Past Events

CJHS Summer Reception

Date: Thursday, July 31

Location: Historical Collection 1175 College Ave.

Time: 5:30 - 7:00 pm

Columbus Jewish Historical Society is hosting a Summer Reception for our members: Come tour our WWII exhibit, learn more about the projects we are working…

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WWII – The Home Front

Date: Sunday, May 18

Location: Historical Collection 1175 College Ave.

Time: 2:00 pm

Join CJHS as Leslie Wasserstrom presents her findings about life on the home front during WWII. During her many hours of research, she uncovered fascinating…

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Exhibit – Treasures From the Archives

Date: Ongoing

Location: Historical Collection 1175 College Ave.

Time:

Our current exhibit, Treasures From the Archives, showcases many of the fabulous items that have been donated these past few years, including Torah covers and adornments from…

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Our Mother’s Furs: Curator Talk

Date: Sunday, April 21

Location: Historical Collection 1175 College Ave.

Time: 2:00 pm

On Sunday, April 21, OSU Historic Costume and Textile Collection Curator, Gayle Strege,  and CJHS Executive Director, Toby Brief, discussed the history and trends of…

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Coming Home: Historical Garments Added to the CJHS Archive

Date: Sunday, February 18

Location: Historical Collection 1175 College Ave.

Time: 2:00 pm

CJHS has welcomed the donation of articles of clothing and accessories from the OSU Historic Costume and Textile Collection. Join us as HCTC Curator Gayle…

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Genealogy Kvell & Kvetch – January

Date: Monday, January 22, 2024

Location: Online via Zoom

Time: 7:30 PM

Join us on the 4th Monday of each month to share your research questions, triumphs and frustrations with our genealogy experts. They will be happy…

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Genealogy Kvell & Kvetch – November

Date: Monday, November 27 2023

Location: Online via Zoom

Time: 7:30

Join us on the 4th Monday of each month to share your research questions, triumphs and frustrations with our genealogy experts. They will be happy…

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Recipe for the Future – A Special CJHS Event

Date: Sunday, November 5

Location: Columbus State Community College

Time: 5:00 pm

A Unique Celebration of Our History! Click here for tickets We honor Rodney Wasserstrom and Miriam & Bernie Yenkin at this special event. We recognize…

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Now Open – Game Day

This exhibit features local Jewish sports stars from the last 140 years focusing on those who were a part of professional leagues or who held…

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Genealogy Kvell & Kvetch – May

Date: Monday, May 22

Location: Online via Zoom

Time: 7:30 PM

Join us on the 4th Monday of each month to share your research questions, triumphs and frustrations with our genealogy experts. They will be happy…

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