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JULY/AUGUST WORSHIP SCHEDULEJULY

Shabbat – Hukath: Numbers 19:1-22:1Friday, June 305:30 pm .................................... Remembrance Service6:15 pm ........................................................Erev ShabbatSaturday, July 18:30 am ............................ Shabbat Morning Warmup9:00 am ........................................................ Tanach Study10:30 am ................................................Shabbat Service

Shabbat – Balak: Numbers 22:2-25:9Friday, July 75:30 pm .................................... Remembrance Service6:15 pm ........................................................Erev ShabbatSaturday, July 88:30 am ............................ Shabbat Morning Warmup9:00 am ........................................................ Tanach Study10:30 am ................................................Shabbat Service

Shabbat – Pinchas: Numbers 25:10-30:1Friday, July 145:30 pm .................................... Remembrance Service5:45 pm ..........................................Early Oneg Shabbat6:15 pm ........................................................Erev ShabbatSaturday, July 158:30 am ............................ Shabbat Morning Warmup9:00 am ........................................................ Tanach Study10:30 am ................................................Shabbat Service

Shabbat – Matot Mase: Numbers 30.2-36:13Friday, July 215:30 pm .................................... Remembrance Service6:15 pm ..............................................Nefesh in the Park6:15 pm ............................ Traditional Service (at IHC)Saturday, July 228:30 am ............................ Shabbat Morning Warmup9:00 am ........................................................ Tanach Study10:30 am ................................................Shabbat Service Bar Mitzvah Jacob Follman

Shabbat – Devarim: Deuteronomy 1:1-3:22Friday, July 285:30 pm .................................... Remembrance Service6:15 pm ........................................................Erev ShabbatSaturday, July 298:30 am ............................ Shabbat Morning Warmup9:00 am ........................................................ Tanach Study10:30 am ................................................Shabbat Service

AUGUSTShabbat – Va-ethanan: Deuteronomy 3:23-7:11Friday, August 45:30 pm .................................... Remembrance Service6:15 pm ........................................................Erev ShabbatSaturday, August 58:30 am ............................ Shabbat Morning Warmup9:00 am ........................................................ Tanach Study10:30 am ................................................Shabbat Service Bat Mitzvah Halle Robin

Shabbat – Ekev: Deuteronomy 7:12-11:25Friday, August 115:30 pm .................................... Remembrance Service5:45 pm ..........................................Early Oneg Shabbat6:15 pm ........................................Erev Shabbat ServiceSaturday, August 128:30 am ............................ Shabbat Morning Warmup9:00 am ........................................................ Tanach Study10:30 am ................................................Shabbat Service Bat Mitzvah Celia Rossen

Shabbat – Reeh: Deuteronomy 11:26-16:17Friday, August 185:30 pm .................................... Remembrance Service6:15 pm ..................................Nefesh Shabbat ServiceSaturday, August 198:30 am ............................ Shabbat Morning Warmup9:00 am ........................................................ Tanach Study10:30 am ................................................Shabbat Service Bar Mitzvah Maxwell Pfeffer

Shabbat – Shoftim: Deuteronomy 16:18-21:9Friday, August 255:30 pm .................................... Remembrance Service6:15 pm ........................................................Erev ShabbatSaturday, August 268:30 am ............................ Shabbat Morning Warmup9:00 am ........................................................ Tanach Study10:30 am ................................................Shabbat Service Bar Mitzvah Andrew Lybolt-Wagner

JULY/AUGUST CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Check ihcindy.org/calendar for the most up to date version of this calendar.

JULYTuesday 44th of JulyIHC Office ClosedECC Closed

Monday 106:30pm - Brotherhood Meeting at MCL, Carmel

Wednesday 126:30pm - Sisterhood Board Meeting

Sunday 1612:00 pm - Social Justice Committee Strategy Session

AUGUSTTuesday 16:00 pm - Rockin’ Shabbat Jam Session

Sunday 69:00 am - Religious School Teacher-in-Service Day

Monday 76:30 pm - Brotherhood Meeting at MCL, Carmel

Tuesday 812:00 pm - Jewish Book Club

Wednesday 99:30 am - Early Childhood Parent Visitation6:30 pm - Sisterhood Board Meeting

Thursday 10Early Childhood Closed5:30 pm - Executive Committee Meeting

Sunday 139:00 am - Religious School Opening Day, GUCI

Monday 14Early Childhood First Day

Wednesday 16Derech Torah Orientation

Thursday 176:00 pm - IHC Board Meeting

Sunday 209:00 am - Religious School11:00 am - Klezmer Rehearsal11:00 am - Small Chai Event

11:15 am - Derech Torah1:45 pm - IFTY Board Meeting

Wednesday 23Derech Torah

Thursday 245:00 pm - Life & Legacy Community Celebration, JCC

Sunday 279:00 am - Religious School11:00 am - Klezmer Rehearsal11:15 am - Derech Torah

Monday 287:00 pm - High Holy Day Choir Rehearsal

Wednesday 30Early Childhood School Pictures6:30 pm - Derech Torah

Thursday, 317:00 - High Holy Day Choir Rehearsal


Mazel Tov We announce with joy these Bar/Bat Mitzvot ...

Halle Joan Robin will be called to the Torah on August 5, 2017. She is the daughter of Ray and Robanne Robin. Halle is going into eighth grade at Fishers Junior High School. She follows her brother Davis and sister Leah to the Bimah as she pursues her Bat Mitzvah. Halle enjoys softball and other activities. She is a very bright young lady who wants to become a doctor.

Andrew (Drew) Lybolt-Wagner will be called to the Torah August 26, 2017. He is the son of Robin Lybolt and Debra Wagner and big brother to Simon. He will be an eighth grader at Eastwood Middle School. He enjoys spending time with horses, playing the violin, being on the cheer squad, doing gymnastics and dancing.

Max Z. Pfeffer will be called to the Torah on August 19, 2017. He is the son of Rabbi Bruce J. Pfeffer and Dr. Amy Beth Kressel, and is the younger brother of Leia. Max is an eighth grader at Sycamore School, where he plays euphonium in the band, participates in the robotics program (VEX IQ), and enjoys a wide variety of classes.

Jacob Clay Follman, will be called to the Torah on July 22, 2017. He is the son of Matt and Debbie Follman, brother to Caitlin. Matthew is a seventh grader at Clay Middle School. Jacob's hobbies include soccer, basketball, and golf; he also plays the drums.

TELL & KVELLWe note with happiness the wedding of:• Meredith Davis and Daniel Thompson, married on May 19, 2017.We note with happiness the births of: • Eloise “Lu” Silver Layton-Hartman, granddaughter of Jon Efroymson and the late Margie Silver, great-niece of Michael Silver, born April 17, 2017.• Lilah Lynne Isaacs, daughter of Stacy and Eli Isaacs, granddaughter of Dwayne and Amy Isaacs, and Bev Harrison, born April 18, 2017.We note with sorrow the deaths of:• David Lee Epstein, husband of Myra Epstein, passed away on March 26, 2017.• Marjorie Wolman, cousin of Elizabeth Goldsmith, passed away on March 26, 2017.• Allan Arkush, father of Deborah Arkush-Huet (Bertrand Huet), grandfather of Evan and Rebecca Huet, passed away on March 31, 2017.• Steven Grossman, brother of Peter (Pauline) Grossman, uncle of Daniel and Nathan Grossman, passed away on April 4, 2017.• Tzuriel Billingham, son of Bob & Julie Billingham, passed away on April 4, 2017.• Harold Hatfield, father of Catherine (Jeffrey) Loeser, grandfather of Jordan and Madison Loeser, passed away on April 17, 2017.• Adam Goodman, son of Janice Goodman and Evan (Lynda) Goodman, passed away on April 18, 2017.• Joe Star, brother of Irene (Andrew) Engel, passed away on April 19, 2017.• Bertha Anderson, mother-in-law of Ruth Anderson and grandmother of Maddy Anderson, passed away on April 30, 2017.• Charles Kaufman, father of Edward Kaufman, passed away on May 2, 2017.• Henry Abraham, father of Benjamin (Nichole) Abraham, grandfather of Isabel Abraham, passed away on May 9, 2017.• Abe Vilensky, father of Rachel Roman-Lagunas, passed away on May 10, 2017.

Celia Rossen will be called to the Torah on August 12, 2017. She is the daughter of Chuck and Karen Rossen. Celia is a seventh grader at Eastwood Middle School. She swims with the Washington Township Swim Club and is in the Harey Hoppers 4-H Club. Celia is an avid reader (and Hufflepuff), plays cello, sings with the choir and loves to ski with her dad.

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RABBI'S CORNER

I have three stones sitting on my desk. They vary in size and color, shape and chemical composition. Each of them reminds me of a magical moment in a particular place; I keep them around to remember who I was then, and what I experienced. But more importantly, I keep them around to remind myself of my hope for myself and the world.

