Shalom Y’All: The Valley’s Jewish Heritage Exhibit

Featuring panels from the Columbus Museum’s spring exhibit and archival materials from Columbus State’s recently acquired Temple Israel collection, the exhibition focuses on Jewish life in Columbus and surrounding communities, including information about businesses, religious and cultural institutions, and the migration, growth, decline and perseverance of Jewish communities in the region. This exhibit will be on display through October 15th.

 

Cultural Collaborations: Collecting and Preserving our Valley’s Cultural Heritage Panel Discussion

On April 30, 12:30-1:30pm, the Columbus Museum and the Columbus State University Archives will present a panel discussion of the city’s Jewish history with local residents. This panel is in conjunction with the Museum’s exhibition Shalom Y’All: The Valley’s Jewish Heritage, which is on view through July 13.

CSU history students have been collecting oral histories as part of this exhibit and for placement in the CSU Archives, which recently received a significant donation of archival materials from Temple Israel. This program is free and open to the public. Seating is limited. Lunch will be provided on a first come, first serve basis.