Christmas
Community Calendar
*Please note: JFGI reserves the right to deny or change any suggested calendar item.
Dec 25, 2016
Dec
1 2016
Libby Fogle Lunch Bunch
12:00PM - 1:00PM
Arthur M. Glick Jewish Community Center (JCC)
6701 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN
Join the Libby Fogle Lunch Bunch Tuesdays and Thursdays at noon at the JCC for great food and conversation with frien…
Dec
1 2016
Class: Jewish Thought and Philosophy
8:00PM - 9:00PM
Etz Chaim Sephardic Congregation
6939 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN
This class is built as a forum wherein new text, from different eras, are reviewed and discussed collectively. It is …
Dec
3 2016
Shabbat Morning Class
8:30AM - 9:00AM
Etz Chaim Sephardic Congregation
6939 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN
Letter of Nahmanides: In depth study of one of the most elegant guides to spiritual refinement and
preparation for en…
Dec
3 2016
Kenyetta Dance; Sincerely Love
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Arthur M. Glick Jewish Community Center (JCC)
6701 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN
Kenyetta Dance, one of Indianapolis' most respected and creative dance companies now calls the JCC its home. Sincerel…
Dec
4 2016
Adopt-a-Family 2016
9:30AM - 2:00PM
Hasten Hebrew Academy of Indianapolis
6602 Hoover Rd
Indianapolis, IN
Help local Jewish families in need during Chanukah. Gather together friends, family, or coworkers and create a tea…
Dec
4 2016
Kenyetta Dance, Sincerely Love
3:00PM - 5:00PM
Arthur M. Glick Jewish Community Center (JCC)
6701 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN
Kenyetta Dance, one of Indianapolis' most respected and creative dance companies, is making the JCC its home. Sincere…
Dec
4 2016
Installation Dinner
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Etz Chaim Sephardic Congregation
6939 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Formal Installation of Rabbi David Gingold-Altchek
Dec
6 2016
Libby Fogle Lunch Bunch
12:00PM - 1:00PM
Arthur M. Glick Jewish Community Center (JCC)
6701 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN
Join the Libby Fogle Lunch Bunch Tuesdays and Thursdays at noon at the JCC for great food and conversation with frien…
Dec
6 2016
IHC Adult Education Winter Series
6:00PM - 7:30PM
Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation
6501 N Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN
Extend YOUR Roots Through Adult Education December 6, 13, 20 & January 17, 24, 31 To register, contact Barbara…
Dec
6 2016
BDS and the New Antisemitism with Asaf Romirowsky
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Arthur M. Glick Jewish Community Center (JCC)
6701 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN
Dec
6 2016
JLI Class Series
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Chabad Center for Jewish Life
2640 West 96th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46268
Six week class lecture series led by Rabbi Shmuel Klatzkin (Dayton OH).
Dec
7 2016
IHC: Torah Talk
9:15AM - 10:30AM
Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation
6501 N Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN
Torah Talk is an informal, accessible, and interactive opportunity for adults of all levels of learning to discuss an…
Dec
7 2016
Play Pals Play Group @Hasten Hebrew Academy
9:15AM - 10:45AM
Hasten Hebrew Academy of Indianapolis
6602 Hoover Rd
Indianapolis, IN
Support group for jewish parents with babies and young children; Play group for their babies and tots.
Dec
7 2016
Beth-El Zedeck Early Childhood Family Chanukah Party & Kid's Performance
9:30AM - 11:45AM
Congregation Beth-El Zedeck
600 W. 70th Street
Indianapolis, IN
Early Childhood Center family Chanukah party with performances by the children.
