Community Pesach Seder

When: April 7, 2023 @ 6:00 pm
Where: First UU Church Fellowship Hall

At our in-person third night community seder and potluck, we will be joined by members of First UU and the central Ohio community. Space is limited. RSVP to info@sukkatshalomcolumbus.org.

Lag b’Omer celebration

When: May 7, 2023 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Where: Backyard of Joanie & Doug Calem, weather permitting

Bring snacks to share around the bonfire, and wear clothes which you don’t mind getting smoky. Lag b’Omer celebrates the 33rd day of the counting of the omer. We count 49 days between Pesach and Read More

Community Passover Seder

When: April 11, 2025 all-day
Where: Lashutka Event Center at Griggs Reservoir, 3329 Riverside Drive, 43221

Join us for a KSS community seder (worship service held at the family table). Space is limited, so RSVP is required. Please email info@sukkatshalomcolumbus.org with your name and the number of people in your party. Read More

Deadline to RSVP for Bagel Brunch

When: January 15, 2023 all-day
Where: Home of Joanie & Doug Calem

RSVP to Jodi by today to enjoy a bagel brunch and schmooze with your friends following the Avodat Lev/Morning Blessings service on Saturday, January 21.

Adult Education

When: April 16, 2023 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Where: First UU Church

A guest speaker will discuss the Columbus Mennonite Church’s work on reparations as a faith community.

Adult Education: How to Rest on Shabbat

When: March 19, 2023 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Where: First UU Church

KSS member Cheryl will share what Mussar teaches about rest to enhance your enjoyment of Shabbat. She has studied Mussar with a lay leadership grant from JewishColumbus.

Adult Education: Surreal Namibia

When: February 19, 2023 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Where: First UU Church

KSS member Roberta Kayne will share photos from her three week trip to Namibia, a country on the west coast of Africa. Roberta is an award winning photographer and has been taking photos for over Read More

Adult Education: A Visit to Iceland

When: January 22, 2023 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Where: First UU Church

KSS members Dan Barash and Maureen Zorndorf will share photos, facts, and stories from their trip to Iceland. Stay for Rising Song Circle with Joanie, which follows at 4 pm.

CANCELED – Rising Song Circle with Joanie

When: November 20, 2022 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Where: First UU Church

SORRY! NOVEMBER’S RSC IS CANCELLED.  JOIN US FOR ANOTHER SESSION SOMETIME IN THE FUTURE. One Sunday a month, Joanie will introduce us to the music of Joey Weisenberg. Joey works with the Hadar Institute and Read More

Kehilah Tefilah ~ Human Rights Shabbat

When: December 1, 2023 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: First UU Church, 93 W Weisheimer Rd, Columbus, OH 43214

Human Rights Shabbat – hosted by Joanie Calem and Debra Seltzer On Human Rights Shabbat, we celebrate the deep intersections between Judaism and human rights. Since 2008, nearly 500 communities have joined this celebration, inspired Read More