Columbus Jewish News

Founded in 2018, the Columbus Jewish Publication Company publishes the biweekly Columbus Jewish News. Since August 9, 2018, we deliver the newspaper directly to homes across the Columbus area every Thursday. We also engage with our audience daily through our website, Columbusjewishnews.com, and our Facebook page. Our mission aligns with that of our parent organization, the Cleveland Jewish Publication Company, and the Cleveland Jewish News, as we aim to provide valuable services to the Jewish community in Central Ohio.

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100 and still working, Columbus man radiates joy

1 week ago | columbusjewishnews.com | Bill Motchan

Stanley Maybruck took a day off work for his birthday on May 2, but he came back at it a few days later. Maybruck is a car buyer who attends auto auctions every week and acquires vehicles for dealers. At age 100, it’s a good bet he’s the oldest member of the profession. Yet – he shows no sign of slowing down. “I like the excitement of competing against other buyers,” Maybruck told the Columbus Jewish News.
Cavs failing to net success as they can’t keep up with the Pace(rs)

1 week ago | columbusjewishnews.com | Andy Baskin

No matter what happens in the rest of the NBA playoffs, Game 1 of the Cleveland-Indiana series was an eye-opener for the Cavs and their fans. And Game 2 was nothing short of a dagger through their heart. It had been a very smooth season until now. The Cavs had a great start, good health, winning streaks, incredible comebacks, the best record in the Eastern Conference and a first-round series sweep against Miami that went better than anybody could have expected. It was over after two games.
Signature collection can begin to get referendum to repeal higher education law on Ohio’s ballot

1 week ago | columbusjewishnews.com | Megan Henry

The first major hurdle to get a referendum on the November ballot to repeal Ohio’s massive higher education law has been cleared. Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost certified the title and summary language for a referendum that would repeal Senate Bill 1, set to take effect at the end of June.
Local woman recounts mother’s Holocaust experience

2 weeks ago | columbusjewishnews.com | Becky Raspe

The City of Columbus hosted the 2025 Holocaust Remembrance Ceremony on April 25 at Columbus City Hall’s City Council Chambers. Held in recognition of the 40th anniversary of JewishColumbus’ first Holocaust ceremony, the event featured speaker Sandy Hackman, a child of Holocaust survivors, as well as comments from council members and community lay leaders.
Local rabbi recalled for ‘gentle’ demeanor, commitment to community

2 weeks ago | columbusjewishnews.com | Abigail Preiszig

There was no aspect of Jewish life in Columbus that Rabbi William Goldberg did not touch, Rabbi Avi Goldstein, senior rabbi at Beth Jacob Congregation in Columbus, told the Columbus Jewish News. Goldberg was dedicated to all aspects of Judaism, he said. He served Jewish Columbus in various roles from the late 70s until he made aliyah with his wife, Judy, to Israel almost a decade ago.
Generational living ensures longevity of causes

2 weeks ago | columbusjewishnews.com | Bill Motchan

Many nonprofit organizations would face a financial dilemma without the generosity of donor support. Philanthropy is the lifeblood of these organizations, but those funds are never guaranteed. They can fluctuate from year to year, which is why multigenerational giving is an important and predictable source of giving.
Autism community reacts to RFK Jr.’s comments

2 weeks ago | columbusjewishnews.com | Abigail Preiszig

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. warned that children in the United States are being diagnosed with autism at an “alarming rate,” promising on April 16 to conduct exhaustive studies to identify any environmental factors that may cause the developmental disorder, The Associated Press reported.
Browns operate with perfection in NFL Draft

2 weeks ago | columbusjewishnews.com | Andy Baskin

Four rounds into the 2025 NFL draft, Cleveland Browns General Manager Andrew Berry looked like a precision surgeon, making all the right moves. The people surrounding him in the operating room executed a well-designed plan. He calls them “thought partners.”On screen, you watched the team at work. Berry, flanked by head coach Kevin Stefanski and chief strategy officer Paul DePodesta. Off to the side were ownership group representatives JW Johnson and Jimmy Haslam.
CML virtual event to explore Jews in Ohio River Valley

2 weeks ago | columbusjewishnews.com | Bill Motchan

In the 19th century, small towns along the Ohio River Valley often had vibrant Jewish communities. By 1900, Ligonier, Ind., was 15% Jewish and known as “Little Jerusalem.” The Jewish immigration from Eastern Europe to Ohio communities like Fremont, Mansfield and Lancaster is the subject of an upcoming Columbus Metropolitan Library virtual event. “Jewish Settlements in the Ohio River Valley” will describe the Jewish communities in those small towns.
Don’t forget: It’s election season in Ohio

3 weeks ago | columbusjewishnews.com | Nick Evans

Early voting is underway in this year’s May 6 primary election. An odd-year election on the heels of a presidential race doesn’t generate a lot of attention, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t important questions on the ballot. Around Ohio, voters will weigh in on local races for township trustee, city council, and mayor, as well as tax levies and liquor options. Additionally, voters will decide whether to allow to the state to borrow $2.5 billion to fund public infrastructure.