Ruth Kullman

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Ruth Kullman, 2013

Ruth Kullman

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Katrina's Jewish Voices

Rosalind Hinton interviewed Ruth Kullman on November 8, 2006, in New Orleans, Louisiana, as part of the Katrina’s Jewish Voices Oral History Project. Kullman discusses her career in community activism, including her work with Planned Parenthood, her involvement in helping her synagogue recover from Hurricane Katrina, and her contributions to various boards and local politics.

https://jwa.org/oralhistories/kullman-ruth
Giving Hands
August 17, 2015

The Arrogance of Giving: Lessons from Katrina’s Jewish Voices

Lisa Batya Feld

For the tenth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, JWA created an exhibit to highlight the stories of evacuees and survivors of the storm, based on interviews we had recorded shortly after Katrina. I listened to stories of heartbreaking losses, narrow escapes, and rare moments of unexpected humor. 

Topics: Jewish History
https://jwa.org/blog/arrogance-of-giving-lessons-from-katrina-s-jewish-voices
Ruth Kullman, 2013

Ruth Kullman

As president of Touro Synagogue, Ruth Kullman focused on keeping her community together after Katrina.

https://jwa.org/communitystories/katrina/narrators/kullman-ruth
Ruth Kullman, 2013

Ruth Kullman

Ruth Kullman has dedicated her career to working for positive change in her community, from chairing her local Planned Parenthood to helping her synagogue recover from the devastation of Hurricane Katrina.
https://jwa.org/encyclopedia/article/kullman-ruth

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