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TJF News Corner

Aug 8, 2022

TJF hosts Sofer and educational experience for Tidewater

Last month, the Tidewater Jewish Foundation hosted a unique educational and cultural experience for the Jewish community. The event, Grants in Action: Meet & Greet with a Sofer, gave community members the opportunity to meet a Sofer, learn what they do, and see them in action. Invited to…

Jul 5, 2022

Charlie Nusbaum elected as new Tidewater Jewish Foundation Chairperson

Nusbaum brings a wealth of experience and leadership to TJF. Serving as the president of the S.L. Nusbaum Insurance Agency since 1980, he is the past president of Ohef Sholom Temple, Norfolk Yacht and Country Club, Norfolk Academy Alumni Association, Tidewater Red Cross Chapter, and Norfolk…

Jun 21, 2022

Simon Family Passport: Yael Schranz spends gap year in Israel

It’s been almost a month now and it feels like I just left yesterday. You know the experience was amazing especially when it is so difficult to move on from it.

Jun 1, 2022

TJF Community Impact Grant helps new mental health and wellbeing cohort

Over the past few years, a larger spotlight has been placed on mental health and wellbeing. With the COVID-19 pandemic, quarantines, lack of in-person contact, and day-to-day stress, it’s no surprise that everyone from Olympic athletes to college students has made mental health and…

May 19, 2022

TJF celebrates donors at 2022 Simon Family Legacy Celebration

On May 17, the Tidewater Jewish Foundation celebrated donors, community milestones, and philanthropic accomplishments at the 2022 Simon Family Legacy Celebration. The first in-person event in three years, the celebration highlighted the continued success of the LIFE & LEGACY program, new…