Jewish Community Resources
• Eruv: An Eruv encircles the Shul, and much of the Jewish Community. Eruv Status/Hotline: 614-489-8281
• Mikvah: The beautiful new community mikvah is located at 2736 East Main Street, Bexley, 43209. For scheduling or questions the phone number: 614-239-0838. Website: www.columbuscommunitymikvah.org
There is a new Kelim mikvah for utensils located in the back of the Ahavas Sholom Synagogue
•Columbus Community Kollel 614-237-7133 2513 East Main St, Columbus Learning and classes open to the community. Click here to learn more
Columbus Pathways A community initiative to introduce the beauty of Jewish life in Columbus and help relocate families to the community www.Columbuspathways.org
•Columbus Torah Academy 614-864-0299 181 Noe Bixby Rd, Columbus 43213 Modern orthodox, K-12 school. Click here to learn more
•Columbus Bikur Cholim: An amazing organization assisting patients and their families, with meals and TLC. Click here to find out how you can get involved!
Kosher Options:
The following establishments are under the supervision of the Buckeye Kosher. For a complete listing of kosher facilities, visit their website at www.columbusvaad.org
- Saba Middle Eastern Grill 212 Kelton Avenue - East Market
- Graeter's Ice Cream 614-236-2663 2282 East Main St. Bexley Kosher gourmet Ice Cream
- Handel's Homemade Ice Cream and Yogurt 614-853-4464 5665 Feder Rd. Columbus, OH 43228
- The Ohio State University Hillel Bagel Café 614-294-4797 46 East 16th Avenue 43201
- Krispy Kreme Donuts Store: 614 841-7760 1021 Polaris Pkwy, Columbus, OH 43240, also in grocery stores with Buckeye Kosher symbol.
- Grocery and Catering:
- Kroger Supermarket 614-237-0076, 3675 East Broad St, Whitehall 43213 kosher meat and dairy sections, wines and expanded dry goods section
- Matt's Bakery, 39 South Yearling Rd off of Broad St. A bakery with challah, bread, cakes, pastries. Matt offers limited catering too. Matt hopes to have the dairy cafe open soon.
Order through the website www.mattsbakery.com or by calling 614-237-4848,.24 hours in advance.Email: info@mattsbakery.com.
- Catering by Chani 614-235-8070 The Torah Center 2938 East Broad St., Columbus 43209 Gormet Kosher take out Thursday and Friday. Call for Catering for special occasions.
- Catering by Arie Hazan 614-596-66716 email:: cateringbyarie@gmail.com to be added to his What's app group to see the weekly options
- Jewish Community Center of Columbus 614-231-2731 1125 College Avenue, Columbus Catering is available by order. A snack bar is open in the summer by the outdoor pool
Shabbos Hospitality
For Shabbos home hospitality within walking distance of the Shul, please email us at ahavasshholom@gmail.com.
For a Shabbos meal with one of our families, meet our Shabbos Hospitality Representative in front of the Bimah after Shabbos morning services.
Columbus Area Activities
Click here to learn about the great things to do for the whole family in Columbus!