The Jewish Community Center of Greater Columbus

AnnualReport2018

The JCC MissionThe Jewish Community Center of Greater Columbus is a human service agency offering a varied program that is Jewish in nature. It is committed to enhancing the quality of individual and family life through the promotion of physical, intellectual and spiritual wellness. It provides educational and cultural programs that reflect the Jewish heritage, health related activities and many services to the community at large. Through its wide array of programs, the JCC pursues its mission of strengthening the individual, family and community.

The JCC VisionThe JCC nurtures a passion for Jewish learning and living. Through programs and services, the JCC provides comfortable and inviting environments in which the community can thrive.

Our HistoryThe JCC has served Columbus since 1913, when a meeting place for new immigrants and members of the Jewish community opened on South Washington Avenue. As the needs of the community have grown, so have the facilities and services offered at the JCC. This thriving community organization currently serves some 200,000 members and guests from 74 Central Ohio zip codes. Dedicated to the physical, cultural and educational enrichment of individuals and families, the JCC plays a significant role in the Central Ohio community.

- Revised by the Board of Trustees on April 16, 2012

- Revised by the Board of Trustees on April 16, 2012

Honorary TrusteeFred Luper

President Jennifer Cammeyer

Vice-PresidentsRachel LichtenKaren Shore MeyerMark UngarLaura Weiser

Secretary Cheri Friedman

Past President Representative Lisa Newmark

Treasurer Rick Meizlish

Immediate Past President Ben Zacks

Ex Officio Geri EllmanHeidi LeveyJoe Sniderman

Rachel AbelesJosh BarkanRick BarnettLauren Bar-LevAyelet Ben-DavidMichael BlochHoward BurnettJulie CohenCaroline CohnSuzanne EckerJill EisenbergAaron GarryNelson GenshaftDavid GoldachStephanie GoldbergJenny Grischkan Shylee GrossmanPam GurwinBen KozbergMarc Leder

Stacy LeemanShana LevinRandi LewisOr MarsBabs MillerMarlene MillerBeth NachtHeather PliskinKen RubinLauren RubinPatty SchiffLindsay SchottensteinMichael SchottensteinLiz ShafranHeidi SolomonJamie TopoloskyRichard WilliamsJim WinnegradAllison Zofan

Board of Trustees2017-2018

Committee Chairs2017-2018Adult Sports Steve Diamond

Audit Bob Keidan

BBYO Or Mars

Budget & Finance Rick Meizlish

Building Joe Sniderman

Catering Julie Cohen

Development Lisa Newmark

ECE Council Heidi Solomon

ECS East Eve Beeler Danny Dragin

ECS JCCN Sarah Tweeder Jill Twersky

ECS NAP Lauren Bar-Lev Alicia Gipson Katie Scheiner Angela Thompson

Fitness Jim Winnegrad

JCC Gala Denise Glimcher DeeDee Glimcher

JCC Giving Liz Shafran

Gallery Players Jeremy Kalef

Impact/Resource Rachel Lichten

Investment Howard Burnett

Jewish Film Festival Carol Glassman Sandy Meizlish

Jr. Maccabi Shana Levin

Kaleidoscope Morgan Kauffman

Mamanet Ayelet Ben-David

Membership Nelson Genshaft

Men’s Health Club Mike Talis

Scholar Athlete Josh Barkan

Security Marc Fishel

Senior Adults Randi Lewis

Summer Camp Jenny Grischkan

Visual Arts Stacy Leeman

Women’s Health Club Cheri Friedman

Youth Sports Matt Topolosky

Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Expenses* Total Expenses = $9,837,337

Staff 57%Program Expenses 15%Staff Benefits, Payroll Costs 12%Occupancy Expenses 9%Operating Expenses 7%

Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Income*

Contributions 3%Other Income 3%Health Center 2%Grant Income 1%

Program Fees 65%Membership 16%Rental Income 5%Federation 5%

In 2008, the State of Ohio provided funds to Columbus State Community College (CSCC) to assist in building the JCC New Albany site. A Joint Use Agreement between CSCC and the JCC provides CSCC use of the JCC New Albany site for educational purposes.

