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Kulanu
January 2020 Tevet | Shevat 5780
Purim is Coming
See details on page 13
Off the Bima
Third concert happening soon!
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URJ BIENNIAL RECAP
We’re already excited for 2021!
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Tons of opportunities inside!
JANUARY events
Sunday, 1|5 Sunday, 1|12 Sunday, 1|19 Saturday, 1|25
No religious school 9:00am - Religious school 9:00am - Religious school NFTY-OV Winter Kallah
No Derech Torah 9:30am - Derech Torah 9:30am - Derech Torah
12:00pm - Hebrew Intensives 12:00pm - Hebrew Intensives Sunday, 1|26
Monday, 1|6 1:00pm - Rishonim Laser Flash NFTY-OV Winter Kallah
6:30pm - Lilith Salon @ Rusty Bucket Monday, 1|20 9:00am - Religious school
Tuesday, 1|14 11:00am - IFTY Snow Tubing 9:30am - Derech Torah
Tuesday, 1|7 12:00pm - Jewish Book Club 9:30am - Jewish Book of Why
4:00pm - Hebrew Intensives 4:00pm - Hebrew Intensives Tuesday, 1|21 12:00pm - Hebrew Intensives
4:00pm - Hebrew Intensives 1:00pm - Pillowcase Project
Wednesday, 1|8 Wednesday, 1|15
9:30am - Torah Talk 9:30am - Torah Talk Wednesday, 1|22 Tuesday, 1|28
6:00pm - Hebrew Intensives 6:00pm - Hebrew Intensives 9:30am - Torah Talk 4:00pm - Hebrew Intensives
6:30pm - Derech Torah 6:30pm - Derech Torah 6:00pm - Hebrew Intensives
6:30pm - Sisterhood Board Meeting 6:00pm - LAF Planning Meeting 6:30pm - Derech Torah Wednesday, 1|29
6:30pm - Confrimation Parent 6:00pm - Hebrew Intensives
Thursday, 1|9 Thursday, 1|23 6:30pm - Derech Torah
Meeting
4:00pm - Hebrew Intensives 4:00pm - Hebrew Intensives
Thursday, 1|16 Thursday, 1|30
Saturday, 1|11 Friday, 1|24 4:00pm - Hebrew Intensives
4:00pm - Hebrew Intensives
6:00pm - JIFTY Bowling Night NFTY-OV Winter Kallah
JANUARY worship
SHABBAT - Vayigash: Gen. 44:18 - 47:27 SHABBAT - Shemot: Ex. 1:1 - 6:1 SHABBAT - Bo: Ex. 10:1 - 13:16
Friday, 1|3 Friday, 1|17 Friday, 1|31
5:30pm - Remembrance Service 5:30pm - Remembrance Service 5:30pm - Remembrance Service
6:15pm - Traditional Shabbat 6:15pm - Nefesh Shabbat 6:15pm - Traditional Shabbat
Saturday, 1|4 Saturday, 1|18 Saturday, 2|1
9:00am - Tanakh Study 9:00am - Tanakh Study 9:00am - Tanakh Study
10:30am - Shabbat Worship 10:30am - Shabbat Worship 10:30am - Shabbat Worship
Bar Mitzvah of Doland Cromer Bar Mitzvah of Brody Perrin
SHABBAT - Vayechi: Gen. 47:28 - 50:26
Friday, 1|10 SHABBAT - Vaera: Ex. 6:2 -9:35
5:30pm - Remembrance Service Friday, 1|24
5:45pm - Early Oneg Shabbat 5:30pm - Remembrance Service
6:15pm - Traditional Shabbat 5:30pm - Tot Shabbat
6:15pm - Traditional Shabbat
Saturday, 1|11 Rosh Chodesh Shevat
9:00am - Tanakh Study
10:30am - Shabbat Worship Saturday, 1|25
Bat Mitzvah of Aleeza Price 9:00am - Tanakh Study
10:30am - Shabbat Worship
Bat Mitzvah of Zoe Zwick
The events listed here are only those already scheduled by this issue’s print deadline. For the most
up-to-date listings, check the calendar at www.ihcindy.org, read your weekly update, and check our
Facebook page. If you have an event that you would like to be added to the calendar, please email
sarahm@ihcindy.org.
Tell & Kvell
Mazel Tov:
Dr. Jeff & Catherine Mossler and Bernie & Harriet Mossler-Horwitz on the birth of their granddaughter
and great-granddaughter Laila Catherine McKinney, born November 6, 2019.
The Lederer and Gottlieb families on the naming of Glorie
The Abrams family on the naming of Kinsley
Our hearts go out to the following members who are in mourning:
IHC Community remembering Lori Avery (d. November 2, 2019)
IHC Community remembering Harriet Lawrence (d. November 6, 2019)
Phyllis (Stanley) Herman and Ron (Melissa) Herman, family of Standford Falender (d. November 12,
2019)
Flora Greenberg, mother of Marcia “Marci” Greenberg (d. November 25, 2019)
Oren (Melanie) Gottlieb, son and daughter-in-law of Bilha Gottlieb (d. December 4, 2019)
Paula Falender, Andy (Linda) Falender, and Bob (Tammy) Falender, family of Donald R. Stillerman
(d. December 10, 2019)
Mazel Tov
Aleeza Price will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on January 11, 2020. Aleeza is the
daughter of Jeremy and Nina Price and the younger sister of Eitan Price. She is a seventh
grader at Clay Middle School where she is involved in Speech & Debate, Friendship Bracelet
Club, Best Buddies, and the Symphonic Band, in which she plays saxophone. During the
summer, Aleeza goes to Camp Havaya in Pennsylvania, where she loves going on the zip
line, spending time in the lake, and sharing Jewish experiences with her friends. Aleeza also
enjoys exploring new places and travelling to visit her relatives and friends.
Doland Cromer will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on January 18, 2020. He is the
son of Darren and Shannon Cromer and the brother of DellaRose. Doland is a seventh
grader at Hamilton Southeastern Intermediate Junior High. His favorite thing in life is sports:
he plays basketball, lacrosse, and baseball. For his Mitzvah project this year, he has chosen
to donate to the organization Turn Two for Youth. They deliver baseball equipment to
individuals and teams in need of it most. When he is not enjoying being on one of his many
teams, he is always looking forward to his next meal. He is a true lover of food!
Zoe Zwick will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on January 25, 2020. She is the
daughter of Brian and Shana Zwick and the older sister of Mya. Zoe is a seventh grader
at Carmel Middle School and a Level 7 competitive gymnast at InterActive Academy.
When not at the gym, she spends time volunteering at the Humane Society of Indianapolis,
hanging out with friends, making stained glass pieces with her grandma, and playing with
her dog and two cats.
Brody Perrin will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on February 1, 2020. He is the son
of Cherine and Josh Perrin and the brother of Gabe. Brody is a seventh grader at Carmel
Middle School. He enjoys playing piano and viola, and participates in the Indianapolis Youth
Orchestra. In addition to music, Brody enjoys spending time with his two dogs, playing video
games, hanging out with his friends, participating in politics, and engaging on Instagram
and Twitter.
