All are welcome to to visit and access our extensive collection of Jewish books.
Library Hours:
The library is open from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. most Tuesdays & Thursdays.
Contact Library Coordinator Andrea Burnett at library@jfgi.org for more information.
Collection highlights include:
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Children's books about Jewish holidays and values
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Jewish textual reference books, including Torah, Talmud, and rabbinic commentaries
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Jewish educational reference books and teacher resource materials
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Holocaust books, posters, and videos to inform learners of all ages
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A collection of books in Yiddish, including a full collection of writings by Sholom Aleichem
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A wide variety of Hebrew books, ranging from Hebrew instructional texts to modern Hebrew novels
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Library Resources
Jewish Celebration Station" Ritual Objects Lending Library
Our Jewish Community Library is going to be more than books - we're developing an innovative Jewish ritual object lending area! What does that mean? It means people can borrow objects such as kiddush cups, candlesticks, matzah plates - event holiday cookie cutters!
It also means that we will gladly accept donations of these objects. For more information on donating or borrowing, please contact Andrea Burnett, Library Coordinator.
IndyPL Shared System
The BJE Maurer Jewish Community Library has rejoined the Indy Public Library Shared System. Patrons can have books delivered to our branch from any library in the system and the broader community can access our extensive collection of Judaic resources.
As part of the Indianapolis Public Library “Shared System” patrons may:
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Return materials in a drop box inside Door 1 (JFGI Center for Jewish Engagement & Learning) or at Door 5 (JCC athletic entrance)
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Request materials to be sent to our library for pick up. To do so, indicate your pick up location choice as the “Jewish Community Library.”
Library Programs
The BJE Maurer Jewish Community Library holds a variety of learning programs in partnership with community organizations, including PJ Library storytime, Hooverwood Book Group, and ECE/Hooverwood intergenerational programs. If you are interested in holding a program at the BJE Maurer Jewish Community Library, we welcome opportunities to collaborate with community organizations. Contact us to learn more about upcoming programs and inquire about partnering on a future program.