Our Leadership

President
President-Elect
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Immediate Past President

David Palkovitz

Dr. Anny Zalesne
Evan Lowsky
Meridith Goldstein
Kenny Berger

Presidential Appointees

Steve Savitz

Dr. Michelle Peterson

Community Representatives

Beth Shalom-Rep/CRC co-chair
Tree of Life-Representative
President - Kahn JCC
Hillel Facility Advisor
Student President Hillel
Jewish Day School Representative
BBYO Representative
Tree of Life Sisterhood
Tree of Life Brotherhood
USC Director of Jewish Studies
USC Facility & Staff Counsel

James Cooper

Alan Kahn


Michael Arnold

Linda Orgain
Jerry Emanuel
Saskia Coenen Snyder
Jonathan Leader, PHD

Chairs of Standing Committees

Rendezvous Lounge

Collections
Columbia Jewish Foundation
Corporate Relations
Corporate Relations
CRC-Security sub-committee chair
CRC -co-chair
Holocaust Ed Commission

BSS

Chabad
TOL

Jane Kulbersh
Dr. David Kulbersh
Dr. Henry Miller
Robert Feinstein
Bill Stern
Jerry Kline
Jonathan Leader, PHD
Kenny Berger
Esther Greenberg
Patty Tucker
Rabbi Norry, Interim
Rabbi Leah Doberne-Schor
Rabbi Hesh Epstein
Rabbi Erik Uriarte

The Power of Your Support

Every dollar donated to the Columbia Jewish Federation is a direct investment in our community’s future. Your generosity allows us to support Jewish families, educate future generations, fight antisemitism, and ensure Jewish life continues to thrive.
When you give to the Federation, you strengthen Jewish Columbia today and build a foundation for tomorrow.

Join us in making an impact. Support our mission by donating, volunteering, and getting involved.

Learn more about how you can help

Donate Now
volunteervolunteervolunteer

"Jewish Columbia has truly touched my heart with its commitment to making a difference in the lives of those who need it most."

Sarah M.

Supporter and Volunteer

volunteervolunteervolunteer

"Columbia's professionalism, dedication, and transparency in their projects align seamlessly with our values."

David F.

Corporate Partner

volunteervolunteervolunteer

"As a student from an underprivileged background, the financial burden of education seemed insurmountable."

Ahmed K.

Scholarship Recipient