Memorial Day
Community Calendar
*Please note: JFGI reserves the right to deny or change any suggested calendar item.
May 29, 2017
May
1 2017
May
31 2017
Older Americans Month
12:05AM - 11:55PM
Jewish Family Services
6905 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Older Americans Month
Since 1963, OAM has been a time to celebrate older Americans, their stories and their contribut…
May
1 2017
Cocktail Judaism
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Athens on 86th Street
2284 W. 86th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Join Rabbi Dennis Sasso on Monday, May 1 at 7:30 pm for Cocktail Judaism, an explosive mixture of conversation, humor…
May
2 2017
Libby and David Fogle Lunch Bunch
12:00PM - 1:00PM
JCC - Laikin Auditorium
6701 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Join the Libby and David Fogle Lunch Bunch Tuesdays and Thursdays at noon at the JCC for great food and conversation …
May
2 2017
DALET Graduation Rehearsals
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Graduation Rehearsals:
May 2, 6-8:00 PM. Pizza Dinner served
These are our only all group rehearsals. Please do not …
May
2 2017
Etz Chaim General Board Member Meeting
6:30PM - 7:30PM
Etz Chaim Sephardic Congregation
6939 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN 46260
General Board Member Meeting for Etz Chaim members.
May
2 2017
Israel Story LIVE - wine, apps & Israel's podcast like THIS AMERICAN LIFE !
7:00PM - 9:30PM
Indianapolis Art Center
820 E. 67th St.
Indianapolis,
$15 in advance, $20 at the door.
The Israeli parallel to This American Life, Israel Story, presents Melting Pot. Wit…
May
3 2017
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.
May
3 2017
Dance Showcase
6:30PM - 8:00PM
Laikin Auditorium
End of semester performance featuring youth dance classes at JCC.
May
3 2017
Yesod 2017 Session 5
6:30PM - 8:30PM
Arthur M. Glick Jewish Community Center (JCC)
6701 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN
Yesod, the Hebrew word for foundation, is our leadership development program that combines Jewish learning and engagi…
May
3 2017
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…
May
4 2017
Libby and David Fogle Lunch Bunch
12:00PM - 1:00PM
JCC - Laikin Auditorium
6701 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Join the Libby and David Fogle Lunch Bunch Tuesdays and Thursdays at noon at the JCC for great food and conversation …
May
4 2017
Jerry Points Art Reception
5:30PM - 7:30PM
Jerry Points, a plein air painter of colorful abstracted landscapes started painting upon retirement
May
4 2017
Class on Jewish Thought & 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 …
May
6 2017
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…
May
7 2017
Family Farewell to Cantor Janice Roger-last day of IHC Religious School
9:00AM - 1:00PM
Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation
6501 N Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN
On the last day of Religious School at IHC, we will celebrate Cantor Roger and all she has done for our kids and our …
May
7 2017
May
11 2017
Sephardic Fair Week @ Etz Chaim
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Etz Chaim Sephardic Congregation
6939 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Open your mind and heart to the traditions of various Sephardic cultures and nationalities in a week-long exhibit.
May
7 2017
Victory Day Celebration
12:00PM - 2:00PM
JCC
6701 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, 46260
Annual celebration of Victory Day
May
7 2017
Mini- Chef at Chabad, with Chef Nancy Landman
12:30PM - 1:30PM
Chabad Center for Jewish Life
2640 West 96th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46268
Kids ages 5 -10 enjoy making kitchen creations with Chef Nancy. This is the fourth in a five-part series, associated …
May
7 2017
Yom Haatzmaut celebration
2:00PM - 4:30PM
Arthur M. Glick Jewish Community Center (JCC)
6701 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN
The 69th Yom HaAtzmaut for the state of Israel: A community celebration.
Fun for the whole family! Join us “Here…
May
7 2017
An evening with Leah Lipskar
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Chabad Center for Jewish Life
2640 West 96th Street
indianapolis, IN 46268
Leah Lipskar is an incredible dynamic speaker with years of Jewish learning and teaching. She along with her husband,…
May
8 2017
May
16 2017
Jewish Journey to Eastern Europe with extensions from May 16-19 to Berlin or to the Western Galilee in Israel
May
8 2017
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.
May
8 2017
Ben Winters, author of "Underground Airlines" A Unity Project program
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Arthur M. Glick Jewish Community Center (JCC)
6701 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN
A Taste of Ann Katz Festival of Books and Arts Community Reads
Ben Winters
Underground Airlines
A Unity Project Pro…
May
9 2017
Hooverwood Guild Card Party
11:00AM - 2:30PM
Market District
116th & Springmill Road
Carmel, IN 46032
Annual Card Party
May
9 2017
Celebration of Older Americans Month at the Libby Fogle Lunch Bunch
12:00PM - 1:00PM
JCC - Laikin Auditorium
6701 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN 46260
On May 9, we will have a special program in celebration of Older American's Month!