*July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018

Past Presidents

1980 - 1999

William A. Goldman ** 1980 - 1983Michael Talis 1983 - 1985Dr. Al Tyroler ** 1985 - 1987David Milenthal 1987 - 1989Ruth Ann Blank ** 1989 - 1991Ted Fisher 1991 - 1993Carole Genshaft 1993 - 1995Geri Ellman 1995 - 1997Michael J. Canter ** 1997 - 1999

Richard Abel ** 1961 - 1962Howard Schoenbaum** 1963 - 1964Leon Friedman** 1965 - 1966Myer Mellman** 1967 - 1968David Roth** 1969 - 1970David Derrow 1971 - 1972Robert Aronson 1973 - 1974Dr. James Tannenbaum** 1975 - 1979

1961 - 1979

Samuel Summer ** Incorporating PresidentI.W. Garek ** President During ConstructionDr. E.J. Gordon ** Honorary President for LifeEdward Schlesinger ** 1951 - 1952David Goldsmith ** 1953 - 1954Abe I. Yenkin ** 1955 - 1956Herman Katz ** 1957 - 1958Joseph Zox ** 1959 - 1960

The early years - 1960

1999 - 2017

Louis J. Chodosh 1999 - 2001Jeffrey A. Coopersmith 2001 - 2003Heidi Levey 2003 - 2005Lee Abraham 2005 - 2007 Jeff Meyer 2007 - 2009Marc Fishel 2009 - 2011Joe Sniderman 2011 - 2013Lisa Newmark 2013 - 2015Ben Zacks 2015 - 2017** Deceased

WHAT MAKES US THE

in Columbus?#1 Early Childhood P og am

L’DOR V’DORfrom generation to generation

455 children from 366 families enrolled across three outstanding sites, including over 100 new JCC member families

20% of new students are children of JCC preschool alumni

43% of kindergarten students at area Jewish day schools are JCC preschool alumni

115 children in the graduating class of 2018

SHMIRAT HAGUFcaring for/protecting our bodies

5,324 hours of physical education activity

90,405 hot, kosher, healthy lunches served

THE TALMUD TELLS USteach your children to swim

99.5% of our students are able to float and swim upon graduation from preschool

Each 3-5 year old receives 38 swim lessons over the course of the preschool year

FOURTH COMMANDMENTremember the Sabbath and keep it holy

192 Shabbat assemblies (weekly) and Special Person Shabbats (twice a year)

are celebrated by infants through Pre-K students

17,145 slices of challah consumed

3,627 blessings recited over the challah

1,209 Havdalah spice bags sniffed

VOTED #1 IN COLUMBUS TWO YEARS IN A ROW!

964 Hebrew and Judaic Lessons

110 Early Childhood staff

Students participate in 254 school-wide Jewish celebrations

ROSH HASHANAH BIRTHDAY PARTIES FOR THE WORLD

PURIM PARADES and PURIM PLAYS

CHANUKAH PARTIES

TU B’SHEVAT SEDERS

PASSOVER SEDERS

YOM HA’ATZMAUT ISRAEL CELEBRATION

SUKKAH HOPS

ONE OF THE FIRST RESPONSIBILITIES OF PARENTS DESCRIBED IN THE TORAH

teach Judaism to the children

2017

Where every camper will have an unrivaled and remarkable summer experience, rooted in Jewish values, that lasts a lifetime

JCC DAY CAMP

one camper at a timeBuilding memorable summers

55 campers experienced 4,656 hours of overnight camping at

regional residential camps

2,800 service hours completed by 7 th and 8 th grade campers

31,200 hours of Jewish Leadership modeling24,016 hours

of community building

73,944 hours

of Jewish learning

151,680 hours

of Shabbat

celebration

5,056 pieces of

challah consumed

6,318

hours

traveling

to a

Jewish

Camp

4,000 staff development

hours

30,810 splashes

from campers

jumping

in the pool

61,620 brachas recited

PartnershipsThe JCC is proud to work in cooperation with organizations throughout the community and around the country in a variety of ways. Together we are stronger, providing services, programs, and events year-round for our members and guests.

