Wounded Warriors—1918 and 2018
The nature of war injuries has changed dramatically over the past 100 years, but so has the quality of medical care. Modern techniques now allow functional survival after injuries that were uniformly disabling or fatal 100 years ago. Of our 262 central Ohio WWI veterans, several sustained life changing injuries. Join us at The Historical Collection on July 1 for this special presentation.

Dr Ian Valerio
Photo Courtesy of The Ohio State University website
Speaker: Dr. Ian Valerio, MD, MS, MBA,CDR, MC, USNR
Associate Professor, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Department Head, General and Trauma Surgery, Kandahar, Afghanistan 2012-2013
Date Sunday, July 1st, 2018
LocationCJHS Historical Collection - 1175 College Ave
Time2:00 PM (Exhibit Opens at 1:00PM)
CJHS will premiere a brand new production (more…)
Date Wednesday, May 30th, 2018
LocationRoth-Resler Theater, Jewish Community Center - 1125 College Ave
TimeCurtain 8:00 PM
For the fifth consecutive year, the CJHS will introduce Jewish middle schoolers to genealogy with the intention of stimulating their interest in where they came from and who they are!
During the Thanksgiving holiday season, seventh and eighth graders at: Congregation Beth Tikvah, Temple Beth Shalom, Temple Israel and Congregation Tifereth Israel had a special “homework” assignment. They were asked to talk to their relatives, especially the elders, about their families’ origins and stories. They came to religious school, with their parents, on December 3rd or 10th, depending on the school, to participate in Genealogy Super Sunday. During each session, CJHS facilitators encouraged the students to share family photos, keepsakes, documents, and other family memorabilia that they have collected.
Pictures from our 2018 event with Temple Beth Shalom held at the New Albany JCC:
Below are just a select few pictures of this wonderful event at both Beth Tikvah and Temple Israel from 2017:
Date December 3rd or 10th 2017
LocationCongregation Beth Tikvah, Temple Beth Shalom, Temple Israel, and Congregation Tifereth Israel
Time
Author and Editor of the Ohio Jewish Chronicle, Pam Spence will present her book Glad Rags: Inspiring Clothes and the Women Who Wear Them. Ms Spence is the founder of The Glad Rags Project which is a celebration of clothing and how one uses it to express ones’ self. Her interesting and entertaining style guarantee a spectacular event!
Below are just a few pictures of this wonderful event that all participants thoroughly enjoyed and learned from:
Date Sunday, November, 5th 2017
LocationCJHS Historical Collection - 1175 College Ave
Time2:00 - 3:00 PM

Gayle Strege Photo Courtesy of The Ohio State University
Gayle Strege’s talk will include headcoverings from the 1800’s to present day. She will be focusing on what has changed and what hasn’t. She will also analyze why hats have fallen out of favor. Please join us for what will be a fascinating conversation!!!!!
Here are some pictures from the wonderful and educational presentation:
Date Sunday, October 1st 2017
LocationCJHS Historical Collection - 1175 College Ave
Time2:00-3:00 PM

Dr Robin Judd
Photo courtesy: www.osu.edu
The First Sunday Program will feature a conversation with Dr. Robin Judd on Jewish Women’s Organizations. This conversation is in conjunction with our current exhibit When Women Wore Hats: Jewish Women’s Organizations in Columbus. Dr Judd will explore the different Jewish Women’s Organizations over the years while being surrounded by the hats that women wore as members of some of those organizations.
Thank You for a wonderful event, here is a picture of the conversation…
Date Sunday, September 10th, 2017
LocationCJHS Historical Collection - 1175 College Ave
Time2:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M.

Rabbi Avi Goldstein
Photo Courtesy of Beth Jacob Synagogue
Join Rabbi Avi Goldstein for a conversation on different religious headcoverings in conjunction with our current exhibit: When Women Hats Jewish Women’s Organizations in Columbus.
Rabbi Goldstein’s talk is entitled “Haircoverings in Judaism: Seen Through the Prism of Law, Philosphy and Gender” will explore different headcoverings and their evolution including previously un-displayed headcoverings from our archives and Rabbi Goldstein’s collection.
Date Sunday, July, 9th 2017
LocationCJHS Historical Collection - 1175 College Ave
Time2:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M.
Planning is underway for the spring exhibit “When Women Wore Hats,” a celebration of women’s organizations from 1940 to 1970.
The exhibit will open on May 23rd, 2017. If you have any information you would like to share, please contact the office!
Date May 23rd 2017
LocationHistorical Collection, 1175 College Avenue.
Time
Last chance to view…
Coming to Columbus: The Journey & the Arrival
Jewish immigration to Columbus began in 1838. There have been five distinct waves of foreign immigration between 1838 and 2000. How long did the immigrants journey take? What services awaited those who arrived in Columbus?
Join us to see how Jewish Columbus responded to Jewish immigration.
Date Thru May 7th, 2017
LocationEsther C. Melton Building, 1175 College Avenue
Time10am to 3:30pm Monday thru Friday & 1st Sunday, monthly 1pm to 4pm
Bring your memories and your memorabilia! We will reminisce about the days of Winding Hollow Country Club.
From it’s beginnings to the very end, WHCC was a part of the social calendar of Jewish Columbus.
CJHS will pull photos from our archives to start the conversation rolling!
Date May 7, 2017
LocationCJHS Historical Collection, 1175 College Avenue
Time2:00pm to 3:00pm
The CJHS Genealogy Committee experts will be on hand to discuss and help members with their personal genealogy searches.
Whether it is web searching, DNA testing, records reviews- let us help jump start your research!
Date March 5, 2017
LocationCJHS Historical Collection, 1175 College Avenue
Time2:00pm to 4:00pm
The Columbus Jewish Historical Society is beginning its fourth year of motivating Jewish middle schoolers to start learning about their genealogy and family history.
During the Thanksgiving holiday season, Agudas Achim, Beth Tikvah, Beth Shalom, and Temple Israel seventh and eighth graders have an assignment to talk to their relatives, especially the elders, about their family’s origins and history. They will come to religious school, perhaps with their parents, on December 4 for Genealogy Super Sunday, during which CJHS facilitators will encourage them to share family photos, keepsakes, documents, and other family information.
The genealogy committee is seeking interested CJHS members to observe at a Genealogy Super Sunday session as a way of learning some of the activities the genealogy committee does and maybe even catch the genealogy fever! Contact the CJHS office for more information and to sign up as an observer. Please call 614-238-6977 or email our offices at history@tcjf.org .
Date December 4th, 2016

The Columbus Jewish Historical Society (CJHS) will welcome Linda Kass as she discusses the transformation of her mother’s personal story into a work of fiction.
She will be accompanied by young musicians from Suzuki Music Columbus who will play selections pertinent to the various stages in Tasa’s life. This program will benefit the CJHS.
For more information and to purchase tickets, CLICK HERE.
Date October 13th, 2016
LocationRoth-Resler Theater at the Jewish Center of Columbus
Time7:00pm to 8:30pm
CJHS has an exhibit of Maccabi memorabilia on display in the JCC lobby showcases.
If you would like to donate Maccabi items to CJHS please contact the Columbus Jewish Historical Society offices by calling 614-238-6977 or emailing us at history@tcjf.org.
Date Ongoing until September 2016
LocationColumbus JCC Lobby
Time