OLDER AMERICANS MONTH:
Since 1963…
May
9 2017
Libby and David Fogle Lunch Bunch
12:00PM - 1:00PM
JCC - Laikin Auditorium
6701 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Join the Libby and David Fogle Lunch Bunch Tuesdays and Thursdays at noon at the JCC for great food and conversation …
May
9 2017
Congregation Beth-El Zedeck's Board of Directors Annual Meeting
7:30PM - 8:30PM
Congregation Beth-El Zedeck
600 W. 70th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46260
The Annual Meeting of Beth-El Zedeck's Board of Directors.
May
10 2017
Celebration Reception Honoring Martin Fogle and Annie Fogle Spector
5:30PM - 7:00PM
Laikin Auditorium, Arthur M. Glick JCC
6701 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Join us for a reception honoring Martin and Annie for their gifts to support The Libby and David Fogle Lunch Bunch pr…
May
10 2017
JFGI Board of Directors Meeting
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Arthur M. Glick JCC - Laikin Auditorium
6701 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN 46260
All JFGI Board meetings are open to the public and all are welcome to attend.
May
10 2017
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…
May
11 2017
Libby and David Fogle Lunch Bunch
12:00PM - 1:00PM
JCC - Laikin Auditorium
6701 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Join the Libby and David Fogle Lunch Bunch Tuesdays and Thursdays at noon at the JCC for great food and conversation …
May
11 2017
DALET Graduation Rehearsal
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Graduation Rehearsals:
May 11, 6-8:00 PM Pizza Dinner Served
These are our only all group rehearsals. Please do not m…
May
11 2017
Class on Jewish Thought & 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 …
May
12 2017
CBS Religious School Teacher Recognition Shabbat
6:30PM - 8:00PM
CBS will honor its devoted Religious School Teachers with a special Shabbat Service. University High School West Buil…
May
13 2017
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…
May
13 2017
Parents Night Out
6:00PM - 10:00PM
Arthur M. Glick Jewish Community Center (JCC)
6701 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN
Ready for a night out? Enjoy the evening knowing your kids are happy, save and engaged in meaningful ways with our de…
May
14 2017
Lag B'Omer Celebration
9:00AM - 11:59PM
Chabad Center for Jewish Life
Etz Chaim Sephardic Congregation will join in celebrating Lag B'Omer at the Chabad Center for Jewish Life of Indiana.…
May
14 2017
May
14 2017
Lag B'Omer Picnic
12:00PM - 2:00PM
JCC Sablowsky Pavilion
6701 Hoover Road
indianapolis, IN 46260
Join our annual Lag B'Omer family picnic and celebration.
May
15 2017
Barb Shoup, author of "An American Tune"
1:00PM - 2:30PM
Be part of the book discussion group & speak with Barb. The book moves back and forth in time between telling the sto…
May
16 2017
JCC Board of Directors Meeting
Arthur M. Glick Jewish Community Center (JCC)
6701 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN
JCC Board Meeting in the Cook Boardroom
May
16 2017
Libby and David Fogle Lunch Bunch
12:00PM - 1:00PM
JCC - Laikin Auditorium
6701 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Join the Libby and David Fogle Lunch Bunch Tuesdays and Thursdays at noon at the JCC for great food and conversation …
May
16 2017
JCRC Board Meeting
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Arthur M. Glick Jewish Community Center (JCC)
6701 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN
This meeting will be held at the JCC Room A-25.
May
17 2017
Healing Service
5:45PM - 6:30PM
Congregation Beth-El Zedeck
600 W. 70th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46260
A Healing Service for those experiencing illness, for caregivers, for those walking the mourner's path. A contemplati…
May
17 2017
Yesod 2017 Session 6
6:30PM - 8:30PM
Arthur M. Glick Jewish Community Center (JCC)
6701 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN
Yesod, the Hebrew word for foundation, is our leadership development program that combines Jewish learning and engagi…
May
17 2017
Service to Man - A Heartland Film
7:55PM - 9:55PM
Part of the Unity Project initiative, this feature film is based on a true story. A Jewish boy from Brooklyn attends …
May
17 2017
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…
May
18 2017
May
18 2017
Libby and David Fogle Lunch Bunch
12:00PM - 1:00PM
JCC - Laikin Auditorium
6701 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Join the Libby and David Fogle Lunch Bunch Tuesdays and Thursdays at noon at the JCC for great food and conversation …
May
18 2017
46th Annual HAI-Life Awards Dinner
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Hasten Hebrew Academy of Indianapolis
6602 Hoover Rd
Indianapolis, IN
Annual fundraising dinner
May
18 2017
IHC Board Meeting
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation
6501 N Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN
IHC Board Meeting at IHC
May
18 2017
Class on Jewish Thought & 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 …
May
19 2017
Final Day to Register for Early Childhood Summer Camp at Beth-El Zedeck
Joan L Waldman
600 West 70th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Registration for Summer Camp 2017 at the Beth-El Zedeck Early Childhood Center has now begun. Session 2: July 3 -…
May
19 2017
IndyChai Goes to Nefesh Shabbat
6:15PM - 9:15PM
Join IHC's 20s & 30s group at Nefesh Shabbat, a service filled with soulful music. Services begin at 6:15, so try to …
May
20 2017
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…
May
21 2017
Walk for the Walkers
10:00AM - 2:00PM
Congregation B'nai Torah
6510 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Three of our male congregants walk 4 miles each way to Shul every Shabbos. Our walk is in honor of them. The walk wil…
