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Community Relations Committee

The Federation's Community Relations Committee (CRC) is the instrument by which Jewish interests in public life are served. It serves as the expression of Jewish conscience on matters of communal concern, and coordinates the federation's activities furthering relations between our Jewish community and the general community. The CRC works closely with Tulsa Metropolitan Ministry, the Oklahoma Center for Community and Justice, and Tulsa Interfaith Alliance on a wide variety of interfaith projects and programs.

Northern Israel forest fire image; 12/2/10from Flash90/JTA

WILD FIRES IN ISRAEL - Update

In the face of the tragic wildfire in the Carmel Mountains of northern Israel, the worst natural disaster in Israel's history, the Jewish Federation of Tulsa and our community have continued our demonstrated history of a strong commitment to the State and people of Israel.

The fire is now under control, but it's impact has been staggering: 42 people have died, more than 20,000 have been evacuated, and more than 8,000 acres have burned, destroying more than 4 million trees.

We've been heartened by the immediate outpouring of generous support from our community. Though the fire is contained, Israel must now focus on assisting the families of those killed or injured, providing temporary shelter and resources for those displaced, rebuilding structures and communities, and acquiring the equipment and resources necessary to confront future disasters of this kind.

Israel's critical rebuilding needs can be met through your generous dontation to the Jewish Federation of Tulsa's Israel Fire Emergency Fund.

Please consider making an emergency gift through the Israel Fire Emergency Fund... Donate Now!

For more information, call 918.495.1100 or e-mail federation@jewishtulsa.org
Mizel students in costume for the

Citizenship Essay Contest held at the CSJCC

Photo above shows Mizel students in costume for the "Let's Vote" skit.

The Hispanice Coalition for the American Dream and the JFT Community Relations Committee sponsored a Citizenship Day Celebration and Essay Contest on Thursday, September 17 in the Barbara and Dave Sylvan Auditorium.

Mizel Community Day School students participated along with 4th and 5th graders from three other elementary schools. Mizel students won first place honors: Maria Cook for her essay and Max Sharpnack for his Citizenship collage.

Click here to download Carter Smith's third place winning essay. This is a PDF file.

Community Relations

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