A Legacy You Live, Not Lecture: Warren & Helen Aleck’s Story

It’s a classic American love story—football player meets a pretty girl. They begin a courtship, marry, and the rest is history.

Sixty-four years later, Warren and Helen Aleck still tell that story with a gleam in their eyes. Who knew that a chance high school romance would become the fo…

Life & Legacy: Reasons to be Hopeful, Even in Times Like These

by Amy Weinstein, Development Strategist

It is an understatement to say that 2025 has been rough for charitable organizations. Economic volatility, a challenging political climate, and tax reform on the horizon are major factors for many nonprofits.

Despite the harsh realities of external …

MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN JEWISH EDUCATION—AND GET A TAX BREAK

Tidewater Jewish Foundation (TJF) still has approximately $200,000 in available Education Improvement Scholarship Tax Credits (EISTC) for 2025. This means donors have a limited-time opportunity to support local Jewish day schools and receive a substantial 65% Virginia state tax credit.  Jun…

Beginning with Bnai Tzedek

For the Kass family, giving back is more than just a value—it’s a legacy. When their son Jonah was preparing for his Bar Mitzvah, Aaron and Melissa Kass knew they wanted to instill the importance of community and responsibility. The B'nai Tzedek: Youth Philanthropy program through the Ti…

Sarah Kosovsky Named 2025 Stein Family Scholarship Recipient

Sarah Kosovsky, a standout student from Hampton Roads, has been named the 2025 recipient of the Stein Family College Scholarship, the largest scholarship available to Jewish students in the Tidewater region. Awarded through the Tidewater Jewish Foundation, this prestigious scholarship provid…