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CLERGY CORNER
Cantor Aviva Marer; avivam@ihcindy.org
I vividly remember the experience of being a first year Cantorial student living in Jerusalem. I stepped on
the plane in Ottawa, Ontario, and landed in Israel not knowing what to expect. After a few exhausting
days of working out a broken cell phone, new apartment, and strangers as roommates, I finally started to
settle into a new norm. It was a matter of days before those roommates became my closest friends, and
my academic studies were underway.
Halfway through the year, I received a call from my conductor and mentor in Canada, Dr. Lisette Canton. She
was calling to offer me an incredible performance opportunity. The Ottawa Bach Choir had been invited to perform
Handel’s Messiah in Mexico City, and she wanted me to sing. The choir was offering to fly me from Israel to Mexico for an
intensive few days of rehearsals and performances with them. My immediate reaction was to ask her where to sign! But
it was a little more complicated than that.
Sure, I felt guilty about leaving school for a week and missing classes, but I also wasn’t sure about performing
“Christian” music while in seminary. I approached the Dean of the School for Sacred Music and asked his advice. We
chatted over coffee, and he explained something that has stayed with me ever since: “Aviva,” he said, “In order to be
a great cantor, you must perform off the bima so as to avoid performing on the bima.”
At first, I didn’t understand. Off the bima? But I always thought the goal was to dedicate your voice and
performance to the bima, no? He explained that, as a cantor, my job is to inspire prayer and to lead with my voice.
He told me that it was imperative that people sing along and follow me as I lift my voice to God. He explained that this
means setting one’s ego as a performer aside and singing the music that inspires one’s community. It means finding joy
and fulfillment in teaching others to join you and lifting up their voices with yours. Leading prayer and performing are
two completely different actions. The best cantors embody this concept. They fulfill their desire to perform off the bima
so that they don’t feel the need to do it on the bima.
This whole concept was fascinating to me years ago, but it has since become the keystone of my cantorate
today. As I grew as a student, it became more and more important to me to sing for the sake of inspiring prayer while
on the bima. I ended up going to Mexico that year and enjoyed the experience of a lifetime. Fulfilling that part of my
soul allowed me to return to school refreshed and ready to focus on my academics. When I returned stateside in 2009,
I auditioned and was accepted into the renowned professional ensemble Essential Voices USA and had the honor
of performing at Carnegie Hall with them twelve times. In 2017, I recorded with NBC and performed in the Macy’s
Thanksgiving Day Parade with EVUSA.
Since moving to Indianapolis, I have opted to continue my tradition of performing off the bima. In fact, Cantor
Melissa Cohen and I started our concert series and named it just that! We recently performed our second successful “Off
the Bima” show, and are already rehearsing for our next one.
When you join us for services, please be sure to sing along with me so we can raise our voices in prayer. Also, be sure to
join us on Sunday, March 1 for an “Off the Bima” Family Concert featuring Disney music, right here at IHC! Costumes are
absolutely encouraged, so bring your whole family, old and young! I hope to see you all there.
As your Cantor, I can promise that you will rarely catch me in an over-indulgent moment on the bima because,
as long as I am able, I will do you the courtesy of performing off the bima.
TEMPLE LIBRARY
Evelyn Pockrass, Librarian; evelynp@ihcindy.org
By now, many congregants are aware of the 27th annual reading incentive program
for Jewish Learning Program religious school students. Our wonderful theme is based on “Mr.
Rogers’ Neighborhood.”
At Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation, our theme is “IHC’s Neighborhood: Won’t You Be
Our Reader?” The program started on December 8, 2019 and ends on March 29, 2020. Students
borrow books from the IHC library, complete a few questions on a card about the book, have their parents sign the card,
and return the card to the book pocket when they bring books back to the library. For every two books read, a prize is
earned. Students can come to the library to select a prize on January 19, February 23, March 15, and April 19.
Why have a reading incentive program in our congregation? Books for Jewish children can be highly informative
about religion, customs, history, identity, values, and much more! They also can be fun to read. Our congregation’s
library is a special library – our Children’s and Youth books have Jewish content. If students are reading Jewish books that
they have not borrowed from our Temple Library, they should speak to the librarian to earn credit.
So won’t you take advantage of this special opportunity and encourage students to participate in this unique
time in their lives?
Contact Evelyn Pockrass, Librarian with any questions: evelynp@ihcindy.org.
WHAT’S NEW
Looking for books on the arts, literature and/or history? Then browse the shelves for books with call numbers in the
700s (the arts), 800s (literature), or 900s (history). A sampling of selections follows.
Call #726 - American Synagogues : A Century of Architecture and Jewish Community, by Samuel D. Gruber, features
excellent photographs and descriptions of synagogues in the United States.
Call # 780.09 – Klezmer!: Jewish Music From Old World to New World, by Henry Sapoznik, highlights information on the
history of the klezmer movement and spotlights noteworthy musicians in the field.
Call #808 – Wandering Stars: An Anthology of Jewish Fantasy and Science Fiction, edited by Jack Dann, is a collection
of thirteen short stories by authors such as Isaac Asimov, Bernard Malamud, and Isaac Bashevis Singer.
Call #880 – Tales of Mendele the Book Peddler, by S. Y. Abramovitsch (known as Mendele Moyher Sforim, the author
who many consider to be the grandfather of Yiddish literature), consists of two tales translated from the Yiddish:
“Fisher the Lame,” and “Benjamin the Third.”
Call #900 – The Story of The Jews: A 4,000-Year Adventure, is Stan Mack’s graphic history of the Jewish people. Mack’s
imaginative illustrations bring to life stirring events and major personalities during our long history.
Call #900 – A Concise History of the Jewish People, by Naomi Pasachoff and Robert J. Littman, designed as a review of
Jewish history divided into 100 sections so it is easy for readers to select what periods are of interest to them.
All the volumes above are on the regular adult circulation shelves. There are other works in these categories that
can be borrowed from the Oversized section, and also books to be read in the library that are on the Reference shelves.
And, for lovers of Marc Chagall’s art works, speak to the librarian to peruse different types of books (children, youth and
adult) that are in our collection. Happy Winter Reading!
You always are welcome to come to the Temple Library. Read, browse, borrow!
Temple Library Jewish Book Club
Tuesday Looking Ahead
January 14, 2020 February 11, 2020
A BEND IN THE STARS LADY IN THE LAKE
by by
Rachel Barenbaum Laura Lippman
“A Bend in the Stars is a thrilling “Lady in the Lake is more than
read that sends a chilling a ‘weird love letter to Baltimore
message as to how history could newspapers’ — it is an earnest
repeat itself if we don’t heed and beautiful homage to a city
the lessons of the past.” - Emily and its people.” - Jen Michalski,
Ross, New York Journal of Books The Washington Post
Book club meetings are at noon at IHC in Room 206. Read the book. Bring your lunch. Join the group for a lively discussion.
Questions? Contact Evelyn Pockrass, Librarian: 317.255.6647 x217 or evelynp@ihcindy.org. 5
JEWISH LEARNING
Rabbi Roxanne Shapiro, Director of Lifelong Learning; roxannes@ihcindy.org
Adult Education Classes 2019-2020
At Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation, we strive to make the study of Jewish texts, beliefs, and practices accessible
to all of our members. Committed to the principles of Reform Judaism, we offer opportunities to explore our traditional
texts and customs through our modern day perspectives. Fostering Jewish identity, Jewish knowledge, and spiritual
growth, along with the opportunity to socialize with other members of the congregation, is at the forefront of our efforts.
