Connecting Jewish Tulsa

Who We Are

JEWISH FEDERATION of TULSA

Our Mission

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.

Our Values

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.

JEWISH FEDERATION of TULSA

Umbrella Organizations

 

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

Jewish Federation of Tulsa Historical Timeline

2023-2025

Board of Directors

  • PRESIDENT – Jared Goldfarb
  • VICE PRESIDENT – Michael Mudd
  • TREASURER – Brad Sanditen
  • SECRETARY – Brian Brouse
  • APPOINTED MEMBER- Randee Charney
  • SMMJA BOARD CHAIR – David Patterson
  • PAST PRESIDENT – Ed Sherman
PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTEES
  • David Patterson, SMMJA Board Chair
ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES 2024-26
  • Ben Aussenberg
  • Randee Charney
  • Ed Kaplan
  • Matt Katz
  • Vyacheslav Khrapak
  • Michael Lerner
  • Jillian Roberts
  • Yonatan Schmidt
  • Karen Tilkin
  • Barbara Winder
CONTINUING REPRESENTATIVES
2023-25
  • Klara Bode
  • Tyler Coretz
  • Jennifer Joels
  • Jackie Laskey
  • Itzik Levin
  • Mark Lobo
  • Brae Riley
  • John Sieler
  • Eva Unterman
  • Jodi Finer Zalk
PERMANENT MEMBERS (PAST PRESIDENTS)
  • Brian Brouse
  • John Clayman
  • Gloria Estlin
  • Larry Feldman
  • Lori Frank
  • Dr. Myron Katz
  • Alex Goldberg
  • Lynn Schusterman
  • Ed Sherman
  • Jon Stolper
  • Andrew Wolov
  • Stephen Zeligson

JFT STAFF

Joe Roberts
Executive Director, JFT, CSJCC, SMMJA

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Robert Sauceda
Deputy Director of Finance

Holly Hughes
Executive Assistant

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Shahaf Feinkuchen
Israeli Emissary

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Chloe Chappell
Director of Community Relations and Outreach

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Isabella Silberg
Director of Development and Programming

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Sandy Sloan
Director of Marketing and Communications; Editor, Tulsa Jewish Review

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Stephanie Krautheim
Marketing and Design Specialist

Sarah Howman
Digital Marketing and Advertising Manager, Tulsa Jewish Review

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Katherine Jackson
Accounting Associate

CSJCC STAFF

Martha Kelley
Deputy Director of CSJCC

Laura Allen
Director of Community Outreach and Membership

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Hannah Bakewell
Fitness Manager 

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Benny Ortiz
Fitness Associate

Shelly Callahan
Accounts Payable & Receivable; CSJCC Membership

Falisha Brown
Front Desk Supervisor; Social Services Coordinator

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Open
Facilities Manager

Zach Brown
Maintenance Tech

Debra Clark
Maintenance Assistant

Angelica Callis
Maintenance Assistant

Pandwe Lukupwa
Front Desk Services

Daniel Surchev
Front Desk Services

SMMJA STAFF

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