If the Federation News had a theme, this one would be “The Impact Issue.” The following pages demonstrate over and over the impact that your participation can have in all aspects of what our Indianapolis Jewish community offers.
Whether it’s participating in a PJ Library program, the H…
I am and have always been a proud supporter of Israel. It’s how I was raised and is an essential part of my self-identity. When we were in college, Elise and I spent a year together studying in Israel. Our daughter Joelle also attended Hebrew U and our son Josh is a current student there. …
I have been telling people lately that my children have experienced more antisemitismin their lifetimes than I have in
mine. This would seem highly unlikely because while I grew up as the only Jewish family in my public elementary school in suburban Minneapolis, my kids came of age attending…
Earlier this fall, I was privileged to be in a room with about two dozen Jewish professionals from across Indy. It was the first meeting our new 36 under 36 cohort and we had invited them to a “meet and greet.” The excitement in the room and on the hybrid screen was palpable. We quickl…
We will soon be entering the month of Elul on the Jewish calendar. This is the month that immediately precedes the High Holidays and is set aside as a time for introspection as we prepare ourselves for the upcoming Days of Awe. Synagogues blow the shofar each morning to wake us up and break …