IHC is dedicated to building a “congregation of learners.” We invite you to count yourself among the cornerstones of our
community!
Ongoing Weekly Opportunities
Torah Talk
Selected Wednesdays | 9:15am | YAC (Youth Activity Center)
Torah Talk is an informal, accessible, and interactive opportunity for adults at all levels of learning to discuss and
study Judaism and its texts with Rabbi Brett Krichiver. Each hour-long session stands alone, but you may find you want to
become a regular attendee. Coffee is provided. Torah Talk is sponsored by Sisterhood.
Tanakh Study
Saturdays | 9:00am | Room 212/214
This weekly study group explores the Tanakh (Torah, Prophets, Writings) from a religious, literary, and socio-
historical perspective. Led by IHC clergy, the group is guided through the text, chapter by chapter, line by line, seeking
understanding of the teaching for the time and its message for today.
Save the Dates
The Jewish Book of Why
Sunday, January 26 | 9:30am | Conference Room
Using each chapter of The Jewish Book of Why by Alfred Kolatch as a springboard, we will dive deeper into the
“whys” and “hows” of Jewish tradition and practice. This class is for the beginner and the seasoned alike, as there is
always something new to discover and share. Purchase of the book is not necessary, but suggested. Future sessions will
take place on:
Sunday, February 23
Sunday, March 29
Sunday, April 26
DERECH TORAH
Debbi Kasper, Derech Torah Coordinator
Everyone should have received progress reports in December. Please be sure to email Barbara Chapman at
barbarac@ihcindy.org if we are missing anything that has not been recorded.
The school year is half over and so everyone should be working on completing all of their expectations for this
year. We will continue to notify you of upcoming opportunities but also don’t forget, if you have not done so already,
to sign up at least one time to be a Shabbat Greeter. Simply sign up on IHC’s website or call the Education office to
volunteer.
Join the Derech Torah Teaching Staff
Do you have a passion for a specific Judaic topic and feel you could share that with an eighth or ninth grader?
Then we are looking for you! Please join our Derech Torah staff and engage with our youth in the process. We are
currently looking for new topics and teachers for the 2020-2021 Derech Torah Program. If you are interested, please email
debbik@ihcindy.org.
Sign up at least one time to be a Shabbat Greeter by visiting IHC’s website to volunteer
or emailing Barbara Chapman at barbarac@ihcindy.org.
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YOUTH GROUPS
Matthew Hastings; matth@ihcindy.org
The new year is starting out with tons of fun. Check out all of the amazing events we have planned!
Rishonim (Grades 3-5): We will be going to play Laser Tag after religious school on January 12. We
will be having lunch beforehand and then playing a few rounds. This event is free to members of
Rishonim. Non-members and siblings may join, but there will be an extra cost. Email Matt Hastings for
details: matth@ihcindy.org.
JIFTY (Grades 6-8): JIFTY is enjoying a night out bowling on January 11. We will be meeting at the
bowling alley to eat pizza and bowl our hearts out! This event is free for JIFTY Members. Non-member
friends may join us for an extra cost. Email Matt Hastings for details: matth@ihcindy.org.
IFTY (Grades 9-12): IFTY has a busy month! On January 20,
we will be spending the day snowtubing in Strawtown. Lunch
will be provided and non-member friends may join us for an
extra cost. Email Matt Hastings for details: matth@ihcindy.org.
January 24 - 26 is NFTY-OV Winter Kallah! IFTY will be traveling
to Cincinnati, joining teens from all over the region to enjoy a
weekend of learning, community, friendship, and fun! Because
of the complexity of housing and food for an event like this,
registration is required. Please call 212.452.6516 or check out
https://ohiovalley.nfty.org for details and to sign up!
BROTHERHOOD
Neal Ginsberg, IHC Brotherhood President; ihcindybh@gmail.com
Brotherhood wrapped up 2019 in typical fashion, serving food to our youngest
congregants at Tot Shabbat, supporting Family Promise, and helping provide latkes
both to our religious school students and the overall congregation. We look forward
to continuing to partner with the clergy and staff at IHC to find new and exciting ways
to support the community in 2020.
Shortly after the New Year, men of IHC will be receiving our 2020 Brotherhood
Membership request. Many will receive this request via email, if your email is on file with
IHC, otherwise you will receive the traditional membership letter in the mail. Please
consider joining Brotherhood this year.
Brotherhood supports those in the IHC community across all stages of life, from
cooking and serving dinner for our youngest members at monthly Tot Shabbats, to providing religious school/
camp/youth scholarships and bar/bat mitzvah gifts for our older youth. Beyond our support for youth activities
Brotherhood supports the congregation as a whole by helping to sponsor special
concerts, ushering at High Holy Day services, maintaining the congregational
Sukkah, and many other activities.
Brotherhood is only able to continue our support of the IHC community
due to the generous donations of time, talent and resources from our members.
Examples of programs supported by Brotherhood include building the annual
Sukkah, creating the High Holy Day memorial book, serving lunch on Purim,
frying latkes, and much more. Make 2020 the year that you join Brotherhood in
supporting IHC and our overall Indianapolis community!
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HIGH HOLY DAY
Appeal thank you
We’d like to recognize everyone who donated to the High Holy Day Appeal. Thanks to your efforts and
generous donations, we managed to raise approximately $68,000. Every penny helps us continue to promote
social justice and environmental causes, create engaging programming for all ages, and carry out our mission.