The summer is a natural time for this type of reflection. We edge closer to our High Holy Days and the Aseret Yemei Teshuvah, the Ten Days of Repentance. We also wrap up another year of studies, another year of professional accomplishment. The summer is a good season to spend time with family and friends. Evenings stretch out into warm nights of conversation and festivity weekends and school breaks allow for travel and time together. Summer festivals and camps offer every one of us a chance to reset, reboot, and to enjoy some rest and relaxation.

On these days I find myself reflecting on my small collection of stones. The largest of the three is Indiana limestone, chosen for me by the architect working on our last synagogue renovation. The geode imbedded within can be seen as particular to the quarry this rock came from. But what strikes me more than its sparkling center is the desert hue of this stone’s outer shell. Our entire sanctuary wall is designed to match these color tones and to evoke the Judean hills and our beloved Jerusalem. I remember fondly the process our congregation undertook to choose the stones and the building project that brought us all closer together.

Our connection to Israel manifests in the second stone as well. This stone is tiny, and was not presented to me as a gift, almost the opposite. On a trip to Israel last year, our group was able to visit an Israeli army outpost in the West Bank. This was an active military camp, and the young soldiers stationed there were always on guard. They had spray-painted a red line on the grounds around their makeshift encampment, to mark the

spot where the barbed wire and metal fencing would go. So much security needed to protect these tiny stones. I pocketed a small West Bank stone, one of the millions which witness the intractable conflict between Arabs and Israelis which so often seems permanent. This stone is soaked in red spray paint, yet another symbol of the cost of this war on both sides.

I keep these stones side by side to remind me of our connection to both the history of Israel, and its future. We must take responsibility for each.

Our latest Israel trip has just returned as I write this. We are already planning another visit. I hope you will consider joining us, on either an adult mission or a family friendly tour: all are welcome. If you have been before, I’m sure you will see something new. And if you haven’t been in a while, it’s time to renew your connection. I know you will return feeling inspired, feeling rejuvenated, and feeling optimistic about the future.

Oh, the third stone? You’ll have to stop by and ask me about that one. I plucked it last summer from a Colorado Rocky Mountain riverbed.

Rabbi Brett Krichiver; [email protected]

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As Ira Gershwin wrote decades ago, “The song is over . . . but the melody lingers on.” While my term as your cantor is over, I hope that the melodies will, indeed, linger on for years to come. I know that memories of 38 years are firmly and fondly imprinted in my mind and, again to quote a songwriter (Stephen Schwartz) “You’ll be with me like a handprint on my heart.”

Thanks to all of you for your love and support over the years. All of the celebrations, photos, and notes of the past few months testify to the closeness of our relationship. A special thanks to members of all ages who have shared their musical gifts with me and with you. From the Chai Notes to the Congregational Choir, to our Klezmorim, to the instrumentalists who play on Shabbat —as well as our organists, Travis Person and Mark Stoner and our High Holy Day Choir Director, Michael Messina, and Klezmer Director, Andrew Lyon—each of you has given 100% of yourself to create a rich musical tapestry at IHC.

Now I am moving to the next chapter of my life. Our Board of Directors has granted me the honorific Cantor Emerita and defined what that means so that Brandon and I will always be connected with IHC. In September, I will be serving as an intern at IU Health, beginning a course in Clinical Pastoral Education which will lead to certification as a chaplain. I was inspired to do this by rabbinic colleagues who have served as chaplains in our city.

An activity that I will continue to do is work as a volunteer Collections Processor for the Great American Songbook Foundation. For the past five years, working with their staff and other volunteers has kept me connected with music that I have loved since childhood. The Indianapolis and Carmel communities are fortunate that Michael Feinstein chose to establish that Foundation in our midst. The only activity that remains open is that of performance—I am still deciding whether to play my flute in a band or sing in a choir (with someone else directing).

Brandon, Eddie, Miles and I are grateful that our family has thrived in the embrace of our IHC family. For us, you are a handprint on our hearts. We hope that we will all go from strength to strength in health and happiness.

CHANTS ENCOUNTERSCantor Emerita Janice Roger; [email protected]

CANTOR SEARCH UPDATE A committed and caring group of IHCers has been meeting for the past months to lead the search for our next Cantor. It has been especially meaningful to engage in conversation with the group about who we are and what our congregation looks like moving forward.

The group did not feel that we found our perfect match among the dozen or so candidates we interviewed, and so our search continues. This year we are excited for opportunities to experience our musical rabbis, special musical guests, and of course our own Tami Krichiver, who has shared her music with us for the past many years and will continue to do so.

As part of the ongoing search, we have engaged a talented Interim Cantor for our upcoming High Holy Days. Cantor Betsey Peters-Epstein has served congregations from Florida to Massachusetts and New York. Her warmth and spirit were immediately present with us, even over the computer screen. Her expertise in conducting, musical theater, Yiddish and Ladino music, and chamber music, made us feel even better about this choice. She is excited to be with us for the holidays, and for a few Shabbat services before then, which will give all of us a chance to meet her, and for her to get to know us a bit before the New Year begins.

Please watch your weekly email for information about what dates Cantor Peters-Epstein will be in town. We know she would like to meet you.

CANTOR ROGER DESIGNATED A "SAGAMORE OF THE WABASH" During our Farewell Shabbat service on June 2, Cantor Roger was surprised with this coveted award which was presented by State Senator John Ruckelshaus. The highest distinction in Indiana is the designation of "Sagamore of the Wabash" by the governor, Eric Holcomb. "Sagamore" was a term used by native American tribes of Indiana to describe a lesser chief or a great man among the tribe whom the chief consulted for wisdom and advice. "The Wabash" refers to Indiana's official state river. Special thanks to David Cangany for his assistance in making this happen for our Cantor Emerita. Mazel Tov Janice!

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TEMPLE LIBRARYEvelyn Pockrass, Librarian; [email protected]

Todah Rabah—At the end of every program year we reflect on the events of the past year and give thanks to all who have offered help in various ways to Temple Library.

We appreciate the devotion and hard work of the wonderful IHC staff, professional and support members, including the entire Religious School staff and our longtime storyteller, Larry Cohen. This is the time, too, when we give a heartfelt thank you to every library volunteer during the past school year.

Much gratitude is extended to all who assisted with the checking out of books during Storytelling Sundays: Lisa Brown, Liz Cannon, Melissa Clague, Michelle Fruehman, Brad Gershman, Jeremy Glowacki, Jaclyn Grahl, Ben Greenfield, Heather Hefer, Stephanie Kroot and her daughter Lexi, Gene O’Hara, Debbie Organ, Dan Rosen and his son Ben, Jaclyn Rubin, Jennifer Sniderman, Darrel Timpany, Carly Turow, Deb Wagner, and Shana Zelikovich.

Also, many thanks to the reading incentive volunteers who kept records of books read and prizes earned: Rosemary Borek (chair), Stephanie Kroot and Lexi, three members of the Lybolt-Wagner family—Drew, Robin and Deb, Emma Nisonson, Stefani Schaffer, Carly Turow, and Shana Zelikovich.

You can see that the volunteers have been a diverse group of mothers, fathers and children (of various ages!). Volunteering in the library is a happy time for families and we hope that you will want to try it out in the coming years.

WHAT’S NEWIn early January of 2017, I received an email from a writer researching the life of Emma Messing. He wanted to know if the congregation had her father’s letters. Rabbi Mayer Messing, who served Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation from 1867-1907, had seven children, one of whom was his daughter, Emma.

The writer and I had additional correspondence and, to the best of my knowledge, IHC does not have the rabbi’s letters. Then much to my surprise, when Temple Library’s copy of the April issue of Commentary magazine arrived it contained an article entitled, “The Emma Messing Story: The remarkable life of a rabbi’s daughter from Indianapolis,” by Mark Lasswell.

Lasswell writes that, according to the brief Associated Press story of Emma’s death in 1950, Emma was among the first women to be a member of the United States diplomatic service, having worked at our embassy in Berlin from 1921 until 1939. The story of Emma’s life is fascinating, and includes references to her friendship with Carl G. Fisher of Indianapolis Motor Speedway fame, as well as her warnings about the rise of Hitler and fascism in Nazi Germany. The article, on pages 36-41, is well worth taking the time to read and to note that Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation is mentioned. Emma and her parents are buried in IHC’s South (“Kelly Street”) Cemetery.

Also worth your time reading are articles in the several periodicals displayed on the magazine racks in addition to articles of interest in magazines that congregants occasionally are kind enough to loan to Temple Library.

Temple Library is open as usual during the summer months. You always are welcome to visit, browse and borrow. Contact the librarian with any questions.

Meetings are at 12 noon at IHC in Room 206. Read the book.

Bring your lunch. Join the group for a lively discussion. Questions? Contact Evelyn Pockrass, Librarian

255-6647, x217, [email protected].

