The Straus Historical Society fosters educational activities with respect to the settlement of Jews in the United States and, in particular, the family of Lazarus and Sara Straus, their ancestors and their descendants. The focus of the Society's activities on the Straus Family is based on the family's involvement in government, commerce, and philanthropy.
The history of the Straus family is part of world history. It is written for the present. It provokes discussion, imagination and creation. It ties the present with the past and draws pathways to the future.
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The history of the Straus family is part of world history. It is written for the present. It provokes discussion, imagination and creation. It ties the present with the past and draws pathways to the future.
Read more about SHS...
Announcing the Publication of the
February 2026 SHS Newsletter
February 2026 SHS Newsletter
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.
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