolf, Indianapolis Cantor Janice Roger, Indianapolis Lois and Sidney Eskenazi, Indianapolis
Please watch for further details. To purchase tickets, send reservation checks to: Indiana Jewish Historical Society, 6705 Hoover Rd., Indianapolis, 46260. Questions? Contact chairperson Mark Roger at mroger@artandtex.com or co-chair Sheila Greenwald at sheilaeg@aol.com.
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Indiana Hillels Greek Life Flourishes at IU Hillel Over the past 10-15 years, the number of Jewish students in the Greek system has increased greatly. There are approximately 700900 Jewish students in the five predominantly Jewish Greek houses (AEPI, AEPhi, SAM, SDT and ZBT) and 1,000 Jewish students in the other Greek chapters, representing over half of the 4,000-4,500 Jewish students at IU. Due to the large number of students in Greek life, IU Hillel has developed a comprehensive, exciting and creative program that has engaged a large percentage of these Jewish students in Jewish life on campus. The program is led by IU Hillel’s full-time Greek Life Coordinator, a position currently held by Jess Goldblatt, a Michigan State alum and former president of its AEPi chapter, who joined the IU Hillel staff in August 2016.
Shabbat dinner at Greek house.
Jess Goldblatt Jess has transformed the Jewish Greek community at IU. By creating a strong bridge between the Greek Jewish community and Hillel, he has provided Jewish students in Greek life with the opportunity to incorporate Jewish values and ethics into their lives and to better connect to the Jewish community. Jess has facilitated and spearheaded programs and events on campus and has provided opportunities to put the values of tikkun olam and tzedakah into practice through social justice and community service projects.
Hosting the director of the movie Haze, a documentary about hazing.
Jess has formed deeply impactful relationships with all five executive board presidents and members of the predominantly Jewish fraternities and sororities and has also formed strong relationships with hundreds of Jewish students in the other fraternities and sororities. He has empowered students to strengthen the Greek Jewish Council, whose student leaders have provided exciting, interesting, and meaningful Jewish programming including fundraising for Save a Child’s Heart, Shabbat dinners at AEPi, a Passover seder at SDT, packing meals for the poor, and more.
The Class Forum In partnership with IU’s Department of Student Life and Learning, Jess, Phillip and Rabbi Sue Silberberg created a weekly university-accredited class forum at Hillel wherein the executive boards of all five Jewish Greek houses meet to work on solutions to the challenges they are facing as leaders in their chapters and to deepen their connection to Judaism. More than 100 students were enrolled in this groundbreaking class, whose curriculum highlights the overlap between Greek and Jewish values and models ways for students to weave these values together. IU Hillel’s Israel Program Director, Elana Huvard, helped to co-facilitate several powerful sessions on Israel during each semester, including a visit by the ADL and the first Ethiopian Miss Israel, Titi Anyaw.
Greek students packing meals for Popsie's Pantry.
Jess has opened new doors to Jewish students in Greek Life. By showing them how much there is to be gained by bringing what Hillel has to offer to their own “houses,” he has helped to make IU Hillel part of their home away from home. IU Hillel Greek Leadership taught by Greek Jewish Life Coordinator Jess Goldblatt
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Synagogues Congregation Beth-El Zedeck Registration still open! • Early Childhood Center Summer Camp Session 2: Mon., July 2-Fri., July 27. Celebrating “The Dog Days of Summer” for ages 12 months – 5 years+. • BEZ’s 38th ECC School Year 201819 “Reaching New Heights” begins Wed., Aug. 15. Ages 12 months – 5 years+ (Kindergarten readiness). Both programs are open to the public. Contact Joanie Waldman for more information: jwaldman@bez613. org or 317-259-6854. Friday Night Live presents a StarSpangled Shabbat: July 6, 6 pm. Welcome Shabbat with an AllAmerican lineup of Shabbat music in honor of Independence Day! Table Settings 2018: Sun.-Mon., Aug. 5-6, 11 am-4 pm. Be inspired at BEZ’s 18th annual display of beautiful table designs by local florists, decorators, and retailers! Daily demonstration at 1 pm. $10/person at the door. Refreshments included. Religious School Informational Family Meeting: Sun., Aug. 12, 10 am. Religious School begins Sun., Aug. 19 at 9:30 am for all grades (K-10). For information about BEZ’s Educational and Youth Programs, call Education Director George Kelley at 317-253-3441. Selichot: Sat., Sept. 1. Featuring stories and music by Cantor Bob Zalkin. Visit bez613.org or @CongregationBEZ on Facebook for other BEZ information.