While we did not quite reach our goal, your commitment to IHC was truly inspiring! We have high hopes for
2020, and hope you’ll join us for any and all opportunities to take advantage of your membership. We’d like
to offer our profound gratitude to the following members for their donation:
Anonymous (15) Louise & Jeffrey Dinsmore Linda & Ernie Hann Diane Lutz Natalie Schabler
Lynn & Jeffrey Abrams Susan Dluz & Kenneth Gould Susan Haskell Paula & David Magee Margo & Mike Schmidt
Corrine Adler Judie & Thomas Doehrman Judith & Chester Hastings Yevgeniya & Mikhail Roberta Schweitzer
Rosanne Ammirati & Kevin Patti Freeman Dorson & Roland Diane & Patrick Healey Malyovanny Donna & Jerome Segal
Krulewitch Dorson Phyllis & Stanley Herman Arthur Mandelbaum Sheila Seleman
Gayle & Gerald Ancel Juliet & Alan Duncanson Janie & Thomas Herman David Mandelbaum Colleen & Scott Shapiro
Wendy Anderson Irene & Andrew Engel Carolyn & Harold Hiser Stacey McArthur Ann Shepherd
Ruth Anderson Tamela & Robert Falender Roger Hurwitz Cathy & Tilden Mendelson Kate & Charles Sim
Ilene & Richard Arends Linda & Andy Falender and Amy & Dwayne Isaccs Joan & Nathan Miller Ellen & Jerrold Simon
Marian Aronstam family Carol & Kenneth Joseph Kristel Miller Lynn & Barry Slivka
Betsy & James Backe Paula Falender Nancy Joseph Marsha Millikan Marilyn Smith & Andrew
Dianna & Aaron Balanoff Ruth Feinberg Sonja Kantor & Henry Efroymson Ellen & Brian Modiano McSheffery
Sharon & David Baldwin Thelma Feldman Debbi Kasper Lauren Morgan Lonica Solomon and family
Lorraine & Andrew Ball Sharyn Feuer Dana & Marc Katz Susan & Jack Moss Toby Stark & Scott Waldman
Jacqueline & David Barrett Beth Fineberg Karen & Mitchell E. Katz Lori & Gary Moss Dodie Stein
Rachel & Brian Basey Ann & Ken Finkel Rachel Katzenellenbogen Catherine & Jeffrey Mossler Rita & Larry Steinberg
Joanne Bates Marcia & Jon Fisch Jennifer Kelley Christianne Neutzling Susan Townsend
Chris Bauer & Elliot Lewis Stephanie Fleck Marshall Kerschner Vanessah Ng & Jeffrey Levy Polina Umansky
Teresa Beam & Eric Adolph Debbie & Matt Follman Gaye & Michael Kerschner Alan Norris Flora & Brad Valentine
Renee & Jerry Bergstein Bonnie & David Foster Suzanne Killen Marla & Damion Oancea Melinda Vaprin
Sara & Mark Bernstein Laurie & Edward Freeman Andy Kleiman Andrea & Jon Pactor Candace & Robert Vogel
Dee & Ron Bloom and family Lisa Freeman & Kevin Hardie David Kleiman Ellen Pactor Deb Wagner & Robin Lybolt
Carolyn Bogar Sarah Freeman Joyce Kleinman Dana Parker Debbie & Douglas Waldman
Jackie Bolles & Barry Wormser Roberta Frye Rita Kohn Dorit Paul Beth & Steven Weinberg
Jennifer Breighner Susan Fuldauer & Terry Evans Stephan Kort Eloise Paul Joyce & Phillip Weisberger
David Brokaw Susan & Robert Garelick Esther & Martin Kramer Elizabeth Phillips Carol Weiss
Beth & Hal Broxmeyer Marion Garmel Jeremy Kranowitz Deborah Provisor & Leonard Robin & Richard Weiss
Julie Bunson & Brandon Janis & Jerry Gershman Natalie & Martin Kroot Voigt Sandi Werner
Goldberg Marilyn & Milt Gilbert Wendalon & Philip Larman Joan & Myron Rapkin Elaine White & Mark Langer
Andrea Burnett Lynn Giles Carolyn Leeds Pamela & Stephen Rappaport Masha & David Wiener
Sarah Butler Valerie & Shelby Goldblatt Jeffrey Leiser Jamie & Jason Rich Missy & Steve Wise
Linda & Louis Cantor Yisrael Goldman Lori & Charles Lencheck Robin Ridge Gloria & Thomas Wiser
Laura & Dennis Carafiol Marcia & Marvin Goldstein Randy & Leonard Leshnover Rebecca & Mark Ristow Carol & Peter Wormser
Karen & Charles Cohen Rikki Goldstein Barbara & Richard Leventhal Karen Harlow Rosentraub & Sarah Wright
Shirley Cohen Lynda & Evan Goodman Ron Levin Mark Rosentraub Roberta Wurzman
Stephanie & Jeffrey Cohen Patty & Gary Goodman Jenny & Howard Levitin Karen and Chuck Rossen Jerome Yale
Sally Cook Rose-Marie & Robert Goodman Barbara & Lynn Levy Mary & Todd Roth Jessica & Alex Yates
Dorothy Cooper Loren Goodman Elliott Lewis Bobby & Lenny Rubenstein Elliott Yolles
Jane & Kevin Corn Melanie & Oren Gottlieb Deb & John Leyndyke JoAnn & Aaron Rubin Jill Zarensky & Tim Lamey
Anita Dansker Arlene & Tom Grande Alix Litwack Adam Rubin
Miriam & David Dant Polly Spiegel Grossman & Peter Jeff Loeser Marcia & Zachary Ruderman
Myrna & Bryan Davis Grossman Ernest Lorch Phyllis & Alvin Russell
* List is current as of December 24, 2019
Thank You
vcr vsu,
The delegation has returned from the Union for Reform
Judaism (URJ) Biennial with renewed fervor, ready to take
strides in making IHC an even better community. This year’s
Biennial was held at the convention center in McCormick
Place. Delegates were invited to eat dinner together at
restaurants teeming with unique fragrances and jaw-dropping
presentations of culinary prowess, and many chose to get lunch
together as well, discussing issues they felt were important not
only to them, but to the overall well-being of IHC. One group
even met a cab driver named Haman! Booooooo!
Group members were able to go to a wide variety of
sessions, discussing everything from engaging different age
groups to advancing social justice. Throughout the week,
music from various acts, conversations with leaders in the Jewish community, and brief synopses
of issues the URJ is working on took place at plenary sessions. Together at one such session, a vote
passed to support a study regarding potential reparations for black Americans.
On Friday, IHC welcomed even more delegates for the weekend, and everyone united for an
incredible Shabbat service followed by dinner, a song session, and an Israeli dance lesson.
Now that everyone is back in Indianapolis, we’re looking forward to hearing what everyone
learned, and sharing those lessons with our wider IHC community. Thank you to those who made
the trip up to the (very) Windy City to learn more about how to help your community and Reform
Judaism as a whole. To those who missed it, we hope to see you at the next one in Washington, DC!
Once again, a hungry crowd peacefully stormed the home of Patti Freeman
Dorson to make various types of latkes and sufganiyot while learning about
the backgrounds of various Hanukkah traditions. Patti teamed up with
Sheila Yuckman to present a series of events like this, starting with the High
Holy Days. It was a huge success, and we’re so excited to see that it grew
even more for the Hanukkah session! Please plan on joining them one final
time on March 15 to discuss the traditions of Passover and, of course, make
and eat all of the food associated with it!
SISTERHOOD
Amy Isaacs, IHC Sisterhood President; amyisaacs2260@gmail.com
GIFT SHOP HOURS Hamantashen Baking
Weekdays 10:00am - 2:00pm Come help us bake!
Fridays 5:15pm - 6:00pm
Sundays from 9:00am - 1:30pm
Sundays* 9:00am - 11:45am (or whatever time you have to give)
*When religious school is in session
SPECIAL HOLIDAY HOURS • January 12 Future dates TBA
The gift shop will be closed December 25 • January 19 No experience needed!
- January 5 with the exception of Friday • January 26
evenings. Normal hours will resume on • February 2 Questions? Contact Judy Levy:
January 6.
• February 9 317.371.6870 or olevy@iquest.net
The gift shop will be closed January 20 in • February 23
observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
What Are Hamantashen?
Leave it to the Jews to have a cookie inspired by cultural annihilation! Hamantashen are the triangular pastries
associated with the holiday of Purim, when Jews read from the Book of Esther, the Megillah, and celebrate the triumph
of good (Esther) over evil (Haman, who planned to destroy the Jewish people).
This Yiddish word is pronounced huh-min-tah-shun. To shape hamantashen, circles are cut from thinly rolled
dough and the sides are folded in around a dollop of filling. The cookie can be crumbly (if made with oil), or softer (when
made with butter or cream cheese); and filled with almost anything: fruit, cheese, chocolate, Nutella. Did I mention
Nutella? Or even savory ingredients. Traditionally, poppy seed, or mohn, was used, which some say represent Haman’s
bribe to King Ahasuerus or Esther’s meals while in the king’s palace.
