Jerome Schottenstein
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Ya'akov Meir Hayyim Jerome Schottenstein was an American-Jewish entrepreneur and philanthropist
, founder of Schottenstein Stores Corp.
school for boys. After graduation he founded Schottenstein Stores Corp. Since 1980 served as member of University’s Board of Trustees. Contributed several building to university including Schottenstein Center on its Wilf Campus in Washington Heights
. That facility houses the Schottenstein Theater, Florence and Sol Shenk Synagogue and beit midrash, Philip and Sarah Belz School of Jewish Music, Dr. Lillian Chutick and Dr. Rebecca Chutick Recital Room, and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gampel Communications Center.
, Ann, Susie and Lori.
in Columbus, Ohio
in order to begin constructing the Jerome Schottenstein Center
for sports. The center pays tribute to Schottenstein's many contributions to the city of Columbus.
Philanthropist
A philanthropist is someone who engages in philanthropy; that is, someone who donates his or her time, money, and/or reputation to charitable causes...
, founder of Schottenstein Stores Corp.
Schottenstein Stores Corp.
Schottenstein Stores Corp., based in Columbus, Ohio, is a holding company for various ventures of the Schottenstein family. Jerome Schottenstein and Jay Schottenstein are two of the primary holders in the company.-Retail Ventures:...
Biography
Son of Ephrayim Schottenstein and Anna Schottenstein. Attended Yeshiva UniversityYeshiva University
Yeshiva University is a private university in New York City, with six campuses in New York and one in Israel. Founded in 1886, it is a research university ranked as 45th in the US among national universities by U.S. News & World Report in 2012...
school for boys. After graduation he founded Schottenstein Stores Corp. Since 1980 served as member of University’s Board of Trustees. Contributed several building to university including Schottenstein Center on its Wilf Campus in Washington Heights
Washington Heights, Manhattan
Washington Heights is a New York City neighborhood in the northern reaches of the borough of Manhattan. It is named for Fort Washington, a fortification constructed at the highest point on Manhattan island by Continental Army troops during the American Revolutionary War, to defend the area from the...
. That facility houses the Schottenstein Theater, Florence and Sol Shenk Synagogue and beit midrash, Philip and Sarah Belz School of Jewish Music, Dr. Lillian Chutick and Dr. Rebecca Chutick Recital Room, and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gampel Communications Center.
Family
Married Geraldine Hurwitz, from who he had 4 children: JayJay Schottenstein
-Biography:Jay is the son of Jerome Schottenstein and Geraldine Hoffman. Jerome established Schottenstein Stores Corp. and was active especially in supporting Jewish charities. He served as board member of Yeshiva University. In 1976 Jay entered his father's business and later married Jeanne, by...
, Ann, Susie and Lori.
Legacy
In 1996, ground was broken at The Ohio State UniversityOhio State University
The Ohio State University, commonly referred to as Ohio State, is a public research university located in Columbus, Ohio. It was originally founded in 1870 as a land-grant university and is currently the third largest university campus in the United States...
in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, Ohio
Columbus is the capital of and the largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio. The broader metropolitan area encompasses several counties and is the third largest in Ohio behind those of Cleveland and Cincinnati. Columbus is the third largest city in the American Midwest, and the fifteenth largest city...
in order to begin constructing the Jerome Schottenstein Center
Jerome Schottenstein Center
The Value City Arena at the Jerome Schottenstein Center is a multi-purpose arena, located on the campus of The Ohio State University, in Columbus, Ohio, United States...
for sports. The center pays tribute to Schottenstein's many contributions to the city of Columbus.