Since the early 1840’s, the Jews of Columbus have gathered to worship in various locations around the city. Join the Columbus Jewish Historical Society as we look at these spaces that have been home to our local congregations over the years. Some of them might surprise you!
Where: Jewish Center, 1125 College Ave.
When: Monday, May 4, 2015, 7:00 pm
May 4, 2015
Jewish Center
7:00pm
CJHS challenged you to create Art Mail and look at your history and the history of Jewish Columbus in a new way!
The results of your efforts are on view at the JCC from March 1st to April 17th!
Jewish Community Center
Steven Friedman, CJHS Genealogy Committee member, will present an introduction to genealogy to the 8th grade class of Temple Israel, February 22, 2015.
Students will be learning about their family’s heritage and if possible, should be able to identify who they were named for specific to their English and Hebrew names and should come prepared with any derivations in the spelling of their last name. Students are to bring family memorabilia to share and discuss with the group.
February 22, 2015
Temple Israel
CJHS will look at the Sacred Spaces that Jewish Columbus has used for worship over its history. Incorporating photos, press reports, and oral history, we can see how the community has grown and how our definition of Sacred Space has been interpreted.
This program is sponsored by the Columbus Community Adult Education Committee and supported through the Columbus Jewish Federation.
November 9, 2014 at 7:00 PM
Agudas Achim Synagogue, 2767 E Broad St.
Join former Bexley boys, Bob & Bill Cohen, as they sing songs from the 1930’s to the 1980’s, songs that touched American’s hearts, all of them made famous by Jews.
This concert was a benefit for CJHS.
October 19, 2014 from 7 to 9 p.m.
Jewish Community Center 1125 College Avenue
7 to 9 p.m.
CJHS is challenging you to look at your history and the history of Jewish Columbus in a new way… Art-Mail!
Think about your connections to Jewish Columbus…. They can be recent or historical; personal or organizational – just present what you think of when you think about “The Memory of Jewish Columbus.” Decorate the OUTSIDE of an envelope, a postcard, a box – whatever goes through the mail. It’s that easy!
Click here for samples and more details.
We can’t wait to see what you create. We’ll be watching the mailbox!
Entries due May 1, 2014
The Catskills was a summer world for generations of east coast Jews, and home all year for many Jews. It was a vital part of American culture and a thriving ethnic culture which left memories that linger to the present.
The Melton Center for Jewish Studies introduces Professor Phil Brown, Professor of Sociology, Northeastern University and President of the Catskills Institute, and Mr. David Gold, Catskills native and author of books on Sullivan County, NY, who will present the Catskills as the vacation mecca, and the Catskills as the year-round home to many Jewish communities. If you have photos and memorabilia from the Catskills, please bring them to share.
Free, no rsvp necessary. Open to the public.
This program is co-sponsored by the Columbus Jewish Historical Society
February 26, 2014 7:00 P.M.
Columbus Jewish Center, 1125 College Ave.
7:00 P.M.
Steven Friedman, CJHS Genealogy Committee member, will present an introduction to genealogy to the 8th grade class of Temple Israel.
Students should come prepared with an object or memory to share.
January 19, 2014
Temple Israel, Columbus, Ohio
Join the JCC and CJHS for a look at the historic timeline representing the 100 year anniversary of the Jewish Center. This event will kick off a year of celebration at the JCC.
January 6 - December 31, 2013
Jewish Center, 1125 College Ave., Columbus Ohio 43209
Toby Brief, CJHS President, will present an overview of early Columbus Jewish history to the Beth Tikvah Shishim.
December 12, 2013
Beth Tikvah, Worthington, Ohio
Gallery Players is celebrating its 65th year in 2013. Join us in October to view our exhibit about the history of the oldest semi-professional theater group in central Ohio.
October 1 - October 31, 2013
Jewish Center lobby, 1125 College Ave., Columbus Ohio 43209
It’s been 100 years since Joseph Schonthal first opened the doors of a Community Center for the Jews of Columbus. CJHS presents a look at the history of this institution which has touched the lives of all Columbus Jews in some manner. Share the wonderful memories with us!
May 1 to August 31, 2013
Jewish Center lobby, 1125 College Ave., Columbus Ohio 43209
CJHS looks at the history of Fiddler on the Roof as performed by Gallery Players over the last forty years.
On stage at JCC 5 times, Fiddler has always represented a momentous occasion at the JCC. This year as a part of the 100th anniversary of the JCC, it is even more special. The exhibit will be held in conjunction with the Gallery Players production.
February- March, 2013
Jewish Center lobby, 1125 College Ave., Columbus Ohio 43209
Music of the lounges, restaurants,
and clubs from the 1930’s to today.
March 1 to April 10, 2012
JCC lobby, 1125 College Ave. Columbus, Ohio 4320
CJHS takes a look at the rock years in Columbus. From Bar Mitzvah’s to protests, the music was with us.
May 1 - May 31, 2011
JCC Lobby, 1125 College Ave. Columbus, OH 43209