O F C O L U M B U S

ProgramsThe JCC provides an inviting Jewish Neighborhood and a comfortable place to thrive. Enrich the mind and body with a wide range of sports, cultural arts, and educational programs. At the JCC there is something for everyone.

Adult & Youth Sports Leagues

JCCAdult Activities

Teen Programmingat the

KosherCatering& events

JCC

In 2017, the JCC was voted #1 in Columbus in FIVE CATEGORIES!BEST DAYCARE/PRESCHOOLThe JCC Early Childhood program provides a comprehensive education for young children in a warm Jewish setting. We nourish a child’s natural curiosity and excitement while allowing each child to develop at his/her own pace.

BEST INDOOR PLAY AREA: J-ZONEThe J-Zone is the place to be for kids! Expansive play space, complemented by exercise equipment, games, a lounge, and more…

BEST KID’S BIRTHDAY PARTY PLACEJCC creates the dream party for any child age three and up, and it promises to be a party you won’t forget! Pick your favorite theme, and leave the rest to us. Birthday party themes include a wide array of choices, making use of JCC indoor and outdoor facilities.

BEST STUDENT TUTORING: KALEIDOSCOPEExpert help to support your child’s studies, after school at the J. Tutoring is offered in many subjects, each weekday afternoon.

BEST GYMThe Diamond Family Fitness Center offers 4,500 square feet of state-of-the-art fitness equipment, with amenities to get you into shape and keep you healthy. The JCC offers dozens of exercise classes and a team of Personal Trainers, who are nationally certified and ready to custom design a program that works with your lifestyle and interests.

JCC GalaThis year’s 2018 Gala “A Celebration of Members” was chaired by DeeDee and Denise Glimcher. The event was an amazing evening for JCC members especially our special guests – JCC members who have been consistent members of the JCC for over 50 years. Over 350 guests shared JCC memories with friends as they strolled among the décor of historical photos, played vintage carnival games, danced to songs on the jukebox and enjoyed great food and cocktails. It was truly a great party and a full night filled with memories and nostalgia! Proceeds from the 2018 JCC Gala benefitted JCC Children’s Scholarships. Join us next year, February 23, 2019 as the Gala celebrates 70 years of Gallery Players.

The 2018 JCC Gala raised $20,000 for JCC Scholarships

for Children!

Lead DonorsThe wide array of programs and services offered by The JCC would not be possible without the generous support of our donors. Individuals and families from throughout the community provide financial resources for the annual Gala, Cultural Arts programming, scholarships, the Annual Campaign, capital improvements, and JCC endowment funds.

In 2017, our Lead Donors provided funds in excess of $180,000 by giving at or above the $1,000 level. We offer our deepest appreciation to this group of donors, and invite the community to join them in leading the way.

Our Lead Donors are listed on the following page.

TODAH RABAH! Donna and Gordon HeckerJamey and Jeremy HinesmanThe Huntington Foundation

Huntington InsuranceJewish Federation of Columbus

The Kaplan FoundationDr. Benjamin & Nell Kaplan JCC/OSU Fund

Linda and Frank KassNaomi and Dan Kayne

Clemy and Robert KeidanDenise and Mike Klapper

Elinor KohlerThe Kroger Company

The L Brands FoundationAaron Leventhal

Heidi and Michael LeveyShana and Michael Levin

Miriam Freimer and Ed LevineThe Lewin Family

Randi and Marty LewisRebecca and Joel LuckCarol and Fred LuperNancy and Tom Lurie

