Building a secure, accessible, and vibrant Jewish future in Columbus.
What We Do
JewishColumbus strengthens Jewish life in Central Ohio, Israel, and around the world through community support, leadership development, security, global partnership, and legacy building.
Support Partner Agencies
We work with our partner agencies to ensure the needs of everyone in the community are met.
Empower Future Leaders
We train the next generation of leaders so they may chart the course for future generations to come.
Protect Our Community
We help provide security to our preschools, day schools, religious schools, and synagogues.
Fund Jewish Life Everywhere
We support Jews in Israel, the former Soviet Union, and all over the globe.
Secure Our Community’s Future
We enable you to craft your legacy with guidance from our philanthropic advisors.
Our Partners
JewishColumbus works with local, national, and global partners to strengthen Jewish life, support people in need, build community, and connect Columbus to Israel and Jewish communities around the world.
Community Initiatives
Programs and initiatives supported by JewishColumbus to meet communal needs and create meaningful Jewish experiences.
Local Partners
Columbus-area agencies, schools, synagogues, and organizations serving Jewish individuals and families across Central Ohio.
Global Partners
National and international partners connecting Columbus to Israel and Jewish communities around the world.
Supporting the Jewish Community, Locally, and Globally
JewishColumbus strengthens Jewish life by protecting our community, creating inclusive spaces, building Jewish pride, assisting Jews in need, cultivating leadership, and ensuring a strong future.
Protect Our Community
So we can live freely as Jews
By increasing programming and training, we empower our community to fight against antisemitism. Everyone should feel safe at Jewish schools, synagogues, and institutions.
Create Inclusive Spaces
For everyone
We established and fully funded the Jewish Community Disabilities Inclusion Director, in partnership with the JCC, to build an inclusive Jewish community for children of all abilities.
Instill Jewish Pride
In our kids
Studies prove that overnight Jewish camp instills Jewish pride and fosters deep attachments to the Jewish community.
Assist Jews in Need
Across the globe
From Columbus to Ukraine and from South America to Israel, Jews face poverty, persecution, and uncertainty.
Cultivate Jewish Leadership
For the next generation
Young JewishColumbus programming engages our under-40 community members, and Leadership JewishColumbus prepares them to lead.
Ensure Jewish Tomorrows
By building a legacy
Our LIFE & LEGACY® Program aims to strengthen our community for today and for future generations.