The Columbus Jewish Film Festival In Celebration of Andrew Ethan Stern is committed to presenting cutting-edge international films and ancillary programming that reflect a myriad of Jewish experiences. Festival goals include engaging Jewish individuals and groups in the production of the Festival; building and inspiring new audiences; facilitating dialogue among diverse communities; promoting Tikkun Olam and social justice; and enriching Jewish culture and the Columbus arts community. Film screenings, educational programs, social events, celebrations and community collaborations are tools used to accomplish these goals.
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Remembering Andrew Ethan STern
The 18th Annual JCC Columbus Jewish Film Festival is named in honor of Andrew Ethan Stern, an adored son, cherished friend, successful businessman, athlete, animal rights activist, mentor and humanitarian. Andrew was kind and generous. Through determination and thoughtfulness, Andrew was outstanding in all of his endeavors from school and sports to business. Following his childhood dream, he moved to Los Angeles and began his career in marketing with the Los Angeles Lakers. A successful entrepreneur, Andrew was an Internet marketing pioneer and founded his company, Seed Corn Advertising in 2002. Andrew was a true team player. He had a strong work ethic and always supported his friends and loved ones. His life and legacy of generosity and dedication to those around him will be remembered by the lives he touched and those who knew him.
THANK YOU TO OUR 2023 SPONSORS
Oscar Winner
Rozanne & Jerry Stern
The Wasserstrom Foundation
Executive Producer
DeeDee and Herb Glimcher
Greater Columbus Arts Council
Columbus Jewish Foundation Lenore Schottenstein & Community Jewish Arts Endowment Fund
Larry H. Sebulsky Jewish Film Festival Fund of the Columbus Jewish Foundation
Producer
Lewin Family/ Hamilton Parker
Lisa Newmark & Arnie Good
Marjie & Jeff Coopersmith
Trinity Lutheran Seminary
Director
Babs Miller
Bonnie & Allan Finkelstein
Carol & Jeff Folkerth
Carol & Mark Kotler
Chris & Darcy Schrimpf
Clean Title Agency, Inc.
CLemy & Bob Keidan
Congregation Beth Tikvah
Congregation Tifereth Israel
COnnie & Sandy Meizlish
David Brown
Debby & Ira Kane
Denise & Mike Klapper
Jennifer & Seth Cammeyer
JewishColumbus Jewish Community Relations Council
JewishColumbus Women’s Philanthropy
Jody & Joel Altschule
Julie & Doug Cohen
Lavea Brachman & Andrew Smith
Linda & Frank Kass
Leslie & Kurt Malkoff
Marilyn & Roger Friedman
Mark & MArcy Ungar
Melissa & Ronnie Conn
Melton Center for Jewish Studies at OSU
Miriam & Bernie Yenkin
Nancy & Thomas Lurie
Nick Ciranni / Sound Touch Massage Therapy
Radha Lachman Konar & Rick White
Ruth & Joe Sniderman
Sara & Paul Wolfson
Sarah & Michael Blumenfeld
Vicki Canter
LESLI & MIKE MAUTZ
Screenwriter
Ayelet & Zahi Ben David
Bethanne & Jeff Tilson
Bruce Wasserstrom
Carol Glassman
Cathy Levine & Jon Groner
Joyce & Chuck Shenk
June & Jerry Frankel
Larry & Laurie Abramson
Miriam Freimer & Ed Levine
Sheila Torch
Stephen & Carol Handler
Zidel Dental Group
Cinematographer
Alan Lichtcsien
Andrew & Julie Glassman
Andrew Brewster
Cheryl Dritz
Debbie & Barry Adelman
Gale & Steven Klayman
Geraldine Ellman
Gwen and Howard Werman
Heidi & Mike Levey
Irene Levine & Lee Hess
Joan Wallick
Joshua Schottenstein
Joyce Edelman & Neal Hoffman
Karen Shore Meyer & Jon Meyer
Kennel Club USA
Leslie Yenkin & Jonathan Petuchowski
Marcia & Bob Hirshfield
Margey & Gary Cheses
Marilyn Fais
Rebecca Gurk & Stuart Mangel
Sharon Simon & Karl Rubin
Shelly & Barry Igdaloff
Sheryl & Philip Heit
Stacy & Howard Levin
Bridget & Steve Dritz
Sunny & Mark Masser
Tobi & Ken Gold
Valerie & Jeff Milgrom
Dawn Balopole & Bob Mansoor
MASON A. KENY & LAUREN D. TENNANT (IN MEMORY OF GALIA KENY)
ANDREW L. BREWSTER
LINDA KATZ
Updated as of 10.20.23
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Contact
For more information, please reach out to Festival Director, Emily Schuss, at eschuss@columbusjcc.org or (614) 559-6205