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Table of Contents
5 A Letter from our Leaders
6
History
7
Community Vision
8 Numbers at a Glance
10
Our Impact
12 Overnight Camp
14 PJ Library
15 PJ Our Way
16 Russian PJ
17 RuJew
18 Israel Engagement
24 Jewish Community Relations Committee
26 Holocaust Education
27 Holocaust Survivors Initiative
28 ATID ColumbusYoung Professionals
30 Spotlight Series
31 JYES
32 Young Adult Giving
33 Women's Philanthropy
34 Events
35 Community Investments
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Our Supporters
46 Lion of Judah
46 Pace
47 Chai Society
48 Our Team
Introduction
A Letter
From our
Leaders
Your Federation had another incredible year and continues to live up to its mission: to lead the community to achieve its
vision of being a thriving Jewish community at the forefront of the next renaissance in Jewish life. Federation focuses on
three areas and each had significant successes this past year:
Connecting the Jewish Community
The PJ Library program grew dramatically this year. More than 1,000 children in Columbus received these books monthly.
Atid, our Young Adult Division, continued to hold programs weekly including the Sukkah in the Columbus Commons
that generated tremendous community excitement.
Outreach to the Russian community was formally introduced and brought hundreds of Russians together in a variety
of programs.
Advocating for Jewish Causes
Holocaust Survivors and their children educated more than 4,000 people this year, up 400% from last year, ensuring
that this essential history continues to be told.
The Israel Advocacy subcommittee provided many hours of education to community volunteers about effective ways
to advocate for Israel.
Tabletop security exercises were coordinated at over a dozen local Jewish institutions to ensure we are all prepared.
Ensuring the Financing of Community Priorities
Federation raised $7.3 million dollars this year and invested almost $6.3 million in programs of importance to our
community, many of which are run by our partner agencies.
We raised $200,000 from national Foundations effectively increasing Jewish programming in Columbus without
further taxing our local donors.
In addition to the funds we raised for Federation, we helped partner agencies to raise an additional $1.1 million dollars
to assist our 240 local Holocaust Survivors.
We are truly excited to be leading your Federation at this important time as we all strive to achieve our common goals.
This years annual report is highlighting what we want and what we will do to achieve that. So in that spirit...
WE WANT to have a thriving Jewish community where we work together to develop and incubate bold new ideas.
WE WILL work with individuals and partner agencies to understand each others visions and try to help all of us realize
our collective goals.
Gordon Hecker
CHAIR
Introduction
Years of Federation
Leadership
The Federation, founded in 1926, has as its cornerstone
the centuries old belief that social justice (Tzedakah)
is a community responsibility. In practice, this means
that each Jewish person has the duty to help other
Jews - one responsible for the other - one family, one
community, one people.
Today there are more than 300 volunteers and 2,100
contributors involved with the Federation, dedicated to
strengthening our community and establishing a secure
and vital future for Jewish life worldwide.
We are mindful of our past and thank the leadership
listed on page 48, whose tireless efforts created a
strong foundation rooted in our core Jewish values.
Introduction
VISI N
MISSI N
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CONNECTING THE
JEWISH COMMUNITY
ADVOCATING FOR
JEWISH CAUSES
Cross-organization collaboration
Israel/Jewish issues
Local Programs
Interfaith relations
Programs in Israel
Holocaust education
Security
Numbers at a Glance
$7.3 MILLION
in total
funds
raised
COMMUNITY
INVESTMENTS
$5.42
MILLION
$1,500,000
UNRESTRICTED
FEDERATION UNIQUE
RESPONSIBILITIES
Advocacy: JCRC
Community Programming:
ATID, PJ Library, Overnight Camp
Engagement of Jews in Columbus
National Federation
$1.84
MILLION
DESIGNATED
PROGRAM INVESTMENTS
1000+
CHILDREN AGES 6 MONTHS TO 11 YEARS OLD
RECEIVING PJ LIBRARY AND PJ OUR WAY BOOKS
$3,000,000
DESIGNATED FUNDS
$1,840,000
Numbers at a Glance
OVERNIGHT
CAMP
242
holocaust survivors received
increased services
2500+
COMMUNITY
MEMBERS
PARTICIPATED IN
ISRAEL
ENGAGEMENT
INITIATIVES
STRENGTHENED
COMMUNITY
FUNDING THROUGH
PARTNERSHIPS
INCLUDING:
GENESIS PHILANTHROPY GROUP
GERMAN CLAIMS CONFERENCE
HAROLD GRINSPOON FOUNDATION
JFNA-HOLOCAUST SUVIVOR INITIATIVE MATCH
ONWARD ISRAEL
SHAPIRA FOUNDATION
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Our Impact
Our Impact
Our Impact
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Programs
Overnight Camp
Ask any child what the best time of year is, and they will say summertime. For many,
summer means spending time outdoors at Jewish overnight camp. For these kids,
Jewish camp is just plain fun, but its really much more than that its camp with
a soul.
