Memorial Day
Community Calendar
*Please note: JFGI reserves the right to deny or change any suggested calendar item.
May 27, 2019
Apr
1 2019
May
15 2019
Power of Protest: The Movement to Free Soviet Jews
12:00AM
JCC Indianapolis
6701 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN 46260
The Movement to Free Soviet Jews, one of the most successful human rights movements in history, shows that voices rai…
May
1 2019
Torah Study with Rabbi Sendrow
11:00AM - 12:00PM
Congregation Shaarey Tefilla
3085 West 116 Street
Carmel, IN 46032
Come spend time with Rabbi Sendrow and learn more about Torah. He makes Torah Study enjoyable through group discussions.
May
1 2019
Congregation Shaarey Tefilla Yom HaShoah Commemoration
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Congregation Shaarey Tefilla
3085 W 116th Street
Carmel, IN
Keynote featuring Isaiah Kuperstein, who will review events leading up to the Holocaust in comparison to world event…
May
1 2019
Class "Pirkei Avot Anthology: Ethics of Our Fathers"
8:00PM - 9:00PM
Etz Chaim Sephardic Congregation
6939 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Pirkei Avot Anthology: Weekly exploration of Talmudic ethics, with open discussion, from the perspectives of a multit…
May
2 2019
Senior Lunch Program
12:00PM - 1:00PM
JCC - Laikin Auditorium
6701 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Join the Libby & David Fogle Lunch Bunch on Tuesdays and Thursdays for great food, conversations and programming!
We…
May
2 2019
Jewish Community Yom HaShoah Commemoration
1:00PM - 2:00PM
Domont Auditorium, JFGI Education and Engagement Center
6705 Hoover Rd.
Door #1
Indianapolis, IN 46260
All are invited to come together to honor survivors of different generations and those who work toward advancing Holo…
May
3 2019
City of Carmel Holocaust Remembrance Program
12:00PM - 1:00PM
Tarkington Theater at the Center for Performing Arts
3 Center Green
Carmel, IN 46032
Esther Davidson will share her moving story about growing up in the shadow of Nazi-occupied Poland. She will be joine…
May
4 2019
Torah Today: Exploring the Laws of Daily Jewish Living
1:15PM - 2:15PM
Etz Chaim Sephardic Congregation
6939 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Jacob Mark is exited to explore contemporary applications of Jewish law and living, based on a world-renowned curricu…
May
4 2019
Footlite Theater 'Children of Eden'
7:30PM - 10:00PM
Hedback Theatre
1847 N. Alabama
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Congregation Beth Shalom has a block of 20 group-rate tickets available to this Jewish-themed musical production. Cos…
May
5 2019
Victory Day Celebration
12:00PM - 3:00PM
JCC
6701 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, 46260
Annual Victory Day Celebration
May
5 2019
Community Holocaust event featuring student Interactive exhibits
3:00PM - 5:00PM
Hasten Hebrew Academy of Indianapolis
6602 Hoover Rd
Indianapolis, IN
Community invited to newly designed interactive Holocaust-themed museum exhibits created by 5th-8th graders for peers…
May
5 2019
YoPhI Teen Board Check Granting Ceremony
4:00PM - 5:30PM
JFGI Education Center - Domont Auditorium
Enter Door 1
6705 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Join the inaugural Youth Philanthropy Indy (YoPhI) Teen Board as they present checks to grant recipients and share re…
May
6 2019
Cocktail Judaism -- The Art of the Camps during WWII
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Congregation Beth-El Zedeck
c/o Congregation Beth-El Zedeck
600 W. 70th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Join Rabbi Dennis Sasso and his guest for conversation, humor, and spirits at Cocktail Judaism at Congregation Beth-E…
May
6 2019
YoPhI Teen Board Parlor Meeting
7:30PM - 8:45PM
Carmel Home
Address Provided Upon RSVP
Carmel, IN 46032
RSVP - https://www.cognitoforms.com/JewishFederationOfGreaterIndianapolis/YoPhITeenBoardParlorMeeting
Are you a risi…
May
7 2019
Senior Lunch Program
12:00PM - 1:00PM
JCC - Laikin Auditorium
6701 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Join the Libby & David Fogle Lunch Bunch on Tuesdays and Thursdays for great food, conversations and programming!
