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Community Relations Committee

The Federation's Community Relations Committee (CRC) is the instrument by which Jewish interests in public life are served. It serves as the expression of Jewish conscience on matters of communal concern, and coordinates the federation's activities furthering relations between our Jewish community and the general community. The CRC works closely with Tulsa Metropolitan Ministry, the Oklahoma Center for Community and Justice, and Tulsa Interfaith Alliance on a wide variety of interfaith projects and programs.

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Ramadan Fellowship Dinner

The Institute of Interfaith Dialogue and Raindrop Turkish House of Tulsa joined the Jewish Federation CRC for a Ramadan Fellowship Dinner on Wednesday, September 9th at the Schusterman Center. Kamil Celik of The Institute of Interfaith Dialogue gave a brief presentation about the significance of fasting and the month of Ramadan. He discussed the social, spiritual, and emotional aspects of what fasting means for Muslims. He also gave information regarding the month of Ramadan.

Alice Blue, CRC member, enlightened our guests concerning the Jewish high holidays including Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Passover. She talked about fasting in Judaism, and how Jews observe the fast.

During the talks, many persons from the audience stressed the similarities between the two faiths. After the speeches, the dinner was served. The dinner was composed of Mid-Eastern style Salmon, stuffed grape leaves, baklava and many other cultural foods.
Mizel students in costume for the

Citizenship Essay Contest held at the CSJCC

Photo above shows Mizel students in costume for the "Let's Vote" skit.

The Hispanice Coalition for the American Dream and the JFT Community Relations Committee sponsored a Citizenship Day Celebration and Essay Contest on Thursday, September 17 in the Barbara and Dave Sylvan Auditorium.

Mizel Community Day School students participated along with 4th and 5th graders from three other elementary schools. Mizel students won first place honors: Maria Cook for her essay and Max Sharpnack for his Citizenship collage.

Click here to download Carter Smith's third place winning essay. This is a PDF file.

Community Relations

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