Presidents' Day
Community Calendar
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Feb 17, 2020
Feb
1 2020
BEZ Tot Shabbat
9:30AM - 10:30AM
Congregation Beth-El Zedeck
600 W. 70th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Singing, Movement, Rhythm, and Refreshments at a fun Shabbat service for children from newborn – 3 years old, paren…
Feb
1 2020
CBS Tot Shabbat
9:30AM - 11:00AM
Congregation Beth Shalom
849 W. 96th St.
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Youngsters kindergarten age and younger are invited to bring their special adult to celebrate Shabbat and Tu B'Shvat
Feb
1 2020
Shabbat Lunch & Learn - Israel and Inclusion: A Personal Perspective
12:00PM - 2:00PM
Congregation Shaarey Tefilla
3085 W 116th Street
Carmel, IN
The entire community is invited to a learn with Connie Putterman as she shares her personal experiences that led her …
Feb
1 2020
MoPo Goes to the Theater
7:00PM - 10:00PM
Fonseca Theatre
2508 W. Michigan St
Indianapolis, IN 46222
RSVP at https://www.facebook.com/events/966187683765183/
For Jewish 20-somethings in the Indianapolis area:
We'll …
Feb
1 2020
Pajama and Havdalah Party
7:15PM - 9:00PM
Chabad Center for Jewish Life
2640 west 96 st
Indianapolis, IN 46268
Enjoy an evening of fun, while learning and crafting Havdalah symbols and activities. Glow in the dark fun. Ages 6-12…
Feb
2 2020
Celebrating Rather than Stigmatizing Difference
10:00AM - 11:30AM
Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation
6501 North Meridian Street,
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Everyone is invited to join in a conversation about ways we can actively address the stigma of disabilities and celeb…
Feb
2 2020
Chai Mitzvah Teens - Feburary 2020
1:00PM - 2:15PM
JFGI Education and Engagement Center
6705 Hoover Rd.
Door #1
Indianapolis, IN 46260
This Month's Topic: Menuchat Ha-Nefesh (Equanimity)
For the 2019-2020 school year, we will be exploring the Jew…
Feb
2 2020
SUPER BOWL 2020 Party
5:30PM - 8:30PM
Etz Chaim Sephardic Congregation
6939 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Super Bowl Party
@ Etz Chaim 6939 Hoover Road, Indpls.
Sunday, February 2, 2020
Dinner: 5:30 pm - $15/adult;…
Feb
3 2020
BEZ Cocktail Judaism
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Another Broken Egg
9435 N Meridian
Indianapolis , IN 46260
Conversation, humor, and spirits hosted by Rabbi Dennis Sasso. February’s topic is “Our Common Humanity: Taking A…
Feb
4 2020
Anatomy of Antisemitism & Antisemitism in Anatomy
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Domont Auditorium, JFGI Education and Engagement Center
6705 Hoover Rd.
Door #1
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Dr. Jeffrey Laitman, Distinguished Professor and Director, Center for Anatomy and Functional Morphology, ICAHN School…
Feb
7 2020
CBS Tu B'Shvat Seder Shabbat Services
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Congregation Beth Shalom
849 W. 96th St.
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Please join us for a family friendly Seder
Feb
7 2020
MoPo Succulent Shabbat Dinner
7:00PM - 9:30PM
Moishe Pod Indy
Broad Ripple Area
Address Provided with RSVP
Indianapolis, IN
For Jewish 20-somethings in the Indianapolis area:
Show off your green thumb before Tu B'Shvat (the New Year of th…
Show off your green thumb before Tu B'Shvat (the New Year of th…
Feb
8 2020
BEZ Sisterhood Havdalah and Tu B'Shevat Oneg
5:45PM - 7:45PM
Congregation Beth-El Zedeck
600 W 70th St
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Festive aturday evening services including Havdalah.
Feb
9 2020
Feb
10 2020
Visit by Judaism Unbound podcast cofounder Dan Libenson
JFGI Education and Engagement Center
6705 Hoover Rd.
Door #1
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Daniel Libenson is the founder and president of the Institute for the Next Jewish Future and co-host of the Judaism …
Feb
9 2020
Finding Your Place in B'nai Mitzvah
9:30AM - 11:00AM
Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation
6501 North Meridian Street
ECC Conference Room
Indianapolis, IN 46260
This 3-session program helps interfaith families find their place in bar/bat mitzvah through learning about the lifec…
