Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

0 Sports Communities

On the record and off the court: Meet the only Jewish player on the NCAA championship team

Adam Finkel in JTA · 10 Apr

Harrison Hochberg, a University of Michigan junior and dedicated fan of the school's basketball program, became part of the NCAA Division I men's basketball championship-winning team, even though he didn't play in the final game.

0 Politics Jewish Law

Jews paused Indiana’s abortion ban — by turning a religious freedom law against the evangelical right

Hannah Feuer in Forward · 31 Mar

In response to Indiana's abortion ban enacted after the Dobbs decision, Elly Cohen co-founded Hoosier Jews for Choice, challenging the law using the state's Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA).

0 Gender/Identity Politics

Feminism’s Jewish Problem

Nicole Lampert in Tablet · 30 Mar

Nicole Lampert discusses Phyllis Chesler's observations on the fracture within modern feminism over Zionism and antisemitism.

0 Leadership Science

Alphabet’s AI bet shows early returns under Israeli-American CFO Anat Ashkenazi

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 5 Feb

Anat Ashkenazi, an Israeli-American financial executive, has made significant strides in her role as CFO at Alphabet, following her successful tenure at Eli Lilly.

0 Antisemitism Sports

Why do sports stars keep getting antisemitic with a Jewish streamer?

Louis Keene in Forward · 18 Dec 2025

High-profile athletes have recently been criticized for making antisemitic remarks while appearing on the livestream of controversial Jewish streamer Adin Ross.

0 Education Politics

In Indiana, a vaunted Jewish studies program is upended by red-state politics over Israel and speech

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 7 Nov 2025

Indiana University's renowned Borns Jewish Studies Program is embroiled in controversy following a sudden leadership change.

0 Communities Education

Letters – Fall 2025

JA Staff in Jewish Action · 15 Sep 2025

The correspondence in the Fall 2025 issue of a Jewish publication brings together perspectives on a range of topics.

0 Antisemitism Communities

Why neo-Nazis marched in Indianapolis this weekend, and almost every weekend in the US

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 18 Aug 2025

White supremacist and neo-Nazi rallies remain a persistent issue across the United States, with groups often organizing near significant events or locations to maximize attention and recruitment potential.

0 Sports History

Robert Shwartzman, Jewish Knicks fans and Jim Irsay's legacy

Menschwarmers · 22 May 2025

Jewish rookie Robert Shwartzman's achievement of winning the pole position for the Indy 500 signals a historical moment as he aims to be the first Jewish winner since the 1940s.

0 Sports Culture

In a first, Israeli rookie Robert Shwartzman wins pole position at Indy 500

Ben Sales in JTA · 19 May 2025

Robert Shwartzman, a 25-year-old Russian-Israeli race car driver, has secured pole position for the upcoming Indy 500, becoming the first rookie to do so in over four decades.

0 Communities History

5 arrested for allegedly filming a music video in historic Indianapolis synagogue

Grace Gilson in Forward · 21 Mar 2025

Five individuals, including a videographer named Jaylen Young, were arrested for unauthorized entry at the historic Beth-El Zedeck Temple in Indianapolis, intending to film a music video.

0 Television/Film Culture

Hallmark’s ‘Hanukkah on the Rocks’ Gives Us That Jewish Holiday Magic

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 17 Dec 2024

Hallmark's 2024 Hanukkah offering, "Hanukkah on the Rocks," is a charming film that reimagines typical Hallmark romance with a Jewish twist.

0 Education Communities

Getting More Jewish Kids into Jewish Schools

Rachel Schwartzberg in Jewish Action · 17 Dec 2024

The Consortium of Jewish Day Schools (CoJDS) has launched a new initiative called "Coming Home" to promote Jewish education by increasing enrollment in Jewish day schools.

0 Television/Film Culture

Nickelodeon Host and Hallmark Hanukkah Star Marc Summers Wanted to Be a Rabbi

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 10 Dec 2024

Marc Summers, famed for hosting Nickelodeon's 'Double Dare,' is making a debut in acting with a Jewish-themed role.

0 Culture History

The St. Petersburg Traveling Circus

Maxim D. Shrayer in Tablet · 20 Nov 2024

Maxim D. Shrayer's narrative explores the journey of Art and Ilene, reflecting on their diverse cultural backgrounds and personal histories.

0 Politics Culture

Steve Speaks!

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 30 Oct 2024

The episode features a discussion with Steve Kornacki about the upcoming U.S. election, focusing on voter behavior patterns and potential swing states.

0 Politics Israel

The Indiana senator with a bipartisan streak on the Middle East

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 20 Dec 2021

Senator Todd Young (R-IN) works across the aisle with Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) to address foreign policy issues, particularly in the Middle East.

0 Politics Leadership

Pence confidant Tom Rose on the former vice president’s 2024 prospects

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider · 18 Aug 2021

Mike Pence, former Vice President, is navigating a challenging political landscape post-2020 election certification, a move that alienated hardcore Trump supporters.

0 Politics Leadership

Indiana insiders assess Pence’s post-Trump prospects

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider · 13 Jan 2021

As the political landscape shifts, Vice President Mike Pence faces decisions about his future outside of Trump's shadow.

0 Sports Antisemitism

The Secret Jewish History Of The Indianapolis 500

Forward · 25 May 2018

Larry Mendelsohn, a Jewish race car promoter from Islip, New York, is credited with inventing the Demolition Derby.

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