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WORKING GROUP RECOMMENDATIONS 
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November 3, 2014 
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Portrait of Jewish Columbus
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Agenda 
Welcome and Overview 
Arnie Good & Gordon Hecker 
Youth ages 14-21 
Or Mars, Jenni Goldson & Gary Rosenstein 
Young Adults 22+ 
Erin Essak-Kopp, Ruthie Warshenbrot 
Dayna Chessin & Michael Schottenstein 
Baby Boomers & Seniors 
David Kaplan & Amy Shevrin 
Low Income Households 
Ben Berger, Steve Allen & Eugenia Erlij 
Homes with Children (0-13) 
Jay Moses, Jenny Glick & Rachel Weiss– Berger 
Final Thoughts 
Arnie Good & Gordon Hecker 
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Portrait of Jewish Columbus
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The Task 
Each working group is charged with answering the 
following questions: 
What are the one or two programs or services that… 
1. …best promote engagement with the Jewish community? 
2. …could benefit the most from a community-wide effort to 
increase their excellence, affordability and/or capacity? 
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Portrait of Jewish Columbus
Portrait of Jewish Columbus 
Youth ages 14-21 
Recommendations 
November 3, 2014 
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Working Group Members 
• Jenni Goldson Co-Chair 
• Gary Rosenstein Co-Chair 
• Or Mars Consultant 
• Elana Polster Staff 
• Jennie Cammeyer 
• Micah Goldfarb 
• Gary Kuhr 
• Miriam Portman 
• Brad Rozen 
• Beth Silverstein 
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Recommendation: 
Columbus Jewish Teen Initiative 
The creation of a well-funded, expertly staffed 
Columbus Jewish Teen Initiative, a coordinated 
and comprehensive program, that will invest in 
relationship-building, leadership development 
and teen engagement. 
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Key Findings 
• Portrait study 
• Programs currently offered in Columbus 
• Scan of Jewish Columbus 
• Successful programs in other communities 
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Portrait Study Findings 
• 1,550 households have a child 14-17 
• 73% of households with children 14-17 are in 
Downtown/University or Bexley 
• 86% of families in Bexley area state that being Jewish is very 
important in their lives 
• 28-44% of families living in the perimeter areas claim that being 
Jewish is very important in their lives 
• 1 in 3 children overall are being raised as "Jewish only" 
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Programs Currently Offered in Columbus 
• BBYO and Movement Youth Groups 
• Birthright Israel 
• B’nai Tzedek Teen Philanthropy 
• Friendship Circle 
• High School and Middle School Jewish Outreach 
• Jewish Community Center (BBYO, JET, CIT program) 
• Summer Camps (Wise, Livingston, EKC, Ramah, Guci) 
• OSU Hillel 
• P2G Teen Trip to Israel 
• Wexner Service Corps 
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Scan of Jewish Columbus – Key Needs 
• Strategy and resources for engaging teens that are not connected to any 
of these programs (with a specific emphasis on teens who live in the 
geographic periphery of the Jewish community) 
• Strategy and resources for coordinating programs with one another for 
more significant effectiveness and efficiency through collaboration 
• Scholarships, grants, or alternative funding to help families afford youth 
group conferences, summer camps and Israel trips 
• Educational planning for deepening the Jewish content of programs 
• Additional personnel for individual relationship building with teens 14-18 
• A database of all Columbus Jewish teens to insure increased engagement 
and to measure success. 
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Successful Programs in Other Communities 
• North Shore Teen Initiative (Boston) 
• Jewish Teen Initiative (Denver) 
• Teen Israel Trips Initiative (Cincinnati) 
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Recommendation: 
Columbus Jewish Teen Initiative 
The creation of a well-funded, expertly staffed 
Columbus Jewish Teen Initiative, a coordinated 
and comprehensive program, that will invest in 
relationship-building, leadership development 
and teen engagement by: 
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Focus: 
• 14-18 year olds 
• Build, enhance, and strengthen connection 
between existing programs vs. creation of new 
programs 
• Informal educational experiences 
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Recommendation: 
Columbus Jewish Teen Initiative
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Recommendation: 
Columbus Jewish Teen Initiative 
• Hiring a nationally recognized full-time director 
supported by an empowered advisory board 
• Focusing on one-on-one relationship building by 
primarily going to the teens instead of trying to bring 
them to our institutions 
• Incorporating appropriate levels of Jewish educational 
content for teen programs 
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Recommendation: 
Columbus Jewish Teen Initiative 
Increasing teen leadership development to: 
• Empower and train teens to provide strong 
leadership to their own programs and 
organizations 
• Think strategically about communal 
collaboration (perhaps through a city-wide 
teen council) 
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Recommendation: 
Columbus Jewish Teen Initiative 
Providing a significant minimum budget for: 
• Budget 
– High quality Full Time Director 
– Internship/Ambassadors program 
– Database construction 
– Teen Leadership Development 
– Professional Development for Youth Group Directors 
– Collaboration Grants 
– Community-Wide Programs 
– Administrative Costs $270,000 
• Scholarships for Immersion Programs $500,000 
– Israel Trips 
– Summer Camps 
– Youth Group Conferences 
– Service Learning Trips 
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Measuring Success 
• The number of teens participating in organized 
programs (based on data organized through this 
initiative) 
• Overall teen engagement as measured by frequency 
and depth of engagement. 
• Increased support for teen program staffing and 
engagement of funding partners 
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In short we recommend a paradigm shift: 
• Institution-based programming to relationship-based engagement 
• Deeper investment in our current teen opportunities 
• Teen leadership empowerment 
• Coordination and collaboration across institutional and 
denominational lines 
A well-funded, coordinated effort, with an expert professional staff 
and an active advisory board will insure that our teens will be active 
and contributing participants in the Jewish community and live 
enriched, satisfying, connected and inspired Jewish lives. 
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Final Thoughts 
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Portrait of Jewish Columbus 
Young Adults 22+ Working Group 
Engaging People Where They 
Live, Work, and Play: 
A Downtown Hub and Targeted 
Programming 
November 3, 2014 
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Working Group Members 
• Dayna Chessin Co-Chair 
• Michael Schottenstein Co-Chair 
• Erin Essak Kopp Staff 
• Ruthie Warshenbrot Staff 
Members: 
– Matthew Goldstein 
– Brett Kaufman 
– Sara Kreinberg 
– Sara Scheinbach 
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– Lauren Sobol 
– Jonathan Stone 
– Ryan Vesler
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Executive Summary 
What do we want to achieve? 
- Continue to grow the Jewish young professional community by 
providing reasons to stay, flourish and give back 
Strategy 
- Build a stronger connection with new programmatic initiatives and a 
downtown space that becomes part of their everyday lives 
Measuring Success 
- 5 year goal = engage 30% of Jewish young professionals annually 
- 10 year goal = engage 60% of Jewish young professionals annually 
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Programs Currently Offered in Columbus 
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• ATID 
• Moishe House 
• High Street Synagogue (Torat Emet) 
• OSU Hillel / Graduates and Young 
Professionals (GAP) 
• J-Connect at the Kollel 
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Successful Programs in Other Communities 
• The Kavana Cooperative (Seattle) 
‒ “Hillel for Adults” 
• The Kitchen (San Francisco) 
‒ “Religious startup” 
• NextGen (Detroit) 
‒ Model for young adult programming 
‒ 15 full time staff 
• Sixth & I (Washington D.C.) 