Congregation Beth Shalom Shabbark Shabbat: Fri., July 13, 6:30 pm. Bring your favorite canine, human, and lawn chairs to this relaxing Shabbat outdoor service honoring CBS’ beloved pets. Followed by doggie treats, water and an oneg for humans. Tot Shabbat: Sat., July 21, 9 am. All young children and their favorite adults are invited to a special Tot Shabbat filled with crafts, stories and music. Contact Jen Warriner at jenwarriner@gmail.com to RSVP. Family Promise: Thurs., July 26, 5-7:30 pm. Please join the CBS Social Action Committee and partner Second Presbyterian Church to serve dinner, provide children’s programming, and support the Family Promise guests. To volunteer, contact Barbie Stenacker at stenacker@ comcast.net.
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Tu B’Av Services: Fri., July 27, 6:307:30 pm. According to tradition, Tu B'Av was the beginning of the grape harvest and was considered one of the two most joyous days on the calendar. Shir HaShirim, the Song of Songs, was originally a series of poems dedicated to physical love and by the 1st century was interpreted as declaring God's love for Israel. This service will explore the roots of this seldom-observed celebration and the music surrounding spiritual love. Visit bethshalomindy.org or @BethShalomIndy on Facebook for more CBS information.
Congregation B’nai Torah Daily morning and evening minyanim. Classes open not only to members but to the greater Jewish community: • Morning Talmud study • Halacha class between mincha and maariv services • Monday Lunch & Learns, complete with lox and bagels! Women’s programming: • Monthly book club • Wednesday night Chumash class • Assorted classes held throughout the year, often associated with approaching holidays Children/youth: • Shabbat classes • NCSY (National Conference of Synagogue Youth) youth group, open to Jewish youth in middle and high school Visit btorahindy.org or @BnaiTorahIndy on Facebook for more information.
Congregation Shaarey Tefilla Annual Membership Picnic: Sun. in Aug. TBD at the home of Ethan and Suzanne Blank. Includes family fun in the pool. Bagel Breakfast Kickoff for “Hebrew for Life”: Sun., Aug. 26, 9:30-11 am. Learn more about CST’s new Religious Education program at this parent/ student orientation in CST’s Social Hall! Selichot: Sat., Sept. 1. Program including dessert reception and services. Scotch and Cigars in the Sukkah: Mon., Sept. 24, 7 pm. Sponsored by CST Men’s Club. Wine and Cheese in the Sukkah: Wed., Sept. 26, 7 pm. Sponsored by CST Sisterhood. Free for members, $10 for non-members or join that evening!
Jewish Federation News | July/August 2018
Visit shaareytefilla.org or @ShaareyTefilla on Facebook for more information, including CST’s High Holy Days 2018 schedule.
Etz Chaim Sephardic Congregation Annual Member Fourth of July Picnic: Wed., July 4, 11 am-3 pm at the Sablosky Pavilion (new location!) Volunteer Day: Sun., July 15 MD Speaker Series Lecture #3: Thurs., Aug. 9, 7:30 pm. Speaker TBA; May’s lecture featured Dr. John Abrams and Dr. Leslie Abrams Tobe of Abrams EyeCare, official opthalmologists of the Indiana Pacers. Wine and Cheese Event: Sun., Aug. 19. Services: • Shacharit daily at 7 am • Friday night; varies with time of sunset • Shabbat morning at 9 am, followed by oneg Weekly Classes: • Wed. and Thurs., 8 pm • Shabbat, 8:30 am • Torah Espresso Women’s Class every other Sun., 11 am at the Starbucks at 86th and Ditch Visit etzchaimindy.org or @EtzChaimIndy on Facebook for more information.
Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation Shabbat in the Park: Fri., Aug. 3, 6:15-7:30 pm at West Park in Carmel. Early Childhood Center: Registration is now open for IHC’s flexible and dynamic program for ages 1-K. Creative Hebrew Education: Sign up now for a cutting-edge new program for all school-aged students. The program focuses on Hebrew through movement and blends formal and informal learning settings to prepare children for a lifetime of Jewish learning. Nefesh Shabbat: Third Friday of every month, 6:15 pm. A family-friendly, musically and spiritually uplifting service including a special program for kids. Visit ihcindy.org or @IHCIndy on Facebook for more information.
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Do you have any interesting Judaica items at home?
JFGI wants to feature them! Bubbie brought these candlesticks over from the old country.
Evan Fogel inherited these bronze candlesticks from his grandmother.
I received this siddur in first grade and have kept it ever since. Hanna Fogel still cherishes her siddur prayer book from first grade at HHAI.
These kiddush cups were a wedding present to my parents.
A treasured wedding gift given to Janine & Evan Fogel.
Interested? Email marketing@jfgi.org, or send a direct message to @JFGIndy on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.
