Christmas
Community Calendar
*Please note: JFGI reserves the right to deny or change any suggested calendar item.
Dec 25, 2019
Dec
2 2019
Cocktail Judaism: Guns 101: The Law...the Violence...Reasonable Responses
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Another Broken Egg Cafe
9435 N. Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Conversation, humor, and spirits hosted by Rabbi Dennis Sasso at Another Broken Egg Cafe (9535 N. Meridian). December…
Dec
3 2019
Dec
4 2019
Chabad Center for Jewish Life Matchathon Campaign
9:00AM - 9:00PM
Chabad Indiana
2640 west 96 st
Indianapolis, IN 46268
Chabad annual matching gift Campaign slated to raise $100,000 in 36 hours!
Dec
3 2019
Senior Lunch Program
12:00PM - 1:00PM
JCC - Laikin Auditorium
6701 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Join the Libby & David Fogle Lunch Bunch on Tuesdays and Thursdays for great food, conversations and programming!
We…
Dec
3 2019
Tzedakah Tuesday
4:00PM - 8:00PM
6705 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Come join us for a afternoon/evening of giving. More details will follow.
Dec
3 2019
JCC Finance Committee Meeting
4:30PM - 6:00PM
JCC Indianapolis - A-25 Mordoh Art Gallery
6701 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN 46260
JCC Finance Committee Meeting
Dec
4 2019
Torah Study with Rabbi Sendrow
11:00AM - 12:00PM
Congregation Shaarey Tefilla
3085 West 116 Street
Carmel, IN 46032
Come spend time with Rabbi Sendrow and learn more about Torah. He makes Torah Study enjoyable through group discussions.
Dec
4 2019
MoPo Indy-Self Care NIght
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Moishe Pod Indy
Broad Ripple Area
Address Provided with RSVP
Indianapolis, IN
For Jewish 20-somethings in the Indianapolis area:
Join for a self-care night complete with facemasks, adult colorin…
Dec
5 2019
Senior Lunch Program
12:00PM - 1:00PM
JCC - Laikin Auditorium
6701 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Join the Libby & David Fogle Lunch Bunch on Tuesdays and Thursdays for great food, conversations and programming!
We…
Dec
8 2019
Dec
17 2019
Meet and travel with other moms with kids under 18 at home! Enjoy a pre-trip with women from our Partnership communit…
Dec
8 2019
Adopt-a-Family Community Day
9:30AM - 2:00PM
46260
Register at https://events.idonate.com/adoptafamily19.
Adopt-A-Family is an annual community-wide program that he…
Dec
8 2019
Mahjong with Sarah Sagi and Deborah Sisterhood
4:30PM - 6:00PM
Etz Chaim Social Hall
6939 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN 46260
This Mahjong Lesson is for all learners, beginners, players & pros. All are welcome! If you have your 2019 Mahjong ca…
Dec
10 2019
Senior Lunch Program
12:00PM - 1:00PM
JCC - Laikin Auditorium
6701 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Join the Libby & David Fogle Lunch Bunch on Tuesdays and Thursdays for great food, conversations and programming!
We…
Dec
10 2019
Board of Directors Meeting
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Congregation Beth-El Zedeck
c/o Congregation Beth-El Zedeck
600 W. 70th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Congregation Beth-El Zedeck Board of Directors meeting
Dec
11 2019
Beth-El Zedeck ECC Family Hanukah Party
9:00AM - 12:00PM
Joan Lee Waldman
600 West 70th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Family Hanukah party where all children perform and then have latkes and donuts.
Dec
11 2019
Torah Study with Rabbi Sendrow
11:00AM - 12:00PM
Congregation Shaarey Tefilla
3085 West 116 Street
Carmel, IN 46032
Come spend time with Rabbi Sendrow and learn more about Torah. He makes Torah Study enjoyable through group discussions.
Dec
11 2019
Dec
12 2019
Senior Lunch Program
12:00PM - 1:00PM
JCC - Laikin Auditorium
6701 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Join the Libby & David Fogle Lunch Bunch on Tuesdays and Thursdays for great food, conversations and programming!
We…
Dec
12 2019
JCC Board of Directors Meeting
6:00PM - 8:00PM
JCC Indianapolis - G-10 Laikin Auditorium
6701 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN 46260
JCC Board of Directors Meeting
Dec
13 2019
Beth-El Zedeck & the Amazing Technicolor Hanukah Shabbat & Dinner
6:00PM - 9:00PM
Congregation Beth-El Zedeck
600 W. 70th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46260
A festive, musical Hanukah Shabbat service featuring melodies from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s famous show. Stay after th…
Dec
13 2019
MoPo Indy - Indy Chai Pre Hanukkah Shabbat Dinnner
7:00PM - 10:00PM
Moishe Pod Indy
Broad Ripple Area
Address Provided with RSVP
Indianapolis, IN
RSVP at http://bit.ly/mopohanukkah
For Jewish 20-somethings in the Indianapolis area:
Join for a pre-Hanukkah sha…
Dec
15 2019
Judaism to Go: Belonging II
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Congregation Beth-El Zedeck
600 W. 70th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46260
An introduction to Judaism series with Rabbi Dennis Sasso. This discussion will cover: Issues in Contemporary Jewish …
Dec
15 2019
Lights & Latkes Brunch at Hooverwood
10:30AM - 12:00PM
Hooverwood Social Hall
7001 Hoover Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Please join us for a pre-Chanukah brunch in the newly renovated social hall at Hooverwood.