‒ Cultural hub 
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Focus Group Key Facts 
• Jewish 22-44 yr olds are 
looking for: 
– Professional development 
and networking opportunities 
– Substantive, content-driven 
programming 
– A sense of belonging… 
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Findings from the Portrait Study 
• Approximately 3,550 
Jewish young professionals 
• 72% of young Jewish 
households are located in 
the Downtown / University 
District Area 
• 53% of those living 
downtown said “Jewish 
events are too far” 
• 5% are JCC members 
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Recommendation 
• Leverage the strength of the Columbus brand 
– Young, intelligent, innovative, entrepreneurial, increasingly 
urban and thriving economically 
• Columbus needs a new brand of outreach and engagement 
that reaches young professionals in their everyday lives 
– Downtown Hub 
– Targeted Programming 
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• Current programming needs to evolve to 
reach the thousands of people who aren’t 
currently engaged 
• A downtown hub would provide an everyday 
destination for Jewish young professionals 
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Why a Downtown Hub? 
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Downtown Hub 
• A “daily use 
space” and downtown 
meeting spot for 
young professionals 
• Goal is to create 
engagement and 
connection around 
the things that people 
like and care to do 
every day 
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The Place 
To Be 
Engage and 
Connect 
Potential 
Services & 
Amenities 
• Ambassador 
program for 
community 
outreach 
• Professional 
development 
• Spiritual 
Programming 
• Philanthropic 
Events 
• Coffee shop 
• Activity Space 
⁻ Gym 
⁻ Basketball courts 
⁻ Yoga studio 
• Restaurant / Bar 
• Programming space 
• Event space 
• Offices for staff of 
Downtown Hub and 
Atid
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Targeted Programming 
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Professional 
Development 
Ambassador 
Programs
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Ambassador Program 
• Centered around one-on-one relationships 
• Reach people in their day-to-day lives and 
connect them to the broader Jewish community 
– At work, in affinity groups and in neighborhoods 
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Manager (Staff) 
Retail/Finance 
Ambassador 
(Volunteer) 
Ambassador 
(Volunteer) 
Ambassador 
(Volunteer) 
Manager (Staff) 
LGBT/Interfaith 
Ambassador 
(Volunteer) 
Ambassador 
(Volunteer) 
Ambassador 
(Volunteer)
Estimated Costs and Revenue Sources 
• Programmatic = $155,000/year 
• Downtown Hub = TBD 
– Potential Revenue Sources 
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• Gym memberships (est.$40+ per month/person) 
• Fitness Classes 
• Restaurant/Coffee Shop/Bar 
• Sponsorships 
• Event space 
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• Meet people’s needs where they live, work and play 
– Provide them with the programs they want 
– In the location they are 
– Integrated into their everyday lives 
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Conclusion 
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Portrait of Jewish Columbus 
Baby Boomers & Seniors 
Recommendations 
November 3, 2014 
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Working Group Members 
• Amy Shevrin Co-Chair 
• Ray Silverstein Co-Chair 
• David Kaplan Staff 
• Arlene Weiss 
• Dick Sabgir 
• Jessica Shimberg 
• Julie Weinerman 
• Keila Naparstek 
• Kirk Hilbrands 
• Randy Arndt 
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Overview 
- Key findings 
- What works in other communities 
- Recommendations 
- Final thoughts 
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Key Findings from the Portrait Study 
• Over 50% of all Jewish households are 
Baby Boomers and Seniors 
– Largest demographic group 
– Baby Boomers (45-64) are evenly spread out 
– Seniors (65+) are concentrated in the East 
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Key Findings from the Portrait Study 
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Programs Offered in Columbus 
• Jewish engagement opportunities for 
Baby Boomers & Seniors are numerous 
– Synagogue programming and religious life 
– Programs in Jewish organizations 
– Board and volunteer opportunities 
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Working Group Insights 
• Barriers to engagement: 
– Not aware of current engagement opportunities 
– Not feeling welcome or comfortable 
participating 
– No personal connection 
• Jewish Values 
– Tikkun Olam 
– Open tent 
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Key Findings from Other Studies 
• 70% started volunteering when asked by someone 
who had a strong relationship with them (Harvard 
Public Health study, 2012) 
• Baby Boomer volunteering is expected to grow by 
50% during the current decade (U.S. Census, 2010) 
• Individuals volunteer most frequently for 
organizations with religious affiliation (Bureau of 
Labor Statistics) 
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How Other Communities Successfully Engage 
• Baltimore, Jewish Volunteer Connection- Create 
“Volun-teams” through a centralized office 
• Portland, Tivnu - Builds homes (habitat for 
humanity), with Jewish learning and leadership 
development components 
• Israel, Eschel Project- Seniors are trained to turn 
hobbies into micro-businesses 
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Recommendation #1: J-Link Columbus 
• What: 
– Connect community members to Jewish engagement 
opportunities 
– Consists of existing programming and volunteering 
– Combination of outreach professionals and centralized data 
– Initiative housed in Federation 
• How: 
– 4 outreach professionals with geographic responsibilities 
– Connecting one-on-one with community members 
– Guiding individuals to best serve their interests 
• Measurements: 
– Participation, both hours & dollars 
• Costs: 
– $300,000 - $400,000 per year 42 
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Recommendation #2: Columbus Service Corp 
• What: 
– Volunteer groups comprised of Baby Boomers and Seniors 
– Service, social, learning, and leadership elements 
– Inspired by Wexner Service Corp 
• How: 
– Professional staff develop curriculum and volunteer 
opportunities 
– Connect service corp members to leadership positions 
• Measurements: 
– Participation, both hours & dollars 
• Costs: 
– $100,000 - $150,000 per year 
– Personnel, curriculum development, operating costs 43 
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Portrait of Jewish Columbus 
Low Income Jewish Households 
Working Group 
Recommendations 
November 3, 2014 
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Working Group 
Dr. Steven Allen Co-Chair, Nationwide Children’s 
Eugenia Erlij Co-Chair, Solenis 
Rabbi Benjamin Berger Consultant, The Wexner Foundation 
Elana Polster Staff, The Columbus Jewish Federation 
Dan Finkelman Consultant 
Bobbie Garber Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority 
Alisa Isaac Community Volunteer 
Amy Klaben Homeport 
Laurie Stein Marsh Leadership Columbus 
Jennifer Marshall Formerly JFS, Goodwill 
Margie Pizzuti Goodwill 
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The working group met on five occasions between May and October.
