Articles tagged as: Indianapolis Jewish Community Relations Council
September 16, 2019
Anti-Semitic Flyers Posted On Doors In Jewish Neighborhood
The Indianapolis Jewish Community Relations Council said in a statement the flyers were discovered Friday morning posted on doors at its campus on the city's north side.
Read MoreOctober 29, 2018
Local Community Memorial Gathering Planned to Honor Victims in Pittsburgh Synagogue
The Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis announced a Community Memorial Gathering with faith leaders from across Central Indiana.
Read MoreOctober 29, 2018
Local Politicians, Community Leaders Join At Memorial Service For Pittsburgh Synagogue
Nearly every speaker -- both religious and political -- warned of divisiveness.
Read MoreOctober 10, 2018
Anti-Semitism In Schools On The Rise
Anti-Defamation League data shows a 94 percent rise in anti-Semitic incidents in K-12 schools.
Read MoreOctober 1, 2018
Swastika Graffiti Found In Restroom At Pike High School
Pike Township officials say the incidents may be criminal mischief but aren't believed to be hate crimes.
Read MoreAugust 17, 2017
Anti-Discrimination Groups Launch Hate Crimes Database
Groups worry hate crimes are underreported in the state, and call for hate crimes legislation.
Read MoreMarch 2, 2016
Group Plans Effort To Revive Hate Crimes Legislation
The rejected bill was tabled nearly a week before vandals painted vulgar graffiti on a wall of the Islamic Society of North America in Plainfield. It would allow for tougher sentences by taking into account a victim's perceived or actual race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, disability, national origin, ancestry or sexual orientation.
Read MoreOctober 20, 2015
Officials, Groups Push For Hate Crime Law In Indiana
Indiana is among only five states without a hate crime law.
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