While they are racing down the zipline, singing under the stars, and making lifelong
friends they also learn values like self-confidence, independence, and leadership that
stay with them long after the last campfire of the summer.
At Jewish camp, campers explore their connection to Judaism in a fun and
meaningful way while having the time of their lives. Federation provides financial
support for 150 local children so they can experience the magic of Jewish
overnight camp.
my kids to continue to have a rich Jewish experience at their overnight camp for years to come.
advocate for Jewish overnight camp and expose the camp to parents it might be a good fit for.
MATTHEW FREEDMAN
I WANT
I WILL
Programs
AINSLEY FREEDMAN
I WANT
I WILL
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Programs
PJ Library
Reading stories and listening to music with your child are among the most powerful and nurturing early childhood learning experiences. The Federation engages families with
young children between the ages of six months and eight years old through our PJ Library program. Every month a new book or CD is sent to more than 1,000 children in our
community free for them to enjoy.
The books and music transform the intimate moment of reading to a child into Jewish moments. Research indicates that Jewish experiences in a childs earliest years establish
the basis of a strong Jewish sense of self. Funded by Abigail & Leslie Wexner, the Jewish Federation of Columbus and the Harold Grinspoon Foundation, PJ library is a gift that
will nourish a Jewish life and grow with the child.
all Jewish families in our community to have their own Jewish books they can read together.
continue to support PJ Library as it strives to reach every Jewish family in our area.
THE SANDERS'
I WANT
I WILL
Programs
PJ Our Way
People often ask what comes after
PJ Library? Last year, the Federation
launched the answer to that question
with PJ Our Way.
PJ Our Way serves kids ages 9-11.
The kids choose their own books
through a totally tailored experience
based on their own interests and
reading level.
BINA NEWMAN
I WANT
I WILL
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Programs
Russian PJ Library
Columbus was selected this past spring to launch Russian PJ Library, serving Jewish children ages 6 months through 11 and their families. Columbus is one of a handful of
cities, nationwide, to be piloting this initiative. The program has grown, since inception, to over 55 children. The Federation program comes to Columbus through a grant from
the Genesis Philanthropy Group and the Harold Grinspoon Foundation.
Twelve times a year, the PJ Library program delivers books and music that specifically speak to the Russian Jewish experience through Jewish books and CDs. Additionally,
Irina Katon, RSJ PJ Library Program Professional provides community outreach to the Russian PJ families to engage them through local programming including holiday
celebrations and gatherings. The programs incorporate Jewish values, as well as elements of Russian culture and literature.
my children to be able to connect to their background within the Columbus Jewish community.
continue to host events in the Russian Jewish community and beyond.
JANE BODNER
I WANT
I WILL
Programs
DIMA LOVCHINKSKY
I WANT
I WILL
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Programs
Israel Engagement
There is no place in the world more meaningful for the Jewish people than Israel. While this ancient land has always been home to Jews, the modern State of Israel, since
1948, has completely transformed what it means to be a Jew. Because of the State of Israel, Jews have a national identity, wherever they live.
