The Columbus Jewish Historical Society

CJHS is proud to announce the newest exhibit in The Historical Collection.

1918- Central Ohio Jews & the World War

CJHS artifacts enable visitors to step back in history

This exhibit explores our community in 1918, the 261 central Ohio men who served the United States and the effects of the War on the home front.

A Jewish American Story

The Historical Collection is open from 10- 3:30, Monday – Friday

We are open the first Sunday of each month (except holidays) and

by appointment, call 614.238.0374 or email history@tcjf.org.

CJHS Wall of WWI Veterans

We hope to see you soon.

We are located at 1175 College Ave., the Jewish Federation/Foundation building

The rich CJHS archives revealed

CJHS artifacts

Butler family

Luper family reunion attendees visit

Date Feb 4 2018 - Dec 15 2018

LocationCJHS Historical Collection - 1175 College Ave

Time10:00 AM - 3:30 PM Mon-Fri

CJHS & Jewish Bookfair Present

Two SUPER Programs on Superheroes

Program 1

Arie Kaplan is coming to Columbus! 

Author of the award-winning book From Krakow to Krypton: Jews and Comic Books , writer, cartoonist, screenwriter and comedian, Arie pays homage to the Jewish comic book writers who inspired him and who led the way in the development of the Superhero. Arie has had a career writing for Mad Magazine, The Simpsons and developing Superman Stories, LEGO inspired books for young readers, Little Golden Books, video games and a variety of pop-culture projects. 

This program presented in cooperation with Jewish Bookfair.

For the adults: 

Arie will speak at 7:00 pm in the JCC. October 21, 2018

Location: JCC 1125 College Ave, Cols OH

Tickets are $18. Available only through the Columbus Jewish Historical Society. Checks payable to CJHS, 1175 College Ave, Columbus Ohio. Pay online via our website ColumbusJewishHistory.org or on our facebook page. For further info call 614.238.6977.

Program 2

Create Your Own Superhero

Arie Kaplan presents a SPECIAL workshop for kids grades 4-8 on Sunday afternoon. Learn how comic book and video writers develop a superhero. Then use this information to create YOUR OWN SUPERHERO!  This is a unique opportunity to meet a comic developer and learn his methods. 

This is a FREE program thanks to the sponsorship of The Wasserstrom Family! 

Program is at 3:00 PM on October 21, 2018.

Location: JCC 1125 College Ave, Cols OH

Here are some pictures from these two fantastic events:

Date Sunday, October 21st, 2018

LocationJewish Community Center 1125 College Ave, Columbus, Ohio

Time

Join us as I. David Cohen presents his new book 1000 Years of Memories.

Newly published, this book recounts the life stories of 10 local individuals who

have reached the age of 100 or beyond. Each one is asked for their earliest memory

which triggers a flood of stories- happy and sad. Two of those interviewed are members

of the Jewish community. David will recall the interviews and tell us more about his experiences

with these centenarians.

Exhibit opens at 1.00, talk begins at 2.00

At The Historical Collection, 1175 College Ave.

Date Sunday, August 5th, 2018

LocationCJHS Historical Collection - 1175 College Ave

Time2:00 - 3:00 PM

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

When Women Wore Hats: Jewish Women’s Organizations in Columbus

Opened May 23! Celebrate Columbus Jewish women, the organizations they founded and the good that they have done.  When Women Wore Hats explores the many women’s organizations that have existed locally.

The exhibit will be on view at the Historical Collection until November 30, 2017. There will also be a few First Sunday discussions focused on Jewish Women’s Organizations and religious headcoverings.

Now that the exhibit has closed, here are some pictures from the recently closed event:

Date May 23, 2017 - Nov 30, 2017

LocationCJHS Historical Collection , 1175 College Ave

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

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

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

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