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JCRC Talks Health Disparities in the African American Community Wednesday, May 6, 2020 Our first JCRC Talks program was held on May 6, 2020 and discussed “Health Disparities in the African American Community”. We were pleased to be joined by State Representatives Robin Shackleford and Greg Porter, Tony Mason of the Indianapolis Urban [...]
Jewish Community Speaks Out About Antisemitism Amid Push for Hate Crime Legislation, Fox59, Jan. 3
"Indiana governor says passing hate crime law ‘long overdue’ ", Washington Post, 12/15/2018
Indystar: Letter to the Editor Join the Fight Against Antisemitism Earlier this month, Jewish families observed the wonderful traditions of Hanukkah, a holiday that celebrates religious freedom. Many events of the past year served as poignant reminders that we must continue to remain vigilant in protecting religious liberty. The FBI reported in November that more [...]
JCRC on "No Limits" Discussion Spirit & Place, Antisemitism, and Intersecting Identities On November 8, 2018 No Limits invited the JCRC to talk about the annual Spirit and Place Festival with an emphasis on events related to the Jewish community. Lindsey Mintz, Executive Director of the Jewish Community Relations Council, Cantor Aviva Marer, Cantor at Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation and [...]
Hummus & Happiness Interview "See how food and film and create diversity and expression", INDYSTYLE, Nov. 5
JCRC in the News Re: Pittsburgh Shooting “Local Service Planned to Honor Pittsburgh Synagogue Victims”, WTHR,10/28/2018 “Indianapolis Jewish Community responds following mass shooting in Pittsburgh”, WTHR, 10/27/128 “Indy Jewish Council: Anti-Semitism is infecting ‘all layers of our society’”, IndyStar, 10/28/18 "Local Community Memorial Gathering Planned to Honor Victims in Pittsburgh Synagogue", WFYI, 10/29/18 “Local Politicians, [...]
Pike High School Swastika Antisemitic Graffiti Swastikas Drawn in Boy’s Restroom at Pike High School, Fox59, Sept. 27 Students Find Ugly Drawing in Bathroom at Pike High School, WTHR. Spet. 27 Police Are Investigating Anti-Semitic Graffiti Found in Pike High School, IndyStar, Sept. 29 Swastika Graffiti Found In Restroom At Pike High School, WFYI, Oct. 1