Dec
7 2016
NEXTGen Kickoff Event
7:00PM - 10:00PM
NEXTGen Kickoff Event
Rachel Cohen Gerrol is widely recognized for her work on innovative philanthropy and her proje…
Dec
7 2016
Class: Pirkei Avot Anthology: Ethics of Our Fathers
8:00PM - 9:00PM
Etz Chaim Sephardic Congregation
6939 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN
Pirkei Avot Anthology: Weekly exploration of Talmudic ethics, with open discussion, from the perspectives of
a multit…
Dec
8 2016
Libby Fogle Lunch Bunch
12:00PM - 1:00PM
Arthur M. Glick Jewish Community Center (JCC)
6701 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN
Join the Libby Fogle Lunch Bunch Tuesdays and Thursdays at noon at the JCC for great food and conversation with frien…
Dec
8 2016
IHC: Executive Committee Meeting
5:30PM - 7:00PM
Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation
6501 N Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN
IHC Executive Committee Meeting
Dec
8 2016
JFGI Endowment Committee Meeting
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis
6705 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN
JFGI Endowment Committee Meeting
Cook Board Room
Dec
8 2016
Class: Jewish Thought and Philosophy
8:00PM - 9:00PM
Etz Chaim Sephardic Congregation
6939 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN
This class is built as a forum wherein new text, from different eras, are reviewed and discussed collectively. It is …
Dec
9 2016
Congregation Beth-El Zedeck's Hanukah Shabbat Service & Dinner
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Congregation Beth-El Zedeck
600 W. 70th Street
Indianapolis, IN
Join Rabbi Dennis Sasso, Rabbi Shelley Goldman, and Cantor Melissa Cohen for a festive Hanukah Shabbat service with t…
Dec
10 2016
Shabbat Morning Class
8:30AM - 9:00AM
Etz Chaim Sephardic Congregation
6939 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN
Letter of Nahmanides: In depth study of one of the most elegant guides to spiritual refinement and
preparation for en…
Dec
10 2016
Beth-Elders & Youngers present Mother & Daughter Day
12:10PM - 2:00PM
Congregation Beth-El Zedeck
600 W. 70th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Please join co-chairpersons Sid and Sharon Mishkin and your other friends for a "qvell" of a concert starring soprano…
Dec
11 2016
Hasten Hebrew Academy Eighth Grade Trip to Israel Zumbzthon
10:00AM - 1:00PM
Hasten Hebrew Academy of Indianapolis
6602 Hoover Rd
Indianapolis, IN
Please help us raise money for the eighth grade trip to Israel by working up a sweat!
Dec
11 2016
Etz Chaim Deborah Sisterhood Luncheon and dancing
1:00PM - 4:00PM
Etz Chaim Sephardic Congregation
6939 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN
Etzc Chaim sisterhood lunch and dancing. Ladies only. 12\11\16 @ 1:00 p.m. RSVP to sisterhood@etzchaimindy. org
Dec
11 2016
Congregation Beth Shalom Book Club
3:00PM - 4:15PM
Gallery of Vanishing Husbands by Natasha Solomons will be discussed. Meet new people, snack and informally discuss th…
Dec
11 2016
Hasten Hebrew Academy Chanukah Campaign Dinner
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Monica Rosenfeld's home
1055 Golf Lane
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Annual Chanukah Campaign Dinner - time and location TBD
Dec
12 2016
JCRC Executive Board Meeting
5:30PM - 6:30PM
Jewish Community Relations Council
6705 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN
This meeting will be held at the JCRC offices.
Dec
13 2016
Libby Fogle Lunch Bunch
12:00PM - 1:00PM
Arthur M. Glick Jewish Community Center (JCC)
6701 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN
Join the Libby Fogle Lunch Bunch Tuesdays and Thursdays at noon at the JCC for great food and conversation with frien…
Dec
13 2016
IHC Adult Education Winter Series
6:00PM - 7:30PM
Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation
6501 N Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN
Extend YOUR Roots Through Adult Education December 6, 13, 20 & January 17, 24, 31 To register, contact Barbara…
Dec
13 2016
Congregation Beth Shalom Board of Directors Meeting
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Multi-Purpose Building
4545 Northwestern Drive
Zionsville, IN 46077
Congregation Beth Shalom Board of Directors Meeting
Dec
13 2016
Congregation Beth-El Zedeck Board of Directors Meeting
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Congregation Beth-El Zedeck
600 W. 70th Street
Indianapolis, IN
Monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of Beth-El Zedeck.
