Ohio Jewish Communities (OJC) represents Ohio's eight Jewish Federations, their partners and agencies on a range of state, federal and international issues in Columbus and in Washington, DC.
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Ohio Jewish Communities (OJC) represents Ohio's eight Jewish Federations, their partners and agencies on a range of state, federal and international issues in Columbus and in Washington, DC.
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March 31, 2026
Columbus, Ohio — Ohio Jewish Communities (OJC) today announced that Josh Kramer has joined the organization as CEO effective June 1, bringing a distinguished background in government relations, public policy, and Jewish communal leadership.
In this role, Kramer will help lead OJC’s advocacy efforts at the state and federal levels, working to advance policies that strengthen and protect Jewish communities across Ohio.
Kramer joins OJC from the American Jewish Committee (AJC), where he served as Director of the New York Regional Office. In that capacity, he led high-level advocacy initiatives addressing antisemitism, strengthening U.S.–Israel relations, and promoting democratic values through government engagement and public diplomacy. He also built and maintained relationships with elected officials, foreign consulates, and civic leaders, while serving as a public spokesperson on key issues affecting the Jewish community.
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