RSVP to Brittany at 317-644-8257
Dec
15 2019
Rabbi's Youth Advisory Council at Beth-El Zedeck
12:15PM - 1:30PM
Congregation Beth-El Zedeck
600 W 70th St
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46260
The RYAC affords our Beth-El Zedeck promising youth an opportunity to develop leadership skills and deepen engagement…
Dec
15 2019
Build your own Menorah
1:00PM - 3:00PM
Home Depot
9855 N Michigan Rd
Carmel, IN , IN 46032
Chabad Center and PJ Library team up for a wonderful afternoon at Home Depot. Build your own Menorah, and enjoy snack…
Dec
15 2019
Chai Mitzvah Teens - December 2019
1:00PM - 2:15PM
JFGI Education and Engagement Center
6705 Hoover Rd.
Door #1
Indianapolis, IN 46260
This Month's Topic: Gmilut Chasadim (Acts of Loving Kindness)
For the 2019-2020 school year, we will be explori…
Dec
15 2019
BEZ at the Fieldhouse
5:00PM - 8:00PM
Bankers Life Fieldhouse
125 S Pennsylvania
Indianapolis , IN 46204
Once again, our teens are going to an Indiana Pacer game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Join us on December 15th for a g…
Dec
17 2019
Senior Lunch Program
12:00PM - 1:00PM
JCC - Laikin Auditorium
6701 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Join the Libby & David Fogle Lunch Bunch on Tuesdays and Thursdays for great food, conversations and programming!
We…
Dec
17 2019
Dec
18 2019
Torah Study with Rabbi Sendrow
11:00AM - 12:00PM
Congregation Shaarey Tefilla
3085 West 116 Street
Carmel, IN 46032
Come spend time with Rabbi Sendrow and learn more about Torah. He makes Torah Study enjoyable through group discussions.
Dec
18 2019
Bruce H. Frank - Martin L. Larner Leadership Program Meeting
6:15PM - 8:15PM
A-25 Mordoh Art Gallery
6701 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Frank-Larner Leadership Program Meeting
Dec
19 2019
Senior Lunch Program
12:00PM - 1:00PM
JCC - Laikin Auditorium
6701 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Join the Libby & David Fogle Lunch Bunch on Tuesdays and Thursdays for great food, conversations and programming!
We…
Dec
19 2019
JCC Finance Committee Meeting
4:30PM - 6:00PM
JCC Indianapolis - A-25 Mordoh Art Gallery
6701 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN 46260
JCC Finance Committee Meeting
Dec
21 2019
Light it Up
7:00PM - 9:00PM
46260
THIRD ANNUAL LIGHT IT UP HOLIDAY PARTY
SAT, DEC. 21 | 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Vision Loft, 235 North Delaware St.
Join…
Dec
21 2019
MoPo Indy - Havdallah Before Light it Up
7:00PM - 8:15PM
Moishe Pod Indy
Broad Ripple Area
Address Provided with RSVP
Indianapolis, IN
For Jewish 20-somethings in the Indianapolis area:
Heading downtown to Light it Up? Swing by Moishe Pod Indy first! …
Dec
22 2019
My Jewish World
10:00AM - 11:30AM
Congregation Beth Shalom
849 W. 96th St.
Indianapolis, IN
My Jewish World is a chance for all family members to learn about Judiaism together. On Dec. 22 the topic will be: Mi…
Dec
22 2019
Chanukah Playdate at Gymboree
3:30PM - 5:30PM
Gymboree
12524 N. Gray Road
Carmel,
Get active and make a fun Hanukkah craft with friend’s age 0-5 years old. Cost is $14 for the 1st child, $6 for 2nd…
Dec
22 2019
Community Menorah Lighting: First Night with Beth Shalom
5:00PM - 6:00PM
JCC Campus - Celebration Plaza
On behalf of JFGI, we would like to thank those who will lead our community in lighting the menorah located in Celebr…
Dec
22 2019
Chanukah Celebration and Dinner
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Chabad Center for Jewish Life
2640 west 96 st
Indianapolis, IN 46268
Be sure to register early for our annual Chanukah Dinner and Celebration. We fill up fast, and have a great time ever…
Dec
23 2019
Chanukah in Holliday Park
3:00PM - 4:00PM
Holliday Park
- First time ever!
- Are you in town on December 23rd?