JEWISH BOOK CLUBJuly: No meeting scheduled

Tuesday, September 12, 2017MOONGLOW

by Michael Chabon

NEXT MEETING

Tuesday, August 8, 2017THE TWO-FAMILY HOUSEby Lynda Cohen Loigman


Another year has come and gone. We are moving way too fast in this lane and I would like to slow it down. Unfortunately, that is unable to happen. Ok, so here’s to summer!!! I have been busy planning the upcoming year’s calendar and it’s filling up quickly. Feel free to sign up ahead of the school year for Small Chai ($50 for the year) and Rishonim ($50 for the year). Please contact me to make a payment, [email protected]. After all the kids return from camp, vacations, or relaxing on the sofa for the summer, plan to jump into action when we return in the Fall.

YOUTH GROUPSLea Coleman, Youth Director; [email protected]

YOUth EVENTSAugust 12 ............................................ Grades 3rd - 5th Rishonim Kick-Off

August 20 ............................................. Grades K - 2nd Small Chai Kick-Off

August 20 ..........................................................................IFTY Board Meeting

5777/5778 IFTY BOARDI would like to introduce everyone:

President ..................................................................Samantha Eshenour

Program VP ......................................................................... Cyle Ginsberg

Social Action VP ............................................................Rachel Morrison

Religious & Cultural VP ....................................................... Anna Rettig

Co-Membership VPs ................Lily Falendar and Samantha Roger

Financial & Communication VP .........................................Aryeh Filler

Random Skills VP .....................................................................Jack Braun

Junior Representative ................................................ Jenna Kerschner

Freshman Representative ................................................Natanya Katz

For now, take care, enjoy the summer and I look forward to seeing everyone return in August.

AWARD WINNING VOLUNTEERSAt IHC’s 161st Annual Meeting on May 15, President Patti Freeman Dorson, along with Rabbi Brett Krichiver and Dan Silien made our annual Mitzvah Award presentations. This year’s recipients were Pat Lisker, Joel Lisker and Norm Sider, who are working hard to welcome new members and to recommit the Caring Community to provide all members with care during times of need.

This year, a new Mensch Award was added and presented to Sonja Kantor for her hard work in organizing our 160th and Cantor’s Retirement celebrations and fundraisers, and to Diane Lutz for her dedication and assistance with the Executive Director transition. Mazel Tov to our award recipients!

L to R: Patti Freeman Dorson, Dan Silien, Pat Lisker, Joel Lisker, Norm Sider & Rabbi Krichiver

L to R: Rabbi Krichiver, Sonja Kantor, Patti Freeman Dorson, Dan Silien & Diane Lutz


LIFE & LEGACY RECEPTION Prior to the Annual Meeting on May 15, IHC members and friends who have made IHC part of their estate planning through Life & Legacy and the Legacy Society were invited to a wine & cheese reception so the IHC Clergy, Staff and Board of Directors could say thank you.

Join our growing list of donors who are planting

seeds for our future! If you have included IHC in your estate plan or would like to have a conversation with us to learn more about ensuring your legacy at IHC, please contact

Dan Silien at [email protected].

All Legacy Society and Life & Legacy donors and

families are invited to attend the community

celebration on Thursday, August 24 at the JCC!

Watch for more details!

L to R: Harold & Carolyn Hiser, Barb Levy, Dana Katz, Marcia Goldstein and Andy Kleiman.

L to R: Marc Katz, Susan & Jack Moss and Cantor Janice Roger.

L to R: Amy Isaacs, Rabbi Brett Krichiver, David Wiener, Diane Lutz, Executive Director Dan Silien and his wife Rachel Silien.

L to R: Harold Hiser, Alex Slabosky, Ron & Sue Popp and Marcella Slabosky.

L to R: Jerry Ancel and Patti Freeman Dorson. L to R: Brandon Roger and Judy Sosin. L to R: Marvin Goldstein and Norm Sider.


The Rosh Hashanah retreat is held at Goldman Union Camp Institute (GUCI) in Zionsville and you must be an IHC Member to register; payment is required at time of registration. All Day registration is limited to 300; Afternoon Only registration is limited to 100.

The Retreat includes activities for everyone; families, empty nesters, and adults of all ages. Come celebrate the New Year outdoors. Join us for spiritual connection through prayer, social action, study, relationship, play, nature, music and more.

To register, use SignUp Genius on IHC’s web site, ihcindy.org, pick up a form from the front desk or print the form from the weekly update email on August 10; bring the form in or mail it, Attn: Erni Slater, 6501 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46260.

All Day Registration: 10:00am check in with coffee and a morning nosh. Then, as a community, we walk to the outdoor sanctuary for worship. This will be followed by workshops, song sessions, casual conversations, games, sports and other activities. As the day comes to a close, we will walk together to the river for Tashlich, followed by dinner and Havdalah, concluding with the final sounding of the shofar.

Afternoon Only Session: 1:00pm check in, participate in the afternoon activities, walk to the river for Tashlich, followed by dinner, Havdalah, concluding with the final sounding of the shofar.

If you have any questions, contact Erni Slater at [email protected] or call 317-255-6647, x210.

ROSH HASHANAH RETREATSeptember 21, 2017 / 5778 Registration starts Monday, August 7

HIGH HOLY DAY APPEALIt’s That Time of Year!If every one of our members and High Holy Day guests contribute something, we can reach our goal of raising at least $100,000 during our Without Bread, There is No Torah High Holy Day Appeal. Watch your mail for a donation envelope for this annual (and necessary) campaign. Or, if you are a “techy”, use our Text2Give option which is fast, easy and convenient.

CALLING ALL IHC VOLUNTEERSAll IHC volunteers should have received an evite to join us for our Volunteer Recognition during Nefesh Shabbat in the Park (West Park in Carmel) on Friday, July 21 at 6:15 pm. Bring your family and picnic dinners (or order a chicken dinner on SignUp Genius) and be recognized for all that you do for IHC, because without our volunteers, IHC cannot continue to be a great congregation. We hope to see you all there so we can say “Thank You!”

NEFESH SHABBAT IN THE PARKFriday, July 21 at 6:15 pm

West Park, located at 2700 West 116th Street in CarmelBring your chairs, blankets and picnic dinner*

to enjoy after the service.

Complementary free drinks and ice cream for everyone will be provided courtesy of Brotherhood and Sisterhood.

*Don’t feel like bringing a picnic dinner? Order a Chicken Dinner, catered by Market District

$10/Adult, $5/Child $35 Family Maximum (immediate family only, please)

Order dinner by sending your check (payable to IHC) or ordering online in the IHC SignUp Genius section at www.ihcindy.org.

Orders due by Tuesday, July 18.


MITZVAH STITCHERS MERIT A MAZEL TOVAt the annual Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis meeting on June 14, IHC’s Mitzvah Stitchers received the Melvin Simon Tikkun Olam Award. This award was established in 2002 to recognize unique special projects that enhance our community.

In four years of crocheting, knitting, needlepointing, quilting and sewing, the Stitchers have donated close to 2,000 items (hats, scarves, headbands and lapghans to name a few) to Hooverwood, the Julian Center, the Immigrant Welcome Center, Family Promise, the Homeless Initiative Program, St. Vincent Hospital and the American Heart Association. In addition, they have become a close-knit group who support each other in times of joy and challenge.

IHC is proud of our Mitzvah Stitchers and wish them Mazel Tov and continued success. Any member—male or female—can be a Mitzvah Stitcher. For more information, contact Shelley Kahn at [email protected].

BROTHERHOOD Neal Ginsberg, Brotherhood President; [email protected]

Brotherhood presented the Marcia Goldstein scholarship to Abi Cox, during the special IFTY led Shabbat service on Friday, May 5. Brotherhood is pleased to continue to honor our long time educator, who is now planning events for congregants over 50, by awarding an annual $1,000 college scholarship to a young person who demonstrates a commitment to Jewish values, education and their community. Many worthy applicants this year made the decision a very difficult one.

Brotherhood hosted Pray and Stay BBQ on the June 16 with generous support from Rabbi Brett. The hot dogs and veggie burgers were delicious! Thanks to our prep crew and the cleanup brigade!

Brotherhood is once again sponsoring Shabbat in the Park on Friday, July 21. It is always a great time with prayer, music, and food. The park is a fun spot to watch the kites flying nearby during this special service. Be prepared to bring lawn chairs and pick your spot under a leafy shade tree. This special Shabbat also will honor the many congregants who have volunteered their time and effort to make all our events happen. Kudos to all those who have volunteered. Catering is by Market District. Reserve your meal on SignUp Genius and leave the rest to us!

Brotherhood offers yet another mitzvah opportunity: Clean up of the Southside cemetery. Check the IHC website (www.ihcindy.org) for dates and times.

It is not too early to begin thinking about the High Holy Holidays. The Usher Corps will be meeting on September 3, site to be determined. Ushering is an opportunity for service—and guarantees preferred seating.