Travel to Israel is one of the most effective ways to connect us to our heritage and strengthen our connections to Jewish community. Through Federations investments in
the Jewish Agency for Israel and the Joint Distribution Committee, we answer social, cultural, economic, welfare and educational needs all over Israel. The Spotlight Lecture
Series, young adult Israel advocacy programs and annual Yom Haatzmaut Israel Fest celebration bring the pride of Israel Engagement to the Columbus Jewish community.
And, with our Shlichim, travel grants and Partnership2Gether initiatives, we build living bridges with our fellow Jews in Israel.
Programs
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Shlichim
Israeli Emmisaries
The Shlichim educate people of all ages in the community about Israel,
and serve as advocates, role models, and as staff members for Israel
programming. Shlichim work in the community for up to three years.
Among the many services that the Shlichim provide to our community
is the planning and execution of the annual Yom Haatzmaut
celebration. For several hours every spring, Columbus becomes a part
of Israel, alive with the music, food, and joy that accompanies Israels
Independence Day.
MICHAL ADAR
I WANT
I WILL
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Programs
Taglit-Birthright
Whether its hiking up Masada before sunrise, walking on the
cobblestones in the Old City of Jerusalem, exploring Israeli nightlife
in Tel Aviv, or wandering the desert on the back of a camel, these are
the memories that will last a lifetime. A truly transformative
experience. Every year, the Federation provides the gift of a trip
to Israel to dozens of young adults in central Ohio.
BEN SLUTZKY
all Jewish young adults in Columbus to visit Israel and experience what I experienced.
make sure others can experience the powerful Birthright Israel program.
BEN SLUTZKY
I WANT
I WILL
Programs
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Programs
Partnership2Gether
Partnership2Gether creates long-term partnerships and builds a living bridge between Columbus and Israel.
The goal is to develop and strengthen unity between our Israeil partnership city, Kfar Saba and Columbus. We
accomplish this by fostering meaningful ongoing ties between the members of each community, based on a
shared endeavor and Jewish identity. This is achieved through a 14-year partnership between the Federation
and the Jewish Agency for Israel.
Educational Bridge
Medical Response
AYELET BEN-DAVID
I WANT
I WILL
Programs
Israel Advocacy
The Israel Advocacy group empowers young Jews in
the Columbus area to support Israel as the democratic
nation-state of the Jewish people, with the absolute
right to live in peace and security as a member of the
community of nations.
MICHAEL ADAR
RACHEL DAVIS
I WANT
I WILL
to become more knowledgeable and advocate for Israel to the larger Columbus population.
continue to be a voice for Israel and the Jewish people.
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Programs
JCRC
BOB LANE
I WANT
I WILL
Programs
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Advocacy
Security
Interfaith
Working with leaders and members of
diverse faiths, the JCRC works to promote
greater understanding and respect among
them, and to reduce prejudice among
faith groups in the Columbus area.
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Programs
Holocaust Education
Last year, the JCRCs Holocaust Education Committee (HEC) engaged more than
4,000 people in central Ohio. Through the Federations office, HEC provides
lesson plans, teaching resources and a speakers bureau to engage middle and
high school students, military personnel and civic associations.
JENNIFER CANDOR
I WANT
I WILL
Programs
Holocaust Survivors
The Federations Holocaust Survivors Initiative ensures that Columbus survivors of Nazi persecution live their
remaining years in dignity. There are more than 242 survivors of Nazi persecution living here, in the Columbus
area. Their average age is 87. Judaism teaches us to care for one another during times of need.
Our 3 million dollar goal to provide for them has become even more obtainable with the generosity of a
challenge grant from the Wexner family. The grant will match dollar for dollar up to $1.5 million dollars.
This year we were thrilled to help Jewish Family Services receive an additional $1.1 million from the German
Claims Conference and the Jewish Federations of North America to assist our survivors.
NAOMI COHEN
SHULI PANICH
I WANT
I WILL
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Programs
ATID Columbus
Young Professionals
Atid Columbus provides opportunities for young professionals in their 20s & 30s
to create vibrant peer connections, take part in the larger Jewish community, and
explore Judaism on their own terms. Atid engaged 1,700 participants with 36
unique programs and events, deepening their connections with the community.
