HEC - Holocaust Education Committee

The Holocaust Education Committee was created in order to facilitate Holocaust Education activities for schools, youth movements and churches as well as maintain archives of videotaped testimonies of local Holocaust survivors.
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Israel Partnership

The Federation allocates a significant portion of their Annual Campaign funds to support agencies and programs in Israel and throughout the world (roughly 30%).  This allocation demonstrates the Columbus Jewish community’s longstanding commitment to our global Jewish family. click here for more

P2K - Partnership 2000

Partnership 2000 (P2K) is an ongoing living bridge between the Columbus Jewish Community and Israelis living in the city of Kfar Saba, north east of Tel Aviv.  P2K provides a opportunity for a mutual effort to strengthen Israeli society while promoting unity and Jewish identity.
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JCRC - Jewish Community Relations Committee

The Jewish Community Relations Committee (JCRC) of the Columbus Jewish Federation serves Central Ohio. JCRC educates and advocates by building bridges of understanding and cooperation with the wider Columbus community. click here for more

YAD – Young Adult Division

The Young Adult Division of the Columbus Jewish Federation is providing an outlet to young Jews in Central Ohio.  YAD offers its constituents networking, cultural and social outlets which might otherwise be unavailable.
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JEdI - Jewish Education & Identity

The core focus of JEdi is to promote Jewish Education and build a community of involved Jewish learners across the age span and across the spectrum of observance. There are various programs directly linked to JEdI including congregational schools, day school education and much more. click here for more

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