We…
May
7 2019
Yom HaZikaron - Israel Memorial Day
6:30PM - 7:45PM
Laikin Auditorium, Arthur M. Glick Jewish Community Center
6701 Hoover Rd.
Indianapolis, IN 46260
It is customary to wear a white top and dark pants/skirt at an Israel Memorial Day ceremony.
May
8 2019
Hooverwood Guild Card Party
11:00AM - 1:00PM
Broadmoor Country Club
2155 Kessler Blvd West Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46228
Lunch cost TBD
May
8 2019
Torah Study with Rabbi Sendrow
11:00AM - 12:00PM
Congregation Shaarey Tefilla
3085 West 116 Street
Carmel, IN 46032
Come spend time with Rabbi Sendrow and learn more about Torah. He makes Torah Study enjoyable through group discussions.
May
8 2019
JFGI Board of Directors Meeting
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Laikin Auditorium, Arthur M. Glick, JCC
6701 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN
JFGI Board Meeting/ Nominating Report Will Be Presented
May
8 2019
Parent Education Night: How to Support Your Child's Development at Home
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Hasten Hebrew Academy: Early Childhood Collaboration Space
6602 Hoover Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Learn how to support your child's development at home with Vicki Lehman from Child Care Answers. This event is open t…
May
8 2019
Class "Pirkei Avot Anthology: Ethics of Our Fathers"
8:00PM - 9:00PM
Etz Chaim Sephardic Congregation
6939 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Pirkei Avot Anthology: Weekly exploration of Talmudic ethics, with open discussion, from the perspectives of a multit…
May
9 2019
Senior Lunch Program
12:00PM - 1:00PM
JCC - Laikin Auditorium
6701 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Join the Libby & David Fogle Lunch Bunch on Tuesdays and Thursdays for great food, conversations and programming!
We…
May
9 2019
Spiritual Chevruta
8:00PM - 10:00PM
46260
Come learn and connect with this rich Jewish practice called chevruta. This exercise be transformed into a spiritual…
May
10 2019
CST Pot Luck Dinner
6:00PM - 7:30PM
Congregation Shaarey Tefilla
3085 West 116th Street
Carmel, IN 46032
Greg and Megan Maurer will be sharing their very rich Friday night Shabbat tradition with those that attend our potlu…
May
10 2019
Shabbat Dinner - Moishe Pod Indy
7:30PM - 10:00PM
Moishe Pod Indy
Broad Ripple Area
46220
Description:
RSVP at http://bit.ly/indytacoshabbat
It's taco Shabbat! Space is limited so RSVP early and come re…
May
11 2019
Torah Today: Exploring the Laws of Daily Jewish Living
1:15PM - 2:15PM
Etz Chaim Sephardic Congregation
6939 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Jacob Mark is exited to explore contemporary applications of Jewish law and living, based on a world-renowned curricu…
May
11 2019
Parents' Night Out
6:00PM - 10:00PM
JCC - B-Wing
67001 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN 46260
The Parent’s Night Out (PNO) program aids in creating stronger family systems by offering parents of children with …
May
12 2019
CST Mother's Day Brunch
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Congregation Shaarey Tefilla
3085 W 116th Street
Carmel, IN
Join the CST Men's Club in honoring moms! Enjoy juice, hash browns, bagels, lox, herring, coffee, and more! $12/perso…
May
13 2019
Soviet Immigration and Our Community
7:00PM - 9:00PM
JCC Laikin Auditorium
6701 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Soviet Immigration and Our Community (click to view full flyer)
Presented by Jewish Family Services
Our community wa…
May
14 2019
Senior Lunch Program
12:00PM - 1:00PM
JCC - Laikin Auditorium
6701 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Join the Libby & David Fogle Lunch Bunch on Tuesdays and Thursdays for great food, conversations and programming!
