JCC Indianapolis

10/18/2026

A heartfelt thank you to all of our 28th Annual Ann Katz Festival of Books & Arts sponsors! Your generous support helps bring incredible authors, artists, stories and cultural experiences to our community. We couldn't do it without you!

🎟️ Festival passes and individual event tickets are on sale now! Join us for another exciting season of books, arts and community connections. Link in profile

Supporting Sponsors:

AMK Strategies
Diane and John Abrams
F.A. Wilhelm Construction Co., Inc.
Goelzer Investment Management
Indianapolis Jewish Community Relations Council
JCC Arts & Education Committee
Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis
NFP, an AON Company
Suzy and Larry Falender
The Penrod Society, Ltd.

Partnering Sponsor:

David and Anna Ross Kosene
Ellen Shevitz

Media Sponsor:

Sophisticated Living

A special thank you to our Bernstein, Lazarus, and Chagall Friends of the Arts sponsors:

Bernstein:

Anonymous
Harp Family
Rebecca Miller and Michael Bernstein
Carol Weiss

Lazarus:

Diane and John Abrams
Winnie Goldblatt
Kramer Great-Grandchildren
Adrienne Reiswerg and Rob Young
Shelly Rubinstein and Phil Segal

Chagall:

Katy and Dan Cantor
Claudette and Lawrence Einhorn
Laurie and Eddie Freeman
Lisa Freeman and Kevin Hardie
Valerie P. Jackson
Rita and Keith Pitzele
Joani and Jeff Rothenberg
Pam and Lev Rothenberg
Ellen and Jerrold Simon
Alex and Marcella Slabosky
George Taylor
Susan Vinicor
Cheryl Waldman

Brooks:

Anonymous (4)
Sam Dubrinsky and Jamil Clayton
Barbara and Marc Freeman
Linda Gotthelf
Jodi and Josh Greenwald
David H. Kleiman and Susan Jacobs
Abby and David Katz
Don and Lynda Goeke Katz
Barbara Levy
Patricia Milner and Bob Stedron
Donna and Jerry Segal
Florence “Renny” and Gregory (z’l) Silver
Phillip Weisberger
Lauren Zoll

10/16/2026

10/16/2026

The 28th Annual Ann Katz Festival of Books & Arts is making headlines! 📚🎨

Thanks to WISH-TV for helping us spread the word about this year’s festival and the incredible lineup of authors, artists and cultural experiences bringing our community together.

Check out the story, then make plans to join us for a celebration of stories, creativity and connection!

📺 Watch the WISH-TV & Life Style Live feature below! 👇

INDIANAPOLIS — The 28th annual Ann Katz Festival of Books & Arts returns to JCC Indianapolis from Oct. 25 through Nov. 17, bringing authors, artists, filmmakers and culinary talent together for a celebration of storytelling, culture and community. The festival takes place at the JCC, 6701 Hoover R...

10/15/2026

10/15/2026

Find Balance, Strength and Confidence with Tai Chi at the J!

Discover the benefits of gentle, mindful movement with two upcoming Tai Chi classes designed to improve mobility, flexibility and overall well-being.

🌿 Seated Tai Chi for Arthritis
Mondays, 12:30–1:15 PM
Perfect for beginners and those with arthritis or limited mobility.

🌿 Tai Chi for Rehabilitation
Mondays, 1:30–2:15 PM
Support recovery from injury, surgery or other health challenges while improving balance and strength.

Both classes run November 16–December 21.

Registration opens October 26! Join us at the J and take a step toward feeling your best.

10/14/2026

Join us for Vecinos: A Latino and Jewish Celebration! Presented in partnership with JCC Indianapolis, Arte Mexicano en Indiana, and Indiana Latino Expo, Vecinos celebrates the connections between our two communities through music, dance, food, art, and conversation. You won't want to miss this!

Register: https//bit.ly/VecinosIndy

10/14/2026

Stronger Together! Join our Women on Weights Combo Series and build strength, improve your technique and gain confidence in the weight room!

This women-only program features seven instructor-led sessions with Blake, meeting Mondays and Wednesdays, November 16–December 9, from 5:30–6:15 PM in the JFit Studio.

Registration closes November 23! Scan the QR code to sign up, register on the app or J website, and get stronger with us!

10/13/2026

Have you spotted our new billboard on Keystone Avenue? Take it as your sign to try the J this fall! From aquatics and arts to fitness and new friendships, there’s plenty to fall into at JCC Indianapolis.

Find your next favorite thing at JCCIndy.org⁠.

10/13/2026

📚 FESTIVAL FEATURE 📚

Author Talk | Jean-Yves Pitoun
OCT. 27 | 7pm | Laikin Auditorium
$10 Entry | FREE with a Festival Pass

🎟️ Ticket Link in bio! 🎟️

Come listen to screen writer and director, Jean-Yves Pitoun, talk about his new book, "The Three Partisans"!