- Article by Danielle Feinberg, excerpt from myjewishlearning.com
HAMANTASHEN
Order Form 2020
Return this completed form to IHC’s main office with payment (made payable to IHC Sisterhood) by February 23rd
for pre-orders. PLEASE PRINT! For questions, contact Judy Levy at (317) 371-6870 or by email: olevy@iquest.net.
Use the order form below for check or cash orders or go to https://ihcsisterhood.org/hamantashen to place a credit card order.
Name_______________________________________
IHC Sisterhood’s famous homemade Hamantashen pre-sale
Phone_______________________________________ is on through February 23rd*. Order now to ensure you get your
favorite flavors! Extra bags may be available for sale on March
Email________________________________________ th
8 , during the Purim Carnival.
*Orders will not be taken after Sunday, February 23rd.
# of BAGS
FLAVOR
(1 doz/bag)
Apricot Pre-Sale: $10/dozen
Cherry
Chocolate Chip Day of: $12/dozen
Poppy
Prune Pick Up: 9am – 1pm Sunday March 8th
Raspberry Please call to make arrangements if you are not able to pick
Mixed (no chocolate chip included up your order on Sunday. Orders not picked up by Sunday,
& no special mixed orders) March 22 will be donated or disposed of.
Total # of bags # Curbside Pick Up!
Sunday, March 8th, for those who order but are not attending
Total $ Due $
the Megillah reading or Carnival. Please indicate ‘CURBSIDE’
o Check for Curbside Pick-Up on your order form if interested. Pull up to the Northside
Door and your order will be brought to you.
10SOCIAL JUSTICE
Marilyn Smith; marilynjea@gmail.com
Volunteers Needed for Dayspring Dinners in 2020
For almost twenty years, volunteers from IHC have been providing monthly dinners to homeless
families with children at the Dayspring Homeless Shelter, operated by Dayspring Ministries in downtown
Indianapolis.
From about 5:30pm to 7:15pm on the first Sunday of every month, 4-5 IHC volunteers bring food,
serve it to the families at the shelter, and clean up. Dinner “leaders” are responsible for bringing the meat
and dessert items. The other volunteers bring the rest of the dinner, such as side dishes and salads.
We currently need volunteers for every month in 2020!
The entire process takes less than two hours, but the rewards are great: the families are so grateful,
and the volunteers have a meaningful opportunity to engage in a Mitzvah Project. It’s also a great family
project – child volunteers who are over eight years old are welcome!
To volunteer, please go to SignUpGenius (accessible through the IHC website, www.ihcindy.org)
or contact Jackie Suess at jsuess1417@gmail.com.
Family Promise
Originally IHN (Interfaith Hospitality Network), Family
Promise (an interfaith partnership working to eliminate
homelessness) has worked with IHC and other houses of
worship to provide hosting for homeless children and their
caregivers several weeks a year for more than twenty
years. The vast majority of those families are homeless
due to being evicted. The 30+ households evicted in
Indianapolis each day, on average, are the primary
reason that family shelters in Indianapolis are always full
and that they have to turn away families every day. On
July 7, for example, Family Promise had to turn away 34
families.
Evictions can impact an individual’s credit score and ability to find future housing. Once a
tenant is evicted, the eviction ruling will often remain on his or her record regardless of whether that
tenant reached a solution with the landlord. While unemployment can lead to eviction, just one
eviction can lead to homelessness and unemployment.
The New York Times has reported that Indianapolis had the highest number of evictions in the
nation second only to New York City, a greater number than Chicago and Los Angeles combined.
Clearly, Indianapolis is having an eviction crisis.
On November 19, Family Promise sponsored and IHC hosted a program on Indy’s eviction
problem (and what can be done about it). Over 180 attendees heard comments from several
presenters, a current Family Promise guest described her experiences with evictions, an attorney with
Indiana Legal Services discussed dealing with tenants and landlords in court, and speakers from the
Fair Housing Center of Central Indianapolis and Prosperity Indiana analyzed eviction statistics and
outlined ideas for reducing evictions. Family Promise offered proposed legislation to help reduce
evictions. Family Promise will be working with participating congregations and other organizations to
have the City of Indianapolis provide legal representation for low income tenants facing eviction as
many other states do, and to get the State of Indiana to modify existing landlord-tenant laws.
11SMALL GROUPS
IndyChai Movie Night: Shabbat Dinner
Gentleman’s Agreement January 10 | 7:30pm | Location TBD
January 24 | 7:30pm | YAC
The first IndyChai movie night was Every now and then, IndyChai convenes
such a blast that we’re doing after Shabbat service over a delicious meal.
it again! This month, we’ll be The January iteration of this event will likely
watching Gentleman’s Agreement, about a journalist take place at a restaurant in Broad Ripple,
who goes undercover and fully immerses himself in the but the final location is still to be determined.
life of a Jew to report on the bigotry he experiences. If you’re interested, please keep an eye on
the IndyChai Facebook page and your
“...Gentleman’s Agreement is still a riveting movie,
weekly emailed update as more information
intriguing, a little exasperating, alternately naive and
becomes available. It’s sure to be a great
very sharp, fascinating for what it puts in and leaves
time for all!
out.” - Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian
The cost to join us for this event is $10
and includes snacks and refreshments.
Mitzvah Stitchers Making a Difference Needle Night (the first Tuesday of each month
at Discovery Commons – formerly Morningside
Just a few months into the new school – from 7:00pm – 8:30pm). If you are a novice
year, the Mitzvah Stitchers continue to create needleworker, we have many excellent teachers
a variety of items to help others. But the hats, to help you. Don’t do handiwork? We are happy
scarves, quilts, and other pieces we lovingly knit, to accept monetary donations or gifts of acrylic or
crochet, embroider, and quilt do not stay at IHC polyester yarn to help us in our efforts!
very long! Since August, well over 100 articles of
clothing and bedding have gone to community One other thing about Mitzvah Stitchers:
groups: the Homeless Initiative Program, Popsie’s we are a close-knit group and like to celebrate!
Pantry, the Newcomer School, Hooverwood, February 23 is our Seventh Anniversary Celebration.
and Sisterhood’s Julian Center program are all Stop by to schmooze and rejoice with us.
beneficiaries. To join or make a donation, contact
Mitzvah Stitchers invites anyone to join us at Cantor Janice Roger (janicer@ihcindy.org) or Enid
our Sunday morning sessions when religious school Zwirn (ezwirn@iupui.edu).
meets (9:30am – 11:45am in Room 209) or on
Welcome to LAF – Life After Fifty – IHC’s social program for the “more mature” members
of the congregation, ages 50+. Our goal is to provide you – whether single, married, divorced, or
widowed – an opportunity to connect with other congregants by building on existing friendships
and encouraging new ones. For more information, contact Marcia Goldstein, LAF Coordinator:
LAF@ihcindy.org.
To sign up for events, go to the IHC website and click on the SignUpGenius button on
the homepage. You can also contact Barbara Chapman at barbarac@ihcindy.org to make a
reservation.