Dec
13 2016
JLI Class Series
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Chabad Center for Jewish Life
2640 West 96th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46268
Six week class lecture series led by Rabbi Shmuel Klatzkin (Dayton OH).
Dec
14 2016
IHC: Torah Talk
9:15AM - 10:30AM
Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation
6501 N Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN
Torah Talk is an informal, accessible, and interactive opportunity for adults of all levels of learning to discuss an…
Dec
14 2016
Class: Pirkei Avot Anthology: Ethics of Our Fathers
8:00PM - 9:00PM
Etz Chaim Sephardic Congregation
6939 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN
Pirkei Avot Anthology: Weekly exploration of Talmudic ethics, with open discussion, from the perspectives of
a multit…
Dec
15 2016
Libby Fogle Lunch Bunch
12:00PM - 1:00PM
Arthur M. Glick Jewish Community Center (JCC)
6701 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN
Join the Libby Fogle Lunch Bunch Tuesdays and Thursdays at noon at the JCC for great food and conversation with frien…
Dec
15 2016
Dec
15 2016
Class: Jewish Thought and Philosophy
8:00PM - 9:00PM
Etz Chaim Sephardic Congregation
6939 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN
This class is built as a forum wherein new text, from different eras, are reviewed and discussed collectively. It is …
Dec
17 2016
Shabbat Morning Class
8:30AM - 9:00AM
Etz Chaim Sephardic Congregation
6939 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN
Letter of Nahmanides: In depth study of one of the most elegant guides to spiritual refinement and
preparation for en…
Dec
17 2016
Congregation Beth Shalom Chanukah Dinner and Party
5:30PM - 8:30PM
Home of Susan and Noah RIder - address can be emailed with RSVP
Bring your Menorah, candles, family and friends. Join CBS families to celebrate Chanukah with traditional food, and g…
Dec
20 2016
Libby Fogle Lunch Bunch
12:00PM - 1:00PM
Arthur M. Glick Jewish Community Center (JCC)
6701 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN
Join the Libby Fogle Lunch Bunch Tuesdays and Thursdays at noon at the JCC for great food and conversation with frien…
Dec
20 2016
IHC Adult Education Winter Series
6:00PM - 7:30PM
Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation
6501 N Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN
Extend YOUR Roots Through Adult Education December 6, 13, 20 & January 17, 24, 31 To register, contact Barbara…
Dec
20 2016
JLI Class Series
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Chabad Center for Jewish Life
2640 West 96th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46268
Six week class lecture series led by Rabbi Shmuel Klatzkin (Dayton OH).
Dec
21 2016
Class: Pirkei Avot Anthology: Ethics of Our Fathers
8:00PM - 9:00PM
Etz Chaim Sephardic Congregation
6939 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN
Pirkei Avot Anthology: Weekly exploration of Talmudic ethics, with open discussion, from the perspectives of
a multit…
Dec
22 2016
Libby Fogle Lunch Bunch
12:00PM - 1:00PM
Arthur M. Glick Jewish Community Center (JCC)
6701 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN
Join the Libby Fogle Lunch Bunch Tuesdays and Thursdays at noon at the JCC for great food and conversation with frien…
Dec
22 2016
Class: Jewish Thought and Philosophy
8:00PM - 9:00PM
Etz Chaim Sephardic Congregation
6939 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN
This class is built as a forum wherein new text, from different eras, are reviewed and discussed collectively. It is …
Dec
24 2016
Shabbat Morning Class
8:30AM - 9:00AM
Etz Chaim Sephardic Congregation
6939 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN
Letter of Nahmanides: In depth study of one of the most elegant guides to spiritual refinement and
preparation for en…
Dec
25 2016
Jan
1 2017
Dec
25 2016
Chinese Dinner and a Movie
4:00PM - 7:00PM
Congregation B'nai Torah
6510 Hoover Road
Indianapolis , IN 46260
Please join us for Chinese food, a fun movie, games, raffle, prizes, and more!
