JCC Indianapolis

11/18/2025

Great news, JCC Fitness Family!
Our final piece of the fitness center revamp is officially on its way! After a shipping delay, the new 8-piece cable cross system will be delivered on Tuesday, Nov. 25.

To get everything installed safely, we’ll be closing off a small section of the track that day - but the fitness center will remain fully open for all other workouts.

The sample below shows the model; ours will match but feature sleek all-black pads.
We can’t wait for you to try it out!

11/17/2025

Join Us in Supporting the J-Cares Turkey Drive!
November 17–21

All week long, our team will be stationed at the member entrance, sharing how your generosity can help feed families in need this Thanksgiving. When you give to the Hand in Hand Annual Campaign during the Turkey Drive, a portion of your gift directly supports J-Cares and helps provide holiday meals for neighbors across Greater Indianapolis.

💛 Together, we can ensure hundreds of families enjoy a warm, nourishing holiday. Donate this week and help feed our community. https://bit.ly/HandinHandJCC

11/16/2025

Another beautiful review for Vibrant Chromocosms: Where Ancient Tradition Meets Modernity ✨

In her NUVO feature, arts writer Rita Kohn describes the exhibit’s energy perfectly:

“The colors and the depicted activity flow in and out of each other with a vibrancy that leads me across the space… The vibe is emotionally vivid in the early afternoon light streaming through the west-facing wall of glass.”

The exhibit, featuring Nhat Tran and Dr. Elizabeth T.D. Le, captures a powerful blend of cultural heritage, artistry, and human connection.

We’re so grateful to NUVO and Rita Kohn for sharing this thoughtful look at the show — and to everyone who has come to experience it in person.

🖼️ Vibrant Chromocosms is on view through December 31, 2025 at the JCC Indianapolis. Admission is free!

“Vibrant Chromocosms: Where Ancient Tradition Meets Modernity” with Nhat Tran and Dr. Elizabeth T.D. Le is on exhibit through December 31.

11/14/2025

Shabbat Shalom from Sam - Roll Tide Meets Go Hoosiers: Send Help!

Ever since I was growing up in Birmingham, AL, I was the oddball among my friends and family -- the girl who had no interest in college football, never greeted people with “Roll Tide,” and wouldn’t recognize Nick Saban if I saw him walking down the street. So, you can imagine how excited I was...

11/14/2025

That’s a wrap! ✨
The 2025 Ann Katz Festival of Books & Arts has officially come to a close, and what a wonderful season it has been.

Over the past several weeks, we’ve welcomed incredible authors, artists, and performers who inspired conversation, creativity, and connection. From music and film to books and culinary experiences, this year’s Festival truly celebrated the many ways art brings people together.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our Presenting Sponsor, the Herbert Simon Family Foundation, and to our Title Sponsors: Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation, Katz Sapper & Miller, and Lilly Endowment Inc.

Thank you also to our Contributing Sponsors: Beth El Zedeck, JCCA Mit-Habrim Connections, National Bank of Indianapolis, and Schahet Hotels, as well as our Media Sponsor, Sophisticated Living, and the many Supporting, Partnering, and Friends of the Arts sponsors who make this Festival possible each year.

Here’s to another year of stories that connect, inspire, and strengthen our community.

11/13/2025

Last night’s Author Talk with Rabbi Gershon Schusterman and his book Why God Why? offered a meaningful close to this year’s Ann Katz Festival of Books & Arts.

Rabbi Schusterman shared powerful insights about faith, loss, and resilience in conversation with Megan Maurer, whose thoughtful questions guided a deeply moving discussion.

We’re grateful to Megan and Greg Maurer for their generous sponsorship and continued support of the Festival.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this thoughtful evening and helped us end the season on such an inspiring note.

11/12/2025

CEO Sam Dubrinsky and Hand in Hand Co-Chair Katy Cantor joined our JCC Aqua Aerobics crew for their monthly breakfast gathering, a group that proves community really does start in the pool.

What keeps this tight-knit group connected to the J? It’s simple: friendship, laughter, and people who show up for one another.

Sam and Katy came to talk about the Hand in Hand Annual Campaign, but they left with stories that perfectly capture what the campaign is all about: connection, belonging, and shared moments that make the J special.

Join us in keeping that spirit alive. Support the Hand in Hand Annual Campaign today and help strengthen our community, one ripple at a time. https://bit.ly/HandinHandJCC

11/11/2025

A huge shout-out to NUVO Newsweekly and Mary Lee Pappas for the thoughtful review of our gallery show featured as part of The Ann Katz Festival of Books & Arts. Your words bring our vision to life and help share our story with the community — thank you for the support!

Vibrant Chromocosms: Where Ancient Tradition Meets Modernity, the Art of Nhat Tran and Dr. Elizabeth T. D. Le

11/10/2025

11/07/2025

Shabbat Shalom with Sam - When the Game Ends, the Memories Begin

“I want to sleep with my trophy,” my son Max said as he climbed into bed Tuesday evening, his eyes still bright from our JCC’s Youth Soccer Banquet. His small hands clutched the shiny gold trophy. For him, it was magical.