With JCRC Executive Director Lindsey Mintz attending the AJC Global Forum in D.C. in 2017 One evening in 2012 a woman stopped me following Shabbat services at Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation and introduced herself. At the time, I was the campaign manager for a very competitive statehouse race and upon learning this, the woman [...]
The Indianapolis Jewish Community Relations Council condemns the vile hatred, bigotry and antisemitism displayed by white supremacists and neo-Nazis in Charlottesville, VA, and the despicable acts of violence and terrorism that claimed one life, led to the death of two police officers, and injured twenty others. We extend our condolences to the families of Heather [...]
Israel In Depth The Israel In Depth report is a regular feature on the JCRC’s blog from our Israel and International Affairs Committee. August 18, 2017 Israel at Home: Jerusalem prepares to host Israel’s largest beer festival from August 23 to 24 at Independence Park. Read more here. Event website here. Ethiopian-founded Tech Center helping young Ethiopian Israelis [...]
Israel In Depth The Israel In Depth report is a regular feature on the JCRC’s blog from our Israel and International Affairs Committee. August 11, 2017 Israel at Home: Israel to provide entry to Iranian columnist for Times of Israel fleeing persecution. Read more here. Israel Abroad: First Israeli woman completes the swim from Dover, UK to Calais, FR [...]
Israel In Depth The Israel In Depth report is a regular feature on the JCRC’s blog from our Israel and International Affairs Committee. August 4, 2017 Israel at Home: Earliest known mosaic of Jonah and the Whale found in Galilee synagogue. Read more here. Israelis commemorate three year anniversary of the establishment of a nature preserve in memory of [...]
These last twelve weeks flew by faster than I could have ever expected. I am so grateful that I had the opportunity to work with Lindsey, Lauren, and David this summer, as well as leaders and members of the Jewish community. As I walked in the door every morning, I almost never knew what to [...]
Israel In Depth The Israel In Depth report is a regular feature on the JCRC’s blog from our Israel and International Affairs Committee. July 31, 2017 Israel at Home: Israeli non-profit produces free, patient-customized 3D-printed prosthetic hands. Read more here. Israel’s Technion establishes Arab-Israeli industrial park at Shfaram. Read more here. Israel Abroad: First ever visit of Quebec Premier [...]
Israel In Depth The Israel In Depth report is a regular feature on the JCRC’s blog from our Israel and International Affairs Committee. July 21, 2017 Israel at Home: Israeli javelin thrower Marharyta Dorozhon, coached by Indianapolis’ Irina Brodskiy’s father, won the Maccabiah women’s competition at Givat Ram in Jerusalem. Read about it here. Israeli and Palestinian Emergency Responders [...]
The JCRC was pleased to work with the Consulate General of Israel to the Midwest on their biannual Israel seminar for Congressional staff and other government officials. We are grateful to Ice Miller for hosting this important event at their firm. Some highlights from the day included: Deputy Consul General Itay Milner providing the group [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 7, 2017 The Indianapolis Jewish Community Relations Council was shocked and saddened by the June 29th police action shooting that resulted in the death of Aaron Bailey, an unarmed black man. The circumstances of Mr. Bailey’s death leaves the entire Indianapolis community searching for answers and seeking justice. The Jewish community [...]