If you haven’t taken care of your annual Brotherhood dues, consider moving up to the Mensch level—the funds raised support GUCI camp scholarships, Tot Shabbat, the computer lab at the Religious School, IFTY, adult scholarships and so many more IHC activities and events.

Brotherhood programs have been added to the IHC calendar. Check frequently and keep an eye out for SignUp Genius opportunities for service.

July 10, Monday will mark our next Brotherhood meeting at the Carmel MCL (July date changed due to the holiday). Future dates: August 7 (possibly at GUCI—check the IHC calendar), September 11 and October 2 at MCL

Your new Brotherhood President, Neal Ginsberg

Mitzvah Stitchers Founders, Cantor Janice Roger and Nicole Keller


Tanakh (Hebrew Bible) Study Saturday mornings, 9:00-10:00 am

A weekly study group exploring the Tanakh from a religious, literary and socio-historical perspective, seeking greater insight into this age-old, yet timeless, text. IHC clergy leads the discussion.

Book Club2nd Tuesday of each month, 12 noon

Discuss selected Jewish fiction and biographies in an informal setting. For August and September selections see page 6. Contact [email protected].

News & Nosh4th Tuesday of each month, 4:00 pm

Congregants meet monthly to discuss intriguing articles. Participating in this discussion group provides members a great opportunity to share their thoughts, meet new friends, or catch up with old ones. For more information contact Donna Segal, [email protected].

Torah TalkSelect Wednesdays, 9:15-10:30 am

An engaging and fresh introduction to Jewish text and sources, always stimulating and always relevant. Look for specific dates on IHC’s website or in the weekly email update. Torah Talk is sponsored by Sisterhood.

ONGOING ADULT ED OPPORTUNITIES

For complete details visit IHC’s website, www.ihcindy.org

ADULT EDUCATION

PROGRAMMING FOR CONGREGANTS 50+ WE INVITE YOU On June 4 over sixty congregants joined us for our kickoff of an exciting new programming initiative for those over 50, whether single, married, divorced or widowed. Our goal is to create a variety of programs that build on existing friendships and generate new ones.

The conversation was lively, the ideas plentiful and the enthusiasm for such programming evident. In mid-June we sent out an email questionnaire to all congregants over 50 asking everyone to vote for a preferred name for the group from those chosen at the gathering (50 Chai, LAF = Life After Fifty, 50 North, NFTY after 50). If you do not have email or did not receive the post, please call Barbara in the Education office.

A good deal of the fun and community occurs through the planning process. The email also invited you to join one of

four committees listed below. It’s not too late to be a part of one of these committees—just let us know your 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th committee choices.

Daytime events: choosing and planning events such as lunches, daytime excursions, educational events, cooking classes, etc.

Evening events: selecting and planning events such as dinners, game nights, community concerts, sports events, etc.

Weekend events: choosing and planning events such as progressive dinners, holiday parties, participating in local offerings such as Symphony on the Prairie, day trips, etc.

Overnight trips: selecting and planning overnight or longer trips such as an adult trip to Jewish New York, Chicago, Washington DC Holocaust Museum, etc.

If you have any questions or suggestions please contact Marcia Goldstein, [email protected].


SISTERHOODKaren Rossen, IHC Sisterhood President; [email protected]

OUR MISSIONTo join together in Sisterhood and, guided by the principles of Reform Judaism, to strengthen our congregation, our community and ourselves.

Amy Isaacs, Immediate-Past President of IHC Temple Sisterhood, received the Deborah Award at our Spring General Membership Meeting on May 21, 2017. The award, presented by WRJ Central District President, Sheilah Abramson-Miles, is given to someone who has provided outstanding service to her Sisterhood, Temple, and past president, of IHC Temple Sisterhood. As the immediate past president, Amy provides me counsel and guidance to keep Sisterhood at the forefront of Temple life. She is so smart and kind, and her counsel is so thoughtful, that I seek her out often just to hear what she thinks and not always about Sisterhood matters. Amy continues to do important and special things for all of us at IHC!

Over the last year, Amy has streamlined our Oneg Shabbat program to make it easier for people to host and to reduce the number of Shabbats when there is no Oneg. This means she is often shopping and setting up for Onegs by herself. In her 35 years with Sisterhood, she has served many positions on our Board, including Corresponding Secretary, Co-VP of Programming, and Co-VP of Membership. As Sisterhood president, Amy managed the acquisition of new kitchen equipment for IHC, a $25,000 gift from Sisterhood. She improved our budgeting process and contributed to every program that took place under her watch. She continues to bake and cook for Sisterhood and Temple events, setting up and cleaning up, too. Amy now serves on the IHC board of directors, bringing her enthusiasm and passion to projects that touch all congregation members, such as serving on the newly formed Caring Community Committee and previously chairing the Social Justice Committee. But more importantly, she was the 2016 Shavuot Cheesecake Contest winner and tied for first-place the year before.

Amy also volunteers each week at a local school to help students learn to read and she regularly cooks and serves a couple of times a year at the Dayspring Center and for Family Promise (IHN). Amy is an all- around caring person who helps anyone who is in need, with no expectations for anything in return.

Amy will chair the Nominating Committee which will be activated in the next few weeks to begin the process of vetting nominees for the 2018-2020 Sisterhood board. If you are interested or you know someone who may make a great board member, please contact Amy Isaacs. If you just want someone fun and clever to chat with, look for her at the Temple. She will be there doing something to make us a stronger community. With a heartfelt mazel tov to Amy, our 2016 Deborah Award Winner!

During the reception following the Shavuot service (beautifully led by our 18 Confirmands), Sisterhood conducted our Annual Shavuot Cheesecake & Kugel Bake-Off. This year, the competition was fierce, with nine cheesecake and three kugel entries. All Shavuot attendees were encouraged to judge and we are proud to announce this year’s winners: Stephanie Cohen for her Espresso cheesecake and Rachel Silien for her East Coast Kugel. Their names will be prominently displayed on the award plaques. Mazel Tov to our winners!

Special thanks to our bakers for entering our Cheesecake competition:

Patti Freeman Dorson ............ Mascarpone with Almond Crust and Chocolate Hazelnut SauceRon Herman..........................................Apricot (Runner-up Winner)Ron Herman........................................................................Fresh CherryAmy Isaacs .......................................................................................... OreoKaren Rossen................................................. Cinnamon MandelbrotCelia Rossen ......................................... Lemon with Chocolate MintBennie Silver ...................... New York Style with Pineapple GlazeRabbi Brett .................................................................. Blueberry Vegan

Kugel Competitors were:

Miles Roger Grandma’s (Runner-up Winner)

Karen Rossen Almond Cinn-Gin Spice

Say Cheese!

L to R: Rachel Silien, Rabbi Brett Krichiver, Stephanie Cohen and Ron Herman


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SISTERHOODKaren Rossen, IHC Sisterhood President; [email protected]

ENGAGE WITH SISTERHOODFall General Membership Meeting ........................September 12

100th Birthday CelebrationsSisterhood Shabbat & Festive Oneg ...........................October 20Birthday Bash ......................................................................October 21

SISTERHOOD GIFT SHOP SUMMER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!The Sisterhood Gift Shop is currently seeking volunteers to work in the shop this summer and for the next year. If you are interested in being part of the team enabling us to staff our shop, please contact Marcella Slabosky at sisterhood, [email protected].

SUMMER GIFT SHOP HOURSWednesdays from 10am-2pm | Friday evenings from 5:15-6:15pm

And remember that by shopping in the Gift Shop you are helping Sisterhood give back to IHC!


Attention ParentsWe need addresses for ages

18-22 post high school young adults

Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation likes to keep up with our post high school young adults. We send them greetings and holiday packages throughout the year. Please fill out the form below and return it to IHC.

A contribution of $36 would be greatly appreciated to offset the cost of mailings and the “care” packages. Parental contributions, in addition to a generous subsidy from Brotherhood, will allow us to send packages throughout the year.

If you would like to participate in the package prep, contact Lea Coleman, 255-6647, x216 or [email protected].

Attention Parents

We need addresses for ages 18-22 post high school young adults

Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation likes to keep up with our post high school kids. We send them greetings & holiday packages throughout the year. Please fill out the form below and return it to IHC. A contribution of $36 would be greatly appreciated to offset the cost of mailings and the “care” packages. Parental contributions, in addition to a generous subsidy from Brotherhood, will allow us to send packages throughout the year. If you would like to participate in the package prep please contact Lea Coleman, 255-6647, x216 or [email protected]. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Please complete this form and return it to Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation, 6501 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46260, Attention: Barbara Chapman. Questions? Contact Lea Coleman. Away from Name: ____________________________________________________ Home Phone:______________

Parents: _______________________________________________ Phone:_______________________

Away from Home Address: _____________________________________________________________ (room, dorm, military base, etc.; any other info needed for mail) ____________________________________________________________________________________ (Street address) ____________________________________________________________________________________ (City) (State) (Zip)

E-Mail: ________________________________________________________

College: _______________________________ Year: ____ F ____S ____ J _____ Sr ____ Graduate

Service: Army______ Navy______ Air Force______ Marines______ Working:______________ Birth Date: ____________________________ Contribution Enclosed: $___________ (month, day, year)

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Please complete this form and return it to Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation, 6501 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46260, Attention: Barbara Chapman. Questions? Contact Lea Coleman.