$15/adult, $10/child (2-12 years)
$65…
Dec
25 2016
Chanukah Dinner and Celebration
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Chabad Lubavitch of Indiana
2640 West 96th Street
Indianapolis, IN
Join us for a fun and enjoyable evening in celebration of Chanukah. Mexican Cuisine and children entertainment. Please RSVP.
Dec
27 2016
Libby Fogle Lunch Bunch
12:00PM - 1:00PM
Arthur M. Glick Jewish Community Center (JCC)
6701 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN
Join the Libby Fogle Lunch Bunch Tuesdays and Thursdays at noon at the JCC for great food and conversation with frien…
Dec
27 2016
Libby Fogle Lunch Bunch: Chanukah Celebration and Candle Lighting
12:00PM - 1:00PM
Arthur M. Glick Jewish Community Center (JCC)
6701 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN
Join us for this special holiday celebration at the Libby Fogle Lunch Bunch! Enjoy great food, conversations with fri…
Dec
27 2016
CST Chanukah Dinner
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Congregation Shaarey Tefilla
3085 W 116th Street
Carmel, IN
Chanukah Celebration Music / Food / Fun Make Your Reservations Early at CST!
Tuesday Night, December 2…
Dec
28 2016
Etz Chaim's Chanukah Program
5:00PM - 6:30PM
Etz Chaim Sephardic Congregation
6939 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Etz Chaim's Annual Chanukah Program. Build-your-own Chanukiah (menorah), a special candle lighting at 5:45 PM, and of…
Dec
28 2016
Menorah Lighting with Rabbi Shelley Goldman & BEZ's Torah on Tap Group
5:15PM - 5:45PM
Celebration Plaza, in front of the BJE
6711 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Join Rabbi Shelley Goldman & Congregation Beth-El Zedeck’s Torah on Tap 20s and 30s group as we light the community…
Dec
28 2016
Class: Pirkei Avot Anthology: Ethics of Our Fathers
8:00PM - 9:00PM
Etz Chaim Sephardic Congregation
6939 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN
Pirkei Avot Anthology: Weekly exploration of Talmudic ethics, with open discussion, from the perspectives of
a multit…
Dec
29 2016
Libby Fogle Lunch Bunch
12:00PM - 1:00PM
Arthur M. Glick Jewish Community Center (JCC)
6701 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN
Join the Libby Fogle Lunch Bunch for a special Chanukah gathering at the JCC for a holiday celebration, great foo…
Dec
29 2016
Class: Jewish Thought and Philosophy
8:00PM - 9:00PM
Etz Chaim Sephardic Congregation
6939 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN
This class is built as a forum wherein new text, from different eras, are reviewed and discussed collectively. It is …
Dec
30 2016
IHC Hanukkah Celebration
5:30PM - 8:00PM
Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation
6501 N Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN
Join IHC for a community wide, family friendly Hanukkah Celebration!
5:30-6:15: Bring your dinner, enjoy latkes and …
Dec
31 2016
Shabbat Morning Class
8:30AM - 9:00AM
Etz Chaim Sephardic Congregation
6939 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN
Letter of Nahmanides: In depth study of one of the most elegant guides to spiritual refinement and
preparation for en…
Dec
31 2016
Etz Chaim Lights the Community Chanukiah @ the BJE
6:15PM - 7:15PM
Etz Chaim Sephardic Congregation
6939 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Come celebrate the last night of Chanukah and last day of 2016! Etz Chaim will light the Community Chanukiah in front…