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What’s behind the rise of white supremacist flyers in Indy, and what to do if you find one
July 10, 2024
INDIANAPOLIS (INDYSTAR) — Stephen Aldrich, a resident of Woodland Trace, was taking his dog on a walk on June 19 when he started noticing little Ziploc bags scattered on the
driveways of every few houses. […]
State Treasurer Daniel Elliott announces new investments in Israel Bonds
May 2, 2024
HAMILTON COUNTY (THE REPORTER) — Indiana State Treasurer Daniel Elliott announced Wednesday that he has authorized another $5 million of investments in Israel Bonds for the state of Indiana. […]
“Yom HaShoah:” Holocaust Remembrance Day
May 9, 2024
INDIANAPOLIS (INDIANAPOLIS RECORDER) — Tibor Klopfer and his daughter Liz Wertz sat on the front row at the Shaarey Tefilla synagogue among a congregation of a little under 100 people Sunday to take part in Yom HaShoah. […]
Holcomb vetoes bill defining antisemitism discrimination, cites ‘confusing’ language
March 18, 2024
INDIANAPOLIS (FOX59) — Gov. Eric Holcomb has vetoed a bill meant to define and ban antisemitism as discrimination within educational institutions, saying the legislation doesn’t go far enough to address the issue and criticizing the bill’s “confusing” language. […]
Footsteps of faith: Black Jewish Hoosiers
February 22, 2024
INDIANAPOLIS (INDIANAPOLIS RECORDER) — Willaine St. Pierre remembers being just twelve years and going up against a Christian youth pastor to defend her faith at a convention. […]
Jewish community leaders disavow swastika in snow at Carmel family’s home
February 19, 2024
CARMEL (WISH) — Jewish community leaders on Monday expressed concern with the hateful message that a swastika boldly stomped in the snow in front of a Jewish family’s home sent to the community. […]
Commitment to Holocaust education earns state recognition for IU Bloomington institute
February 2, 2024
BLOOMINGTON (IU NEWS) — In recognition of its commitment to Holocaust remembrance and education about antisemitism, Indiana University’s Institute for the Study of Contemporary Antisemitism has been awarded the state of Indiana’s Never Again Ambassador Award on behalf of the Indianapolis Jewish Community Relations Council and the Indiana Civil Rights Commission. […]
‘Sweet Lorraine in Auschwitz’ documentary to share story of Hoosier Holocaust survivor Frank Grunwald
January 30, 2024
INDIANAPOLIS (WTHR) — A new documentary is being made right now about Hoosier Holocaust survivor Frank Grunwald. Grunwald spent his adult life in Indianapolis, but as a child, he suffered the devastating consequences of hatred at the hands of the Nazis. […]
Holocaust remembrance program ‘passing down memories’
January 25, 2024
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Indianapolis city leaders on Thursday hosted the 25th annual State of Indiana Holocaust Remembrance Program to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day, which will be on Saturday. The program happened at the Indiana Statehouse to honor people who perished in the Holocaust. This year’s program was centered around the theme “Generation to Generation.” […]
Why we’re asking for a definition of antisemitism
January 24, 2024
INDIANAPOLIS (CHRONICLE) — For the second legislative session in a row, the Indiana Jewish Community is asking the Indiana General Assembly to adopt, through legislation, the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Working Definition of Antisemitism. […]