Name: ___________________________________________________________

Home Phone:______________________________________________________

Parents: __________________________________________________________

Phone: ___________________________________________________________

Away from Home Address: ___________________________________________ (room, dorm, military base, etc.; any other info needed for mail)

_________________________________________________________________ (Street address)

_________________________________________________________________ (City) (State) (Zip)

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Contribution Enclosed: $___________


RELIGIOUS SCHOOL

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL RECOGNITIONEach year, at the end-of-the-year awards assembly we recognize our students who earned perfect and excellent Religious School attendance. Mazel tov to the following students:

PERFECT ATTENDANCEKindergarten: Charlie Appel; Second Grade: Joel Kaprove, Megan Webb; Third Grade: Caroline Appel, Aaron Cahn, Sophia Cahn, Tessa Kramer; Fourth Grade: Mia Schaffer, Sophia Schaffer; Seventh Grade: Benjamin Rosen

EXCELLENT ATTENDANCE (only 1 or 2 absences)Kindergarten: Bethanie Kaprove, Jacob O’Hara, Matthew Organ, Elizabeth Orman, Joseph Orman, Eva Rubin; First Grade: Jory Abrams, Morgan Andrews, Evie Ancel, Ethan Fruehman, Isaac Price, Sadie Sniderman; Second Grade: Mason Andrews, Lucy Goldstein, Ethan Rubin, Noah Rosen, Beck Rubel, Owen Simons; Third Grade: Olivia Bargeron, Kayleigh Borek, Brandon Clague, Marlena Ginstling, Abraham Greenfield, Gabriel Keltner, Naomi “Danni” Keltner, Westen Schabler, Jacob Schiffer, Hannah Sniderman, Julia Turow, Max Weinberger; Fourth Grade: Cole Bush, Samuel Bernstein, Henry Fruehman, Benjamin Goggans, Gabriel Hastings, Lauren Langer, Frederick Turow; Fifth Grade: Theodore Ginstling, Tanner Guillot, Ryan Silien, Reyna Stark; Sixth Grade: Mimi Bricker, Samuel Greenfield, Aiden Moody, Asher Rastegar, Colten Schabler, Morgan Schaffer; Seventh Grade: Jacob Kramer, Andrew Lybolt-Wagner.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE FIRST DAY OF RELIGIOUS SCHOOLSunday, August 13 / Picnic at GUCI

TEACH AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE!Are you interested in teaching or being a substitute in our Sunday (grades K-7) classes? Teaching is a glorious way to make a Jewish difference in the lives of our children. If you haven’t taught before, we’ll help you “get your feet wet”—all curriculum is provided!

For more information contact the Religious School office.

WE HELPED SCOOBY SOLVE THE GREAT JEWISH BOOK MYSTERY!Each year the library and Religious School partner in a terrific reading incentive program. This year's program, Help Scooby Solve the Great Jewish Book Mystery!—saw 55 students read 251 books! Congratulations to the following students who read books for this wonderful program:

Pre-School: Kai Rubel; Kindergarten: Charlie Appel, Delilah Hastings, Bethanie Kaprove, Audrey Simonds, Noah Steingold, Liam Weinschrott, Aubrie Zelikovich, Olivia Zelikovich; First Grade: Ethan Fruehman, Aaron Kroot, Max Pendlum, Wrigley Rubinstein, Sadie Sniderman; Second Grade: Asher Galan, Lucy Goldstein, Molly Jacobson, Maxine Mintz, Brandon Kroot, Noah Rosen, Beck Rubel, Owen Simons, Mya Zwick; Third Grade: Caroline Appel, Odelia Bargeron, Kayleigh Borek, Abe Greenfield, Gabriel Keltner, Naomi Keltner, Molly Schmidt, Westen Schabler, Hannah Sniderman, Max Weinberger, Gabriella Zelikovich; Fourth Grade: Cole Bush, Sam Cohn, Aleni Fingerhut, Lilia Fingerhut, Henry Fruehman, Ian Galan, Gabe Hastings, Eitan Hefer, Evan Huet, Caleigh Kessler, Hudson Kirsh, Sierra Krichiver, Lauren Langer, Simon Lybolt-Wagner, Rebecca Steingold, Caleb Rubel, Mia Schaffer, Sophia Schaffer; Fifth Grade: Marleigh Wolff; Sixth Grade: Sara Borek, Colten Schabler.

A GREAT BEGINNING OF OUR SCHOOL YEAR! RELIGIOUS SCHOOL PARENT HANDBOOKThe Religious School beginning of the year parent handbook will be sent via email, arriving by the beginning of August. The handbook also will be posted on IHC’s website, ihcindy.org. If you do not receive this information by August 10, please call Barbara Chapman, 255-6647 x219.

August 13• Opening Day Picnic at GUCI

August 20 – Religious School Classes begin at IHC• Join your child for t’filah (worship) in the sanctuary during the first 15 minutes of the session—first session (grades K-4) begins

at 9:00; second session (grades 5-7) at 11:15am• Following t’filah, students will go to their classrooms. Parents should stay in the sanctuary for an informational gathering, with

Jed Filler, Director of Lifelong Learning• First day of Hebrew School at the BJE

August 20 – Religious School• Small Chai, 11:00am in Social Hall

Jed Filler, Director of Lifelong Learning; [email protected]


RELIGIOUS SCHOOL

DERECH TORAHAll Derech Torah registration materials have been emailed. If you did not receive an email please contact Barbara Chapman at [email protected] so we can get your correct email information. Most of our Derech Torah correspondence comes via email. All registration materials and calendars are available on the website, ihcindy.org, under the tab of Lifelong Learning and then selecting Derech Torah. If you do not have email or access to the web, you are welcome to stop by the Education Office and Barbara can print a package for you. Classes are filling up so if you have not sent back your materials, please do so soon. Our Parent Student orientation is scheduled for August 16 at 6:30pm. Students will receive their full schedules and lab fees are due at that time. If anyone has any questions regarding the program or classes, do not hesitate to contact Debbi Kasper, Derech Torah Coordinator, [email protected].

IMPORTANT DATES:• Wednesday, August 16, 6:30pm—Parent/Student Orientation• Wednesday classes will start on August 23 and Sunday classes start August 20

I hope everyone has been getting emails this summer about Kehilah and Tikkun Olam opportunities. If you have not been receiving emails, please let Barbara Chapman know at [email protected]. I am looking forward to seeing everyone on August 16.

We congratulate all of our confirmands and their families on their achievements and completion of our program. The following students have earned additional recognition in the areas indicated below.

CONFIRMATION AWARDSEva Oppenheim Borinstein /Lucille Borinstein Cohen Award for Character & Leadership• Jenna Kerschner• Gabrielle Ruderman• Samantha Roger

Kroot Family Award for Academic Excellence• Hannah Kosc• Simon Cohen

NFTY Institute Award for Overall Contribution to Confirmation Class• Leia Pfeffer• Emily Dant• Anna Rettig• Alison Stele• Autumn Ackerman• Max Hurwitz

Chai Club Award for earning extra credit during Derech Torah• Lillian Falender

Front Row (L-R): Leia Pfeffer, Lillian Falender, Gabrielle Ruderman, Alison Stele, Emily Dant; Second Row (L-R): Hannah Kosc, Autumn Ackerman, Austin Claymon, Samantha Roger, Anna Rettig; Third Row (L-R): Debbi Kasper, Max Hurwitz, Simon Cohen, Jenna Kerschner, Max Himelstein, Matthew Ohrn, Jed Filler; Fourth Row L-R: Jackson Frank, Rabbi Brett Krichiver, Cantor Janice Roger, Rabbi Scott Fox, Sloan Goldblatt; Not Pictured: Ruthie Snyder

CONFIRMATION | May 30, 2017 / 6 Sivan 5777

Debbi Kasper, Dereck Torah Director, [email protected]


TEMPLE DONATIONS ADULT EDUCATION FUNDSMemory of Beatrice Shander Anita & David Harris

YOUTH PROJECTS FUNDSMEHLMAN MEMORIAL FUND Memory of Adam Goodman Barbara & Dick LevethalMAX STRASHUN TEMPLE TOTSMemory of Adam Goodman Margie & Dick KlapperMemory of Michael Gradison; Memory of Jerry Gould Susan Maisel & Frank MiroffMemory of David Epstein Joyce & Gerald Fivel