LAF Planning Committee Meeting Movie, Dinner & Havdalah Civil Rights Trip to the South
at IHC IHC Event Center
LAF is looking ahead to April 2021
Wednesday, January 15, 6:00 pm Saturday, February 8, 3:30 pm to travel to the South: Atlanta,
Birmingham, and Selma. Led by an
All are welcome to join us as we We’re planning a wonderful winter experienced Jewish tour guide, we’ll
plan future events. The committee event – stay warm & cozy while focus on the general history of this
meetings are always fun, and all are enjoying a great movie, “Crossing time period with special emphasis on
welcome! Feel free to bring a dinner Delancey,” and a nice dinner, ending the role Jews played in these events.
to enjoy while we meet! with Havdalah. And, of course, If you are interested in joining us,
we’ll have popcorn to enjoy while please contact Marcia by emailing
watching the movie! Cost for dinner: laf@ihcindy.org to have your name
$10. put on the interest list.
12Sacred Partnerships: One Key to Successful Small Groups
Generally, small groups include at least three people...who commit to meeting regularly and
are open to exploring different opinions and experiences... As the pace of our lives has become
increasingly intense and our world increasingly polarized, small groups serve as a sacred anchor and
connector through which members can discover commonalities and embrace diversity.
- Article by Rabbi Kimberly Herzog Cohen and Barbara Hyman, excerpt from urj.org
Small Group Contacts
Sometimes our congregation can feel a bit large. Join a small group! Make it feel smaller.
Adamah (Earth) Initiative IHC Softball Team LAF (Life After Fifty) News & Nosh Tanakh Study
Dori Chandler & Michael Sanders Rick Goldstein Marcia Goldstein Donna Segal Brandon Hale
drchan54@gmail.com roc_71@hotmail.com laf@ihcindy.org dssegal@mindspring.com brandonh@ihcindy.org
michaelsanders8252@gmail.com
IndyChai (20s & 30s) Lilith Salon 65th Street Klezmorim Torah Talk
Caring Community Ben Mossler & Sarah Wright Andrea Burnett Shawn Goodman Sharon Baldwin
Norm Sider IndyChai@ihcindy.org aburnett2@gmail.com 65thklez@ihcindy.org indybaldwin@hotmail.com
nssider@gmail.com
Jewish Book Club Mitzvah Stitchers Social Justice
IHC Community Choir Evelyn Pockrass Cantor Janice Roger Marilyn Smith
Cantor Aviva Marer evelynp@ihcindy.org janicer@ihcindy.org marilynjea@gmail.com
avivam@ihcindy.org
March 8, 2020
Games | Food | Auction | FUN
All Trolls, Bergens, and Humans welcome.
Schedule For Purim this year, we will have carnival games and a silent auction as
well as additional pay-to-play games. The Humane Society will be here with
Religious school 9:00am adoptable animals and they will be receiving a portion of the proceeds. The
BloodMobile will also be making an appearance!
Purimspiel 10:00am
As always, Sisterhood will be selling their famous hamantashen (get your
Carnival 10:30am order form on page 10) and Brotherhood will be selling their delicious Chicago
dogs and other assorted snacks.
Wristbands
Wristbands are required to play most games and will be on pre-sale
$7 in advance during religious school on the following Sundays:
$10 at the door Feb. 2 | Feb. 9 | Feb. 23 | Mar. 1
13TEMPLE DONATIONS
Temple General Funds Library and Archives Funds Clergy Funds
TEMPLE GENERAL FUND JOSEPH CANTOR LIBRARY SENIOR RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY
Mark L. Vanpaemel Memory of William Weisberger Robin Rossman
Derek Hicks Dodie Stein Ryan, Rachel, & Ellie Gershman
Memory of Gerald Paul LIBRARY BIRTHDAY BOOK CLUB Nancy Joseph
Jenny Chiang Honor of Kayleigh Borek Shawn Goodman
Diane H. Tabakman Rosemary Borek Honor of Lauren Langer’s Bat Mitzvah
Stephen Paul Elaine White & Mark Langer
Eloise Paul & Bill Lee Honor of Grandson’s Baby Naming
Rebecca Mazin Youth Projects Funds Lynn & Jeff Abrams
Winnie & Marvin Silberman Speedy Recovery of Rochelle Bornstein
Gayla & Gary Breslauer DR. MORRIS STONER RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Joann, Aaron, Sheryl, & Chris
Susan & Marvin Mitchell Memory of Jodi Stoner Memory of Toby Blickman
Carmen & Mark Holeman Barbara & Charles Solomon Barbara & Michael Blickman
Patti Freeman Dorson & Roland Dorson Memory of Gerald Paul Memory of Stephen Hester
Joan Larman Lee Shevitz Felicia & David Hester
Susie Jacobs & David Kleiman Memory of Glibert Cohen
MAX STRASHUN TEMPLE TOTS
Millie Perry Beth Weinberg
Honor of Emmie Cannon
Judy & Bart Kaufman Memory of Gerald Paul
Patti Hester & Allen Carter
Memory of Jenni Berebitsky Nancy Reiter
Memory of Mildred Dansker
Marilyn & Jeff Bercovitz Eloise Paul
Anita Dansker
Alison Lefkovitz & Stephan Endicott Scott Pratt
Michele, Paul, Alison & Stephan & Indy Memory of Jimmy Glanzman
& Steve Lefkovitz
Memory of Beatrice Baker
Social Justice Fred Tishler
Memory of William Weisberger
Robert B. Baker CHEVRAT CHESED – CARING COMMUNITY Phillip Weisberger
Memory of Louise Litwack Memory of Gerald Paul Memory of Louise Grimes
Winnie & Marvin Silberman Mr. and Mrs. Steven Gold Joan & Walter Wolf
Memory of Mark Kaplan
Marcy Pattinger HUNGER PROGRAM ASSOCIATE RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY
Memory of Louis R. Sereinsky Judy & Harvey Himelstein Honor of Jake and Anna’s Wedding
Roger Knoblock SECOND HELPINGS Lori & Marcus Goldman
Memory of Steve Hester Asael Contreras II Memory of Gerald Paul
Susan & Marvin Mitchell Honor of Stevie Pactor Eloise Paul
Memory of Toby Blickman Pam & Steve Rappaport
Patti Freeman Dorson & Roland Dorson CANTOR’S DISCRETIONARY
Memory of Gerald Paul
Memory of Shirley Mansbach Honor of Elaine Klineman
Mimi Linderman
Patti Freeman Dorson & Roland Dorson Dorit Paul
Jackie Larman Memory of Gerald Paul
Memory of Lori Levenson
Patti Freeman Dorson & Roland Dorson GLEANERS FOOD BANK Eloise Paul
Millie Perry Carol & Norman Kempler
Memory of Iosif Malyovanny Roberta Dakich
Yevgeniya & Mikhail Malyovanny Honor of Don and Elaine Stern IHC Foundation Funds
Memory of Lori Avery Jackie Larman FOUNDATION GENERAL FUND
Joan Larman Memory of Lori Avery Memory of Gerald Paul
Jackie Larman Karen and Chuck Cohen
THE CANTOR JANICE L. ROGER MUSIC FUND Memory of Shirley Mansbach
Honor of Stevie Pactor Joan and Nathan Miller
Jackie Larman Jerry Litwack
Carol & Peter Wormser Memory of Gerald Paul
Memory of Gerald Paul Flo Mary and Thomas Mantel
Phyllis Vernick Roberta Wurzman
Frances & Norman Ochstein
Phyllis & Stanley Herman INTERFAITH HOSPITALITY NETWORK Elaine Klineman & Ernie Lorch
Memory of David Falender Jason Stele Memory of Julius Cohen
Phyllis & Stanley Herman Karen and Chuck Cohen
Memory of Louise Litwack
OUTDOOR BEAUTIFICATION/HARVEY GADDIE Phyllis and Stanley Herman
FUND Memory of Max Nelson
Honor of Shirley Goldfarb Phyllis and Stanley Herman
Bobby & Lenny Rubenstein
FAY BICCARD GLICK FUND
YAHRZEIT MEMORIAL & CEMETERY FUND Memory of Gerald Paul
Memory of Gerald Paul Jackie and David Barrett
Marcia Fisch
Memory of Harry Gorshel
Thelma Feldman
Memory of Arkedi Kagan
David Weinstock
Memory of Harriett Lawrence
JoAnn, Aaron & Sheryl Rubin
Thank you for your support!
