Renewal and Responsibility: A Partnership to Sustain Community Impact

Each Passover, Jewish families gather around the seder table to retell the story of transformation of a people moving from oppression to freedom and into a renewed sense of responsibility to one another. That spirit of renewal is guiding a meaningful partnership between Beth Sholom Village a…

TJF Welcomes Russ Cronin as COO, Vice President of Operations

Tidewater Jewish Foundation (TJF) has welcomed Russell “Russ” Cronin as its new Chief Operating Officer and Vice President of Operations bringing both strong professional expertise and a meaningful local connection to the organization’s leadership team.

Cronin was raised in Virginia B…

Six Year-End Giving Strategies to Maximize Your Impact

As 2025 winds down, now is the ideal time to revisit your charitable giving strategy. Legislative changes and shifting tax thresholds can affect how you give, and how far your dollars go to make a difference.

“The close of the calendar year is when charitable and financial planning inters…

The Smart Way to Pass It On

Estate planning attorney Rob Goodman explains how TJF can help business owners blend financial strategy with a legacy of philanthropy.

When Rob Goodman sits down with a business owner to talk about succession planning, depending on the client and the situation, the conversation often turns …

A Journey of Hope: Reflections from My Trip to Israel

By Naomi Limor Sedek, President and CEO of Tidewater Jewish Foundation

This summer, I traveled to Israel for my niece’s wedding. It was a joyous occasion, full of laughter, dancing, and the kind of celebration that reminds us what it means to live fully and proudly as Jews. Surrounded by …