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Primary Efforts 
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• Reviewed JPAR results and reassessed low income figures 
• Interviewed local synagogues, day schools and agencies 
• Reviewed report on poverty and programs offered by social service 
agencies in Columbus
Key Findings from the Portrait Study 
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JEWISH POVERTY IS A REAL ISSUE 
• Number of Jews in poverty* is difficult to ascertain 
− Best estimate of Jewish poverty rate in Columbus is ~16%, but data 
is lacking 
• 14% of respondents from households in poverty stated that 
being Jewish is “very important” to their life 
• 1 in 5 households report costs prevent affiliation 
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* Poor = annual income <150% Federal Poverty Level (FPL) 
− Up to $35,325 for a family of 4
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Working Group Findings 
JEWISH POVERTY IN COLUMBUS 
NOT WELL UNDERSTOOD 
• Minimal cross communication and collaboration amongst agencies 
• Leaders have difficulty identifying needs though high cost of affiliation 
and living are clear challenges 
• Shame and stigma are barriers to self-identification and affiliation 
• Impoverished Jews are much more likely to be disaffiliated 
• Columbus is not alone 
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Working Group Findings 
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AT RISK SEGMENTS OF THE POPULATION 
• 240 survivors of Nazi 
persecution (100+ on 
Medicaid) 
• 30-64 year-olds 
including “working 
poor” 
Respondent Age from Poor Jewish 
18-29, 
18% 
30-44, 
30% 
45-64, 
44% 
Households 
65+, 8%
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Working Group Findings 
EXISTING SERVICES IN 
COLUMBUS JEWISH COMMUNITY 
• JFS and WHV are the primary service providers in the Jewish 
community ( Lack of data on what other community services 
families are utilizing.) 
• All organizations including synagogues have touch points with 
poverty 
• Discretionary funds distributed for incidental and Jewish life 
needs throughout organizations 
• Scrip gift certificates are main sources of monetary support 
($119k distributed since 2005) 
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• Equip Jewish professionals (rabbis, synagogue and school administrators, 
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Recommendation #1 
DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE 
EDUCATION AND OUTREACH EFFORT 
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agency leaders) with tools to respond and support Jews experiencing 
poverty 
• Support community in identifying households in poverty in order to 
provide services more effectively 
• Help reduce the emotional toll of poverty 
• Increase community awareness of Jewish poverty 
• Reduce misinformation and common dismissiveness 
• Reduce shame and stigma associated with poverty
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• Number of participants in 
training 
• Number of synagogues 
participating in Shabbat on 
poverty 
• Number of public events where 
“poverty” is on the agenda 
• Number of Jews accessing 
services provided by Jewish 
community and broader 
Columbus social services 
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Recommendation #1 
Awareness, Outreach, and Education Campaign 
KEY ACTIVITIES 
• Provide training for rabbis and 
other professionals on the range of 
community services 
• Coordinate annual Shabbat on 
poverty 
• Create community summit on 
Jewish poverty 
• Develop “speakers bureau” – first 
hand accounts to be shared in 
public events 
• Provide educational materials at 
public points 
SUCCESS MEASURES
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Recommendation #2 
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INCREASE ACCESS TO RESOURCES PROVIDED BY JEWISH 
COMMUNITY 
• Decrease barriers to inclusion 
• Serve as liaison to help negotiate reduced fees and additional support 
from Jewish organizations 
• Increase knowledge of and access to current support services 
• Rapid response to emergency situations (e.g. Bonei Mishpochot, 
increased visibility) 
• Reduce burden of organizations & synagogues to support financial needs 
of constituents
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Recommendation #2 
Inclusion Gateway 
SUCCESS MEASURES 
• Annual $ in fund 
• Annual $ distributed to households 
in need 
• Number of households 
coordinated across 
agencies/synagogues 
• Affiliation statistics amongst low 
income Jewish population in future 
surveys 
• Database about low income 
population 
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KEY ACTIVITIES 
• Provide single contact for those 
seeking help to cover expenses 
related to Jewish living 
• Create fund that can be used to 
supplement cost of Jewish living 
• Create fund that can respond to 
emergency need in response to 
catastrophic event 
• Provide access/referral to further 
community-based job support and 
counseling services
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Recommendation #3 
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SUPPORT CREATION OF SURVIVORS OF NAZI 
PERSECUTION FUND 
• Close gap between needs and government funding 
− Reduction in Federal Food Assistance Program and Public 
Medicaid funds (PASSPORT) 
• Address unique aging needs 
− Importance of in-home care vs. institutional settings 
− High percentage of Russian speakers 
− Need for specialized training for caregivers (e.g. short-term 
memory loss leaves individual with memory of trauma)
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Recommendation #3 
Survivors of Nazi Persecution Fund 
SUCCESS MEASURES 
• $ raised in fund 
• Number of survivors helped 
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KEY ACTIVITIES 
• Leverage the match and generosity 
of Wexner Family matching gift 
• Increase profile of fund 
• Publicize the existing reality 
• Develop case studies/profiles for 
publication
Recommendation #1 
OUTREACH & EDUCATION 
Recommendation #2 
INCLUSION GATEWAY 
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Summary 
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Recommendation #3 
SURVIVOR FUND 
• Identify existing leader (s) to champion message 
(e.g.JCC, WHV, JFS) 
• Professional with background in education, 
counseling/social work and poverty 
• ~$20 -50k annual programming costs 
• Strengthen existing programs 
• Can be considered in combination with 
recommendation #1 
• ~$250K (PTE and/or FTE, programming, fund 
development) 
• $1.5 MM for fund
Portrait of Jewish Columbus 
Homes with Children 0-13 Working Group 
Recommendations 
November 3, 2014 
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Working Group Members 
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Rachel Weiss-Berger 
Co-chair 
Jenny Glick 
Co-chair 
Rabbi Jay Moses 
Staff 
Elana Polster 
Staff 
Lara Blumberg Ilissa Eiferman Matthew Freedman Sara Saldoff 
Jeremy Cohen (resigned – illness)
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Meetings and Activities 
The working group met six times between April and October. 
The group completed the following key tasks: 
• Review of data 
• Conducted local research 
• Conducted national research 
• Brainstormed, developed, and refined recommendations in 
this report. 
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Three Key Findings from POJC 
50% 
Percentage of 
children living 
In Jewish 
households 
with NO Jewish 
education 
Jewish households with 
children are evenly 
distributed across the 4 
areas of residence in 
Columbus 
30% 
Percentage of 
children in 
Jewish 
household 
attending 
overnight 
camp 
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Why Experiential Education? 
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21% 
As adults, 
campers are more 
likely to feel that 
being Jewish is 
very important. 
(Cohen et al, 2011) 
Attending Jewish overnight 
camp leads to practicing 
Judaism as adults. 
(Pew, 2013)
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The Need 
0-4 
5-7 
8-13 ?? 
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Recommendation: JCamp Columbus 
Concept: 
JCamp Columbus will increase the impact of the 
“magic” of Jewish overnight summer camping 
• Summer camp spirit year round! 
• More Campers 
• Affordability 
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Recommendation: JCamp Columbus 
Examples of JCamp Columbus in action: 
• Events bringing the spirit of camp into the 
community. 
• Collaboration: join forces to spread the message of 
the importance of camp. 
