The Straus Legacy at Temple Emanu-El
SHS celebrated Temple Emanu-El’s 180th anniversary with a private event featuring Straus family artifacts that underscore the family’s enduring, multi-generational role in the congregation’s history.
Leadership Updates – David Kahn & Joan Adler
New Board Chair David Kahn shares his vision for expanding scholarships, strengthening alumni relations, and advancing new initiatives, while Executive Director Joan Adler highlights upcoming programs, partnerships, and events that signal an exciting future for SHS.
Stolperstein Ceremony – Frankfurt, Germany
Memorial stones were installed to honor Alice Mathilde Straus Loeb and Jakob Adolf Loeb, telling the story of their escape from Nazi persecution and emphasizing the importance of remembrance and historical preservation.
Upcoming Programs and Events
SHS announced a May 2, 2026 presentation in Brevard, North Carolina on the legacy of industrialist Harry H. Straus, as well as plans for a fall 2027 heritage tour of Talbotton and Columbus, Georgia, marking the 100th anniversary of Straus-LeVert Memorial Hall.
New Biography: Nathan Straus
A forthcoming biography explores Nathan Straus’s rise from merchant to humanitarian and public health advocate; royalties from the first printing will be donated to SHS.
In Memoriam: Paul A. Kurzman and Al Berr
The Society honors two dedicated board members—social work pioneer Paul A. Kurzman and arts leader Al Berr—remembering their lasting contributions to SHS, education, and the broader community.
Additional Highlights Include:
Recognition of 2025 donors, Friends of Straus Park updates, recent social media posts, and publications available through SHS.
SHS celebrated Temple Emanu-El’s 180th anniversary with a private event featuring Straus family artifacts that underscore the family’s enduring, multi-generational role in the congregation’s history.
Leadership Updates – David Kahn & Joan Adler
New Board Chair David Kahn shares his vision for expanding scholarships, strengthening alumni relations, and advancing new initiatives, while Executive Director Joan Adler highlights upcoming programs, partnerships, and events that signal an exciting future for SHS.
Stolperstein Ceremony – Frankfurt, Germany
Memorial stones were installed to honor Alice Mathilde Straus Loeb and Jakob Adolf Loeb, telling the story of their escape from Nazi persecution and emphasizing the importance of remembrance and historical preservation.
Upcoming Programs and Events
SHS announced a May 2, 2026 presentation in Brevard, North Carolina on the legacy of industrialist Harry H. Straus, as well as plans for a fall 2027 heritage tour of Talbotton and Columbus, Georgia, marking the 100th anniversary of Straus-LeVert Memorial Hall.
New Biography: Nathan Straus
A forthcoming biography explores Nathan Straus’s rise from merchant to humanitarian and public health advocate; royalties from the first printing will be donated to SHS.
In Memoriam: Paul A. Kurzman and Al Berr
The Society honors two dedicated board members—social work pioneer Paul A. Kurzman and arts leader Al Berr—remembering their lasting contributions to SHS, education, and the broader community.
Additional Highlights Include:
Recognition of 2025 donors, Friends of Straus Park updates, recent social media posts, and publications available through SHS.