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.
2020 Board of Directors
Angela Taubman, 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
Jackie Lasky
Michael Lerner
Itzik Levin
Lori Lieb-Rosas
Mark Lobo
Nancy Lobo
Michael Mudd
David Patterson
Jennifer Paxton
Ari Rotenberg
Lynn Schusterman
Ed Sherman, President Elect
Terrie Shipley
John Sieler
Norm Simon
Andrew Spector
Jon Stolper
Eva Unterman
Zachary Waxman
Jody Weise
Andy Wolov
Jodi Finer Zalk
Stephen Zeligson
Drew Diamond
Executive Director
execdir@jewishtulsa.org
Tom Gill
Deputy Executive Director of Finance and Administration
tomgill@jewishtulsa.org
Alix Liiv Caplan
Deputy Director of Operations
alix@jewishtulsa.org
Joy E. Platt
Deputy Director of Finance and Administration
jplatt@jewishtulsa.org
Martha Kelley
Deputy Director of CSJCC
mkelley@jewishtulsa.org
Tracey Herst-Woods
Deputy Director of SMM
development@jewishmuseum.net
Debbie O’Hearn
Executive Assistant
federation@jewishtulsa.org
Chen Shoval
Israeli Emissary
emissary@jewishtulsa.org
Nancy Pettus
Director of Holocaust Education
npettus@jewishtulsa.org
Mickel Yantz
Museum Curator
curator@jewishmuseum.net
Charles Taylor
Museum Preparator
preparator@jewishmuseum.net
Hannah Bakewell
Fitness Manager
fitness@jewishtulsa.org
Shelly Callahan
JCC Membership
jccmembership@jewishtulsa.org
Isabella Silberg
Program/Campaign Coordinator
isilberg@jewishtulsa.org
Sandy Sloan
Campaign Coordinator
sandy@jewishtulsa.org
Tori Dowler
Accounting Associate
tdowler@jewishtulsa.org
Jasmine Rikin
Branding, Marketing and Digital Content Consultant
jrikin@gmail.com
Falisha Brown
Receptionist
receptionist@jewishtulsa.org
Garland Wefer
Building Superintendent
gwefer@jewishtulsa.org
Ruben Rojas
Maintenance
rubenrojas20@gmail.com
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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