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AnnualR 2007
AnnualR 2007
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Carly belongs
Ilya belongs
Life as a new American can be
difficult for anyone. Ilya discusses
how the Columbus Jewish community eased his transition.
Dan belongs
Ilya belongs
The mission of the Columbus Jewish Federation is to strengthen and enrich the central Ohio Jewish community
through its support of its family of social service, human service, Jewish educational and Jewish identity building, agencies, synagogues and organizations, locally, in Israel and throughout the Jewish world.
This is the Annual Report of the Columbus Jewish Federation, the Central Address of the organized Jewish Community of Central Ohio. Contents
may not be copied, reproduced, republished or used for any purpose without advance written consent of the Federation. For permissions and other
inquiries, please contact Marketing Director Adam Reiss at The Columbus Jewish Federation, 1175 College Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43209; call
614.237.7686 or eMail [email protected]. For additional information about the Federation, visit www.jewishcolumbus.org or call 614.237.7686.
Steven Schottenstein
Board Chair
LShana Tova
Steven Schottenstein
Chair
Marsha F. Hurwitz
President & CEO
P2K Young Partners represented Columbus well during, and after, the Israel-Lebanon War. (Left) The first group of Young Partners were in Israel when the
bombs were falling in the summer of 2006, and the young Columbus residents made care packages and offered an abundance of support. (Right) This summer, the Young Partners, Group 2 helped out as Israel is still dealing with the aftereffects of the war in the North.
NATIONAL 2%
$117,406
Supplemental Local
Allocations (1 year):
$212,500 (4%)
Jewish Community
Security Enhancements
$235,000 (4%)
Communal Reserves:
$224,058 (4%)
$39,000
$39,000
$3,600
$3,600
$50,000
$100,000
$64,911
$22,860
$572,470
$69,000
$879,241
$45,504
$320,106 Ohio Valley Hillel Consortium
$38,500 Core Allocation
$404,110 TOTAL OVHC
$70,320
$25,000
$5,000
$55,000
$149,316
$18,000
$322,636
$31,500
$31,500
$16,943
$16,943
$37,700
$3,000
$3,000
$43,700
$187,213
$23,000
$30,500
$240,713
$292,700
$292,700
$235,000
Ilya belongs...
You belong
Do you belong?
Ilya belongs.
Ilya moved to Columbus when he was
five years old from the Former Soviet
Union. He left behind all his friends and
arrived in a foreign country where
everyone spoke an unfamiliar language.
Ten years later he could never have
imagined he would be living a good life
in a vibrant Jewish community.
Ilya came to Columbus from Minsk,
Belarus, with assistance from the
Federations International Operation
Exodus initiative. He faced a foreign
environment at a young age, but thanks
to the welcoming atmosphere at Jewish
Dan belongs...
You belong
Do you belong?
Dan belongs.
You belong
Do you belong?
Sara and Rose belong.
Sara attended The Ohio State University,
then moved away to begin her career in
politics in Washington D.C. She returned
two years ago in order to raise a
family. Sara returned to be a part of the
Columbus Jewish Community.
You belong.
PJ Library is one of the many Jewish identity building initiatives made available to
the Columbus Jewish Community. The pro-
You belong
Do you belong?
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Carly belongs...
You belong
Do you belong?
Carly belongs.
Carly has attended Hebrew School
for ten years and became a Bat
Mitzvah three years ago in
Columbus. Carly has always felt
strongly about her Judaism, but she
had no desire and could not find any
reason to go to Israel. Carly's
desires would soon change.
Last April, while sitting in a classroom with 15 other students at the
Jewish Community Center of
Greater Columbus and thinking out-
Mollie belongs...
You belong
Do you belong?
Mollie belongs.
Mollie and her husband moved to Columbus more than
50 years ago. In Columbus they raised their son and
daughter, built friendships and expanded their family.
Mollie belonged to three different synagogues, the
Jewish Community Center and supported the Columbus
Jewish Federation.
When Mollie's husband passed away a few years ago, she
debated on moving into Wexner Heritage Village, but the
debate did not last long. Mollie moved into WHV and has
never regretted a day.
"There is always someone to talk to and be with, there is
always something to do," Mollie said. "And you can always
get away."
WHV enriches those it serves by providing quality housing, health and supportive services which meet the needs of
an aging society. WHV continually achieves the utmost
service for their residents.
The consistent response conveyed, whether from the residents or family members of residents at the Shalom House,
the Larry and Leonore Zusman Jewish Community Hospice
or WHV, is that of gratitude. The staff, the community,
the Federation and other supporters ensure WHV offers
the highest standards attainable.
Mollie understands those standards as she could live
almost anywhere - with her son in Israel or with her
daughter in St. Louis - but she chose to live where she is
most comfortable. She chooses WHV and the Columbus
Jewish community.
Mollie belongs.
You belong.
For more information contact Nancy Glazer at the
Federation at 614-559-3203 or at [email protected].
www.JewishColumbus.org.
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(Left to right) Irene Levines & Lee Hess and Jeanne Moser
Members of the Central Ohio Jewish community have had a busy spring and summer. From
remembering those lost in the Holocaust to celebrating Israeli Independence, community
members have been showing their support to Israel and their Jewish heritage.
P2K Young Partners Group 2 enjoying a camel ride through the desert
Yom Hashoah
Yom Haatzmaut
Students from CTA and CJDS performed at Yom Haatzmaut during the
childrens program
For more information about how to get involved and make a difference at home,
in Israel and around the world, contact The Columbus Jewish Federation at
614.237.7686 or [email protected].
PHOTOS BY ADAM REISS & SUSIE DIAMOND
Rally of Solidarity
(Left to right) Michael & Katie Leaventon and Rebecca and Aaron
Shocket
Advanced Gifts
(Left to right) MK & Mrs. Ephraim Eitam and Jay & Jeanie Schottenstein
Supporters of the 2007 Annual and Israel Emergency Campaign bonded together in Central Ohio for the
betterment of the future. The Central Ohio Jewish community has enabled hundreds to receive a proper Jewish
education and thousands more to build a connection with Israel. The Central Ohio Jewish community offers a
sanctuary for our elderly to age with dignity and for our youth to grow in a vibrant Jewish Community.
You belong
Lion of Judah Luncheon
(Left to right) Scott & Heidi Schaeffer and Liz and Michael Schaeffer
Healthcare Professionals
Ronald Bloomfield and Sue Schaltz
Major Gifts
For more information about how the Columbus Jewish Community makes a
difference at home, in Israel and around the world, contact the Columbus Jewish
Federation at 614.237.7686 or [email protected].
PHOTOS BY LORN SPOLTER
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$8,458,165
2007 ANNUAL CAMPAIGN AT-A-GLANCE
3,300 GIFTS
OVER 375 NEW GIFTS
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Lee and Amy Budin
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Ettya Bulkovshteyn
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Harry C. Frank
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Craig Geller
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