M/I Homes FoundationLeslie and Kurt Malkoff

Jane MattlinLesli and Mike Mautz

Pam and Brent MeizlishJack Meizlish

Sarah and Rick MeizlishConnie and Sandy Meizlish

Teri and Harlan MeyerDebbie and Jeff MeyerKaren and Jon Meyer

Amy and Jon MilenthalBabs Miller

Laura and Ira NutisNortheast JCC Building Endowment Fund

Camp Scholarship Pariser FundPlaza Properties, Inc

PNC BankThe Puffin Foundation

Allene Gilman Charitable TrustJody and Joel AltschuleAmerica’s Floor Source

BallooniacsBilly Barkan Youth Basketball Memorial Fund

Barkan Meizlish, LLPNeil Barkan

David & Joseph Berman Cubbage Corner Endowment Fund for Hoover Family Park

Tracey and James BowmanBig Lots

Jennifer and Seth CammeyerMargey and Gary Cheses

Clean Title AgencyJulie and Doug CohenMarilyn and Stuart Cole

The Columbus Jewish FoundationThe Columbus Youth Foundation

Marjie and Jeff CoopersmithCheryl and Stanley DritzThe Eco Plumbers, LLC

Geri EllmanJoyce and Dr. Ron Erkis

Michael Feinstein JCC Cultural Arts EndowmentFirst Financial Bank

Fishel Hass Kim Albrecht LLPJoan and Marc Fishel

Russell FlickingerCarol and Jeff FolkerthJune and Jerry Frankel

Gigi and Sam FriedAl Friedman

Cheri and Tod FriedmanCarole and Nelson Genshaft Germain

Denise and Michael GlimcherDeeDee and Herb Glimcher

Neil GoldbergJaime and David Goldach

Lisa Newmark and Dr. Arnie GoodJenny and Jon Grischkan

Lauren and Jared RubinRuth and Ken RubinPam and Ira ScheerSchiff Capital GroupPatty and Mike Schiff

Scott Schiff & AssociatesSchottenstein Stores Corporation/VCF

Nancy Krasa and Robert SchwartzJodelle and Craig Scott

Services Galore, Inc.Liz and Andrew ShafranJoyce and Chuck Shenk

Robyn and Jon SilbersteinLavea Brachman and Andrew Smith

Ruth and Joe SnidermanCharles Solomon JCC Endowment Fund

(for Sports Spectacular)Nanette and Sandy Solomon

Dr. Steven SteinbergRozanne and Jerry Stern

Audrey and Brian TuckermanSena Lynn and Aaron Tudisco

Marcy and Mark UngarVorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease Wallick

Jennifer and Eric WasserstromBobbie and Alan Weiler

The Robert Weiler CompanySteve and Mary Weiler

Harry & Jeanette Weinberg JCC EndowmentLaura and Adam Weiser

Irene WexlerCaplan William M.D.

Joanne and Richard WilliamsJanice Manheim and Jim Winnegrad

Woodway USA, Inc.Carol Fey and Joan Wurmbrand

Judy and Jack YalowichMiriam and Bernie YenkinYenkin-Majestic Paint CorpPam and Jonathan Young

Zacks Family/ Zacks Law Group, LLCZelkowitz Family Foundation

For the period Jan 1, 2017 - Dec 31, 2017

In addition to our main campus on College Avenue, the JCC has facilities throughout the community well beyond the traditional eastside neighborhoods, bringing programs and services to individuals and families throughout Central Ohio.

Pictures throughout courtesy of David Binkovitz and JCC staff

JCC College Avenue1125 College AvenueColumbus, Ohio 43209p: 614.231.2731f: 614.231.8222

JCC New Albany150 E. Dublin-Granville RoadNew Albany, Ohio 43054p: 614.855.4885f: 614.855.4872

JCC North6121 Olentangy River RoadWorthington, Ohio 43085p: 614.764.2414f: 614.987.7312

JCC Hoover Family Park4290 E. Walnut StreetWesterville, Ohio 43081p: 614.559.6250

Find us on the web at columbusjcc.org