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The mission of the Jewish Federation of Tulsa is to preserve and enhance Jewish life and well-being in Eastern Oklahoma, Israel, and the entire world.
This mission is being addressed by pursuing charitable, humanitarian, cultural, educational, health, and social service needs of the Jewish community as well as engaging in community relations and outreach and providing a variety of services to the broader Tulsa community.
The Jewish Federation of Tulsa is the umbrella for The Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art and the Charles Schusterman Jewish Community Center.
The Jewish Federation of Tulsa was established on October 25, 1938, at the Mayo Hotel by Gershon Fenster, Julius Livingston, Howard Conhaim, Raymond Kravis, Henry Fist, Benedict Lubell, Travis Milsten, Claude H. Rosenstein, and Pug Meyers. The purpose was to informally discuss the problems confronting Tulsa Jewry and what could and should be done about them. The Tulsa Jewish community will always be grateful to these men of vision, wisdom, and Jewish consciousness.
The success of the Jewish Federation derives from an engaged Board of Directors, dedicated staff, generous donors, and an abundance of committed volunteers.
Our work is guided by these core values:
The Jewish Federation of Tulsa (JFT) is committed to being a transparent, adaptive, inclusive, and collaborative space. JFT strives to create a caring, and united community rooted in Jewish values and traditions. We embrace and value differences, such as ethnicity and national origin, religious denomination and spiritual practice, race, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic levels, and mental and physical ability.
Deepening our understanding of who we are begins with listening to the distinct voices that make up our Tulsa community. JFT has made a commitment to advancing and fostering inclusion and encouraging everyone to participate and understand Jewish life.
2021 Board of Directors
Ed Sherman, President
Allan Avery
Klara Bode
Brian Brouse
John Clayman
Gloria Estlin
Larry Feldman
Lori Frank
Alex Goldberg
Jared Goldfarb
Roxanne Imeson
Jennifer Joels
Ed Kaplan
Matt Katz
Dr. Myron Katz
Vyacheslav Khrapak
Jackie Lasky
Michael Lerner
Itzik Levin
Lori Lieb-Rosas
Mark Lobo
Nancy Lobo
Michael Mudd
David Patterson
Ari Rotenberg
Brad Sanditen
Lynn Schusterman
John Sieler
Norm Simon
Andrew Spector
Jon Stolper
Eva Unterman
Zachary Waxman
Jody Weise
Andy Wolov
Jodi Finer Zalk
Stephen Zeligson
Aida Nozick
Executive Director
Joy E. Platt
Deputy Director of Finance and Administration
Martha Kelley
Deputy Director of CSJCC
Tracey Herst-Woods
Deputy Director of SMM
Holly Hughes
Executive Assistant
Chloe Kirk
Director of Holocaust Education and Community Relations Committee
Chen Shoval
Israeli Emissary
Isabella Silberg
Director of Programs
Sandy Sloan
Director of Communications and Development
Stephanie Krautheim
Marketing and Design Specialist
Sarah Winkelman
Digital Marketing
Katherine Jackson
Accounting Associate
Laura Allen
Director of Community Outreach and Membership of CSJCC
Hannah Bakewell
Fitness Manager
Benny Ortiz
Fitness Associate
Shelly Callahan
JCC Membership
Sofia Thornblad
Director of Collections & Exhibitions
Greg Falconetti
Director of Education and Library Services
Charles Taylor
Director of Exhibit Services
Falisha Brown
Front Desk Supervisor
We are always looking to learn and grow. We appreciate your feedback.
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please fill out the form below:
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2021 E. 71st Street
Tulsa, OK 74136
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