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We couldn’t do all we do without you.YAHRZEIT These we remember... JANUARY 2020
1/1/2017 Carl Ambery 1/9/2013 Fritz Goldbach 1/16/1980 Sidney Jacobs 1/23/1969 Tully Stonehill
1/1/2015 Marjorie Bradford 1/9/1986 Louis Harris 1/16/2004 Bernice Kempler 1/23/1985 Irma Wattam
1/1/1922 Esther Goldman 1/9/2001 Eva Heffron 1/16/2012 Miriam Klasky 1/24/1992 Birdie Abrams
1/1/1972 Myron Harris 1/9/1991 Stanley Henry 1/16/1986 Martin Leitz 1/24/1950 Mortimer Furscott
1/1/1979 Agnes Klein 1/9/1987 Sidney Israel 1/16/1992 Albert Lischin 1/24/1964 Jonah Greenfield
1/1/1980 Bessie Kopelov 1/9/1985 Rechard Kopfstein 1/16/1987 Sylvia Lyon 1/24/1969 Fannie Hassan
1/1/1944 Gertrude Krauthamer 1/9/1988 Arthur Schwarz 1/16/1964 William Meyers 1/24/2008 Julian Kiser
1/1/2012 Joseph Lauricella 1/9/2011 Ron Stevenson 1/16/1997 Leo Michaels 1/24/1979 Liebert Mossler
1/1/1994 David Lewis 1/9/2010 Linda Winstead 1/16/1965 Etta Platt 1/24/2000 Kisel Peysekhman
1/1/1997 Anna Platt 1/9/2005 Nathan Zoll 1/16/2015 William Rosenthal 1/24/2007 Virgil Pitzer
1/1/1999 Leonard Roth 1/10/2011 Constance Fenwick 1/16/1969 Rhea Schroeder 1/24/1951 Lena Pretzfelder
1/1/1984 Harry Sering 1/10/1916 Dora Goldsmith 1/16/1991 Florrie Sussman 1/24/2012 Sylvia Rapoport
1/1/2018 Jerry Shlensky 1/10/2009 Stanley Herman 1/16/1985 Beatrice Zellers 1/24/1983 Louis Stricker
1/1/2008 Louise Sirkus 1/10/1983 Nettie Lappin 1/17/2013 Stephen Bailie 1/25/1999 Anna Arkin
1/1/1950 Max Weil 1/10/1993 Osias Pauker 1/17/1983 Jessie Finkel 1/25/2009 Bonnie Christensen
1/1/2005 Barbara Wilburn 1/10/1994 Faye Pikelny 1/17/2012 Maggie Harry 1/25/1983 Bertha Glazer
1/2/1989 Diane Cook 1/10/2017 Linda Poper 1/17/2004 Bessie Kaufman 1/25/1969 Sadie Glickman
1/2/1996 Robert Fischer 1/10/2003 Sally Rubenstein 1/17/2017 Florence Leshnover 1/25/1976 Irwin Goodman
1/2/2014 Kenneth Goldman 1/10/1922 Stanley Sanders 1/17/1969 Oscar Margolis 1/25/1990 Harry Jaffe
1/2/2019 Joseph Moheban 1/10/1964 Julius Shmookler 1/17/1977 Harry Richter 1/25/2002 Ethel Lencheck
1/2/2009 Robert Schaefer 1/11/2019 Joan Atlass 1/17/1989 Gilbert Salle 1/25/2016 Phyllis Millikan
1/3/2004 Isabelle Burman 1/11/1994 Henry Heimansohn 1/17/1996 Faye Skolnik 1/25/2015 Michael Nelson
1/3/1966 Louis Greenberg 1/11/1985 Frances Lazar 1/17/1954 Lillian Steinberg 1/25/2000 Dale Pryweller
1/3/1993 Helen Harris 1/11/1979 Alfred London 1/17/1964 Milton Zwirn 1/25/1916 Leopold Selig
1/3/1978 Harry Osipowitz 1/11/2015 Robert Netzorg 1/18/2018 Shirley Backer 1/25/1991 Sophie Wohlfeld
1/3/1990 Rose Schneider 1/11/2009 Harry Neumann 1/18/1995 Virginia Doehrman 1/25/2013 Irving Yaross
1/3/1939 Milton Simon 1/11/2002 Charlotte Sider 1/18/1986 Samuel Kroot 1/26/1996 Jeremy Bank
1/3/2002 Selma Simon 1/11/2004 Harvey Wilkoff 1/18/1997 Pearl Lucas 1/26/1969 Isador Cohen
1/3/2002 Nathan Stein 1/11/2000 Gladys Winter 1/18/2005 Bertha Newmark 1/26/2005 Doris Haimson
1/3/2011 Bobbi Wimberly 1/11/1984 Albert Wishne 1/18/1960 Eva Peale 1/26/1989 David Holzman
1/4/1952 Harry Burack 1/12/1998 Shirley Baron 1/18/2019 Barbara Rosenbaum 1/26/2011 Mae Jacobson
1/4/2019 Naoom Haimson 1/12/2013 William Byrd 1/18/2012 Margie Silver 1/26/2003 Susan Klein
1/4/1994 Seymour Kaplan 1/12/1932 Agatha Dessau 1/18/2002 Carolyn Solomon 1/26/2007 William Klein
1/4/1969 Louis Schmuckler 1/12/2013 Susan Erickson 1/18/1989 David Stiefler 1/26/2001 Abraham Lipman
1/4/2013 Selma Shlensky 1/12/2018 Bernelle Few 1/18/1913 Leah Traugott 1/26/1956 Rose Schneider
1/4/2015 Robert Smith, Jr 1/12/1991 William Jacobson 1/19/1985 Rose Cohen 1/26/2019 Wendy Schroeder
1/4/1968 Louis Weiss 1/12/2002 Ann Levine 1/19/1982 Sandra Feldman 1/27/1954 Sarah Baerncopf
1/5/1974 Ida Fishman 1/12/1990 Isadore Litwack 1/19/1948 Anna Reich 1/27/2015 Barbara Breskow
1/5/1945 Max Gold 1/12/1997 Ira Markwood 1/19/1972 Gabe Wagman 1/27/1988 Douglas Brown
1/5/2012 Fryda Gurwitz 1/12/1982 Nathan Marmelstein 1/19/1980 Douglas Weingart 1/27/2013 Yetta Feldman
1/5/2017 Jack Halberstadt 1/12/2012 Ida Miller 1/20/1994 Katherine Cohen 1/27/2016 William Greenwald
1/5/2009 Milton Hellman 1/12/1972 Selma Paul 1/20/2009 Norman Cohen 1/27/2011 Melvin Kosnoff
1/5/2001 Paul Hene 1/12/1997 Daniel Shander 1/20/1970 Victor Eichler 1/27/1994 Tina Lambert