Atid means future in Hebrew. To create a vibrant Jewish future, Atid
Columbus provides opportunities to celebrate Jewish traditions, explore
Israel and foster community.
Federation provides
so many opportunities.
Just stick your toe in.
Just go. Just start.
ANGELA BELLIN
people to come to Columbus and see what a thriving Jewish community we have.
continue to take an active role and serve in leadership roles to drive programming in the Federation.
ANGELA BELLIN
I WANT
I WILL
Programs
ATID Micro-Grant
Programming
The Federations Atid Micro-grants help Jewish young professionals
ages 21-40 create and move forward their own programming ideas.
Micro-grants are small, one-time-only, cash awards given to individuals
and their cohorts to follow their passions. The micro-grants projects
are designed and implemented by the cohort themselves and not by
Atid or the Jewish Federation. Micro-grants are bottom-up, not topdown organizational program ideas. They are awarded on a competitive
basis based on ideas that stimulate community action and increase the
Federations or Atids visibility. Funding and event planning guidance
are available through Atid Columbus, the young professional
community of the Jewish Federation.
BRETT ROSENSTEIN
BRETT ROSENSTEIN
I WANT
I WILL
young people to come to Columbus because of the strong professional group at the Federation.
build the foundation for new and unique events that young professionals want to take part in.
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Programs
Chai Society
The Chai Society is a community of young Jewish philanthropists who make a
gift of $118 or more to the Federation's Annual Campaign. In recognition of Chai
members contributions, they have access to exclusive events, perks and discounts.
BRAD KRIPKE
I WANT
I WILL
Programs
J-YES
RACHEL LIPKIN
I WANT
I WILL
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Programs
Women's Philanthropy
Womens Philanthropy highlights the importance of the power of womens giving. As change agents and benefactors, women are leveraging their influence to transform our
Jewish community both locally and internationally. Womens Philanthropy provides opportunities for women of all ages to collaborate and connect. Through leadership and
community service we practice tikkun olam (selfless acts of giving).
AUDREY TUCKERMAN
I WANT
I WILL
Programs
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Events
Annual Meeting
More than 275 people attended a
very different Federation annual
meeting on August 27, 2015 in
the Brewery District. The program
was more experiential with
exhibits highlighting areas of the
Federation's unique responsibilities.
Cavaliers
The Federation sponsored Jewish
community day at the Schottenstein
Center when the Cavaliers faced the
Memphis Grizzlies on October 12.
Twenty five lucky kids from the Jewish
community got to high-5 the players
as they came on the court.
Celebrating Israel
Lisa Loeb
This year's Super Sunday, on May 1st, was a Day of Thanks. More than 60 people
came out and made phone calls to donors to show them our appreciation. The
calls reached nearly 2,000 people. This was an amazing opportunity to speak with
our donors and just say "thanks." People who volunteered making calls stayed for
a fabulous concert from special guest Lisa Loeb.
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Programs
Community Investments
The Federation supports programs and services that have real impact on Jewish life each and every day, in the
Columbus area, in Israel and Overseas. The combined generosity of thousands of donors to the Annual Campaign
makes it possible for our community to support dozens oflocal, national and international programs providing a
lifeline that enhances and often saves Jewish lives.
The Federation, through our system of community partner agencies, is able to bring together every age and
segment of our community to strengthen Jewish life. Our investments provide meals and programs for
seniors; quality Jewish education, scholarships and summer camps for children; Israel experiences for teens and
young adults; counseling activities for families; and a variety of programming and initiatives that elevate our
Jewish community.
