The Synagogue | Congregation B'nai Emunah
Genevieve A. Jaber serves as the Director of Refugee Resettlement at The Synagogue | Congregation B'nai Emunah since April 2023, following a role as Community Sponsorship Manager at the International Rescue Committee from March 2022 to April 2023. Prior experience includes Assistant Director of Refugee Resettlement at Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City and General Manager at StellaNova Coffee. Genevieve has also contributed as a Research Fellow with the Fulbright Association and as a volunteer with Acting for Change International, focusing on teaching English to refugee children. Academic credentials include a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction and dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in Linguistics and Arabic Language and Literature, all from the University of Oklahoma, where previous roles involved significant responsibilities in the Arabic Flagship Program.
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The Synagogue | Congregation B'nai Emunah
Congregation B'nai Emunah serves a diverse community of people who approach their Judaism in radically different ways. Some are attracted to the serious social activism of the congregation, and see their Judaism as a tool in the rebuilding of a broken world. Some immerse themselves in the study of classic texts in small-group learning with other adults. Many appreciate the joyful musical program of the congregation. As one of the oldest Jewish institutions in Oklahoma, B'nai Emunah is a self-confident religious center committed to constant experimentation. What a newcomer is likely to notice first is the sense of forward movement. That, and a prevailing pattern of warmth, generosity, and inclusiveness. There is no preoccupation with governance or policy-making, but rather a pattern of holistic acceptance. We welcome individuals and families in the process of defining a Jewish style that brings meaning, richness, and joy. Interfaith families and Jews by Choice are essential parts of the community and we're eager to offer welcome and home. There is a conscious commitment to making newcomers feel affirmed and valued. We are a progressive congregation and see ourselves in the midst of continuing self-renewal.