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Synagogue Community News April 2014

Congregation Shaarey Tefilla
Yom HaShoah Service, Sunday, April 27, 7:00 p.m., Congregation Shaarey Tefilla. Congregation Shaarey Tefilla cordially invites the entire community to a special service for Yom HaShoah v’HaG’vurah, the Day of Remembrance of the Holocaust and the Heroism. Rabb…

Inspiring Guests at IU HIllel

Last month, IU Hillel was fortunate to have Sybil Mervis talk to Hillel’s Student Leadership Board about the inspiring work she has done. She exemplifies the ideals of tikkun olam and tzedakah, and sees that her life’s mission is to improve the world. Mervis is a businesswoman, community…

HAI-Life Awards Dinner to Be Held Sunday, June 1

The Hasten Hebrew Academy is proud to announce its HAI-Life Award recipient for the 2014 HAI-Life Awards Dinner. Marcy Ekhaus. Ekhaus is retiring after 17 years as the school’s Administrator. The dinner will be held on Sunday, June 1 in the Cultural Arts Center of the Hasten Hebrew Academy…

Hasten Hebrew Academy Eighth Grade Wins National ACLU Contest

Hasten Hebrew Academy eighth graders were the $10,000 grand prize winners of the “Constitution Day, Brought to You by the ACLU” art contest sponsored by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). Students were required to submit a 10’ x 10’ mural and a written piece depicting the t…

Art Exhibit: William Rasdell; “My City, My World: Beta Israel”

April 23-June 27
Opening reception: Thursday, April 24, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
In our ongoing effort to build global relationships through broader understanding, "My City, My World" captures a contemporary profile of Ethiopian Jews settled in Israel. Internationally renowned photographer and visual …