Discover, Give, and Grow This Season at the JCC Indianapolis
As autumn transitions into the holiday season, there’s never been a better time to connect, give back, and grow at the JCC Indianapolis. From inspiring arts and cultural events to energizing fitness programs and exciting youth leagues, this season is packed with opportunities to engage your mind, body, and spirit.
The Power of Return
Dear JCC Indianapolis Members and Friends, In recent days, we have witnessed images of hostages returning home — scenes that have gripped the Jewish world and stirred something deep within all of us. The faces of those coming back to their families after two years of living in hellish captivity remind us that return is […]
Celebrating a Year of Growth, Together
Exactly one year ago today, I walked into our JCC for my second day as CEO. One year later, I am just as energized — though a little less nervous — as I was then. What excites me most isn’t just the work we do, but the way our JCC continues to be shaped, strengthened, […]
A Sweet New Year, A Renewed Purpose
Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, a time when tradition teaches us that the world itself is renewed, begins this evening. Ten days from now we will gather again for Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. The days that connect the two are known as the Days of Teshuvah, which literally translates to “return.” Teshuvah […]
Celebrate the High Holidays & Fall Sports at JCC Indianapolis
With the school year underway and the arrival of fall, JCC Indianapolis invites members—and those considering membership—to enjoy a season full of community, celebration, and activity. From meaningful holiday observances to youth sports and lessons, the lineup of JCC Indianapolis fall programs this September and early October offers something for everyone.
Shabbat Shalom from Sam: The Weight We Didn’t Know We Carried
Do you know that feeling of relief when a weight lifts off your shoulders — a weight you didn’t even realize you were carrying? That’s exactly how I felt last night at dinner with Jewish community leaders Beth and Steve Klapper and two of their daughters. JCC Board Chair David Katz, our spouses, and me […]
Rod Hofts’ Legacy and the JCC’s Impact
The idea of leaving a legacy has been on my mind this week. Over the weekend, we learned of former Sports and Fitness Director Rod Hofts’ passing. Though I never met Rod, who retired at the end of 2006, his legacy lives on in the many lives he impacted through his work at the JCC. […]
Shabbat Shalom from Sam: What the JCC Shares with a 90s Boy Band
It was at a Backstreet Boys concert that I realized just how much in common the JCC community has with a 90s pop boy band fanbase. Stay with me. I promise I’ll connect the dots.This past weekend, I saw the Backstreet Boys in concert. The five-member boy band, who really broke onto the scene in […]
Fall Fun at JCC Indianapolis: Sports, Doggie Dips, & More
As summer winds down in the Hoosier state, the JCC Indianapolis is alive with energy, offering programs and events for families, children, and members of all ages. From back-to-school support to fall sports and community favorites, there’s something for everyone at JCC Indianapolis.
Shabbat Shalom from Sam: The Secret Ingredient is Relationships
“Would you like your hamburger medium-well or well-done?” is a question that I asked numerous times a day during my college years. I worked at my family’s restaurant as a server for about three years. At the time, I couldn’t imagine how my job serving hamburgers and corned beef sandwiches would contribute to my ultimate […]