Feb
9 2020
Reinventing Passover
12:00PM - 3:00PM
Domont Auditorium, JFGI Education and Engagement Center
6705 Hoover Rd.
Door #1
Indianapolis, IN 46260
If you enjoy getting together with friends and family for Passover but do not find it to be a transformative experien…
Feb
9 2020
Legacy Community Tu B'Shevat Celebration
2:30PM - 4:00PM
JCC Room A25
Gather with the Indianapolis legacy community to celebrate Tu B'Shevat and the reveal of the Indianapolis Jewish Comm…
Feb
9 2020
Community Tu B’Shevat Seder – The Power of Innovative Rituals
4:00PM - 5:30PM
Domont Auditorium, CJEL
6705 Hoover Rd.
Door #1
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Join us for a community-wide Tu B’Shevat Seder where we will celebrate the coming arrival of spring and experience …
Feb
9 2020
Etz Chaim's Tu B'Shevat Celebration & Torah Dedication Ceremony
5:00PM - 7:30PM
Etz Chaim Sephardic Congregation
6939 Hoover Road
Indianapolis,
Please join us for a joyous evening, including a procession to dedicate a very special torah that has been scribed fo…
Feb
9 2020
Tu B’Shvat Macramé Workshop
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Chabad Center for Jewish Life
2640 west 96 st
Indianapolis, IN 46268
Women's Tu B'Shvat evening with Cornelia. Come for an evening of fun, camaraderie and learning. Sponsored by Chabad C…
Feb
10 2020
How We Incubate New Ideas
8:30AM - 10:00AM
JFGI Center for Jewish Engagement & Learning (CJEL)
6705 Hoover Road
(enter through Door 1)
Indianapolis, IN 46260
To make change happen, a culture that nurtures innovation is needed. This workshop for Jewish professionals and lay l…
Feb
11 2020
Free Legal Aid Clinic : One-On-One Consulting
10:00AM - 1:30PM
JFGI Center for Jewish Engagement & Learning (CJEL)
6705 Hoover Road
(enter through Door 1)
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Free Legal Aid Clinic
Presented by Jewish Family Services
Advanced planning allows you to document your preferences …
Feb
11 2020
Hope and Healing Grief Support Group
6:00PM - 7:30PM
Jewish Community Center
Jewish community grief support group - open to the public.
Feb
12 2020
Feb
12 2020
BEZ Jewish Adulting: Prayer Painting
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Congregation Beth-El Zedeck
600 W. 70th Street
Indianapolis, IN
For the 20s and 30s crowd Enjoy a painting class and wine with other BEZ young adults. Hosted by Rabbi Jenni Greenspa…
Feb
13 2020
EJ Dionne
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Laikin Auditorium - Arthur M. Glick JCC
6701 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN 46260
You have likely heard or read E.J. Dionne. He is a bestselling author and writes about politics in a twice-weekly c…
Feb
14 2020
BEZ Winter Shabbat Series: Champagne & Chocolate Shabbat
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Congregation Beth-El Zedeck
600 W. 70th Street
Indianapolis, IN
Enjoy a love-filled Shabbat with champagne, chocolate, and strawberries.
Feb
15 2020
Parents' Night Out
6:00PM - 10:00PM
JCC Indianapolis
6701 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN 46260
The Parent’s Night Out (PNO) program aids in creating stronger family systems by offering parents of children with …
Feb
16 2020
Ribbon Cutting for Bubbe & Zayde's Playroom at Hooverwood
12:30PM - 2:30PM
Hooverwood, Indianapolis Jewish Home, Inc.
7001 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Please join as we celebrate the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting for the new Bubbe & Zayde's Playroom at Hooverwood.…
Feb
16 2020
Kosher Pickle Making Event
3:00PM - 4:00PM
Arthur M. Glick Jewish Community Center (JCC)
6701 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN
Come Join the IJDC (Indiana Jewish Discovery Center) for an educational and enjoyable Kosher Pickle Making Event.
Gue…
Feb
17 2020
Kids Mega Challah Bake
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Chabad Center for Jewish Life
2640 W. 96th St
Carmel, IN
Kids make their own challah. Entertainment and snacks. Children of all ages are welcome, and a caregiver must accompa…
Feb
17 2020
Young Adult Popsie's Pantry Grocery Scavenger Hunt
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Jewish Family Services
6905 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN
For Jewish 20-somethings in the Indianapolis area:
As a follow up to our summer Community Gardening Series, we are p…
Feb
18 2020
JCC Board of Directors Meeting
6:00PM - 7:30PM
JCC Indianapolis - G-10 Laikin Auditorium
6701 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN 46260
JCC Board of Directors Meeting
Feb
18 2020
Feb
18 2020
Feb
19 2020
Bruce H. Frank - Martin L. Larner Leadership Program Meeting
6:15PM - 8:15PM
Domont Auditorium
6705 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Frank-Larner Leadership Program Meeting
Feb
20 2020
Feb
20 2020
Religion, Spirituality, and The Arts
5:30PM - 8:00PM
Arthur M. Glick Jewish Community Center (JCC)
6701 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN
Join us as visual and performing artists explore the story of Jonah in the Bible and the Quran and consider a variety…
Feb
21 2020
BEZ Winter Shabbat Series: Hot Chocolate Shabbat
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Congregation Beth-El Zedeck
600 W. 70th Street
Indianapolis, IN
Celebrate Shabbat with a warm cup of hot chocolate and all the fun toppings.