LIBRARY & ARCHIVES FUNDJOSEPH CANTOR LIBRARYHonor of the birth of Lilah Lynne Isaacs Dodie SteinMemory of Bertha Anderson Dodie SteinLIBRARY BIRTHDAY BOOK CLUBHonor of Abby Langer Mark Langer & Elaine WhiteHonor of Rebecca Steingold Lisa, Mark & Noah Steingold

CLERGY FUNDSSENIOR RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY Shawn GoodmanAppreciation of Israel trip Wendell ZellersHonor of Danielle Klooster’s Bat Mitzvah Amy & John KloosterHonor of Ari Berebitsky’s Bar Mitzvah Barbara & Charles AsherHonor of Ollie’s Naming Jacob & Mary GordenMemory of Stanley J. Cohen Stefanie & Greg Davis and Beth Cohen Memory of Tzuriel Billingham Julie & Bob BillinghamMemory of Shirley Rose Morgan Irv & Joy RheinMemory of David Epstein Fred TishlerMemory of Marjorie Wolman Joan & Walter WolfMemory of Florence Sosin Ted SosinMemory of Adam Goodman Jan Jacobs; Evan & Lynda GoodmanMemory of Charles Kaufman Wendell ZellersASSOCIATE RABBI’S DISCRETIONARYHonor of Danielle Klooster’s Bat Mitzvah Amy & John KloosterHonor of Ari Berebitsky’s Bar Mitzvah Kim & Doug BerebitskyHonor of Peter Cohen’s Bar Mitzvah The Cohen Family

Memory of Adam Goodman Fran & Roger HurwitzCANTOR’S DISCRETIONARYHonor of Ari Berebitsky’s Bar Mitzvah Kim and Doug BerebitskyHonor of Peter Cohen’s Bar Mitzvah The Cohen FamilyMemory of Adam Goodman Judith Perk; Carol & Bernie BogarMemory of Samuel Rosenblatt Fran & Roger Hurwitz

SOCIAL JUSTICECHEVRAT CHESED – CARING COMMUNITYMemory of Adam Goodman Evvy Moss & Steve MediasMemory of Shirley Rose Morgan Cherie & Thomas MorganHUNGER PROGRAMMemory of Sidney “Sid” Tuchman Anita & Howard HarrisSECOND HELPINGSMemory of Hannah Zacher Catherine & Jeffrey MosslerMemory of Michael Gradison Frank PrickettGLEANERS FOOD BANKHonor of Cantor Janice L. Roger’s Retirement Marsha & David Burman Honor of the Birth of Lilah Lynne Isaacs; Honor of Lexi’s Engagement Carol & Ken JosephMemory of Sid Tuchman Susan & Marvin MitchellMemory of Nina G. Lobb Dorthey L. CooperINTERFAITH HOSPITALITY NETWORKHonor of Lilah Lynne Isaacs Lynn & Frank GilesMemory of Adam Goodman Patti Hester & Allen Carter; Lynn & Frank GilesSHELLEY SHANE SOCIAL ACTIONMemory of Allan Arkrush Bonnie & Steve Rosen

TEMPLE GENERAL FUNDSTEMPLE GENERAL FUNDAppreciation of Diane Lutz Paige & Kyle LedererHonor of Bar Mitzvah of Ari Berebitsky Diane LutzHonor of the Birth of Lilah Lynne Isaacs Diane LutzHonor of Cantor Janice L. Roger’s Retirement Harriet & Allie GoldbergHonor of Maxeen & Bill Claymon’s Grandsons Bar Mitzavah Susan MitchellHonor of Shirley Backer’s Special Birthday; Honor of Leah Redish’s Special Birthday Helen & Ronald Newmark

Speedy Recovery of Rob Rifkin; Speedy Recovery of Barb Levy Diane LutzMemory of Luba & Leyb Voldman Nathan VoldmanMemory of Adam Goodman Dana & Marc KatzMemory of Geoffrey Segar Melanie & Oren GottliebMemory of Josefe Vorsovsky Rachael & Nathan VoldmanMemory of Michael Gradison Jane & Kevin Corn; Jeff SmulyanMemory of Ida Lisker Nickbarg Libby Nelson GobleMemory of Karen Grunwald; Memory of Sidney Tuchman; Memory of Jerry Gould Helen & Ronald NewmarkMemory of Lev Weinstock Valentina & Shoil GreenbergTHE CANTOR JANICE L. ROGER MUSIC FUNDHonor of Lynda Goodman; Honor of Rita Kohn’s Eli Lilly Lifetime Achievement Award Sue & Jon PrywellerHonor of Cantor Janice L. Roger’s Retirement Patti Hester & Allen Carter; Coy Halpern, Joan and Nathan Miller; Ernie Lorch and Elaine Klineman; Bobby & Lenny Rubenstein; Juliet & Alan Duncanson; Karyn Romer & family; Pauline & Peter Grossman; Rabbi Shelley Goldman; Susan & Marvin Mitchell; Yevgeniya & Mikhail MalyovannyMemory of Adam Goodman Bobby & Lenny Rubenstein; Carol & Peter Wormser and Havurah NosheraiMemory of Steven Grossman Carol & Peter Wormser and Havurah NosheraiMemory of Gertrude Lowenstein; Memory of Salvatore Miceli; Memory of Sid Tuchman; Memory of Marge Klein; Memory of Florence Leshnover; Memory of Joyce Colbert; Memory of Jacques Morris; Memory Allan Arkush Sue & Jon PrywellerMemory of Jerry Aronstam Marian AronstamMemory of Marjorie Wolman Dorit & Gerald PaulMemory of David Epstein Myra Epstein and familyOURDOOR BEAUTIFICATION/HARVEY GADDIEMemory of Adam Goodman Phyllis & Stanley Herman; Karyn Romer & familyPRAYER BOOK & BIBLEHonor of Jackie Larman’s 85th Birthday Laura & Mel Koby and SternMemory of Joseph Dansker Anita Dansker


TEMPLE DONATIONS (CONTINUED)

SPECIAL PROJECTSYAHRZEIT MEMORIAL & CEMETERY FUNDMemory of Alexander Rheins Joy & Irvin RheinsMemory of Susan Rabb Joseph RabbMemory of Majid Asher Rastegar Omid RastegarMemory of Jules Heisler Evelyn HeislerMemory of Edward Baker Beverly & Robert BakerMemory of Irving Opie Marilyn PeachinMemory of Bert Newmark Helen & Ronald Newmark

Memory of Aaron Rabb Joseph RabbMemory of Anna Lisker Nelson; Memory of David Epstein Libby Nelson GobleMemory of Amelia Lewis Janice & John Lewis

IHC FOUNDATION FUNDSFOUNDATION GENERAL FUNDMemory of Sid Tuchman Renee & William Rothmann; Roberta Wurzman; Marge & Glenn Tuckman; Patti Freeman DorsonMemory of Bernard Berger Joan & Nathan Miller

Memory of David Epstein Joan & Nathan Miller; Myra & Donald FisherMemory of Marjorie Wolman; Memory of Adam Goodman Joan & Nathan Miller; Flo Mary & Thomas MantelMemory of Geoffrey Segar; Memory of Gertrude Lowenstein Flo Mary & Thomas MantelKOL HAMACHANEH “A Call to Jewish Camping”Memory of Sid Tuchman Linda & Lou Cantor

YAHRZEIT T h e s e w e r e m e m b e r… J U LY / A U G U S T 2 0 1 7

1-Jul ............ Joseph Ackerman1-Jul ............ Samuel Fisher1-Jul ............ Amalie Lion1-Jul ............ Maurice Perk1-Jul ............ Gussie Tesser2-Jul ............ Morris Epstein2-Jul ............ Hattie Feldman2-Jul ............ Harry Goldberg2-Jul ............ Ralph Olsen2-Jul ............ Hermine Shapiro2-Jul ............ Gassie Solomon3-Jul ............ Margaret Apostle3-Jul ............ Rosa Borodaty3-Jul ............ Irene Frey3-Jul ............ Richard Hertz3-Jul ............ Goldie Kramer3-Jul ............ Mel Micon3-Jul ............ Pearl Tuchman4-Jul ............ Sigmund Asher4-Jul ............ William Gershman4-Jul ............ Suzanne Greenberg

4-Jul ............ Sidney Netzorg4-Jul ............ Louis Schabler4-Jul ............ Mary Snellenberg4-Jul ............ Claudia Talesnick4-Jul ............ Rose Talesnick5-Jul ............ Marjorie Cohn5-Jul ............ Fredric Fogle5-Jul ............ Esther Schwartz5-Jul ............ Michael Waldman6-Jul ............ Tina Byrd6-Jul ............ Carol Fihn6-Jul ............ Leo Lisker6-Jul ............ Shirley Schachter6-Jul ............ Morris Silver7-Jul ............ Abe Bartick7-Jul ............ William Caplan7-Jul ............ James Careskey7-Jul ............ Jonathan Dworkin7-Jul ............ Maurice Weisberger8-Jul ............ Leslie Baker8-Jul ............ Judith Feldman

