TJF News Corner

Simon Family Passport: Chava Harpaz attends seminary for a year in Israel

Being in Israel for my year abroad was such an amazing opportunity. Attending a year in seminary gave me the chance to form long-lasting friendships with girls from all over the world, including Mexico, Panama, London, and Switzerland. I was able to broaden my understanding of Judaism…

TJF Community Impact Grant helps KBH complete water drainage project

Imagine working on 2020 High Holiday plans for more than two months in advance of Rosh Hashanah. Synagogue leaders spent countless hours creating a safe and meaningful holiday experience to meet the needs of congregants during the COVID-19 pandemic. Then, on September 18, just as Rosh Hashan…

Stein Family College Scholarship now has up to $80,000 for new applicants

The Tidewater Jewish Foundation is excited to announce that starting in 2022, the Stein Family College Scholarship will be offering up to $20,000 a year for four years. This $80,000 scholarship opportunity makes it the largest scholarship in Jewish Tidewater.

TJF's refreshed donor portal makes it easier to access and give online

The Tidewater Jewish Foundation (TJF) is excited to announce that its online donor portal has received a visual upgrade. The update, which went live last month, aims to make the donor portal more accessible and straightforward for users.

Concurrent holidays provide a chance to reflect and give at TJF

There is something very apropos and meaningful about the convergence of two beautiful holidays, Thanksgiving and Chanukah – both of which represent a celebration of religious freedom and are centered on the theme of gratitude for the blessings in our lives. As you gather together as a…