A New Platform for Jewish Conversation and Community, where ideas are exchanged, diverse voices are heard, and community is built, one conversation at a time.
Tue, Nov 11, 2025 @ 7PM | JCC Columbus
Lihi Lapid is an author and journalist whose books deal with contemporary women’s issues. She has written two bestselling novels in Israel, Secrets from Within and Woman of Valor, and a third novel On Her Own; a cookbook entitled Lihi Lapid’s Favorite Recipes, and a bestselling children’s book, The Magic Whisper. Prior to becoming a writer, Ms. Lapid was a professional photographer. Educated at the prestigious Camera Obscura School of Art and Tel Aviv University, she served in the Israel Defense Forces as a photographer for its Bamachane magazine. She lives with her husband, former Prime Minister Yair Lapid, in Tel Aviv.
$10 | Limited seating
Pre-event VIP reception for sponsors of $1000+
Sarah Hurwitz, Author & Former White House Speechwriter
Thurs, Oct 16, 2025
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Danielle Sharkan, Author w/ Illustrator Selina Aiko
Family Friendly Event
Sun, Jan 25, 2026
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Yonah Jeremy Bob, Author & Israeli-based Journalist
Wed, Mar 25, 2026
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Gramercy Books is the official book seller for JChats. Books will be available at each event for purchase.
All details and dates are subject to change at any time.
Why Support JChats? Your sponsorship brings powerful Jewish programming to life — helping to fund top-tier speakers, keep events accessible, and foster connection across our community.
We’re proud to launch JChats with the generous partnership support of the Carol Folkerth Fund for Jewish Inspiration, and invite others to join in sustaining this meaningful new initiative.
Sponsorship Levels & Benefits Subject to Change
Visionary Thinker – $10,000
8 reserved seating tickets per event
Access to pre-event VIP receptions
Prominent name/logo recognition on stage, screen and website
Inspiration Builder – $5,000
6 reserved seating tickets per event
Access to pre-event VIP receptions
Name/logo recognition on stage, screen and website
Learning Leader – $2,500
4 reserved seating tickets per event
Access to pre-event VIP receptions
Recognition on screen and website
Community Connector – $1,000
2 tickets per event
Access to pre-event VIP receptions
Recognition on screen and website
Conversation Starter – $500
4 complimentary event tickets
Recognition on website
Questions? Contact Eva Golden at egolden@columbusjcc.org
Thank you to our 2025-26 Sponsors
Visionary thinker
Carol Folkerth Fund for Jewish Inspiration
Inspiration Builder
Learning Leader
Jennie and Seth Cammeyer
Carol and Jeff Folkerth
Ginny and Mike Schlonsky
Community Connector
Clemy and Bob Keidan
Andrew Smith and Lavea Brachman
Rose Kaplan Fund for Youth Literacy
Sarah and Michael Blumenfeld
Melissa and Ronnie Conn
Lewin Family / Hamilton Parker
Julie and Doug Cohen
Laura and Adam Weiser
Sunny and Mark Masser
Amy Grace and Doug Ulman
Carol and Rob Steiner
Leslie and Kurt Malkoff
The New Albany Company
Rose Caplan Endowment for Youth Literacy
Conversation Starter
Rose Luttinger
Updated 10.16.25