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“Sam, something is going on in Israel.” Those were the first words I heard from one of my best friends on the morning of October 7, 2023. The day before, we met in Boston to see a concert. While it was a short drive from my then-home in Springfield, Massachusetts, my friend traveled from our…

Rain taps the window, backpacks sit untouched by the door, and a restless voice asks what there is to do today. Fall break hands families something rare, which is unscheduled time. It can also leave kids with more energy than a living room can hold. At JCC Indianapolis, that open stretch can become play, movement,…

The 28th Annual Ann Katz Festival of Books & Arts returns this fall with authors, filmmakers, artists, food and conversations designed to bring people together. For nearly three decades, the Ann Katz Festival of Books & Arts has brought compelling voices and fresh ideas to Indianapolis. This fall, the tradition continues with a 2026 lineup…

A missed pass on the gym floor, a shy dancer finding their footing, a swimmer building the nerve to cross the pool: moments like these happen every afternoon at JCC Indianapolis, and they add up to something bigger than an activity schedule. Our JCC Indianapolis youth programs mix active learning with Jewish values, shared responsibility,…

Earlier this week, I met with one of our JCC Board members and Michael McKillip, Senior Director of Impact and Infrastructure at United Way of Central Indiana, to discuss potential funding opportunities for our facility. Since 2016, our JCC has received more than $500,000 in facility funding from United Way of Central Indiana, made possible…