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Jul 13, 2023

TJF Secures nearly $650,000 in Scholarship Donations for Jewish Education!

The Tidewater Jewish Foundation is thrilled to announce that the generosity of our community has allowed us to secure nearly $650,000 in scholarship donations for the 2022-2023 school year through the Tidewater Jewish Foundation, an approved scholarship foundation under the Virginia Educati…

Jul 12, 2023

Randy Parrish Receives UJFT Harry Graber Jewish Communal Professional Award

Randy, a native of Norfolk, has been an invaluable member of the Tidewater Jewish Foundation (TJF) team for the past 14 years. At the United Jewish Federation Biannual Meeting on June 14, 2023, Randy was selected to receive the Harry Graber Jewish communal professional award.  Coming to…

Jun 30, 2023

A Message From TJF President and CEO Naomi Sedek

As the President and CEO of the Tidewater Jewish Foundation (TJF), I am thrilled to share with you the mission of our foundation and shed light on the ways in which we work to actively engage, support, and ensure the continuity of our community for generations to come.

At TJF, our work is b…

Jun 16, 2023

Gift Planning: Important Life Decisions

Important Life Decisions

"How can I plan?" asked Mary. "We just sold our home and bought a retirement condo. Our older child just moved across the country and our younger child will be getting married later this year. With so much change, how can we make plans?"
 

Life Changes Quickly


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May 12, 2023

A Legacy of Leading by Example: Charlie Nusbaum, TJF Board Chair

As board chair of Tidewater Jewish Foundation, Charlie Nusbaum is a true follower of the phrase “lead by example.” Since 1866, the Nusbaum family has served the Jewish community through Ohef Sholom Temple in Norfolk. Seven generations of Nusbaums have been actively involved in the temple…