Grow Jewish Tulsa

If you are considering a move to Tulsa - Welcome.

Ours is a warm community (Sadly, you can believe the weather reports you heard from here this summer) with much to offer you and your family.  You may have discovered that Tulsa is nationally ranked on several quality of life measures. We can also offer your some surprises. According to the Tulsa Chamber of Commerce (also nationally ranked), Tulsa is the:

·        #1 place to live in the U.S. (Relocate America)

·        #1 metro for cost of living (Business Facilities)

·        #2 housing market (MSNBC)

·        #4 metro for quality of life (Business Facilities)

·        #4 state for employment (Business Facilities)

·        #8 city for young adults (Portfolio.com 2010)

·        2nd shortest commute time in the nation

·        City with a cost of living index 8.6 % below the national average and

·        15th in the nation for the highest high school graduation rate

 

 

 

Some things that make our Jewish community special include:

 

·      B’nai Emunah (Conservative), Chabad and Temple Israel (Reform) congregations

·      The multi-program Zarrow Campus that houses the Jewish Federation of Tulsa (JFT), Charles Schusterman Jewish Community Center, Mizel Jewish Day School, Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art and Tulsa Jewish Retirement and Health Care Center.

·      A thriving BBYO (AZA and BBG) program

·      A free summer trip to Israel for every Midrasha (religious school) graduate and

·      Support for every youngster interested in attending Camp Ramah (Conservative) or Green Family Camp (URJ) - every summer s/he is able to participate.

 

Tulsa is a special place with special people. Do not hesitate to contact the JFT (www.jewishtulsa.org) if you are planning a visit. We will be happy to introduce you to our local institutions, answer questions and help with your move to Tulsa.

 
The Sherwin Miller Museum of Art

The 2011 Sherwin Miller Museum Gala promises to be one of the most enjoyable ever and we hope you’ll make plans to attend. The festivities will be held on Sunday, October 30, 2011. This year’s event is titled “Jewish Boomers in Business.” While early Jewish settlers were active in numerous occupations, the 2011 Gala will honor those who were pillars in the Tulsa Jewish Community and served the greater Tulsa community through their various businesses. For more information about honorees or to reserve your place at the gala, contact the museum at 918.492.1818 or visit the Sherwin Miller at http://jewishmuseum.net/sm/?page_id=2

Live from the 92nd Street Y Live

Congregation B’nai Emunah hosts a new season of live satellite broadcasts from the legendary Ninety-Second Street “Y” in New York City. Each interactive session will be followed by a reception. Tickets are $8 in advance, $10 at the door and $25 for the entire season. Tickets to any three sessions are only $18. Call 918-935-3373 or visit www.tulsagogue.com for tickets and details

 

The schedule for Live from the 92nd Street Y Live includes:

 

Date / time

Guest

9/ 27. 6:30 PM

Nobel Prize winning economist Paul Krugman, interviewed by author (A Beautiful Mind) Sylvia Nasar.

10/11. 7:00 PM

Southern Cooking Star Paula Deen, Interviewed by TV commentator Dr. Gail Saltz.

11/13.  7:00 PM

Comic Andy Borowitz, Alex Baldwin and Calvin Trillin

12/11. 6:30 PM

Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer, interviewed by Pulitzer Prize winner Linda Greenhouse

 

Congregation B’nai Emunah is located at 1719 S. Owasso, Tulsa, OK 74120

at mizel@mizelschool.org

Get Your Flu Shots October 5

On Wednesday, October 5, the JFT will continue its work to ensure a vibrant Jewish community and work to ensure a healthy Jewish community too.

Flu shots will be available for $28 on October 5 from 11 AM – 12:30 PM at the Charles Schusterman Jewish Community Center. The CSJCC is located on the Zarrow Campus, 2021 E 71st Street, Tulsa, OK 74136.

 

The Visiting Nurses Association will administer your shots. Together the JFT and VNA can help you protect yourself and your loved ones by taking this simple step to health this flu season.

 

If you have questions, call Mindy at 918 / 495-11.

 

 

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