Columbus JCC: From Strength to Strength

Columbus JCCFrom Strength to Strength

Our Vision Statement

The JCC is a place that nurtures a passion for Jewish learning and living. Through its programs and services, the JCC provides an inviting Jewish Neighborhood and a comfortable place to thrive.

In 1981, groundbreaking takes place for the new JCC on its present location

1983 – Leo Yassenoff Jewish Community Center Opens

For the next 25 years, this building has continuously

served the recreational, cultural, and educational needs of the

Jewish community and community at-large.

But the needs of the community continued to change…

1987 – JCC opens the North side preschool at 1895 Bethel Road, marking the first remote location for JCC early childhood services

1988 – Hoover Family Park Created

1996 – JCC launches preschool in Northeast, at Temple Beth Shalom

2002 – College Ave Preschool Expanded

2002 – Diamond Family Fitness Center Opens

2007 - Zusman Center Built

2007 – SprayGround Constructed

2008 – Ballfields Renovated

2007 – Barkan Sports Court Completed

2008 – Hoover High Ropes Course Renovated

2008 – Kineses Studio Created

The Capital Campaign

In 2008, the $5.5 million Capital Campaign titled “It Begins with the Children” launches to create a best in class Early Childhood Program connecting families through tradition and excellence.

The JCC opens the New Albany Early Childhood Facility in August, 2009

Phase One

JCC New Albany Preschool

Now, the Next Phase

A new space dedicated to the recreational and fitness needs of our youth

A gymnasium for team sports and individual interactive games

An indoor play environment for young children

Fun Fitness with State-of-the-Art “Exer” Games

A Coffee/Juice Bar for members to connect

A place built for our children and community…

Why the J-Zone?

• In the last 8 years, JCC membership has increased by 500 households;

• The JCC is out of space and has no place for children and families to be together;

• The JCC’s current Fitness and Recreational spaces and programs were designed for adults;

• Kids want to play and have fun!  It is a natural need and prepares their bodies, minds and hearts for life;  

• Video games, TV, and other sedentary activities have become a more convenient activity for our youth;

Why Now?

The J-Zone will:• Give the JCC unique space for programming;• Set the JCC apart from the competition;• Offer the JCC program space for our next 100 years;• Provide our families and the next generation of JCC

members with a safe, state-of-the-art, kid-friendly, fitness center and gymnasium that engages children in a lifetime of fitness;

It begins with the children, but it starts with you…

Pledge your support today!www.itbeginswiththechildren.org

The J-Zone