$1 million in funding
for security initiatives each year
The mission of the JCRC is to educate and advocate on issues of vital importance to the organized Jewish community based on consensus, civility, and an expanded commitment to living Jewish values of social justice.
The Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) exists to build a strong and vibrant Jewish community in Columbus and around the world. Through collaboration, advocacy, open communication, education, understanding, and respect, we shall build and deepen our relationships with communities throughout Columbus and beyond.
JCRC Board – FY2025
Co-Chair – Andrea Britcher
Co-Chair – Bill Byers
JewishColumbus Chair – Dr. Jonathan Feibel
Board of Rabbis President – Rabbi Lenette Goldman
Dan Finkelman (Chair, Community Engagement Subcommittee)
Rabbi Rick Kellner (Chair, Education Subcommittee)
Michael Lord (Chair, Advocacy Subcommittee)
Joanne Strausser (Chair, Communications Subcommittee)
Rita Eppler
Rabbi Avi Goldstein
Betsey Lane
Matt Levine
Greg Russell
Josh Sanders
Jared Schiff
Debbi Sugarman
Bridgette Tupes
Julie Tilson Stanley, President & CEO, JewishColumbus
Ginna Rinkov, Chief Impact and Strategy Officer, JewishColumbus
Howie Beigelman, President & CEO, Ohio Jewish Communities