May
21 2017
Ruth Nitsun Early Childhood Library Dedication Ceremony
12:30PM - 2:00PM
Hasten Hebrew Academy
6602 Hoover Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Dedication ceremony for the new Early Childhood Library.
May
21 2017
CBS Book Club "An American Bride in Kabul: A Memoir"
2:00PM - 3:30PM
1955 Rhettsbury St.
Carmel, indiana, 46032
Nosh and enjoy the company of others who have started or completed this interesting read by Phyllis Chester.
May
21 2017
BJE Dalet Graduation
5:00PM - 6:00PM
Arthur M. Glick Jewish Community Center (JCC)
6701 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN
Dalet Graduation Ceremony in Laikin auditorium 5:00-6:00 p.m. Graduation party in BJE Domont auditorium 6:00-8:00 p.m.
May
21 2017
May
22 2017
Professional Development Series Kickoff
6:00PM - 7:00PM
JCC - Room A22
6701 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN 46260
*Join JPRO Indiana for professional networking and share your input as we:
-Uncover common challenges faced each day…
May
22 2017
Major Author - Taste of Ann Katz Festival of Books and Arts
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Laikin Auditorium
Details coming
May
22 2017
May
23 2017
Libby and David Fogle Lunch Bunch
12:00PM - 1:00PM
JCC - Laikin Auditorium
6701 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Join the Libby and David Fogle Lunch Bunch Tuesdays and Thursdays at noon at the JCC for great food and conversation …
May
23 2017
ISRAEL TALKS
7:00PM - 8:30PM
JCC
Monthly Israel Talks Program
Joint initiative of the Israeli Shliach program (JFGI) and the JCRC
May
24 2017
BEZ ECC Pre-K Graduation Ceremony and Celebration
10:00AM - 11:45AM
Congregation Beth-El Zedeck
600 W. 70th Street
Indianapolis, IN
Graduation ceremony and celebration for our Early Childhood Center Pre-K children.
May
24 2017
Create a Fabric Postcard with award winning quilter Ann Luther
6:30PM - 8:30PM
At the end of you will have completed a post card that can be mailed!
May
24 2017
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…
May
25 2017
Libby and David Fogle Lunch Bunch
12:00PM - 1:00PM
JCC - Laikin Auditorium
6701 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Join the Libby and David Fogle Lunch Bunch Tuesdays and Thursdays at noon at the JCC for great food and conversation …
May
25 2017
Yesod 2017 Session 7
6:30PM - 8:30PM
Arthur M. Glick Jewish Community Center (JCC)
6701 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN
Yesod, the Hebrew word for foundation, is our leadership development program that combines Jewish learning and engagi…
May
25 2017
Class on Jewish Thought & 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 …
May
26 2017
Kavod Culture Club
1:00PM - 3:00PM
JCC - Room A-25
6701 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Join our Kavod group for monthly Culture Club at the JCC! You can participate in workshops and art classes, play game…
May
27 2017
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…
May
27 2017
Special Oneg celebrating Shavuot
9:00AM - 11:00PM
Etz Chaim Sephardic Congregation
6939 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Join us for Shabbat services, followed by a special Oneg celebrating the holiday of Shavuot.
May
28 2017
Memorial Day Observance @ Etz Chaim's Cemetery Honoring War Veterans
11:00AM - 12:00PM
Etz Chaim Cemetery
Indianapolis, IN
Join us as we honor War Veterans in a Memorial Day Observance at Etz Chaim Cemetery.
May
29 2017
May
30 2017
Libby and David Fogle Lunch Bunch
12:00PM - 1:00PM
JCC - Laikin Auditorium
6701 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Join the Libby and David Fogle Lunch Bunch Tuesdays and Thursdays at noon at the JCC for great food and conversation …
May
30 2017
Erev Shavuot Services
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Etz Chaim Sephardic Congregation
6939 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Etz Chaim will have services on Erev Shavuot. Times to be updated.
May
30 2017
Tikkun Leil Shavuot - Service and Discussion Group
6:30PM - 8:30PM
CBS Multipurpose Building
4545 Northwestern
Zionsville, IN 46032
Tikkun Leil Shavuot Service will be followed by an interesting Study Group led by Rabbi Halpern at the CBS Multipurpo…
May
31 2017
Jun
1 2017
Shavuot Services
9:00AM - 8:00PM
Etz Chaim Sephardic Congregation
6939 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Join us for Shavuot services. Times to be updated.
May
31 2017
Jun
1 2017
May
31 2017
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…