• Re-imagined camp fair 
• In-home gatherings of camp families: educational, 
social, and fun 
• Scholarships and incentive coupons 
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6 Overnight Camps Serve Columbus 
GUCI Ramah Stone 
Livingston Emma Kaufmann Wise 
Collectively, these camps served 
approximately 200 children in 2014. 66 
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Successful National Programs 
• Foundation for Jewish Camp: One Happy 
Camper, Bunk Connect 
• Harold Grinspoon Foundation: JCamp 180 
• Pearlstone Retreat Center, Baltimore 
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Recommendation: JCamp Columbus 
Range of Costs: 
$55k staff resources (part-time) and 
programming budget for local programs 
$250k incentive/scholarships 
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Recommendation: JCamp Columbus 
Measuring Success: 
• Increase in number of children who attend 
Jewish summer camps – Double within 5-7 
years 
• Improved collaborative relationships between 
camps, synagogues, and agencies. 
• Palpable increase in the “camp spirit” in 
Columbus Jewish life: warmth, singing, 
creativity, experiential learning. 
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The Need 
To engage the multi-generational family – not just children 
Create a local “crown jewel” of Columbus 
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Recommendation: 
Hoover Family Center 
Concept: 
For many years, the Columbus JCC has used Camp Hoover as a day 
camp facility for local fourth through eighth graders. The facility is well-utilized 
now, but there is the potential for it to be so much more. 
Fast forward three to five years. Imagine the Hoover Family Center— 
the result of strong collaboration, planning and fundraising between 
The Wexner Foundation, the Jewish Federation of Columbus, and the 
Columbus JCC. 
The Hoover Family Center is a centrally located pluralistic retreat that 
will engage Jewish families across Columbus by offering meaningful 
family-oriented programming with minimal barriers to participation. 
The community facility will allow Jews to connect with one another 
while also fostering new opportunities for experiential Judaism. 
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Recommendation: 
Hoover Family Center 
Concept: 
The immediate focus for programming will be on a multi-generational 
family camp that will serve as an opportunity for children to 
experience Jewish overnight camp at a younger age. 
Experiential Judaism at the Hoover Family Center is not limited to the 
summer months. The center’s Kosher kitchen will adjoin a conference 
center and social hall to allow for year-round retreats and gatherings. 
The center will be open to all local Jewish agencies and will serve as a 
destination for national Jewish scholars. 
While the primary mission of the Hoover Family Center is to engage 
local Jewish families with young children, the one-of-a-kind multi-purpose 
facility will be home to a multitude of programming. 
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Hoover Family Center: 
Possible Programs 
opportunities for young adults, 
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Family camp programs including 
Bubbie Zaydie weekend retreats. 
Experiential learning 
families, synagogues and 
organizations 
Expanded JCC day 
camp offerings 
Revenue from corporate or 
broader community groups 
beyond Jewish community
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Hoover Family Center: 
Possible Programs 
Life cycle events Environmental, 
farming, and 
outdoor 
programming 
Regional hub
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Recommendation: 
Hoover Family Center 
Rationale / “The Why?”: 
• This process requested bold and visionary 
thinking. This is a “big idea” worthy of the charge 
we were given. 
• Underutilized property 
• Centrally located – serving all of Columbus 
• There is no Jewish retreat center in Ohio. 
• Easy entry point to Jewish overnight camp. 
• Create a shared collaborative space 
• Bringing the spirit of Jewish summer camping to 
all ages at all seasons of the year. 
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Recommendation: 
Hoover Family Camp 
Range of Costs: 
• Feasibility study required 
• Major capital improvements and facility 
enhancements would be necessary 
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Recommendation: 
Hoover Family Center 
Measuring Success: 
• Use current POJC study as a benchmark 
• Track alumni of the different programs at the Hoover 
Family Center. Where/how do they engage? Youth 
groups, overnight camps, day schools, Synagogues, etc. 
• Have Jewish relationships formed that might not have 
otherwise existed? 
• Is there an increase in 
1. Regional organizations that utilize the facility? 
2. Amount of annual revenue—year over year? 
3. Quantity and quality of programs hosted by agencies? 
4. Quantity of private events? 
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Working Group Recommendations - Portrait of Columbus

  • 1. WORKING GROUP RECOMMENDATIONS Back to TOC November 3, 2014 1 Portrait of Jewish Columbus
  • 2. Back to TOC Agenda Welcome and Overview Arnie Good & Gordon Hecker Youth ages 14-21 Or Mars, Jenni Goldson & Gary Rosenstein Young Adults 22+ Erin Essak-Kopp, Ruthie Warshenbrot Dayna Chessin & Michael Schottenstein Baby Boomers & Seniors David Kaplan & Amy Shevrin Low Income Households Ben Berger, Steve Allen & Eugenia Erlij Homes with Children (0-13) Jay Moses, Jenny Glick & Rachel Weiss– Berger Final Thoughts Arnie Good & Gordon Hecker 2 Portrait of Jewish Columbus
  • 3. Back to TOC The Task Each working group is charged with answering the following questions: What are the one or two programs or services that… 1. …best promote engagement with the Jewish community? 2. …could benefit the most from a community-wide effort to increase their excellence, affordability and/or capacity? 3 Portrait of Jewish Columbus
  • 4. Portrait of Jewish Columbus Youth ages 14-21 Recommendations November 3, 2014 4
  • 5. Back to TOC Working Group Members • Jenni Goldson Co-Chair • Gary Rosenstein Co-Chair • Or Mars Consultant • Elana Polster Staff • Jennie Cammeyer • Micah Goldfarb • Gary Kuhr • Miriam Portman • Brad Rozen • Beth Silverstein 5
  • 6. Back to TOC Recommendation: Columbus Jewish Teen Initiative The creation of a well-funded, expertly staffed Columbus Jewish Teen Initiative, a coordinated and comprehensive program, that will invest in relationship-building, leadership development and teen engagement. 6
  • 7. Back to TOC Key Findings • Portrait study • Programs currently offered in Columbus • Scan of Jewish Columbus • Successful programs in other communities 7
  • 8. Back to TOC Portrait Study Findings • 1,550 households have a child 14-17 • 73% of households with children 14-17 are in Downtown/University or Bexley • 86% of families in Bexley area state that being Jewish is very important in their lives • 28-44% of families living in the perimeter areas claim that being Jewish is very important in their lives • 1 in 3 children overall are being raised as "Jewish only" 8
  • 9. Programs Currently Offered in Columbus • BBYO and Movement Youth Groups • Birthright Israel • B’nai Tzedek Teen Philanthropy • Friendship Circle • High School and Middle School Jewish Outreach • Jewish Community Center (BBYO, JET, CIT program) • Summer Camps (Wise, Livingston, EKC, Ramah, Guci) • OSU Hillel • P2G Teen Trip to Israel • Wexner Service Corps Back to TOC 9
  • 10. Scan of Jewish Columbus – Key Needs • Strategy and resources for engaging teens that are not connected to any of these programs (with a specific emphasis on teens who live in the geographic periphery of the Jewish community) • Strategy and resources for coordinating programs with one another for more significant effectiveness and efficiency through collaboration • Scholarships, grants, or alternative funding to help families afford youth group conferences, summer camps and Israel trips • Educational planning for deepening the Jewish content of programs • Additional personnel for individual relationship building with teens 14-18 • A database of all Columbus Jewish teens to insure increased engagement and to measure success. Back to TOC 10