8-Jul ............ Clara Joseph8-Jul ............ Mortimer Mann8-Jul ............ Sofiya Peysekhman8-Jul ............ Samuel Richman8-Jul ............ William Wechter9-Jul ............ Inga Beiman9-Jul ............ Thelma Medias9-Jul ............ Arthur Rose10-Jul .......... William Borman10-Jul .......... Shirley Cohen10-Jul .......... Meyer Efroymson10-Jul .......... Jerry Paskoff10-Jul .......... Bessie Robbins10-Jul .......... Arthur Rose10-Jul .......... Stephen Winn11-Jul .......... Shoshana Bronicki11-Jul .......... Patsy Cohen11-Jul .......... Hannah Dee11-Jul .......... Beatrice Fisher11-Jul .......... Benjamin Garelick11-Jul .......... Mary Harrington

11-Jul .......... Leo Kammen11-Jul .......... Renee Kurtz11-Jul .......... Debbra Maudlin11-Jul .......... Marvin Nickbarg11-Jul .......... Spencer Rising-Moore11-Jul .......... Kathe Rothholz12-Jul .......... Becky Confino12-Jul .......... Ben Fink12-Jul .......... Joseph Garmel12-Jul .......... Celia Helford12-Jul .......... Milton Jaffe12-Jul .......... Rose Rosen12-Jul .......... James Ruekberg12-Jul .......... Arnold Satz12-Jul .......... Margie Shane12-Jul .......... Barbara Sicanoff13-Jul .......... Marlene Pollack13-Jul .......... Pauline Ressler13-Jul .......... Meyer Smith13-Jul .......... Ann Warshawsky14-Jul .......... Jacob Cohen

14-Jul .......... Richard Falender14-Jul .......... Adlah Grossman14-Jul .......... Robert Rose14-Jul .......... Edward Wormser14-Jul .......... Harold Yalowitz15-Jul .......... Monroe Alt15-Jul .......... Mary Appel15-Jul .......... Harry Asher15-Jul .......... William Hantman15-Jul .......... Bernice Simon16-Jul .......... Julia Ratzman16-Jul .......... Carl Solomon17-Jul .......... David Baerncopf17-Jul .......... Elizabeth Friedmann17-Jul .......... Perry Goldstein17-Jul .......... Sophie Hersh17-Jul .......... Harold Jaffe17-Jul .......... Sylvia Lefkovitz17-Jul .......... Charles Levine17-Jul .......... Marcia Levine17-Jul .......... Louis Logan


YAHRZEIT (CONTINUED)

17-Jul .......... Lawrence Mayer17-Jul .......... George Perla17-Jul .......... Herman Vaprin17-Jul .......... Samuel Wolfson18-Jul .......... Sol Bodner18-Jul .......... Herschel Cohen18-Jul .......... Morris Ressler18-Jul .......... Doris Shane18-Jul .......... Joseph Wiener19-Jul .......... Samuel Ancel19-Jul .......... Jack Bulloff19-Jul .......... Robert Fruehman19-Jul .......... Rose Jaffe19-Jul .......... Mary Linde19-Jul .......... Goodman Miller20-Jul .......... Tom Heslin20-Jul .......... Richard Jacobs20-Jul .......... S. Carroll Kahn, Jr.20-Jul .......... Erna Lindauer20-Jul .......... Carleen Paul20-Jul .......... Sylvia Seidenberg21-Jul .......... Anthony Berk21-Jul .......... Madeline Creech21-Jul .......... Sarah Goldberg21-Jul .......... Melanie Weiss22-Jul .......... Mary Holloway22-Jul .......... Bertha Immerman22-Jul .......... Emmanuel Meyer22-Jul .......... Saul Rabb22-Jul .......... Lester Rosenthal22-Jul .......... Harry Rubenstein23-Jul .......... Roz Chall23-Jul .......... Emanuel Fihn23-Jul ......... Abe Jacobson23-Jul .......... Hyman Kulback23-Jul .......... Manuel Segal23-Jul .......... Sarah Vaprin24-Jul .......... Frank Bodner24-Jul .......... Harry Chaifetz24-Jul .......... George Citizen24-Jul .......... William Cohen24-Jul .......... Gertrude Joseph24-Jul .......... Esther Krinsky24-Jul .......... Rebecca Levine24-Jul .......... Regina Mendelson24-Jul .......... David Nelson24-Jul .......... Herman Schuchman24-Jul .......... Dennis Silverstein24-Jul .......... Celia Zimmerman25-Jul .......... Irving Chandler25-Jul .......... Willard Comer25-Jul .......... Leo Friedman25-Jul .......... Hymie Holowitz25-Jul .......... Richard Kaplan25-Jul .......... Samuel Winograd26-Jul .......... Miriam Adolph26-Jul .......... Joseph Ehrenwald26-Jul .......... Jean Goodman26-Jul .......... Molly Jacobs26-Jul .......... Mack Katz26-Jul .......... Walter Moos26-Jul .......... Bess Perk26-Jul .......... Phil Rosentraub26-Jul .......... Albert Schierhorst26-Jul .......... Adele Silver26-Jul .......... Clyde Sussman27-Jul .......... Ben Broock

27-Jul .......... Jean Dover27-Jul .......... Ronetta Kahn27-Jul .......... Sydell Lewis27-Jul .......... Dorothy Mantel27-Jul .......... Anna Mell27-Jul .......... Philip Pecar27-Jul .......... Ruth Rosenberg27-Jul .......... William Stein28-Jul .......... Jacob Hays28-Jul .......... Herbert Larman28-Jul .......... Harry Lazerov28-Jul .......... Bernard Sosin28-Jul .......... Jodi Wrubel29-Jul .......... Gloria Baerncopf29-Jul .......... Charles Efroymson, Sr29-Jul .......... James Feeney29-Jul .......... Irving Rockmore30-Jul .......... Bert Jaffe30-Jul .......... Eugena Kantina30-Jul .......... Wendy Mossler30-Jul .......... Janet Rothbard30-Jul .......... Percy Segal30-Jul .......... Roger Sergeant31-Jul .......... Andrew Bartick31-Jul .......... Lillian Cutler31-Jul .......... Charles Epstein 31-Jul .......... Morris Fishman31-Jul .......... Lisl Fruehman31-Jul .......... Moses Goldberg31-Jul .......... Rosalyn Rifkin31-Jul .......... Albert Simon31-Jul .......... Fyodor Zamorsky1-Aug .......... Sol Bergstein1-Aug .......... Ruth Eddis1-Aug .......... Rose Nortman1-Aug .......... Carolyn Perlman1-Aug .......... Rose Rosner1-Aug .......... Debbie Zukof2-Aug .......... Jacob Dee2-Aug .......... Toby Fettner2-Aug .......... Joe Gerson2-Aug .......... Janet Harris2-Aug .......... Natalie Joseph2-Aug .......... Leo Miller2-Aug .......... Charlotte Schiff2-Aug .......... Esther Silberman3-Aug .......... Esther Cavannaugh3-Aug .......... David Dlott3-Aug .......... Elliott Fuldauer3-Aug .......... Sidney Greenberger3-Aug .......... Mabelle Hendleman3-Aug .......... Morris Hillman3-Aug .......... David Krieger3-Aug .......... Ethyl Morse3-Aug .......... Pearl Shonfield3-Aug .......... Charles Sydney3-Aug .......... Mitchell Tavel4-Aug .......... Carol Behr4-Aug .......... Hilda Bergstein4-Aug .......... Mark Braun4-Aug .......... Irving Cohen4-Aug .......... Bonnie Goodman4-Aug .......... Ella Katona4-Aug .......... Fannye Levy4-Aug .......... Robert Markus4-Aug .......... Nathan Nisenbaum4-Aug .......... Jake Schneider

