The Jewish Federation News of Indianapolis

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Mazel Tov to Our Graduates & BJE Upcoming Program Reminders

On Sunday, May 18, the Bureau of Jewish Education Hebrew School Dalet class was recognized for completing four years of Hebrew studies.  The students prepared a program to explore the Jewish year and to celebrate the holidays. Students were recognized for high academic and personal achievem…

Film on Contemporary Antisemitism

In May, the JCRC attracted a notably diverse Jewish audience of nearly 200 people to watch Unmasked: Judeophobia, a feature-length documentary that examines rising anti-Jewish ideology and the proliferation of anti-Israel bias that denies Israel’s right to exist. After the film, Greg Maure…

State of Indiana Holocaust Observance

In April, over 100 people packed the State House Rotunda to hear remarks from Governor Mike Pence and Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard at the 16th Annual State of Indiana Holocaust Remembrance program, which is coordinated in partnership with the Indiana Civil Rights Commission and the BJE. T…

Senator Donnelly Keynotes JCRC Annual Meeting

JCRC was thrilled to have Indiana Senator Joe Donnelly at its Annual Meeting in May. Senator Donnelly spoke candidly about a range of domestic and international issues. He shared details of his recent trip to Israel and Ukraine, reiterating his support to strengthen the relationship between …

Hooverwood Board Celebrates 44th Annual Meeting

The Hooverwood Board of Directors, residents and staff proudly gathered on Monday, June 23, for the 44th Annual Meeting in Hooverwood’s Fireside Lounge.

The evening included speeches by Board President Mark Sniderman and Executive Director Marc Penner along with a presentation by Pivot Ma…