Feb
21 2020
Shabbat with 20 Strangers: (20's and Young 30's)
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Community Shabbat Meal for ages 20's and young 30's
Feb
22 2020
Torah Study at CBS
9:30AM - 11:00AM
Congregation Beth Shalom
849 W. 96th St.
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Join Rabbi Justin for Torah Study
Feb
23 2020
Finding Your Place in B'nai Mitzvah
9:30AM - 11:00AM
Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation
6501 North Meridian Street
ECC Conference Room
Indianapolis, IN 46260
This 3-session program helps interfaith families find their place in bar/bat mitzvah through learning about the lifec…
Feb
23 2020
MoPo Indy Elections Brunch
10:30AM - 12:30PM
Moishe Pod Indy
Broad Ripple Area
Address Provided with RSVP
Indianapolis, IN
Why wait around for the November 2020 US elections or the upcoming (third...) Israeli election in March to vote! Join…
Feb
23 2020
Winterfest
1:00PM - 5:00PM
Hasten Hebrew Academy
6602 Hoover Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Bounce houses, food, entertainment, and a silent auction benefiting the Hasten Hebrew Academy PTO. Fund for the whole…
Feb
24 2020
Sephardic Cooking Series @Etz - Class #2
5:30PM - 7:30PM
Etz Chaim
6939 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Deborah Sisterhood present "Sephardic Cooking Series @Etz"
Don't miss this opportunity to learn to cook Sephardic fo…
Feb
25 2020
Greater Indianapolis Keshet Leadership Project Summit
9:00AM - 3:30PM
Arthur M. Glick JCC, Laikin Auditorium
6701 Hoover Road
Indianapolis , IN 46260
Professionals and lay-leaders from Jewish communal organizations are warmly invited to join the Jewish Federation of…
Feb
25 2020
Judaism Unbound (part of Jewish Podcast Talks in Indy Series)
7:00PM - 8:30PM
JFGI Center for Jewish Engagement and Learning (CJEL)
6705 Hoover Rd.
Door #1
Indianapolis, IN 46260
"Judaism Unbound, a project of the Institute for the Next Jewish Future, is a project that catalyzes and supports gr…
Feb
26 2020
Rosh Chodesh Adar Women Challah Baking
6:00PM - 8:00PM
CJEL
6705 hoover road
indianapolis, IN 46260
Rosh Chodesh — which literally means “head of the month” — is the minor holiday that marks the beginning of e…
Feb
27 2020
Coffee and Chats Women's Philanthropy Winter Meet Up
10:30AM - 12:00PM
The Home of Jackie and David Barrett
Join women in our second Winter Meet Up to continue conversations and start new ones over delicious and soul warming …
Feb
27 2020
JCC Finance Committee Meeting
4:30PM - 6:00PM
JCC Indianapolis - A-25 Mordoh Art Gallery
6701 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN 46260
JCC Finance Committee Meeting
Feb
27 2020
Joy Ladin - The Soul of A Stranger
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Laikin Auditorium, Arthur M. Glick JCC
6701 Hoover Rd
Laikin Auditorium JCC
Feb
28 2020
BEZ Winter Shabbat Series: Matzah Ball Soup Shabbat
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Congregation Beth-El Zedeck
600 W. 70th Street
Indianapolis, IN
Nothing warms the soul like a cup of matzah ball soup.
Feb
29 2020
BEZ Tot Shabbat
9:30AM - 10:15AM
Congregation Beth-El Zedeck
600 W. 70th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Singing, Movement, Rhythm, and Refreshments at a fun Shabbat service for children from newborn – 3 years old, paren…
Feb
29 2020
BEZ Minyan Shabbat
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Congregation Beth-El Zedeck
600 W. 70th Street
Indianapolis, IN
Be one of the minions and join our Minyan for Shabbat! Our regular Minyan leaders will lead us in Shabbat services. A…
Feb
29 2020
Purim Bash at Congregation Shaarey Tefilla
7:00PM - 11:00PM
Congregation Shaarey Tefilla
3085 W. 116th Street
Carmel, 46032
There will be dancing, silent auction, live auction, gambling for fun