4-Aug .......... Harry Solomon4-Aug .......... Harry Stadler4-Aug .......... Frances Whitson5-Aug .......... Herb Horn5-Aug .......... Richard Law5-Aug .......... Isadore Rosenfield5-Aug .......... June Sussman6-Aug .......... Donald Bell6-Aug .......... Zelda Epstein6-Aug .......... Albert Goldhamer6-Aug .......... Rebecca Grossman6-Aug .......... Lee Leventhal6-Aug .......... A. Mantel6-Aug .......... Ethel Roth6-Aug .......... Celia Segal7-Aug .......... Harry Cohen7-Aug .......... Renate Eckman7-Aug .......... Lena Glass7-Aug .......... Mollie Glick7-Aug .......... John Hiser7-Aug .......... Phyllis Jordan7-Aug .......... Charlie Scheffler7-Aug .......... Ben Siegel8-Aug .......... Eleanor Alexander8-Aug .......... Maureen Crespo8-Aug .......... Howard Kraner8-Aug .......... Melvin Lobb8-Aug .......... Rachel Lowe8-Aug .......... Ruth Medias8-Aug .......... Maurice Newman8-Aug .......... Joan Ossip8-Aug .......... Hannah Rosen8-Aug .......... Harry Stein8-Aug .......... Esther Tolmach9-Aug .......... Katherine Langman9-Aug .......... Jacob Nelson9-Aug .......... Jeno Stern9-Aug .......... Anne Wohlmuth9-Aug .......... Blanche Wolf10-Aug ........ Adolph Biccard10-Aug ........ Charles Cohen10-Aug ........ Lottie Cooper10-Aug ........ Sara Kolodin10-Aug ........ Isadore Mirkin10-Aug ........ Sidney Rice11-Aug ........ Sam Eisenberg11-Aug ........ Florence Goldberg11-Aug ........ Gladys Hurwitz11-Aug ........ Charles Karsch11-Aug ........ Paul Paul11-Aug ........ Tillie Sussman11-Aug ........ Helen Tick12-Aug ........ Emma Borinstein12-Aug ........ Lisa Borinstein12-Aug ........ Luke Borinstein12-Aug ........ Bill Duncanson12-Aug ........ Kenneth Goldstein12-Aug ........ Maurel Rothbaum12-Aug ........ Daniel Wolf13-Aug ........ Rose Bassler13-Aug ........ Sarah Cohen13-Aug ........ Marie Efroymson13-Aug ........ Judy Foster13-Aug ........ Rose Foster13-Aug ........ Robbie Greenberger13-Aug ........ Sidney Josephson13-Aug ........ Max Mayer

13-Aug ........ Loretta Rose14-Aug ........ Steve Ancel14-Aug ........ Abe Borinstein14-Aug ........ Marcus Borinstein14-Aug ........ Steve Gavin14-Aug ........ Marcus Simon14-Aug ........ Christopher Walsh14-Aug ........ Anne Zwirn15-Aug ........ Barbara Cohn15-Aug ........ Eugene Fishman15-Aug ........ Frances Guggenheim15-Aug ........ Morris Rothbard15-Aug ........ Elizabeth Rudick16-Aug ........ Joseph Dee16-Aug ........ Raymond Goodman16-Aug ........ Phyllis Himelstein16-Aug ........ Gene Klein16-Aug ........ Kiefer Lazarus16-Aug ........ Phyllis Netzorg16-Aug ........ Bradford Pearl16-Aug ........ Sylvia Stavitsky17-Aug ........ Folkert Anema17-Aug ........ Max Braunstein17-Aug ........ Jacob Friedman17-Aug ........ Albert Krauthamer17-Aug ........ Howard Mass17-Aug ........ Grace Nefouse17-Aug ........ Herman Nides17-Aug ........ Leo Paul17-Aug ........ Henry Schahet17-Aug ........ Beverly Schiff17-Aug ........ Mayme Tavel17-Aug ........ Kathryn Zander18-Aug ........ Daniel Goodman18-Aug ........ Morris Jaffe18-Aug ........ Richard Katz18-Aug ........ Gertrude Layton18-Aug ........ Frances Segal19-Aug ........ Donald Bogar19-Aug ........ Sophie Bogar19-Aug ........ Ralph Doehrman19-Aug ........ Deborah Downs19-Aug ........ Jacob Goodman19-Aug ........ Harry Kaufman19-Aug ........ Ernest Mayer19-Aug ........ Dena Schoenberg20-Aug ........ Walter Bellman20-Aug ........ Sidney Ehrenwald20-Aug ........ Helen Engelberg20-Aug ........ Ida Kelber20-Aug ........ Herbert Klineman20-Aug ........ Jeanette Shonfield20-Aug ........ Louis Skolnick21-Aug ........ Robert Bodner21-Aug ........ Manuel Freeman21-Aug ........ Selma Herman21-Aug ........ Janet Koppelson21-Aug ........ Milton Law21-Aug ........ Helen Medias21-Aug ........ Minnie Roth21-Aug ........ Miriam Schwartz21-Aug ........ David Zoll22-Aug ........ David Broxmeyer22-Aug ........ Bess Goldstein22-Aug ........ Frances Lusky22-Aug ........ Bette Lyons22-Aug ........ Casey Ribicoff

22-Aug ........ Esther Rosenberg23-Aug ........ Justin Gould23-Aug ........ Robert Grow23-Aug ........ Norman Kahn23-Aug ........ Rhea Krulewitch23-Aug ........ Anita Lowe23-Aug ........ Robert Lowe23-Aug ........ Jane Schloss23-Aug ........ Edward Traugott24-Aug ........ Stanley Craig24-Aug ........ Carol Finkel24-Aug ........ Melvin First24-Aug ........ Mose Levenstein24-Aug ........ Jason McCune24-Aug ........ Rose Simon25-Aug ........ Ruth Cahn25-Aug ........ Gary Garelick25-Aug ........ Robert Helford25-Aug ........ Donald Loganofsky25-Aug ........ Samuel Mantel25-Aug ........ Arnold Patterson26-Aug ........ Lena Cohen26-Aug ........ Micki Cooley26-Aug ........ Henry Fleck26-Aug ........ Becky Levin26-Aug ........ Beatrice Mantel26-Aug ........ Don Rogowski26-Aug ........ Rita Stark26-Aug ........ Louis Wolf26-Aug ........ William Wolf26-Aug ........ Shirley Wormser27-Aug ........ Sallie Barrett27-Aug ........ Frida Fishova27-Aug ........ Isaac Perlstein27-Aug ........ Anna Sugarman27-Aug ........ Edna Weiner28-Aug ........ Sophie Blieden28-Aug ........ Morrie Gumbiner28-Aug ........ Alex Levinsohn28-Aug ........ David Lowensohn28-Aug ........ Marvin Rubner28-Aug ........ Abe Saperstein28-Aug ........ Dora Simon29-Aug ........ Emmanuel Burman29-Aug ........ Ronald Cottman29-Aug ........ Edward Kahn29-Aug ........ Morris Kerschenblat29-Aug ........ Ernest Roth30-Aug ........ Gertrude Foster30-Aug ........ Evelynne Fuldauer30-Aug ........ Fred Gerber30-Aug ........ Inge Hauschild30-Aug ........ Matilda Hurwitz30-Aug ........ Hy Jacobs30-Aug ........ Mona Levy30-Aug ........ Max Mandel30-Aug ........ David Mustin30-Aug ........ Stella Winkelman31-Aug ........ Al Booth31-Aug ........ Carolyn Brinkley31-Aug ........ Susan Cohen31-Aug ........ Mollie Guntman31-Aug ........ Samuel Henry31-Aug ........ Katy Lazerov31-Aug ........ Louis Schwartz

Phone ................................................................... 317.255.6647Fax ......................................................................... 317.254.2187Rabbi’s Study ..................................................... 317.255.5612Early Childhood ................................................ 317.254.2186Automated Line ............................................... 317.254.2188Website ........................................................www.ihcindy.org

Brett Krichiver ................................................Senior RabbiScott Fox ....................................................Associate RabbiJanice Roger .............................................. Cantor EmeritaDaniel Silien .........................................Executive DirectorJed Filler ..........................Director of Lifelong LearningTaryn Fartouh ......... Early Childhood Center DirectorEvelyn Pockrass ..................................................... LibrarianLea Coleman .............................................. Youth DirectorPatti Freeman Dorson ................. IHC Board PresidentKaren Rossen................................. Sisterhood PresidentNeal Ginsberg ...........................Brotherhood President

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HIGH HOLY DAY 2017 SCHEDULESaturday, September 16Selichot Evening Concert and ProgramWednesday, September 208:00pm ..............................Erev Rosh Hashanah ServiceThursday, September 218:30am .... Intergenerational Rosh Hashanah Service10:00am ..................... Rosh Hashanah Retreat @ GUCI11:00am ...............Rosh Hashanah Traditional Service3:30pm ................................................................Tot ServiceFriday, September 22Rosh Hashanah Second Day in the CitySunday, September 242:00pm ...........................Kever Avot: Cemetery ServiceFriday, September 296:15pm .........................................Kol Nidre Early Service8:30pm .......................................... Kol Nidre Late Service

Saturday, September 308:30am ............ Intergenerational Yom Kippur Service8:30am .................................Yom Kippur Nefesh Service11:00am ...................... Yom Kippur Traditional Service1:00pm ................................Yom Kippur Study Sessions3:00pm ......................... Yom Kippur Afternoon Service4:00pm ..........................................................................Yizkor5:00pm ......................................................... Neilah Service5:15pm ........................................Yom Kippur Tot Service6:00pm ...................................................................HavdalahWednesday, October 46:30pm .......................................................Pizza in the Hut Derech Torah Sukkot CelebrationSunday, October 811:00am ......................................................................SukkotWednesday, October 115:30pm ............................... Simchat Torah CelebrationsThursday, October 1210:30am ........................................................................Yizkor

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