Past Events
History in the Fast Lane, Central Ohio Jews in the Auto Industry
Date: Sunday, August 30
Location: Surprise Venue
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm
WWII Exhibit is Open
Date: Ongoing
Location: Historical Collection 1175 College Ave.
Time: Monday-Friday 9:00 to 4:00
Stories of Service: Central Ohio Jews and WWII Join us as we learn about the men and women who took part in World War II…
Read MoreCJHS 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…
Read MoreWWII – 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…
Read MoreExhibit – 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…
Read MoreOur 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…
Read MoreComing 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…
Read MoreGenealogy 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…
Read MoreGenealogy 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…
Read MoreRecipe 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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