JCC Indianapolis

11/07/2025

Shabbat Shalom with Sam - When the Game Ends, the Memories Begin

“I want to sleep with my trophy,” my son Max said as he climbed into bed Tuesday evening, his eyes still bright from our JCC’s Youth Soccer Banquet. His small hands clutched the shiny gold trophy. For him, it was magical.

11/07/2025

We had a lovely opening for Vibrant Chromocosms: Where Ancient Tradition Meets Modernity last night in the JCC Art Gallery - featuring the incredible works of artists Nhat Tran and Dr. Elizabeth T.D. Le.

Presented as part of the Ann Katz Festival of Books & Arts, this exhibition beautifully blends heritage and innovation through eye popping colors, textures, and stories.

Next time you’re at the J, take a stroll through the gallery and experience these stunning works in person!

11/06/2025

Opening Tonight at 5:30 PM!
Join us in the JCC Art Gallery for the opening reception of Vibrant Chromocosms: Where Ancient Tradition Meets Modernity, featuring artists Nhat Tran and Dr. Elizabeth T.D. Le.

These two Vietnam-born, Indianapolis-based artists explore the harmony between ancient techniques and contemporary art. Nhat Tran is one of fewer than ten artists in the U.S. creating works in Urushi, a 6,000-year-old Japanese lacquer art form, while Dr. Le brings her own rich perspective to this stunning exhibition.

✨ Free Opening Reception: Tonight, 5:30–7:00 PM
🖼️ Exhibition Runs: November 6 – December 31
📍 JCC Art Gallery

Come celebrate the intersection of tradition and innovation — and meet the artists behind this breathtaking work.

11/06/2025

Thank you to Robert Steinfeld and Les Morris for a fantastic discussion about Robert’s book "3...2...1...We’re On The Air!" It was a treat hearing stories from Robert’s 30+ years in the world of professional sports broadcasting, filled with insight, humor, and behind-the-scenes moments that fans rarely get to hear.

📚 Part of the Ann Katz Festival of Books & Arts at the JCC Indianapolis. A Jewish Book Council Program.

11/05/2025

Indianapolis pride meets award-winning storytelling! 🌆
As part of the Ann Katz Festival of Books & Arts, experience Heartland Film’s Award-Winning Shorts — a selection from the 2025 Indy Shorts International Film Festival, featuring Lisa Dahl Blessed by Grace, executive produced by and starring Indy’s own Lisa Dahl.

📅 Sat., Nov. 8 | 7 pm | 🎟️ $10
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/heartland-film-award-winning-shorts-tickets-1669930429869?aff=oddtdtcreator
Sponsored by the Lisa Dahl Foundation.

Don’t miss this special night of film, heart, and local connection at the JCC.

11/04/2025

When you give to Hand in Hand, you make real moments happen.

✨ A child’s first swim lesson.
🎭 A night of laughter and learning.
💪 A member’s journey to better health.

Your support keeps our community thriving - hand in hand.

Donate today https://bit.ly/HandinHandJCC

11/03/2025

In honor of Jewish Book Month's 100th year, the Jewish Book Council has launched Nu Reads, a bi-monthly book subscription series, and their second selection is "Boy From the North Country" by Sam Sussman, who will be here at JCC Indianapolis TONIGHT at 7 pm for the Ann Katz Festival of Books & Arts!

Nu Reads was born out of a shared belief in the power of books to connect us — across backgrounds, experiences, and generations — and in the deep, enduring impact of a recommendation. Each book invites you into a new world, sparking community, conversation, and meaningful connection. By subscribing, you’re not only investing in your own library, you’re supporting Jewish writers and the publishers who bring these stories into the world.

Sign up today at nureads.com, for yourself or a fellow bibliophile, and become a founding member at $154 a year. Also, follow along with on Instagram. https://jccindy.org/books-arts-festival/

11/03/2025

The J is excited to announce new additions to our tennis staff: Patrick Fletchall, Mac Rogers, Ian Brady, Wyatt Metzger, Lukas Greif, Ronnie Schneider, and Josh Villafuerte.

This talented group includes current high school and college coaches with extensive playing experience at top programs such as Indiana University, the University of Florida, the University of North Carolina, Marquette University, and DePauw University.

10/31/2025

Shabbat Shalom with Sam - A Week Filled with Meaning, Connection, and Heart

On Thursday evening, I slipped into the back of the Laikin Auditorium just before one of our Ann Katz Festival of Books & Arts authors began to speak. As people found their seats, I noticed two members -- one who has been part of our JCC for decades and another who just joined this year -- connectin...

10/31/2025

Butler University Men’s Tennis took over our courts for practice this morning - what a great start to the day!

10/30/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us last night for The Great Mann: A Novel with Kyra Davis Lurie and interviewer Ira Mallory - an inspiring evening of conversation, storytelling, and connection as part of the Ann Katz Festival of Books & Arts.

📸 Beautiful photos by Niyah Crowe – IRA FILMS.