The Annual Campaign sustains everything we do. From building Jewish identity in our youth, providing Israel engagement and Holocaust education, and ensuring the success of the Charles Schusterman Jewish Community Center, The Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art, and Mizel Jewish Community Day School, your campaign dollars are hard at work.
Women philanthropists are change-makers and community-shapers, enriching their own lives while improving the lives of others. At every stage of life, we are sisters, daughters, mothers, and friends, united by compassion and commitment. The Jewish Federation of Tulsa’s Women’s Philanthropy empowers Jewish women to engage in tikkun olam through the Pearl Society, Pomegranate Society, and Lion of Judah. Women’s philanthropy provides a vehicle for women to participate throughout the year through engaging events with a thought-provoking speaker, a local entrepreneur or activist, or an opportunity to get together socially or volunteer.
Pearl Society $180-999
The Pearl Society unites women of all ages and backgrounds in Tulsa to strengthen Jewish life through meaningful philanthropy and events. With a gift of $180 or more, each woman takes personal responsibility for the welfare and continuity of the Jewish people. Together, we ensure a vibrant Jewish community in Tulsa for generations to come.
Chairs: Jennifer Joels and Jackie Lasky
Pomegranate Society $1,000-4,999
The Pomegranate Society celebrates women’s commitment to the mitzvot of tzedakah. Rooted in Jewish tradition, the pomegranate symbolizes the 613 mitzvot and is one of the oldest symbols in Jewish art and ritual. The Pomegranate pendant represents each woman’s dedication to sustaining and strengthening Jewish life in our community.
Chair: Nancy Wolov
Lion of Judah $5,000+
The Lion of Judah, introduced in 1972, symbolizes a woman’s commitment to supporting Jewish communities worldwide, including here in Tulsa. What began with 16 Lions has grown to nearly 17,500 today, united by a shared dedication to tzedakah and tikkun olam. Each Lion is part of a powerful sisterhood, transforming the dream of repairing the world into a reality. Women who wear the Lion of Judah pin embody strength, compassion, and the enduring values of Jewish life.
Chair: Barbara Sylvan
By joining our Young Adult Giving Societies, Jewish adults ages 21 – 40 are part of a vibrant and inclusive community of like-minded individuals. Through social, educational, cultural, and philanthropic programming, our Young Adult Societies enrich lives by connecting young adults to their Jewish roots and strengthening our community. Members have access to exclusive networking and private events throughout the year.
Chai Society $180-999
The Chai Society in Tulsa connects young Jewish adults through philanthropy, community, and shared values. With an annual gift of $180 or more, members support vital programs that strengthen Jewish life locally and globally. Chai Society members enjoy exclusive events, networking opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful impact. Together, we are building a vibrant and thriving future for the Tulsa Jewish community.
Chairs: Austin Polun and Rosalie Silberg
Ben Gurion $1,000+
The Ben Gurion Society (BGS) in Tulsa brings together young Jewish adults who are dedicated to making a lasting impact through philanthropy. With a commitment of $1,000 or more annually, members play a crucial role in supporting the Jewish Federation’s mission and programs. BGS members gain access to exclusive events, networking opportunities, and a community of like-minded leaders. By joining, you help ensure the continued strength and vitality of Jewish life in Tulsa and beyond.
Chairs: Hillary and Ben Aussenberg
Maimonides $1,000+
The Maimonides Society connects healthcare and medical professionals to causes they care about while fostering meaningful connections through guest lectures, social gatherings, and volunteer opportunities. Members are invited to exclusive events featuring local and national experts in healthcare disciplines. The society sponsors events that benefit the greater good of the community, supporting the Jewish Federation’s mission. Membership requires an annual contribution of $1,000 to the Jewish Federation’s Annual Campaign.
Chair: Dr. Jill Wenger
Legacy Society: L’Dor V’Dor
The Jewish Federation of Tulsa Legacy Society is dedicated to ensuring the enduring impact of our mission through thoughtful and transformative planned giving. The society recognizes those, during their lifetime and in perpetuity, for their commitment and support to make a lasting impact on the continued growth and sustainability of the Jewish Federation of Tulsa.
By joining the JFT Legacy Society you are given an opportunity to establish a legacy that will shape and improve Jewish life for generations.
The Jewish Federation of Tulsa Legacy Society is dedicated to ensuring the enduring impact of our mission through thoughtful and transformative planned giving. The society recognizes those, during their lifetime and in perpetuity, for their commitment and support to make a lasting impact on the continued growth and sustainability of the Jewish Federation of Tulsa. By joining the JFT Legacy Society you are given an opportunity to establish a legacy that will shape and improve Jewish life for generations.
The Pearl Society recognizes women, of all generations, who give from the heart. When you give a gift of $180 or more to the Jewish Federation’s Annual Campaign, you share a bond with women in Tulsa, who are committed to cultivating their spirit of philanthropy and empowering women around them. The Pearl Society is a national program with other Jewish Federations across the country participating. So, when you join the Pearl Society you are part of a sisterhood nationwide! In partnership with the Vintage Pearl, all Pearl Society members receive a beautiful charm and pearl. Pearls are given based on giving levels: $180 Fresh water | $360 Blush Pearl | $540 Blue Pearl | $720 Mauve Pearl
The Maimonides Society provides a unique opportunity for health care and medical professionals to connect to a cause they care about and connect with each other through guest lectures, social gatherings and volunteer opportunities. Throughout the year, the Maimonides Society invites members to exclusive events and discussions featuring local and national experts in a variety of healthcare disciplines and subject areas. Jewish Federations throughout the nation have Maimonides Society’s with similar missions. Membership to the Maimonides Society is a minimum annual contribution to the Jewish Federation’s Annual Campaign of $1,000.
The Tulsa community benefits every year from donors who create legacy gifts of permanent endowments that support our annual campaign, building, and community programs. An endowment is a gift maintained in permanence with the earnings providing annual support.
Donating to the Jewish Federation of Tulsa is a great way to honor a family member, friend or to memorialize the loss of a loved one and support Jewish life at the same time. Whether you are celebrating a child’s B’nai Mitzvah, rejoicing in the birth of a new family member, or sending love to a friend in need, you can memorialize the milestone with an honorary gift in their name.
Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match any charitable contributions or volunteer hours made by their employees. Inquire with your HR department to see if your company has a matching gift policy. If eligible, request a matching gift form from your employer, complete the form and send it with your gift. We will do the rest! The impact of your gift to the Jewish Federation may be doubled or possibly tripled! Some companies match gifts made by retirees and/or spouses. This is an easy way to help repair the world!
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