JCC Indianapolis

03/29/2026

Over the past few months, our team has been asking for your feedback on the JCC website. And you were honest. It hasn’t been as easy to use as it should be. We heard you, and we agreed.

So, we got to work.

You may have already noticed some updates rolling out this week. We’ve been working with a web designer to make the site cleaner, simpler, and easier to navigate. That includes a streamlined menu, a reorganized homepage, and the removal of outdated pages and information, along with some new additions.

Take a look around, and if you have thoughts, questions, or suggestions, we’d love to hear them. More updates to come!
https://jccindy.org/

03/27/2026

"Two messages landed in my inbox recently.
One about strength and Jewish identity.
The other about a simple coffee invitation that turned into something lasting. Different stories… same reminder about who we are at the J."

Read more below...

Two messages landed in my inbox recently. One about strength and Jewish identity. The other about a simple coffee invitation that turned into something lasting. Different stories… same reminder about who we are at the J. Read more below...

03/27/2026

03/26/2026

Summer is getting closer, and we still have a few spots to fill on our team. If you’re looking for a fun, meaningful summer job, or know someone who is, we’d love to have you at the JCC Indianapolis.

We’re still hiring:

• Lifeguards: $13–$14/hr
• Camp Counselors: $13–$14/hr
• Camp Specialists & Unit Heads: $15–$21/hr
• JCafé Food Service Workers: $13–$15/hr

Spend your summer making an impact, building friendships, gaining leadership experience, and having a whole lot of fun along the way.

Apply today: jccindy.org/seasonal-jobs

03/26/2026

Curious about recovery, mobility, or just feeling better in your body?

Stop by today and meet Recovery Specialist Lucy Chenoweth and learn how her services can help you move easier, reduce pain, and support your fitness goals.

Lucy specializes in assisted stretching, bodywork, and lymphatic drainage, creating personalized recovery plans to help you feel stronger, more mobile, and more energized.

🗓 Meet Lucy today:
🕤 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
🌙 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

03/25/2026

Passover, or Pesach, is one of the most meaningful holidays in Jewish tradition, telling the story of freedom, resilience, and identity passed down through generations.

In this short video, Abby Katz, Sr. Director of Jewish Life & Engagement at the JCC, shares the meaning behind Passover traditions like eating matzah, removing chametz, and the fun afikomen search during the seder.

Whether you’re celebrating or simply curious to learn more, we invite you to watch and reflect with us.

Chag Pesach Sameach from your friends at the JCC!

03/25/2026

Passover is next week and we still need your help. Join us in making sure every family and older adult has the holiday foods they need. Your contribution makes a real difference.

Visit bit.ly/passover26 to make a financial donation.

03/24/2026

We’re so grateful to Rabbi Avi Grossbaum from the Chabad Center for Jewish Life – Lubavitch of Indiana for joining us at the JCC this week to bring The Matzah Factory to our community. This hands-on, interactive experience gives children of all ages a chance to explore the story of Passover while baking their own matzah. These engaging activities bring Jewish traditions to life and create lasting, meaningful memories.

03/24/2026

We invite you to join us at IHC on Monday, April 13 at 7 p.m. for a powerful Yom HaShoah observance.

03/23/2026

Ready to try something new this spring?

JCC Adult Beginner Tennis is the perfect way to get moving, meet people, and learn the game in a fun, supportive environment. Whether you’ve never picked up a racket or just want to get back into it, this entry-level program makes it easy to start playing.

🗓 Session 1: April 9 – May 14
⏰ Thursdays | 9:00–10:00 am
📍 JCC Indianapolis

🗓 Session 2: April 13 – May 18
⏰ Mondays | 4:30–5:30 pm

💲 $150 per player (includes a USTA towel)
⚠️ Space is limited. Registration is required.

Visit swinghitace.com to sign up today.

03/23/2026

03/22/2026

Every artist has a moment that shapes their path. For award-winning pianist Richard Glazier, it came at age nine after seeing the film Girl Crazy and writing a fan letter to lyricist Ira Gershwin. That connection led to a life-changing visit at age twelve, when Gershwin invited Glazier to play the piano once owned by his brother, legendary composer George Gershwin. Inspired by Ira’s encouragement, Glazier devoted his career to the Gershwin repertoire and the American Popular Songbook, becoming one of the genre’s leading interpreters.

On Thursday, May 7 at 7 pm, Glazier returns to Indianapolis for Pure Imagination, a special tribute concert honoring his close friend Ira Jaffee in Laikin Auditorium at the Arthur M. Glick JCC. Proceeds from the performance will support the JCC’s Arts & Education Department.