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Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation (IHC) is af filiated with the Union for Reform Judaism. We are an inclusive Jewish c o m m u n i t y w h e r e a l l c o n g r e g a n t s m a t t e r, a r e i n s p i r e d t o action through Jewish values, and experience Judaism in a m e a n i n g f u l way. I H C fo s te r s a n o p e n & c a r i n g c o m m u n i t y, i n s p i r e s & n u r t u r e s J ew i s h s p i r i t u a l i t y, a n d b e l i eve s t h e beauty of lifelong learning about Judaism. 600 W. 70th St. Indianapolis, IN 46260 ( 3 17 ) 2 5 3 - 3 4 41 b e z 613 . o r g
Congregation Beth-El Zedeck (BEZ) is af filiated with
THE GREATER INDIANAPOLIS JEWISH COMMUNITY
both the United Synagogue of Conser vative Judaism and the Jewish Reconstructionist Federation. We are a welcoming congregation committed to continual learning, social action, inter faith engagement, and Judaism as the evolving religious civilization of the Jewish people. 3085 W. 116th St. Carmel, IN 46032 ( 3 17 ) 7 3 3 - 2 1 6 9 www.shaareytef illa.org
C o n g r e g a t i o n S h a a r e y Te f i l l a ( C S T ) i s a f f i l i a t e d w i t h t h e
United Synagogue of Conser vative Judaism. We strive to create a community founded on Jewish learning, spiritual meaning, joyful celebrations, and acts of kindness. We build meaningful Jewish lives through a warm embrace of fellow members, appreciating their talents & passions, and welcoming others to help develop and preser ve CST as our second Jewish home. 849 West 96th St. Carmel, IN 46032 ( 3 17 ) 3 0 6 - 5 6 4 4 b et h s h a l o m i n d y. o r g
Congregation Beth Shalom (CBS) is af filiated with
the Union for Reform Judaism. Our congregation is dedicated to fellowship, worship and inclusion. We are an intimate, evolving, inter-generational congregation with the goal of providing a small, warm community in which ever yone is welcome and made to feel comfor table.
IS PROUD TO SUPPORT THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY
The Jewish value of “B’tselem Elohim” teaches that all people are created in the image of God, and calls us to honor and welcome each person as unique and holy. The following organizations and synagogues are taking intentional steps to create a home for LGBTQ+ people by uplifting, celebrating, and advocating for equitable policies and the full inclusion in both the Jewish and general communities. 6705 Hoover Rd. Indianapolis, IN 46260 JewishIndianapolis.org ( 3 17 ) 7 2 6 - 5 4 5 0
The Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis (JFGI) promotes a vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable Jewish c o m m u n i t y t h ro u g h p h i l a n t h ro py, p l a n n i n g , e n g a g e m e n t , and Jewish education.
The NEXTGen depar tment of the Jewish Federation creates a welcoming atmosphere for all Jewish individuals (ages 21-45) in the greater Indianapolis community through a variety of engaging programs.
mopoindy@gmail.com Calendar of events: bit.ly/mopoindy
Moishe Pod is an initiative of Moishe House, which seeks to grow and foster a welcoming space for Jewish young adults in their 20s looking to connect. We gather for events centered around Jewish learning, spiritual practice & exploration, and tikkun olam activities.
LGBTQ+ Jewish Communal outreach and programming is being generously funded by Stuar t Kurlander & David Mar tin.
Ami is Hebrew for “my people.” It symbolizes our common connection o f b e i n g q u e e r, w h i l e c l a i m i n g o u r p r i d e i n b e i n g p a r t o f t h e J e w i s h people. Ami is a new initiative to provide a space for LGBTQ+ Jews in g r e a te r I n d i a n a p o l i s t h ro u g h p ro g r a m m i n g , e n g a g e m e n t , a n d a d vo c a c y. 110 0 W. 4 2 n d S t . S te . 24 0 Indianapolis, IN 46208 ( 3 17 ) 9 2 6 - 2 9 3 5 indyjcrc.org
The Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) convenes the Jewish community’s “common table” around which all central Indiana Jewish organizations are welcome to sit to build consensus on issues of concern. We combat antisemitism t h ro u g h e d u c a t i o n , r e l a t i o n s h i p - b u i l d i n g , a n d a d vo c a c y, a n d by promoting an American society that is just, democratic, and pluralistic. As the public af fairs, inter faith, intergroup, and m e d i a r e l a t i o n s a r m o f t h e o r g a n i z e d J ew i s h c o m m u n i t y, J C RC voices the Jewish community’s concerns & interests to civic leaders, public officials, and other faith & ethnic communities. JCRC builds coalitions that advocate for human & civil rights and social & economic justice by fighting discrimination, systemic racism, homophobia, transphobia, and political & religious extremism.
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The Indianapolis J is a community center open to all on
Indy’s north side. While the majority of our members are not Jewish, all who come to the J appreciate that our programming and ser vices are rooted in Jewish values. We have a fitness c e n t e r, i n d o o r & o u t d o o r c o m p e t i t i o n - s i z e d p o o l s , a t h e r a p y pool, and a 70,000-square-foot water park with a lazy river and zero-depth pool for infants & toddlers. We provide preschool education, af ter school programs, and summer camp. Our ar ts & engagement programming includes a 3-week book festival ever y fall and an annual Ear th Day celebration at the J. We’re all about inclusive experiences that lead to personal growth and c o m m u n i t y b u i l d i n g . Yo u a r e w e l c o m e a t t h e J .