Explore the Center

Main Level

Fireplace Lounge

Kick back for a quiet place to study, rest or meet up with friends for a welcoming home away from-home atmosphere. Grab a cup of coffee or a snack from the kosher kitchen to refresh for the day.

Dining Hall

The kosher dining hall is more than just a space to gather for Shabbat Dinner. Throughout the week, the dining hall is in constant use by students taking advantage of the space with classes for IU credit and various student groups. With a moveable dividing wall, the dining hall is multi-purpose.

Sunday Sports Grille

The dining hall is utilized by the Sunday Sports Grille, a focal point for its six big-screen TVs and kosher pub-style food each Sunday from 1 pm- 5 pm. Catch the NFL/NBA games of the week while munching on free wings, fries and snacks! Be sure to check out the IU Jewish Sports Wall of Fame recognizing Hoosiers who excelled in sports and left a lasting impact on IU’s Jewish community.

Student pose with blanket in fireplace room.
Students work on blankets in fireplace room.
Students eat sitting at round tables and watching sports.
Group of young white males pose with sports jerseys.
Three females pose while preparing food.

Upper Level

The Sanctuary

The sanctuary provides a room for Shabbat services and more. It provides space for X170 classes, guest speakers, and special programs. A versatile space, the sanctuary's main purpose is for prayer, and the room's stained-glass windows and permanent ark bring wholeness to our weekly Shabbat services.

The Chapel

The Jewish Culture Center serves a variety of Jewish observances and the chapel provides a second dedicated prayer space for Shabbat services. During the week, the chapel also serves as a classroom, meeting and study space.

Male and female performers lead chapel in song.
Empty chairs in semi-circle facing podium in chapel
Chapel full of people seated.
Chorus performs in chapel
Empty chapel.