  • 11. Successful Programs in Other Communities • North Shore Teen Initiative (Boston) • Jewish Teen Initiative (Denver) • Teen Israel Trips Initiative (Cincinnati) Back to TOC 11
  • 12. Back to TOC Recommendation: Columbus Jewish Teen Initiative The creation of a well-funded, expertly staffed Columbus Jewish Teen Initiative, a coordinated and comprehensive program, that will invest in relationship-building, leadership development and teen engagement by: 12
  • 13. Focus: • 14-18 year olds • Build, enhance, and strengthen connection between existing programs vs. creation of new programs • Informal educational experiences Back to TOC 13 Recommendation: Columbus Jewish Teen Initiative
  • 14. Back to TOC Recommendation: Columbus Jewish Teen Initiative • Hiring a nationally recognized full-time director supported by an empowered advisory board • Focusing on one-on-one relationship building by primarily going to the teens instead of trying to bring them to our institutions • Incorporating appropriate levels of Jewish educational content for teen programs 14
  • 15. Back to TOC Recommendation: Columbus Jewish Teen Initiative Increasing teen leadership development to: • Empower and train teens to provide strong leadership to their own programs and organizations • Think strategically about communal collaboration (perhaps through a city-wide teen council) 15
  • 16. Back to TOC Recommendation: Columbus Jewish Teen Initiative Providing a significant minimum budget for: • Budget – High quality Full Time Director – Internship/Ambassadors program – Database construction – Teen Leadership Development – Professional Development for Youth Group Directors – Collaboration Grants – Community-Wide Programs – Administrative Costs $270,000 • Scholarships for Immersion Programs $500,000 – Israel Trips – Summer Camps – Youth Group Conferences – Service Learning Trips 16
  • 17. Back to TOC Measuring Success • The number of teens participating in organized programs (based on data organized through this initiative) • Overall teen engagement as measured by frequency and depth of engagement. • Increased support for teen program staffing and engagement of funding partners 17
  • 18. In short we recommend a paradigm shift: • Institution-based programming to relationship-based engagement • Deeper investment in our current teen opportunities • Teen leadership empowerment • Coordination and collaboration across institutional and denominational lines A well-funded, coordinated effort, with an expert professional staff and an active advisory board will insure that our teens will be active and contributing participants in the Jewish community and live enriched, satisfying, connected and inspired Jewish lives. Back to TOC Final Thoughts 18
  • 19. Portrait of Jewish Columbus Young Adults 22+ Working Group Engaging People Where They Live, Work, and Play: A Downtown Hub and Targeted Programming November 3, 2014 19
  • 20. Back to TOC Working Group Members • Dayna Chessin Co-Chair • Michael Schottenstein Co-Chair • Erin Essak Kopp Staff • Ruthie Warshenbrot Staff Members: – Matthew Goldstein – Brett Kaufman – Sara Kreinberg – Sara Scheinbach 20 – Lauren Sobol – Jonathan Stone – Ryan Vesler
  • 21. Back to TOC Executive Summary What do we want to achieve? - Continue to grow the Jewish young professional community by providing reasons to stay, flourish and give back Strategy - Build a stronger connection with new programmatic initiatives and a downtown space that becomes part of their everyday lives Measuring Success - 5 year goal = engage 30% of Jewish young professionals annually - 10 year goal = engage 60% of Jewish young professionals annually 21
  • 22. Programs Currently Offered in Columbus Back to TOC • ATID • Moishe House • High Street Synagogue (Torat Emet) • OSU Hillel / Graduates and Young Professionals (GAP) • J-Connect at the Kollel 22
  • 23. Successful Programs in Other Communities • The Kavana Cooperative (Seattle) ‒ “Hillel for Adults” • The Kitchen (San Francisco) ‒ “Religious startup” • NextGen (Detroit) ‒ Model for young adult programming ‒ 15 full time staff • Sixth & I (Washington D.C.) ‒ Cultural hub Back to TOC 23
  • 24. Back to TOC Focus Group Key Facts • Jewish 22-44 yr olds are looking for: – Professional development and networking opportunities – Substantive, content-driven programming – A sense of belonging… 24
  • 25. Findings from the Portrait Study • Approximately 3,550 Jewish young professionals • 72% of young Jewish households are located in the Downtown / University District Area • 53% of those living downtown said “Jewish events are too far” • 5% are JCC members Back to TOC 25
  • 26. Back to TOC Recommendation • Leverage the strength of the Columbus brand – Young, intelligent, innovative, entrepreneurial, increasingly urban and thriving economically • Columbus needs a new brand of outreach and engagement that reaches young professionals in their everyday lives – Downtown Hub – Targeted Programming 26
  • 27. • Current programming needs to evolve to reach the thousands of people who aren’t currently engaged • A downtown hub would provide an everyday destination for Jewish young professionals Back to TOC Why a Downtown Hub? 27
  • 28. Back to TOC Downtown Hub • A “daily use space” and downtown meeting spot for young professionals • Goal is to create engagement and connection around the things that people like and care to do every day 28 The Place To Be Engage and Connect Potential Services & Amenities • Ambassador program for community outreach • Professional development • Spiritual Programming • Philanthropic Events • Coffee shop • Activity Space ⁻ Gym ⁻ Basketball courts ⁻ Yoga studio • Restaurant / Bar • Programming space • Event space • Offices for staff of Downtown Hub and Atid
  • 29. Back to TOC Targeted Programming 29 Professional Development Ambassador Programs
  • 30. Back to TOC Ambassador Program • Centered around one-on-one relationships • Reach people in their day-to-day lives and connect them to the broader Jewish community – At work, in affinity groups and in neighborhoods 30 Manager (Staff) Retail/Finance Ambassador (Volunteer) Ambassador (Volunteer) Ambassador (Volunteer) Manager (Staff) LGBT/Interfaith Ambassador (Volunteer) Ambassador (Volunteer) Ambassador (Volunteer)
  • 31. Estimated Costs and Revenue Sources • Programmatic = $155,000/year • Downtown Hub = TBD – Potential Revenue Sources Back to TOC • Gym memberships (est.$40+ per month/person) • Fitness Classes • Restaurant/Coffee Shop/Bar • Sponsorships • Event space 31
  • 32. • Meet people’s needs where they live, work and play – Provide them with the programs they want – In the location they are – Integrated into their everyday lives Back to TOC Conclusion 32
  • 33. Portrait of Jewish Columbus Baby Boomers & Seniors Recommendations November 3, 2014 33
  • 34. Back to TOC Working Group Members • Amy Shevrin Co-Chair • Ray Silverstein Co-Chair • David Kaplan Staff • Arlene Weiss • Dick Sabgir • Jessica Shimberg • Julie Weinerman • Keila Naparstek • Kirk Hilbrands • Randy Arndt 34
  • 35. Back to TOC Overview - Key findings - What works in other communities - Recommendations - Final thoughts 35
  • 36. Key Findings from the Portrait Study • Over 50% of all Jewish households are Baby Boomers and Seniors – Largest demographic group – Baby Boomers (45-64) are evenly spread out – Seniors (65+) are concentrated in the East Back to TOC 36
  • 37. Key Findings from the Portrait Study Back to TOC 37
  • 38. Programs Offered in Columbus • Jewish engagement opportunities for Baby Boomers & Seniors are numerous – Synagogue programming and religious life – Programs in Jewish organizations – Board and volunteer opportunities Back to TOC 38
  • 39. Back to TOC Working Group Insights • Barriers to engagement: – Not aware of current engagement opportunities – Not feeling welcome or comfortable participating – No personal connection • Jewish Values – Tikkun Olam – Open tent 39