We…
May
14 2019
Deborah Sisterhood Annual Meeting & Dinner with Guest, Lani Weissbach
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Etz Chaim Sephardic Congregation
6939 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Annual Sisterhood Meeting
Tuesday, May 14, 2019 ‖ 6:00 PM ‖ Etz Chaim
The evening will begin with a very brief a…
May
14 2019
Hope & Healing Grief Support Group
6:00PM - 7:30PM
A-17
6701 Hoover Rd.
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Jewish community grief support group
May
14 2019
NEXTGen Monthly Happy Hour - May 2019
6:00PM - 8:00PM
46260
NEXTGen hosts a community Happy Hour for Young Adults to meet in a fun, social setting every second Tuesday of the mo…
May
14 2019
Beth-El Zedeck Annual Open Board Meeting
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Congregation Beth-El Zedeck
600 W. 70th Street
600 W. 70th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Beth-El Zedeck Annual Open Board Meeting
May
15 2019
Torah Study with Rabbi Sendrow
11:00AM - 12:00PM
Congregation Shaarey Tefilla
3085 West 116 Street
Carmel, IN 46032
Come spend time with Rabbi Sendrow and learn more about Torah. He makes Torah Study enjoyable through group discussions.
May
15 2019
Class "Pirkei Avot Anthology: Ethics of Our Fathers"
8:00PM - 9:00PM
Etz Chaim Sephardic Congregation
6939 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Pirkei Avot Anthology: Weekly exploration of Talmudic ethics, with open discussion, from the perspectives of a multit…
May
16 2019
Senior Lunch Program
12:00PM - 1:00PM
JCC - Laikin Auditorium
6701 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Join the Libby & David Fogle Lunch Bunch on Tuesdays and Thursdays for great food, conversations and programming!
We…
May
16 2019
Bioethics and the Holocaust
6:30PM - 9:30PM
Congregation Shaarey Tefilla
3085 W. 116th Street
Carmel, IN 46032
How Healers Became Killers: Nazi Doctors and Modern Medical Ethics
The terrible history of health …
May
16 2019
Ask Dr. Ruth Film Screening
7:00PM - 9:00PM
JCC Indianapolis Laikin Auditorium
6701 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Join us for a special preview screening of the Hulu Original Documentary, Ask Dr. Ruth. Learn the story of the incred…
May
17 2019
Shabbat Hakavod
6:00PM - 7:00PM
Congregation Beth-El Zedeck
c/o Congregation Beth-El Zedeck
600 W. 70th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Shabbat service at which Beth-El Zedeck will honor our teachers and high school seniors. Also, our new officers and B…
May
17 2019
Cantor Aviva Marer Installation
6:15PM - 8:15PM
Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation
6501 N Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN
Join IHC for Cantor Marer's installation!
May
17 2019
Shabbat Dinner
8:00PM - 10:00PM
46260
Come have a lovely dinner with other YPs of the Indianapolis community, hosted by IndyChai!
May
18 2019
Torah Today: Exploring the Laws of Daily Jewish Living
1:15PM - 2:15PM
Etz Chaim Sephardic Congregation
6939 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Jacob Mark is exited to explore contemporary applications of Jewish law and living, based on a world-renowned curricu…
May
18 2019
IHC Dueling Pianos Fundraiser
7:00PM - 10:00PM
Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation
6501 N Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN
Join IHC for a dueling pianos fundraiser as part of Cantor Aviva Marer's installation.
May
19 2019
Hadassah Donor & Volunteer Recognition Luncheon
11:30AM - 1:30PM
Broadmoor Country Club
2155 Kessler Blvd. West Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46228
Open to the entire community. Pasta, salad and salmon buffet suitable to all diets. Price to be announced.
May
19 2019
Chai Mitzvah Teens Session 7: Gratitude (Modim Anachnu Lach)
1:00PM - 2:15PM
JFGI Education Center (formerly BJE)
6705 Hoover Rd.
Door 1
Indianapolis, IN 46260
May
19 2019
Israel in the Park
4:00PM - 7:00PM
Coxhall Gardens
11677 Towne Rd.
Carmel, IN 46032
The greater Indianapolis Jewish community is excited to host a celebration of Israel Independence Day, “Israel in t…
May
19 2019
JAACI Event: Israel and the Middle East
7:15PM - 10:15PM
TBA
46260
Professor Mordechai Kedar from Bar Ilan University will be speaking to the Indianapolis Jewish community. Sponsored b…
May
20 2019
JFGI Endowment (Joint Investment) Committee Meeting
5:00PM - 8:00PM
Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis
6705 Hoover Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46260
JFGI Endowment (Joint Investment) Committee Meeting
May
21 2019
Older Americans Month - Lunch Celebration
12:00PM - 1:00PM
JCC Indianapolis - Laikin Auditorium
6701 Hoover Road
Indianapolis,
Come join the Libby & David Fogle Lunch Bunch, featuring a special performance from the Shepherd's Choir, and celebra…
May
21 2019
Senior Lunch Program
12:00PM - 1:00PM
JCC - Laikin Auditorium
6701 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Join the Libby & David Fogle Lunch Bunch on Tuesdays and Thursdays for great food, conversations and programming!
