Dear Friends, In one month Israel will mark her 75th year of Independence. It is a truly historic event that will be proudly celebrated here in Columbus as well across the globe. We recognize as we commemorate this momentous occasion, discussion of Israel in recent months has been emotionally charged. Many of you have reached out...

JewishColumbus Leadership Update It is with gratitude for his years of service that we announce the departure of Joel Marcovitch, President and CEO of JewishColumbus. We are so appreciative of the successes that Joel has achieved in this role since he assumed this position. Under his leadership, JewishColumbus raised $1.66M of funding that was distributed...

1. Introducing the Days of Chai! Over the next 18 days leading up to Hannukah, we will share stories from our community of donors, inspiring impact statistics and resources on how to give. As always, we are deeply grateful to our generous community – YOU make our vital work possible. Together, we are building a...

Bringing more than two decades of FBI experience to JewishColumbus security initiatives  How do we combat antisemitism? The answer to this question involves a complex tapestry of initiatives that blanket our community — from education and advocacy to security. Recently, JewishColumbus took a vital step forward to elevate our security efforts by welcoming Steve Flowers...

Bringing holistic perspective to inclusive community building  As our newest JewishColumbus Board Chair, Liz Shafran brings with her decades of experience in Jewish community building. Under her leadership, Liz aspires to create a culture of inclusivity in Columbus.  Prior to her role as Board Chair, Liz boasts a rich diversity of experience within the Columbus...

Programming for Jewish youth helps our kids navigate cascading collective trauma  We have known for years that Jewish summer camps have a profound, positive impact on young people. Adults who attended overnight Jewish camp are:  37% more likely to light candles regularly for Shabbat 45% more likely to attend synagogue at least once per month ...

By Joel Marcovitch and Max Brickman In moments of senseless violence and injustice, the juxtaposition between the worst and the best of humanity comes to light. This was certainly the case as we walked the streets at the border between Ukraine and Poland. From the Ukrainian side, refugees poured in carrying only a few of...

  Dear Community, JewishColumbus was informed of a credible antisemitic threat from a private security guard employed at Columbus Torah Academy. Law enforcement identified the source and took necessary steps to nullify the threat. We commend and thank the quick-thinking law enforcement officials at local, state and national agencies. Their training, planning and professionalism prevented what could...

  Our mission at JewishColumbus is to maintain a strong and vibrant Jewish community in Columbus and beyond. With our funding, programming and agency partnerships, we provide a space where every member of our community can feel a sense of safety and belonging. One of the fundamental ways through which we achieve this is our...