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
Neal Shapiro and Don Gorman will talk about their days at WCOL and other local radio stations. Find out what was happening behind the scenes as the rock bands came to Columbus in the 1970’s.
May 25, 2011
JCC 1125 College Ave
7:00pm
Baron Wolman, a Columbus native and the first chief photographer of Rolling Stone Magazine, talks about living in the Haight-Ashbury during the Summer of Love and the early days of rock & roll. He will focus on music, musicians and lifestyle.
Tickets $8 in advance or $10 at the door. (please send check to CJHS, 1175 College Ave. Columbus, OH 43209 by May 5)
Reception and book signing will follow the talk.
May 17, 2011
JCC 1125 College Ave. Columbus, OH 43209
7:30PM
On display at the Jewish Community Center of Columbus 1125 College Ave, Columbus OH 43209 From November 15 to December 30, 2010
Click here to read an article by Joe Blundo from the Columbus Dispatch on the exhibit.
November 15 to December 30, 2010
Jewish Community Center, 1125 College Ave., Columbus Ohio 43209
Two major exhibits with associated lectures and other events.
The exhibit website has been archived for future access here.
Be sure to visit the exhibit website for more information.
April 12 through June 4, 2010
Leo Yassenoff JCC, 1125 College Avenue, Columbus Ohio 43209
Lunch with Rabbi Yaacov Horowitz
Founder American Jewish Legacy
Presentation: “…Where All Roads Lead to Fortune”
The Jewish Pursuit of Livelihood in America
This event was a part of Legacy 2010.
Leo Yassenoff Jewish Community Center, 1125 College Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43209
12:00-2:00 PM
Opening night reception with introduction by Rabbi Yaakov Horowitz
This event was a part of Legacy 2010.
Leo Yassenoff Jewish Community Center, 1125 College Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43209
7:00-9:00 PM