For The Love of Zion Podcast
by Joe Roberts The love of Israel is a key part of our mission at the Jewish Federation of Tulsa. It is at the heart of everything we do, from our annual Yoms Celebrations and educational lectures about Israeli politics to having our Shlichut program for over 50 years and launching the new Elson Israel Fellowship. I […]
Elson Israel Fellowship
By Joe Roberts The Jewish Federation of Tulsa is proud to unveil a bold new initiative that cements our place as a global leader in shaping the future of Israel, Zionism, and the Jewish people: the Elson Israel Fellowship. This transformative program is made possible by a generous gift from Bill Elson, z”l, whose vision […]
A Connecticut Yankee Comes to Tulsa
by Sandy Sloan It must have been kismet when David Goldenberg and his wife, Elizabeth-Leigh, decided to purchase a home in midtown Tulsa 10 years ago. At the time, the couple was traveling back and forth from their home in Connecticut to help care for Elizabeth-Leigh’s mother in Muskogee. “We love Tulsa,” Goldenberg comments from […]
Knowledge is Power
Knowledge is Powerby Sandy Sloan In March, the Jewish Federation of Tulsa’s Maimonides Society presented an important program to educate our community on the BRCA gene mutation. Spearheaded by a group of committed individuals, Dr. Jill Wenger, Dr. Janis Finer, and Terry Marcum, and our community sponsor, Ascension St. John Medical Center, the program brought […]
William “Bill” Elson – A Legacy of Caring
William “Bill” Elson – A Legacy of Caring By Brina Reinstein Throughout the history of the Jewish people, the religious mandate of tikkun olam, to repair the world has been a unique characteristic of our culture. Our children are taught to embrace the concept of tzedakah through the examples of their parents and grandparents. Throughout […]
Jewish Community Statement
(June 27, 2024) — The Tulsa Jewish Community is deeply concerned by Superintendent Ryan Walters’s recent directive mandating the Christian Bible be present and taught in every public school classroom. While we hold the Hebrew Bible in high regard within Judaism, believing it contains fundamental moral teachings and Jewish history, we believe this directive undermines […]
Eva Unterman Shares Her Holocaust Story of Survival
Eva Unterman, Tulsa’s last-living Holocaust Survivor, shares her story of survival at a program at the Jewish Federation of Tulsa.
Blue Ribbons for Israel
The blue ribbon symbolizes support and solidarity for the safe return of the hostages taken by Hamas terrorists in Israel. It symbolizes solidarity with the hostages, their families, and all who care about their safety.