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 success of the Jewish Federation derives from an engaged Board of Directors, dedicated staff, generous donors, and an abundance of committed volunteers.
Fostering a connected and collaborative Jewish community, characterized by respect, empathy, and understanding.
Continuously improving the quality of life of all Tulsans, as well as our partners in Israel and abroad, through philanthropic giving of our resources and time.
Sustaining the culture, traditions, and collective memory of the Jewish people, through innovative intergenerational programming that is meaningful, educational, and fun.
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 is committed to advancing and fostering inclusion and encouraging everyone to participate and understand Jewish life.
The Jewish Federation of Tulsa is the umbrella for The Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art and the Charles Schusterman Jewish Community Center.
Separate entities also housed on the Zarrow campus are Mizel Jewish Community Day School and Zarrow Pointe Retirement Center
PRESIDENT – Tyler Coretz
VICE PRESIDENT – Michael Mudd
VICE PRESIDENT – Brad Sanditen
TREASURER – Ed Sherman
SECRETARY – Brian Brouse
APPOINTED MEMBER – Randee Charney
APPOINTED MEMBER – Karen Tilkin
SMMJA BOARD CHAIR – Allan Avery
PAST PRESIDENT – Jared Goldfarb
Joe Roberts
Executive Director, JFT, CSJCC, SMMJA
Holly Hughes
Executive Assistant
Shahaf Feinkuchen
Israeli Emissary
Isabella Silberg
Director of Development
Chloe Chappell
Director of Community Relations and Outreach
Sarah Howman
Director of Community Engagement
Sandy Sloan
Director of Marketing & Communications; Editor, Tulsa Jewish Review
Stephanie Krautheim
Marketing and Design Specialist
Katherine Jackson
Accounting Associate
Martha Kelley
Deputy Director of CSJCC
Laura Allen
Director of Community Outreach and Membership
Hannah Bakewell
Fitness Manager
Falisha Brown
Front Desk Supervisor; Social Services Coordinator
Debra Clark
Maintenance Assistant/Housekeeping
Pandwe Lukupwa
Front Desk Services
Daniel Surchev
Front Desk Services
Tracey Herst-Woods
Deputy Director of SMMJA; Chief Museum Officer
Greg Falconetti
Chief Archivist & Registrar; Director of Exhibit and Library Services
Sofia Thornblad
Chief Curator; Director of Collections and Holocaust Education
Melissa Foster
Front Desk Services/Museum Assistant
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