Presenter: Toby Brief; Eizabeth Plummer
Format: Download MP4 video file of Slides with synchronized audio

Permanent Jewish presence in central Ohio is documented from the 1830?s. The earliest settlers were almost exclusively from the German Confederation. In Ohio they moved quickly from peddlers to merchants, settling throughout the region. While Columbus, Piqua, Springfield and Zanesville had the most concentrated groups and the earliest congregations, Jewish settlers can be found in many towns. They were joined later by immigrants from many countries. The archives of Columbus Jewish Historical Society which represents Jews of central Ohio and the Ohio History Connection, the state historical society, provide many resources for the exploration of the Jewish community from the 1830s through the present. We will provide an illustrated talk about the general history of the central Ohio community including direction to the resources available through our institutions. From personal and family files and photographs to newspapers and congregational records, this presentation will benefit anyone researching their central Ohio history.