1/5/2011 Robert Hornstein 1/12/1965 Jennie Wolf 1/20/1977 Syd Greenberg 1/27/2008 Evelyn Levine
1/5/1988 Kathryn Jackson 1/13/2001 Julius Cohen 1/20/1990 Ida Herman 1/27/2018 Harriet Liebman
1/5/1992 Dorothy Johnson 1/13/2006 Miriam Fineberg 1/20/2015 Ruth Lazarus 1/27/1985 Rachel Litt
1/5/1976 J. Frank Knight 1/13/2001 Hilda Fishbein 1/20/1953 Alex Levenstein 1/27/1977 Genya Medalie
1/5/1963 Morris Leve 1/13/1926 Etta Frankel 1/20/1991 Nate Winski 1/27/2000 Esther Pianin
1/5/1999 Bruce Nelson 1/13/1958 Rebecca Greenburg 1/21/2009 Bernard Cohen 1/28/2012 Pauline Bartfield
1/5/2002 Robert Reiter 1/13/2013 Jeanne Kaufman 1/21/1986 Harold Cohen 1/28/2014 Dorothy Benjamin
1/5/2017 Thomas Richardson 1/13/1993 Howard Lazar 1/21/1978 Jeanette Doman 1/28/1991 Sanford Goldshine
1/5/2009 Ninfa Winkler 1/13/1996 Marcie Linder 1/21/1994 Jack Leffel 1/28/1997 Sidney Lenke
1/6/2019 Ashley Ackerman 1/13/2010 Gerald Rediger 1/21/2016 Francine Memberg 1/28/1997 Bernard Sands
1/6/1997 Herman Chalfie 1/13/1979 Irwin Rivlin 1/21/1997 Anne Rosenblum 1/29/1944 David Eskenazi
1/6/2015 Matthew Chatterton 1/13/2000 Bernard Silver 1/21/1960 Sadie Rothbaum 1/29/1993 Bonnie Gerstell
1/6/1981 Maurice Cooper 1/13/2000 Herbie Valinetz 1/21/1990 Iris Waxman 1/29/1944 Samuel Hahn
1/6/1985 Milton Fettner 1/13/2016 Sydney Zaban 1/21/2011 Marcia Wolf 1/29/2016 Sidney Kallman
1/6/2015 Arlene Goldhamer 1/14/1988 Tony Auerhann 1/21/2009 Eugene Zukerman 1/29/2017 Salvatore Miceli
1/6/1990 Mack Henry 1/14/2007 Betty Brook 1/22/1960 Anna Binzer 1/29/2008 Sylvia Morris
1/6/1978 Isabelle Katz 1/14/1965 Lolla Cohen 1/22/2019 Gail Borad 1/29/1992 Morris Nahmias
1/6/2017 Seymour Kolten 1/14/1974 Irene Goldsmith 1/22/2004 Charles Efroymson, Jr. 1/29/2008 Lester Pfeffer
1/6/1977 Irene Romer 1/14/2011 Louis Gutin 1/22/2018 Lana Funkhouser 1/29/2004 Harold Rappaport
1/7/2012 Judith Arenson 1/14/1962 Ruby Hendleman 1/22/2017 Jerry Gould 1/29/1995 Helen Shady
1/7/2016 Myron Ball 1/14/2017 Morton Koor 1/22/2005 David Hurwitz 1/29/2008 Jeanne Shaffer
1/7/1990 Blanche Cohen 1/14/1988 Elaine Lichtenfeld 1/22/1981 Harold Leopold 1/29/2008 Bea Soifer
1/7/2018 Bonnie Cohen 1/14/1982 Mary Mishelow 1/22/2008 Frieda Liebowicz 1/30/1997 Sally Cannon
1/7/1992 Gertrude Drexler 1/14/2003 Betty Stewart 1/22/1997 Catherine Parker 1/30/2006 Carolyn Cohen
1/7/1980 Lou Leventhal 1/14/1952 Hyman Wagman 1/22/1982 Kelley Pearson 1/30/1988 Stanley Jacobs
1/7/2007 Molly Mirkin 1/14/2007 Shirlee Yale 1/22/1988 Doris Richman 1/30/2004 Rosalind Kramer
1/7/1999 Diane Organ 1/15/1980 Herman Abrams 1/22/1993 Dione Tisius 1/30/1991 Stanley Larman
1/7/2010 Sara Reuben 1/15/1985 Steve Becker 1/23/1996 Freda Burstyn 1/30/2010 Philip Marder
1/7/1999 Sarah Salle 1/15/2002 Richard Brindle 1/23/1991 Nancy Chalfie 1/30/1972 Joseph Nemirovsky
1/7/1954 David Shaw 1/15/1951 Rose Feuerlicht 1/23/1995 Abe Friedman 1/30/1995 Paul Piazza
1/7/2001 Marilyn Spitzberg 1/15/1931 Joseph Kroot 1/23/2010 Bradley Goble 1/30/1979 Gertrude Podaloff
1/7/2017 Sidney Tuchman 1/15/1980 Naomi Levenstein 1/23/1991 Sylvia Kaplan 1/30/2007 Martha Speyer
1/8/1994 Oscar Alpert 1/15/2013 Jean Morris 1/23/2008 Alan Krasnoff 1/30/1994 Morris Talesnick
1/8/1956 Samuel Cohen 1/15/2006 Richard Moss 1/23/1987 Robert Levin 1/31/2017 Michael Blonder
1/8/1992 Mollye Dorfman 1/15/1987 Phillip Rappaport 1/23/1996 Helen Logan 1/31/1991 Alice Lind
1/8/1965 Hymen Drevno 1/15/1981 Burton Shapiro 1/23/2017 Gertrude Lowenstein 1/31/1977 Elvira Oppman
1/8/1985 Leon Levi 1/15/1987 Lillian Simon 1/23/1959 Mike Mustin 1/31/1978 Ruth Rockmore
1/8/1980 Morris Lichtman 1/15/2018 Leah Traugott 1/23/1974 Frieda Paul 1/31/1970 Edward Sobel
1/8/2005 Patsy Schwartz 1/15/2018 Agnes Vogel 1/23/1952 Morris Redish 1/31/2002 Carolyn Steinberg
1/9/2003 Barbara Abrams 1/16/1997 Rose Bobinsky 1/23/2015 Anna Roth 1/31/1993 Rachael Valentine
1/9/2010 Ruby Berridge 1/16/1977 Leonard Frankel 1/23/2000 Marvin Rubin 1/31/1984 Clarine Webster
1/9/1988 Julia Bodner 1/16/1963 Grace Friedland 1/23/2014 Robert Sering 1/31/2004 Alice Yalowitz
1/9/2008 Jim Fleck 1/16/1986 Jerry Herman 1/23/1996 Joyce Shaw
15Phone 317.255.6647 Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation
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