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Indianapolis I Ichrcvv Congregation 6501 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46260 • 317/ 255-6647 • www.ihcindy.org

OFFICERS: Gerry Arffa, president; Larry Cohen, Henry Efroymson, Carolyn Hiser, vice presidents; Pat Milner, secretary; Mike Kerschner, treasurer. RABBIS AND CANTOR: Rabbi Jon Adland, Rabbi Marci Bloch; Cantor Janice Roger. BOARD MEMBERS: Col. Barry S. Baer, David Barrett, Betty Cahall, Patti Dorson, Ken Finkel, Christy Glasser, Judi Hastings, David Kleinman, Alix Litwack, Amy Micon, Lori Moss, Charlene Pfenninger, Don Siegel, Gregory Silver, Gayle Skolnik, Dr. Dan Spitzberg, Susan Williams, Peter Wormser.

GOALS: 1HC is a House of Study (Beit Midrash), a House of Prayer (Beit Tefillah), and a House of Gathering (Beit Knesset). The congregation's programs reflect these three traditional functions of the

synagogue. As a Reform congregation, we are members of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations, and we identify with the teachings of Reform Judaism. We maintain a deep reverence for Jewish

tradition, as well as the creative contemporary innovations of Reform. With a membership of almost 1,400 families, we are a large congregation. Our continuing growth is a sign of the Continued on page 15

'Fernpic Sisterhood of Indianapolis I lebrcw Congregation 6501 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46260 • 317/ 255-6647 • www.ihcindy.org OFFICERS: Jennifer Vigran, president; Tammy Falender, Judy Levy, vice presidents for membership; Elyse Chuvalas, Becky Jaffe, vice presidents for ways and means; Elaine Arffa, Laura Burton vice presidents for programming; Julia Richter, vice president for religion living; Mimi Dell, treasurer; Susan Scott, assistant treasurer; Wendy Melemed, financial secretary; Marcella Slabosky assistant financial secretary; Karla Yale, recording secretary; Sari Ohm, corresponding secretary; Joanne Lenke, parliamentarian. BOARD MEMBERS: Jackie Barrett, Toby Blickman, Beth Bowman, Karen Brattain, Helga Caresky, Colleen Gill Delaney, Louise Dinsmore, Irene Engle, Linda Falender, Ann Finkel, Robin Gurin, Robin Kersh, Sara Kouts, Linda Leary, Leslie Joseph Lybik, Amy Micon, Ruth Miller, Charlene Pfenninger, Adrienne Reiswerg, Becky Ristow, Lara Schmutte, Renny Silver, Lois Tarshes, Annette Thon.

GOALS: To foster and further the highest ideals of Judaism; to promote fellowship among members; and, in cooperation with the congregation, to be helpful in religious, social and educational activities. HISTORY: Founded October 13,1917. TYPES OF ACTIVITIES: Pro-

vides financial and volunteer support for educational and religious programs within IHC. Coordinates volunteers and other resources to address community needs in domestic violence, blood collection, support for cancer and other hospital patients, and resources for the visually impaired.

Provides social, religious and educational programming for its members and others within the congregation. HOW TO JOIN: Must be a member of Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation. Contact Judy Levy, 569-0722 or Tammy Falender, 879-8509. Dues are $30 a year.

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