Local
Chabad Columbus
Columbus Community Kollel
Columbus Jewish Day School
Columbus Jewish Historical Society
Columbus Torah Academy
Jewish Community Center of Greater Columbus
Jewish Family Services
Local Synagogues
Ohio Jewish Communities
OSU Hillel - Wexner Jewish Student Center
Wexner Heritage Village
Birthright Israel
Jewish Agency for Israel
Joint Distribution Committee
Israel Action Network
Kfar Saba Partnerships
Natal
Nishmat
Onward Israel
Programs
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Our Supporters
Our Supporters
Our Supporters
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Our Supporters
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$100,000-$249,999
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LEADERSHIP
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INTERNATIONAL
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(GIVING LEVEL $250,000-999,999)
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Jon and Susan Diamond q
Joshua Diamond
$10,000-$49,999
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HOMAGE
Key Foundation Y
L Brands Foundation q
Barbara Sanderow
Renee Levine q
James Klein T
Barry Fromm T
Scott Schiff j
Frances Luckoff K
Brian Schottenstein T
Ira Sharfin Y
Saul Schottenstein
PRIME MINISTERS
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Frances Schottenstein v
Lee Smith j
Lori Schottenstein W
Michael Schiff j
James Schwartz Y
Foundation Corp. T
Jeri Block d
Shapira Foundation
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Anonymous q
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Yetta Worly K
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Joan Wallick q
(GIVING LEVEL
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PACE Fund
VANGUARD
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Gifts Program T
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Sharon Kahn Cohodes
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Adam Bering T
Donna Wasserstrom j
Jason Goldberg j
KING SOLOMON
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Tuckerman q
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Arlene Richman Y
and Family K
MAJOR GIFTS
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PACE Fund T
Cardinal Health
Julie Block-Glassman
PACE Fund j
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PACE Fund
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PACE Fund
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Our Supporters
Doug Rulledge
Jay Shoor G
Lauren Sobol
Michelle A. Uhler
Harvey Schwartz
Patricia Shorr Y
Harriet Sobolewski
Yakov Valdman
Izya Valinkevich
Barbara Schwartz-Lilly
Freida Shvarts
Helen Stewart
Mitzi Saeman G
Alexandra Scurei
Frima Sidorenko
Mark Siegal
Theodore Stone
Debra Vinocur
Sue Segal G
Carole Stover
Tom Saltsman
Joyce Selfman
Albert Soloway T
Rita Waitzman
Jerry Markowitz
Joel Siegman
Rachel Sosin
Beatrice K. Sowald T
LaVada Washington
Richard Sanford G
Michael Silberstein
Benitha Summers
Andrew Wasserstrom
Howard Silver
Earl Spector
Igor Kremenchulker
April Seymour
Debbie Spenthoff
Mary Sweet
Jon Wasserstrom
Michael Shackett
Ingrid Silvian G
Rita A. Syrkin
Leslie Wasserstrom
Mayya Simakovskaya
Isaiah Shalwitz
Stanford Simon T
Mark Stahl
Harold Tanenbaum
Mary Wehrle
Michael Spaulding
Elise Shapiro
Harriet Tannenbaum
Jeffrey Shapiro
Lisa Wein
Neal Shapiro
Yizhar Sinvany
Jill Tanowitz
Pam Sites
Ruth Stavsky T
Andrew Schiffman T
Judith Schlesinger
William Sharff
Rosalie Tieman
I. Howard Schlezinger T
Devi Sharma
Elliot Slotnick G
Patricia Todoran-Katz
Judith Weisberg
Marian Shemberg
Benjamin Slutzky
Lisa Stein
Ruthetta Topolosky Y
Jeffrey Sherman
Elizabeth Smith
Jay Treuhaft
Laura Weisel
Michael Weisel G
Rosalie Schottenstein T
William K. Weisenberg T
Martin Schreibman
Peggy Smith
Ronald Schulman
Lilya Smolyarko
Rick Turkel
Rodney Schuster G
Todd Shkolnik
Dora Sterling
Matt Twobly
Annette Schwartz
Ed Sterling
Barbara Cooper-Schaeffer
and Family
Lewis Lintner
Our Supporters
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Louise Young T
PACE
Robert Weiss
Sara Zamed
The Jewish Federation of Columbus is a touchstone of Jewish life in Columbus: for thousands of Columbus Jews, giving to the
Federations annual campaign is a tradition critical to maintaining Jewish continuity.
