Susan Kurtz Retires After 21 Years of Service to Hillel at Virginia Tech

It's the end of an era at the Hillel at Virginia Tech as Susan "Sue" Kurtz, who has been at the helm for 21 years, recently retired. For over two decades, Sue has passionately led the organization, guiding countless students in their spiritual and personal journeys making an indelible impact…

Evaluating Options for Focusing Your Philanthropy

If you’ve been giving to favorite charities for many years, it will not surprise you to learn that most donors are interested in deepening and focusing their impact as they maintain the frequent and total amount of giving. 

Focusing on impact is hard, but it’s easier when you work wit…

A Message for Yom Kippur

As Yom Kippur approaches, many of us in the Jewish community prepare for a day of fasting, prayer, and reflection. But beyond these rituals lies an essential message that intersects profoundly with the work we do at the Tidewater Jewish Foundation: the importance of legacy.

Yom Kippur, the …

Welcoming in the High Holidays: A Message for Rosh Hashanah from TJF

Sharing the video below to wish you and your loves one a sweet and meaningful Rosh Hashanah. May this New Year be filled with blessings, joy and fulfillment! 

Unveiling Tidewater Jewish Foundation’s Strategic Plan

The Tidewater Jewish Foundation (TJF) has recently completed a strategic planning process that heralds a new era of enhanced services, enriched community engagement, and impactful giving. The brand-new, comprehensive strategic plan focuses on four key pillars: Marketing and Education, Multi-…