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Jewish Events in Indianapolis

27 upcoming Jewish community events in Indianapolis from Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis's calendar: classes, holiday celebrations, family and young adult programs, volunteering and more.

Updated daily · last read Oct 7, 2026

Open in the calendar Families 1 Young adults 3

October 2026

Run For Their Memory - Honoring the Victims of October 7th
Wed, Oct 76:00 – 8:00 PMArthur M. Glick Jewish Community Center (JCC), 6701 Hoover Road, Indianapolis, IN
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Today
Young adults
Hiking in the Trails of Israel with NEXTGen
Sun, Oct 119:30 AM – 2:30 PMLocation Upon RSVP
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This week
Thrive: Musical Outing - Alanis Morissette's Jagged Little Pill
Sun, Oct 112:00 – 4:00 PMBooth Tarkington Civic Theatre, 3 Carter Green, Carmel, IN 46032
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This week
IU: Memory Transformed: Materials of Heritage in Jewish Est. European Life
Sun, Oct 117:00 – 9:30 PMAuer Hall, 200 S. Eagleson Ave, Simon Music Center, Bloomington, IN 47405
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This week
Chevra Kadisha Community Event
Mon, Oct 12Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Funeral Home, 11411 N. Michigan Road, Zionsville, IN 46077
Join Aaron-Ruben-Nelson and the Greater Indianapolis Chevra Kadisha as we honor Morris Profeta and Gabrielle Tamler…
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This week
Community Book Burial
Mon, Oct 12
Jewish sacred texts and holy items must be buried at the end of their life cycles.
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This week
2nd Tuesday of the Month Chair Yoga
Tue, Oct 1312:00 – 1:00 PMCJEL Building at the Jewish Federation, 6711 Hoover Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46260
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This week
Israel Around the Table - Israeli Election
Sun, Oct 185:30 – 8:00 PMAddress upon RSVP.
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Ann Katz Festival of Books and Arts 2026
Sun, Oct 2510:00 AM – 9:00 PMArthur M. Glick JCC, 6701 Hoover Road, Indianapolis, IN 46260
Envisioning 8-10 events. All are welcome!
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Arts and Crafts at HHAI
Sun, Oct 253:00 – 5:00 PMHasten Hebrew Academy, 6602 Hoover Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46260
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Thrive Meet Up Medicare- Bingo
Tue, Oct 2712:00 – 1:30 PMCJEL Building at the Jewish Federation, 6711 Hoover Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46260
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November 2026

3rd Annual HHAI Pickleball Tournament
Sun, Nov 110:00 AM – 1:00 PM
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Know Your Neighbor: Jewish & Swedish Food and Cultural Exchange
Sun, Nov 13:30 – 5:30 PM
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Thrive: Hamsa Making Workshop
Mon, Nov 22:00 – 3:00 PM
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Indianapolis Jewish Community Legacy Celebration
Wed, Nov 46:00 – 8:30 PM
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Ann Katz Festival of Books & Arts: Bruce Feiler's "A Time to Gather"
Sat, Nov 77:00 – 9:00 PM
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Non-Fiction Book Club
Sun, Nov 812:00 – 1:30 PMMaurer Jewish Community Library, 6705 Hoover Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46260
Maurer Jewish Community Library will host a Non-fiction book discussion.
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Thrive: Senior Stroll at Holliday Park
Mon, Nov 99:30 – 10:30 AM
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Thrive: 2nd Tuesday of the Month Chair Yoga
Tue, Nov 1012:00 – 1:00 PM
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Meeting of the Board of Directors of Congregation Beth-El Zedeck.
Tue, Nov 107:30 – 9:00 PMCongregation Beth-El Zedeck, 600 W 70th St, Indianapolis, IN 46260
Meeting of the Board of Directors of Congregation Beth-El Zedeck.
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Men's Engagement: Driving Connections
Thu, Nov 126:30 – 8:30 PMTopgolf, 9200 E 116th St, Fishers, IN 46037
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Young adults
NEXTGen Friendsgiving Shabbat
Fri, Nov 136:30 – 8:30 PMLocation Upon RSVP -- Northern Indianapolis
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Families
Adopt-a-Family Community Day
Sun, Nov 1512:00 – 3:00 PM
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Rabbi Roundtable with the Young Jewish Community
Thu, Nov 197:00 – 9:00 PMAddress provided upon RSVP
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Young adults
NEXTGen Eight Nights of Bites
Sun, Nov 225:00 – 9:00 PMLocation Upon RSVP -- Northern Indianapolis
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Thrive: Monthly Meet Up - Gratitude
Tue, Nov 2412:00 – 1:00 PM
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December 2026

Meeting of the Board of Directors of Congregation Beth-El Zedeck.
Tue, Dec 87:30 – 9:00 PMCongregation Beth-El Zedeck, 600 W 70th St, Indianapolis, IN 46260
Meeting of the Board of Directors of Congregation Beth-El Zedeck.
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About events in Indianapolis

These are the community events Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis publishes on its calendar at jewishindianapolis.org, read by FedFinder every day. Religious services, holiday dates and internal meetings aren't included here; the full calendar has them. A listing on a public calendar isn't always open to everyone, so check eligibility and registration with the host.

Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis on FedFinder → Programs, ways to get involved, and how to get in touch.

Jewish events nearby

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Questions

Where can I find Jewish events in Indianapolis?

This page lists the upcoming community events on Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis's calendar (27 right now), read daily. For the Federation's programs, services and how to get involved, see its FedFinder page.

Are these events open to everyone?

Many are. Each listing says so when it's open to all; otherwise check eligibility, cost and registration with the host before you go.

How do I get my event listed in Indianapolis?

Hosts can submit an event on FedFinder's "Promote your event" page. A featured event appears at the top of this page and the Event Calendar for people looking for events in Indianapolis.