Norma Wells
Jenny Ziessman
Zach Weprin
Egal Ziv
Joyce Wexler
Florence Zox T
Amy Wharton
Martha Widlus
Gloria Zwelling
Howard Zwelling
Fredric Winer G
Many have ensured that their tradition of Federation giving extends from generation to generation by establishing a Perpetual
Annual Campaign Endowment. When a PACE Fund is established, the Columbus Jewish Foundation or other community
foundations invest the gift to maximize its value. The annual income from these funds generates an annual gift to the Federation;
the principal remains intact in perpetuity.
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PACE Fund T
PACE
Fund j
PACE Fund T
Beatrice Roth z'l PACE Fund q
Stephen Winston
Linda Wolf
Hope Wolman
Thelma Gerson
Morgan Yablonsky
Janet Yaillen
Jack Yalowich
Igor and Svetlana Yanovsky
Myrna Yashon T
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PACE
Fund Y
PACE Fund T
Joan and Douglas Gross
Charitable Trust
PACE Fund
Renee and George z'l Levine
PACE Fund q
Bette Young T
Blanche Young T
Tatyana Yassenov
Doran Young
PACE Fund
Jack Wallick z'l PACE Fund W
PACE Fund
PACE Fund
Audrey and Brian Tuckerman
Beatrice Wolper
PACE Fund
Jo Robbins PACE Fund
and Family K
Ellen Siegel PACE Fund
Fannie and Morris Skilken z'l
Family Foundation W
Evelyn z'l and Herbert Solomon
PACE Fund
Aurelia z'l and Ernest Stern
PACE Fund
Judith and Gerald Swedlow
PACE Fund
Charles and Betty Talis z'l
PACE Fund T
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Our Supporters
LION OF JUDAH
(WOMENS PHILANTHROPY GIVING LEVEL $5,000)
Patricia Gabbe
Melissa Kass
Lynda Nacht
Lori Schottenstein
Jennifer Wasserstrom
Jamie Allen
Lynne Garfinkel
Holly Kastan
Deborah Neimeth
Frances Schottenstein
Julie Wasserstrom
Anonymous
Eydie Garlikov
Dee Kates
Lisa Newmark
Terri Schottenstein
Bobbie Weiler
Anonymous
Bebe Gilbert
Susan Katz
Lenore Schottenstein
Missy Weiler
Marcia Baker
Audrey Glick
Katie Kaufman
Julie Politi
Joyce Shenk
Arlene Weiss
Jeri Block
DeeDee Glimcher
Clemy Keidan
Rebecca Shocket
Chanitz Weisz
Judy Brachman
Denise Glimcher
Allison Kleinman
Lauren Rackoff
Helene Simon
Abigail Wexner
Lavea Brachman
Marjorie Goldach
Katherine Kornberg
Tracy Retcin
Janice Wolman
Jennifer Cammeyer
Anita Goldberg
Nancy Krasa
Karen Romanoff
Diane Chang
Lisa Goldsand
Paula Krasnoff
Jo Robins
Joy Soll
Miriam Yenkin
Joy Gonsiorowski
Lidia Kucherski
Barbara Robins
Nanette Solomon
Leslie Yenkin
Marilyn Cole
Pat Grayson
Sherri Lazear
Connie Robins
Maitzie Stan
Marjie Coopersmith
June Gutterman
Stephanie Leader
Linda Robins
Susan Steinman
Joyce Hallet
Marcy Leeman
Gayle Rosen
Laura Daugherty
Sue Harmon
Renee Levine
Mildred Rosenberger
Judy Swedlow
Marjorie Davidoff
Donna Hecker
Elaine Lewin
Barbara Taxier
Betty Davidson
Diane Herman
Stephanie Lewin
Fahn Tishkoff
Ann Deshe
Marcia Hershfield
Florine Ruben
Susie Diamond
Ruth Longert
Molly Ruben
Judy E. Tuckerman