- Join us for an hour of Chanukah fun from 3:00-4:00 at the H…
Dec
23 2019
Community Menorah Lighting: Second Night with JCC ECE, ASC & Hooverwood
5:00PM - 6:00PM
JCC Campus - Celebration Plaza
On behalf of JFGI, we would like to thank those who will lead our community in lighting the menorah located in Celebr…
Dec
23 2019
Chanukah in the Fishers, Noblesville Geist Area
5:30PM - 7:30PM
Fishers Library
5 Municipal Dr
Fisher, IN 46038
- Do you live in or near Fishers?
- Join us on the second night of Chanukah!
- Fishers, Geist and Noblesville area fami…
Dec
24 2019
Senior Lunch Program
12:00PM - 1:00PM
JCC - Laikin Auditorium
6701 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Join the Libby & David Fogle Lunch Bunch on Tuesdays and Thursdays for great food, conversations and programming!
We…
Dec
24 2019
Community Menorah Lighting: Third Night with Chabad
5:00PM - 6:00PM
JCC Campus - Celebration Plaza
On behalf of JFGI, we would like to thank those who will lead our community in lighting the menorah located in Celebr…
Dec
24 2019
YJP Chanukah Socialight
7:00PM - 10:00PM
Punch Bowl Social
120 S. Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Spend this Chanukah evening with your favorite people, even the ones you haven't met yet. Jews in their 20's and 30's…
Dec
25 2019
Christmas Day at Cathedral Soup Kitchen at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral
9:00AM - 1:00PM
Congregation Beth-El Zedeck
600 W. 70th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46260
For over 30 years, Beth-El Zedeck congregants have volunteered to cook and serve meals on Christmas Day. Volunteers p…
Dec
25 2019
Torah Study with Rabbi Sendrow
11:00AM - 12:00PM
Congregation Shaarey Tefilla
3085 West 116 Street
Carmel, IN 46032
Come spend time with Rabbi Sendrow and learn more about Torah. He makes Torah Study enjoyable through group discussions.
Dec
25 2019
Celebrate Hanukkah with Etz Chaim!
5:00PM - 7:30PM
Etz Chaim
6939 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Please join us for a fun evening celebrating the 4th Night of the miracle of Hanukkah! First, we will be lighting the…
Dec
25 2019
Community Menorah Lighting: Fourth Night with Etz Chaim
5:00PM - 6:00PM
JCC Campus - Celebration Plaza
On behalf of JFGI, we would like to thank those who will lead our community in lighting the menorah located in Celebr…
Dec
26 2019
Senior Lunch Program
12:00PM - 1:00PM
JCC - Laikin Auditorium
6701 Hoover Road
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Join the Libby & David Fogle Lunch Bunch on Tuesdays and Thursdays for great food, conversations and programming!
We…
Dec
26 2019
Community Menorah Lighting: JFS & Libby & David Fogle Lunch Bunch
1:00PM - 2:00PM
JCC Campus - Celebration Plaza
On behalf of JFGI, we would like to thank those who will lead our community in lighting the menorah located in Celebr…
Dec
26 2019
Community Menorah Lighting: Fifth Night with JCRC Staff
5:00PM - 6:00PM
JCC Campus - Celebration Plaza
On behalf of JFGI, we would like to thank those who will lead our community in lighting the menorah located in Celebr…
Dec
26 2019
Chanukah Party Grand Latke Bake-off
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Chabad Center for Jewish Life
2640 west 96 st
Indianapolis, IN 46268
Cteens will be baking Chanukah Latkes, and competing for the best looking, tastiest, and most wholesome (!) latkes. W…
Dec
27 2019
Community Menorah Lighting: Sixth Night with IHC
4:45PM - 5:45PM
JCC Campus - Celebration Plaza
On behalf of JFGI, we would like to thank those who will lead our community in lighting the menorah located in Celebr…
Dec
28 2019
Chanukah Pottery and Pizza
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Pottery by You!
2280 West 86th Street
Fresh thyme Shopping Strip
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Annual Pottery and Pizza Evening at Pottery by You. Pick your piece of greenware and pay for it, and design as you li…
Dec
28 2019
Community Menorah Lighting: Seventh Night with JFGI
7:00PM - 8:00PM
JCC Campus - Celebration Plaza
On behalf of JFGI, we would like to thank those who will lead our community in lighting the menorah located in Celebr…
Dec
29 2019
Dec
29 2019
Community Menorah Lighting: Eighth Night with CST & BEZ
5:00PM - 6:00PM
JCC Campus - Celebration Plaza
On behalf of JFGI, we would like to thank those who will lead our community in lighting the menorah located in Celebr…
Dec
30 2019
Jan
3 2020
Gan Israel Winter Camp
9:30AM - 2:30AM
Chabad Center for Jewish Life
2640 west 96 st
Indianapolis, IN 46268
Our winter camp is a great way to enjoy a week of fun and excitement in a Jewish environment. Enjoy indoor (and outdo…