  • 40. Key Findings from Other Studies • 70% started volunteering when asked by someone who had a strong relationship with them (Harvard Public Health study, 2012) • Baby Boomer volunteering is expected to grow by 50% during the current decade (U.S. Census, 2010) • Individuals volunteer most frequently for organizations with religious affiliation (Bureau of Labor Statistics) Back to TOC 40
  • 41. How Other Communities Successfully Engage • Baltimore, Jewish Volunteer Connection- Create “Volun-teams” through a centralized office • Portland, Tivnu - Builds homes (habitat for humanity), with Jewish learning and leadership development components • Israel, Eschel Project- Seniors are trained to turn hobbies into micro-businesses Back to TOC 41
  • 42. Recommendation #1: J-Link Columbus • What: – Connect community members to Jewish engagement opportunities – Consists of existing programming and volunteering – Combination of outreach professionals and centralized data – Initiative housed in Federation • How: – 4 outreach professionals with geographic responsibilities – Connecting one-on-one with community members – Guiding individuals to best serve their interests • Measurements: – Participation, both hours & dollars • Costs: – $300,000 - $400,000 per year 42 Back to TOC
  • 43. Recommendation #2: Columbus Service Corp • What: – Volunteer groups comprised of Baby Boomers and Seniors – Service, social, learning, and leadership elements – Inspired by Wexner Service Corp • How: – Professional staff develop curriculum and volunteer opportunities – Connect service corp members to leadership positions • Measurements: – Participation, both hours & dollars • Costs: – $100,000 - $150,000 per year – Personnel, curriculum development, operating costs 43 Back to TOC
  • 44. Portrait of Jewish Columbus Low Income Jewish Households Working Group Recommendations November 3, 2014 44
  • 45. Back to TOC Working Group Dr. Steven Allen Co-Chair, Nationwide Children’s Eugenia Erlij Co-Chair, Solenis Rabbi Benjamin Berger Consultant, The Wexner Foundation Elana Polster Staff, The Columbus Jewish Federation Dan Finkelman Consultant Bobbie Garber Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority Alisa Isaac Community Volunteer Amy Klaben Homeport Laurie Stein Marsh Leadership Columbus Jennifer Marshall Formerly JFS, Goodwill Margie Pizzuti Goodwill 45 The working group met on five occasions between May and October.
  • 46. Back to TOC Primary Efforts 46 • Reviewed JPAR results and reassessed low income figures • Interviewed local synagogues, day schools and agencies • Reviewed report on poverty and programs offered by social service agencies in Columbus
  • 47. Key Findings from the Portrait Study Back to TOC JEWISH POVERTY IS A REAL ISSUE • Number of Jews in poverty* is difficult to ascertain − Best estimate of Jewish poverty rate in Columbus is ~16%, but data is lacking • 14% of respondents from households in poverty stated that being Jewish is “very important” to their life • 1 in 5 households report costs prevent affiliation 47 * Poor = annual income <150% Federal Poverty Level (FPL) − Up to $35,325 for a family of 4
  • 48. Back to TOC Working Group Findings JEWISH POVERTY IN COLUMBUS NOT WELL UNDERSTOOD • Minimal cross communication and collaboration amongst agencies • Leaders have difficulty identifying needs though high cost of affiliation and living are clear challenges • Shame and stigma are barriers to self-identification and affiliation • Impoverished Jews are much more likely to be disaffiliated • Columbus is not alone 48
  • 49. Back to TOC Working Group Findings 49 AT RISK SEGMENTS OF THE POPULATION • 240 survivors of Nazi persecution (100+ on Medicaid) • 30-64 year-olds including “working poor” Respondent Age from Poor Jewish 18-29, 18% 30-44, 30% 45-64, 44% Households 65+, 8%
  • 50. Back to TOC Working Group Findings EXISTING SERVICES IN COLUMBUS JEWISH COMMUNITY • JFS and WHV are the primary service providers in the Jewish community ( Lack of data on what other community services families are utilizing.) • All organizations including synagogues have touch points with poverty • Discretionary funds distributed for incidental and Jewish life needs throughout organizations • Scrip gift certificates are main sources of monetary support ($119k distributed since 2005) 50
  • 51. • Equip Jewish professionals (rabbis, synagogue and school administrators, Back to TOC Recommendation #1 DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION AND OUTREACH EFFORT 51 agency leaders) with tools to respond and support Jews experiencing poverty • Support community in identifying households in poverty in order to provide services more effectively • Help reduce the emotional toll of poverty • Increase community awareness of Jewish poverty • Reduce misinformation and common dismissiveness • Reduce shame and stigma associated with poverty
  • 52. Back to TOC • Number of participants in training • Number of synagogues participating in Shabbat on poverty • Number of public events where “poverty” is on the agenda • Number of Jews accessing services provided by Jewish community and broader Columbus social services 52 Recommendation #1 Awareness, Outreach, and Education Campaign KEY ACTIVITIES • Provide training for rabbis and other professionals on the range of community services • Coordinate annual Shabbat on poverty • Create community summit on Jewish poverty • Develop “speakers bureau” – first hand accounts to be shared in public events • Provide educational materials at public points SUCCESS MEASURES
  • 53. Back to TOC Recommendation #2 53 INCREASE ACCESS TO RESOURCES PROVIDED BY JEWISH COMMUNITY • Decrease barriers to inclusion • Serve as liaison to help negotiate reduced fees and additional support from Jewish organizations • Increase knowledge of and access to current support services • Rapid response to emergency situations (e.g. Bonei Mishpochot, increased visibility) • Reduce burden of organizations & synagogues to support financial needs of constituents
  • 54. Back to TOC Recommendation #2 Inclusion Gateway SUCCESS MEASURES • Annual $ in fund • Annual $ distributed to households in need • Number of households coordinated across agencies/synagogues • Affiliation statistics amongst low income Jewish population in future surveys • Database about low income population 54 KEY ACTIVITIES • Provide single contact for those seeking help to cover expenses related to Jewish living • Create fund that can be used to supplement cost of Jewish living • Create fund that can respond to emergency need in response to catastrophic event • Provide access/referral to further community-based job support and counseling services
  • 55. Back to TOC Recommendation #3 55 SUPPORT CREATION OF SURVIVORS OF NAZI PERSECUTION FUND • Close gap between needs and government funding − Reduction in Federal Food Assistance Program and Public Medicaid funds (PASSPORT) • Address unique aging needs − Importance of in-home care vs. institutional settings − High percentage of Russian speakers − Need for specialized training for caregivers (e.g. short-term memory loss leaves individual with memory of trauma)
  • 56. Back to TOC Recommendation #3 Survivors of Nazi Persecution Fund SUCCESS MEASURES • $ raised in fund • Number of survivors helped 56 KEY ACTIVITIES • Leverage the match and generosity of Wexner Family matching gift • Increase profile of fund • Publicize the existing reality • Develop case studies/profiles for publication
  • 57. Recommendation #1 OUTREACH & EDUCATION Recommendation #2 INCLUSION GATEWAY Back to TOC Summary 57 Recommendation #3 SURVIVOR FUND • Identify existing leader (s) to champion message (e.g.JCC, WHV, JFS) • Professional with background in education, counseling/social work and poverty • ~$20 -50k annual programming costs • Strengthen existing programs • Can be considered in combination with recommendation #1 • ~$250K (PTE and/or FTE, programming, fund development) • $1.5 MM for fund
  • 58. Portrait of Jewish Columbus Homes with Children 0-13 Working Group Recommendations November 3, 2014 58
