“Nobody is ever impoverished through the giving of tzedakah.” – Maimonides

All of Todd Appelbaum’s professional and community work leads back to a love of Israel.

Giving back to the community is a generational affair for Bexley resident Terri Ann Barnett.

Columbus native Jim Bowman – inspired to give back by his faith and with loyalty to the area and spurred by lifelong friendships – has made a difference in the community in a number of ways. But, for Bowman, two of the most important achievements have involved helping create JewishColumbus a…

Columbus resident Brad Kastan knew growing up surrounded by civic-minded role models in his family and community that it would be easy to follow in their footsteps.

For Holly Kastan, a healthy and prosperous community is only possible when everyone feels supported.

Much of Bob Keidan’s community involvement in his adopted city of Columbus stems from personal connections as well as his lifelong commitment to Judaism.

Longtime community volunteer Mollie Lakin can thank her golf game for winning her a place in Columbus, where she became active in the Jewish community and where she said she gave back with an open heart out of gratitude.

Making a difference starts with harnessing your talents. For Columbus resident Gail Rose, that talent is literal – using her singing voice to uplift her community.

Having lived virtually her entire life in Bexley, Jody Gordon Scheiman said her family, Temple Israel and Reform Judaism have given her the foundation for her decisions about philanthropy and applying her energies to help others.

Michael Schiff is dedicated to keeping his and other communities strong by doing his part to support and become involved in organizations that are important to him.

Since his retirement three years ago, Howard Schottenstein has continued his lifelong involvement in the community while enjoying the well-earned freedoms that come with retirement.

For Sonia Modes Schottenstein, the piano bar has been a catalyst and a connection point, as well as a source of income and a way of providing others with pleasure.

Having strong and diverse Jewish institutions to support the community has been very important in Andy Shafran’s life, so much so that he strives to build on that work with his own volunteering.

Los Angeles native Joy Soll may not have grown up in Central Ohio, but she has considered the area her home ever since she and her husband moved to town decades ago when he came to work for L Brands, Inc.

Judith Swedlow grew up in Springfield, Ohio, but she has lived in Columbus ever since she attended The Ohio State University for college. That is also where she met her husband, the late Gerald Swedlow. They were married for 56 years and had three daughters together, Tracy, Pam and Bea. She …

For Joan Wallick, the principles of tzedakah and tikkun olam that embody her lifetime of giving can be summed up in 18 words, symbolizing chai or life:

Growing up in Bexley, Alan Weiler has lived in Central Ohio for his entire life. It’s where he continues to serve as senior vice president of Huntington Insurance, which purchased his family business, Archer Meek Weiler Insurance, where he previously served as president.