The Jewish Federation News of Indianapolis

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2014 Graduating Eighth Grade Class

The Hasten Hebrew Academy is proud to present the graduating class of 2014: Samuel Bruns, Hannah Glazier, Lauren Schwartz, Isaac Siegel, Ben Solomon and Koby Tavel.
The Hebrew Academy is so proud of this year’s graduates and wishes them well as they move on to high school. They are on the …

IU Hillel Students Discover Birthright Israel

Seventy-seven students from IU Hillel went on Hillel Taglit-Birthright Israel trips this summer with IU Hillel staff. Another 10 IU Hillel students went on national Hillel trips. As they began their 10-day journey, students spoke about the gift of Birthright and why they had chosen to join t…

Student Travels Cap Off School Year

The end of the school year at the Hasten Hebrew Academy was a very busy time. Middle school students were traveling—sixth grade to Chicago, seventh  grade to Philadelphia and eighth grade to Israel—as the culmination of their Jewish studies at the Academy. In Chicago, the sixth grade vi…

Upcoming JCC Programs

Third Annual JCC Member and Staff Art Exhibit
July 1-August 8
The JCC’s got talent! Members and staff wielding brushes, cameras and computers submitted pieces to make up this amazing exhibit.

Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet
Thursday, August 21, 7:00 p.m.
What happens when you are on top of the…

Upcoming JCRC Programs

Hate Crimes: How Should Indiana Address Hate
Violence?
Thursday, July 24, 7:00 p.m.
Laikin Auditorium, Arthur M. Glick JCC

It has been 15 years since our Jewish community last explored the theories behind and impact of hate crimes statutes. The JCRC will examine hate crimes as part of our P…