  • 59. Back to TOC Working Group Members 59 Rachel Weiss-Berger Co-chair Jenny Glick Co-chair Rabbi Jay Moses Staff Elana Polster Staff Lara Blumberg Ilissa Eiferman Matthew Freedman Sara Saldoff Jeremy Cohen (resigned – illness)
  • 60. Back to TOC Meetings and Activities The working group met six times between April and October. The group completed the following key tasks: • Review of data • Conducted local research • Conducted national research • Brainstormed, developed, and refined recommendations in this report. 60
  • 61. 61 Three Key Findings from POJC 50% Percentage of children living In Jewish households with NO Jewish education Jewish households with children are evenly distributed across the 4 areas of residence in Columbus 30% Percentage of children in Jewish household attending overnight camp Prepared by KJ Steinman, based on analyses provided by JPAR. Please contact authors for technical details. 61
  • 62. Why Experiential Education? Back to TOC 62 21% As adults, campers are more likely to feel that being Jewish is very important. (Cohen et al, 2011) Attending Jewish overnight camp leads to practicing Judaism as adults. (Pew, 2013)
  • 63. Back to TOC The Need 0-4 5-7 8-13 ?? 63
  • 64. Recommendation: JCamp Columbus Concept: JCamp Columbus will increase the impact of the “magic” of Jewish overnight summer camping • Summer camp spirit year round! • More Campers • Affordability Back to TOC 64
  • 65. Recommendation: JCamp Columbus Examples of JCamp Columbus in action: • Events bringing the spirit of camp into the community. • Collaboration: join forces to spread the message of the importance of camp. • Re-imagined camp fair • In-home gatherings of camp families: educational, social, and fun • Scholarships and incentive coupons Back to TOC 65
  • 66. 6 Overnight Camps Serve Columbus GUCI Ramah Stone Livingston Emma Kaufmann Wise Collectively, these camps served approximately 200 children in 2014. 66 Back to TOC
  • 67. Successful National Programs • Foundation for Jewish Camp: One Happy Camper, Bunk Connect • Harold Grinspoon Foundation: JCamp 180 • Pearlstone Retreat Center, Baltimore Back to TOC 67
  • 68. Recommendation: JCamp Columbus Range of Costs: $55k staff resources (part-time) and programming budget for local programs $250k incentive/scholarships Back to TOC 68
  • 69. Recommendation: JCamp Columbus Measuring Success: • Increase in number of children who attend Jewish summer camps – Double within 5-7 years • Improved collaborative relationships between camps, synagogues, and agencies. • Palpable increase in the “camp spirit” in Columbus Jewish life: warmth, singing, creativity, experiential learning. Back to TOC 69
  • 70. Back to TOC The Need To engage the multi-generational family – not just children Create a local “crown jewel” of Columbus 70
  • 71. Back to TOC Recommendation: Hoover Family Center Concept: For many years, the Columbus JCC has used Camp Hoover as a day camp facility for local fourth through eighth graders. The facility is well-utilized now, but there is the potential for it to be so much more. Fast forward three to five years. Imagine the Hoover Family Center— the result of strong collaboration, planning and fundraising between The Wexner Foundation, the Jewish Federation of Columbus, and the Columbus JCC. The Hoover Family Center is a centrally located pluralistic retreat that will engage Jewish families across Columbus by offering meaningful family-oriented programming with minimal barriers to participation. The community facility will allow Jews to connect with one another while also fostering new opportunities for experiential Judaism. 71
  • 72. Back to TOC Recommendation: Hoover Family Center Concept: The immediate focus for programming will be on a multi-generational family camp that will serve as an opportunity for children to experience Jewish overnight camp at a younger age. Experiential Judaism at the Hoover Family Center is not limited to the summer months. The center’s Kosher kitchen will adjoin a conference center and social hall to allow for year-round retreats and gatherings. The center will be open to all local Jewish agencies and will serve as a destination for national Jewish scholars. While the primary mission of the Hoover Family Center is to engage local Jewish families with young children, the one-of-a-kind multi-purpose facility will be home to a multitude of programming. 72
  • 73. Back to TOC Hoover Family Center: Possible Programs opportunities for young adults, 73 Family camp programs including Bubbie Zaydie weekend retreats. Experiential learning families, synagogues and organizations Expanded JCC day camp offerings Revenue from corporate or broader community groups beyond Jewish community
  • 74. Back to TOC Hoover Family Center: Possible Programs Life cycle events Environmental, farming, and outdoor programming Regional hub
  • 75. Back to TOC Recommendation: Hoover Family Center Rationale / “The Why?”: • This process requested bold and visionary thinking. This is a “big idea” worthy of the charge we were given. • Underutilized property • Centrally located – serving all of Columbus • There is no Jewish retreat center in Ohio. • Easy entry point to Jewish overnight camp. • Create a shared collaborative space • Bringing the spirit of Jewish summer camping to all ages at all seasons of the year. 75
  • 76. Back to TOC Recommendation: Hoover Family Camp Range of Costs: • Feasibility study required • Major capital improvements and facility enhancements would be necessary 76
  • 77. Back to TOC Recommendation: Hoover Family Center Measuring Success: • Use current POJC study as a benchmark • Track alumni of the different programs at the Hoover Family Center. Where/how do they engage? Youth groups, overnight camps, day schools, Synagogues, etc. • Have Jewish relationships formed that might not have otherwise existed? • Is there an increase in 1. Regional organizations that utilize the facility? 2. Amount of annual revenue—year over year? 3. Quantity and quality of programs hosted by agencies? 4. Quantity of private events? 77

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  2. Most program opportunities in Bexley
  3. Analyzed barriers to engagement of diverse constituencies within this demographic
  4. Ben Introduces
  5. Ben – all star team, here’s what we did
  6. Ben
  7. Eugenia
  8. Eugenia - not discussed by many; more over, there is little hard data exists regarding Jewish poverty - Anonymity leads to minimal cross communication inability to identify needs within their communities and understanding of all services available - Poverty is not the cause of disaffiliation but impoverished are much more likely to be disaffiliated - Even families who are not poor experience the high cost of Jewish life and affiliation to be a barrier to entry. Synagogues report that finances will not be a barrier to membership Most report that 50+% of members are not paying “full” dues Some synagogues have moved away from ticket model for HHDs - Implicit messages and frequent costs send a counter message Jewish observance (i.e. observing holidays, kosher, day/Hebrew school, etc.) is particularly expensive. - Columbus is not alone, other communities acknowledge that “Jews are amongst the Hidden Poor” (Philadelphia @7%, NYC @ 25%) Boston sees increase
  9. Eugenia * Chart is excluding 9 questionably Jewish cases
  10. Eugenia - Meaning are people going to United Way service providers and others? Ad-hoc distributions by rabbis Kroger Scrip gift certificates administered by the Columbus Jewish Foundation for food and other staples are main sources of referral support offered by rabbis/social service professionals. * Total scrip dollars since founding -+ $1000 per household max
  11. Steve - Need to improve identification, and then service to the impoverished by touch point professionals (i.e. rabbis, directors, school administrators) By reducing the “shanda effect” (stigma and shame) we can improve self-identification Helping to reduce the emotional toll of poverty has the potential to improve the impoverished connections to the community Increasing overall awareness of existing impoverished Jewish population to support all of the above