Jillian Diamond
Shelly Igdaloff
Frances Luckoff
Julie Saar
Audrey Tuckerman
Cheryl Jacobs
Nancy Lurie
Barbara Sanderow
Connie Tuckerman
Patricia Finkelman
Francine Jacobs
Carrie Madison
Liz Schaeffer
Joan Wallick
Barbara Fishman
Amy Judd
Leslie Malkoff
Jody Scheiman
Nancy Wasserstrom
Carol Folkerth
Pauline Kahn
Marcy Margolis
Gigi Fried
Peggy Kaplan
Karen Milenthal
Ginny Schlonsky
Daina Wasserstrom
Cheri Friedman
Laurie Kaps-Keller
Karen Moss
Cindy Schnitzer
Donna Wasserstrom
Lynda Fromm
Linda Kass
Rita Munster
Rhonda Schottenstein
Fran Wasserstrom
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Yetta Worly
Our Supporters
CHAI SOCIETY
(GIVING LEVEL $118 / AGES 25-40)
Andrew Wasserstrom
Zach Weprin
Jonathan Azoff
Stephanie Mutzman
Stephanie Grossman
Andrea Perlman
Morgan Yablonsky
Joshua Barkan
Jonathan Pindrik
Miriam Benstein
Melissa Holcomb
Evan Remer
Jonathan Bloch
Arthur Kaplan
Stephen Britcher
Brett Rosenstein
Bill Byers
Abby Ross
Aaron Carroll
Dayna Chessin
Samuel Khozin
Hayley Kianoff
Brian Schottenstein
Jeremy Diamond
Kenneth Kline
Ned Konin
Michael Schottenstein
Jamie Epstein
Brad Kripke
Jeffrey Fogel
Isaiah Shalwitz
Rachel Friedman
Alexander Libin
Ross Friedman
Felicia Lilien
Lauren Sobol
Rachel Lipkin
Nathan Meese
Shay-Jahen Merritt
Kean Mervis
Igor Kremenchulker
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Our Team
Our Team
2016-2017
Staff
OFFICERS
AT LARGE
Gordon Hecker
PRESIDENT & CEO
Jane Bodner
Steve Edelstein
Gordon Hecker
PRESIDENT & CEO
Audrey Tuckerman
VICE CHAIR, CAMPAIGN
Lynne Garfinkel
Andrew Grossman
Steve Herman
Sherri Lazear
VICE CHAIR, PLANNING &
COMMUNITY INVESTMENTS
Bethany Klynn
Ginna Rinkov
Brian Schottenstein
Liz Shafran
David Kaplan
VP, FINANCE & STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
Bob Lane
VP, JEWISH COMMUNITY RELATIONS
Daniel Newman
VP, MARKETING
Joe Roberts
CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Diane Saks
ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT
Eric Wasserstrom
Dr. Dan Cohen
VICE CHAIR, ISRAEL & OVERSEAS
Rick Barnett
TREASURER
Judy Brachman
ASSISTANT TREASURER
Joy Gonsiorowski
SECRETARY
Jeff Meyer
PRESIDENT, COLUMBUS
JEWISH FOUNDATION
Rabbi Debbie Lefton
PRESIDENT, BOARD OF RABBIS
Stacie Klein
ATID ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR
April Seymour
FINANCE ADMINISTRATOR
Ned Konin
DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Justin Shaw
JCRC RELATIONS MANAGER
Marni Kostman
JCRC ADVOCACY ENGAGEMENT MANAGER
Shelley Uhler
DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT
Merav Livne-Dill
COMMUNITY SHLICHA
Becky Parham
CUSTOMER SERVICE ASSOCIATE
Elana Polster
ISRAEL & OVERSEAS ENGAGEMENT MANAGER
Tyler Rodgers
APPLICATIONS MANAGER
Alicia Blair
ACCOUNTING MANAGER
Katya Rouzina
RUSSIAN-SPEAKING JEWISH ENGAGEMENT
ASSOCIATE
Alyssa Russell
YOUNG FAMILY ENGAGEMENT MANAGER
Board of Directors