We…
May
21 2019
JCC Board of Directors Meeting
6:00PM - 7:30PM
Bureau of Jewish Education - Domont Auditorium
6711 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN 46260
JCC Board of Directors Meeting
May
22 2019
Beth-El Zedeck ECC Pre-K Graduation
10:00AM - 12:30PM
Joanie Waldman
600 West 70th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Beth-El Zedeck Early Childhood Center Pre-K Graduation ceremony and celebration
May
22 2019
Torah Study with Rabbi Sendrow
11:00AM - 12:00PM
Congregation Shaarey Tefilla
3085 West 116 Street
Carmel, IN 46032
Come spend time with Rabbi Sendrow and learn more about Torah. He makes Torah Study enjoyable through group discussions.
May
22 2019
Class "Pirkei Avot Anthology: Ethics of Our Fathers"
8:00PM - 9:00PM
Etz Chaim Sephardic Congregation
6939 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Pirkei Avot Anthology: Weekly exploration of Talmudic ethics, with open discussion, from the perspectives of a multit…
May
22 2019
Lag B'Omer Bonfire - Moishe Pod Indy
8:00PM - 10:00PM
Moishe Pod Indy
Broad Ripple Area
46220
RSVP at http://bit.ly/mopoindylag
Join for a bonfire and s'mores to celebrate Lag B'Omer (33rd Day of Counting the O…
May
23 2019
Senior Lunch Program
12:00PM - 1:00PM
JCC - Laikin Auditorium
6701 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Join the Libby & David Fogle Lunch Bunch on Tuesdays and Thursdays for great food, conversations and programming!
We…
May
24 2019
Emma Goldman Yahrzeit Shabbat
6:30PM - 8:30PM
Congregation Beth Shalom
849 W. 96th St.
Indianapolis, IN 46260
The sermon will recall this Russian-born Jewish woman who became an anarchist, activist and sometimes fiery advocate …
May
25 2019
Torah Today: Exploring the Laws of Daily Jewish Living
1:15PM - 2:15PM
Etz Chaim Sephardic Congregation
6939 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Jacob Mark is exited to explore contemporary applications of Jewish law and living, based on a world-renowned curricu…
May
27 2019
Etz Chaim Memorial Day Observance
12:00PM - 1:00PM
Etz Chaim Cemetery
2295 South West Street
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Who: Veterans, Relatives, & Civilians Where: Etz Chaim Cemetery When: Monday, 27 MAY 2019 @ 1200 hrs Uniform:…
May
28 2019
Senior Lunch Program
12:00PM - 1:00PM
JCC - Laikin Auditorium
6701 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Join the Libby & David Fogle Lunch Bunch on Tuesdays and Thursdays for great food, conversations and programming!
We…
May
29 2019
Torah Study with Rabbi Sendrow
11:00AM - 12:00PM
Congregation Shaarey Tefilla
3085 West 116 Street
Carmel, IN 46032
Come spend time with Rabbi Sendrow and learn more about Torah. He makes Torah Study enjoyable through group discussions.
May
29 2019
JCRC Annual Meeting
7:00PM - 9:00PM
JCC Indianapolis
Arthur M. Glick JCC
6701 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN 46260
JCRC will be hosting its annual meeting
May
29 2019
Class "Pirkei Avot Anthology: Ethics of Our Fathers"
8:00PM - 9:00PM
Etz Chaim Sephardic Congregation
6939 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Pirkei Avot Anthology: Weekly exploration of Talmudic ethics, with open discussion, from the perspectives of a multit…
May
30 2019
Senior Lunch Program
12:00PM - 1:00PM
JCC - Laikin Auditorium
6701 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Join the Libby & David Fogle Lunch Bunch on Tuesdays and Thursdays for great food, conversations and programming!
We…