  12. Steve Some rabbis expressed interest in receiving training Community wide shabbat experience that happens in individual synagogues but with goal to unite around theme of poverty Speaker Bureau Thru this process several people have come forward and said they’d be happy to do this - educational materials should include info about general community service providers like United Way’s Pathways Out of Poverty
  13. Steve Responding to Shame of going to the rabbi/executive director/financial office prevents people from affiliating or continuing affiliation (synagogue, JCC, camp, etc) Many want their rabbi to be their rabbi and not also their financial counselor, this removes the risk to the relationship Emergencies happen and the costs of responding incrementally to crisis are significant. Bonei Mishpachot could be expanded like Yad Chessed in Boston
  14. Steve
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  17. Summary – Steve FINAL STATEMENT: Any recommendations should only be carried out in close collaboration and consultation with existing service providers. Ben - Thank you to Federation, the community agencies and agencies that gave significant time for interviews, & to the team
  18. Jay introduces and does overview Jenny – Recommendation 1 - JCamp Columbus Rachel – Recommendation 2 – Camp Hoover
  19. Conducted research on current activities, programs, and resources for this population in Columbus (in-person and phone interviews with representatives of synagogues, JCC, Federation, Chabad, Day schools, kollel, PJ Library etc.) Conducted research on best practices from other communities and national organizations in the areas of early childhood education, day school education, complementary school education, overnight summer camping, retreat programming, and more.
  20. Jay: 1. Half of the children living in Jewish households have not had any Jewish education including 75% of those who are being raised partially Jewish 2. People are spread all over the Columbus community and we want to find a way to reach everyone; 3. Only 30% of children in Jewish households attend Jewish overnight camp.
  21. Answer why not day schools, preschool Camp Works: The Long-Term Impact of Jewish Overnight Camp By Steven M. Cohen, Ron Miller, Ira M. Sheskin, Berna Torr Foundation for Jewish Camp (FJC), Spring 2011 According to the Pew findings, 44% of practicing Jews reported attending Jewish overnight camp as opposed to only 18% of those who are non-practicing. We read those results to mean that those who experienced Judaism through the lens of Jewish camp were influenced to make it part of their lives long after they attended their last campfire. We believe that many of those children may have had no other Jewish experiences growing up besides camp. - See more at: http://www.jewishcamp.org/blog/?p=1766#sthash.LgA5IyVs.dpuf
  22. In the world café and in meetings with Many stakeholders, we determined that Columbus is doing a good job with early childhood and early primary education—JCC, Tot Shabbat, day school and Sunday school for k-2,, PJ Library etc. But many identified 8-13 year olds as the key demographic to engage, with little offered for them beyond bar/bat mitzvah training. This age group is “Past pre-school” and “pre-youth group/Israel trip.” Day school and Hebrew school are only reaching a small fraction of kids (insert POJC stats) Jewish summer overnight camping has been shown to be one of the most impactful Jewish experiences, leading to greater engagement and a lifelong connection to Judaism. Fewer than 35% of Columbus Jewish children attend overnight camp. Camping serves the entire community, and the energy generated by children returning from camp affects families and the whole community.
  23. Concept: JCamp Columbus will increase the impact of the “magic” of Jewish overnight summer camping by: bringing the spirit of camp to Columbus throughout the year. Increasing the number of children ages 8-13 who attend Jewish overnight camps Make the camp experience affordable for a larger number of families
  24. Concept: JCamp Columbus will consist of several components: 6-8 events throughout the year bringing the spirit of camp into the community—some stand-alone events, and some co-sponsorships with existing events to bring a spirit and message of camp to them. Collaboration: catalyze efforts to operate collaboratively, both with the various camps to help spread the message of Jewish camp, and with the synagogues and agencies who promote camp. Re-imagined camp fair with collaborative spirit and educational content In home events of “camp families,” which are educational, social, and fun while also marketing camps. Bring appropriate camp activities or spirit into events in the community: song leader concerts, swimming, ropes course, campfires, hayrides, cookouts, camp Shabbat, color wars, sports competition, sports spectacular, camp reunion for all camps Incentivize potential camp families throughout the year and make the money go further by offering “coupons” off the price of camp for attending X number of events, bringing friends along or hosting events
  25. We don’t feel we need a new overnight camp What is the current landscape of camps serving Columbus— 200 children is a drop in the bucket—we would like to double this number within 5-7 years
  26. The need: a centrally located center to allow for experiential learning. The community facility will allow Jews to connect with one another while also fostering new opportunities for experiential Judaism. The immediate focus for programming will be on a multi-generational family camp that will serve as an opportunity for children to experience Jewish overnight camp at a younger age.
  27. The need: a centrally located center to allow for experiential learning. The community facility will allow Jews to connect with one another while also fostering new opportunities for experiential Judaism. The immediate focus for programming will be on a multi-generational family camp that will serve as an opportunity for children to experience Jewish overnight camp at a younger age.
  28. The need: a centrally located center to allow for experiential learning. The community facility will allow Jews to connect with one another while also fostering new opportunities for experiential Judaism. The immediate focus for programming will be on a multi-generational family camp that will serve as an opportunity for children to experience Jewish overnight camp at a younger age.
  29. Create All of the above options for families or organizations from Cleveland, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Dayton, Pittsburgh, and other surrounding communities.
  30. Create All of the above options for families or organizations from Cleveland, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Dayton, Pittsburgh, and other surrounding communities.
  31. This process requested bold and visionary thinking. This is a “big idea” worthy of the charge we were given. For many years, the Columbus JCC has used Camp Hoover as a day camp facility. It is successful but under-utilized, and it has the potential to be so much more. There is no Jewish retreat center in Ohio. Retreat centers like Pearlstone in Baltimore have had phenomenal success as low-barrier, pluralistic Jewish environments for all ages. Provide for intergenerational programming, e.g. Jewish grandparents with their grandchildren (especially crucial for children of intermarriage.) Great entry point to Jewish overnight camp, pre-school and a more engaged Jewish life. Hoover is centrally enough located to serve Bexley, Perimeter North, Downtown, and New Albany. Synagogues and agencies which often compete could utilize Hoover Family Center as shared, collaborative space. Bringing the spirit of Jewish summer camping—long cited as one of the most impactful Jewish experiences for strengthening our community’s future—to all ages at all seasons of the year.