JewishColumbus Leadership Update A letter from Liz Shafran, Board of Trustees Chair We are excited to write you this Shabbat to announce that Julie Tilson Stanley will become President and Interim CEO of JewishColumbus. Our current interim CEO, Naomi Lamb, will become the CEO of Ohio State University Hillel. JewishColumbus is incredibly proud of its strong leaders....

Leadership JewishColumbus Completes Third Cycle, Empowering Young Professionals for Leadership Roles in the Columbus Jewish Community JewishColumbus is proud to announce the successful completion of the third cohort of Leadership JewishColumbus, a program designed to develop and cultivate leadership skills among young professionals in the Jewish community. The latest cohort of Leadership JewishColumbus participants is...

Jewish American Heritage Month is an exceptional occasion dedicated to the recognition and honor of the invaluable contributions made by Jewish Americans. However, our celebration extends far beyond a single month and encompasses the entire year! Since its establishment in 2006 and its annual reaffirmation, Jewish American Heritage Month provides an ongoing opportunity for all...

JewishColumbus and its Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) are proud to announce that Columbus City Council has officially proclaimed May as Jewish American Heritage Month. Jewish American Heritage Month serves as an important reminder that the story of Jewish Americans is interwoven into the fabric of our nation’s history. It is a testament to the resilience,...

Lauren Nemerovski Joins JewishColumbus to Fight Antisemitism and Promote Education JewishColumbus is excited to announce the appointment of Lauren Nemerovski as their newest Manager of Israel & Community Relations. Nemerovski brings a wealth of experience and passion to her role. Originally from Chicago, IL, Nemerovski moved to Aspen, CO at the age of 13 before...

Dear Community, As we welcome a new Shabbat, our hearts are with Israel and its citizens facing an escalation of rocket attacks aimed at Israeli cities and communities. Now entering a fourth day, Israelis across southern and central Israel have braved an onslaught of over 880 rockets. Thanks to the Iron Dome, over 260 of...

JewishColumbus is committed to keeping you up to date on the latest developments in Israel. Please check back here for the latest updates. For links to more resources regarding Israel please click here. May 15, 2023 4:00pm EST – Update from Jewish Federations of North America: An Egyptian-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian Islamic Jihad...

JewishColumbus and the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) stand with Evan Gershkovich, and you can, too. In March 2023, The Wall Street Journal’s (WSJ) Evan Gershkovich was arrested by Russian authorities on false charges of espionage. Both WSJ and Evan strongly deny Russia’s allegations and the United States government has designated this arrest as...

Marshmallows for Passover? “Mommy, what’s your favorite plague?” asked my youngest son at dinner the other day. His question seemed very apropos to the upcoming Passover holiday… when Jewish people ask even more questions than usual! And like a typical Jewish mom, I answered with my own questions: “What’s my favorite plague?!?! Should I have...