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Apr 8, 2021

Grants available for first-time campers to Jewish overnight camps

As the world begins to safely open up, many families are beginning to look for activities for their children this summer. For those considering Jewish overnight camps, the Tidewater Jewish Foundation is proud to partner with the Foundation for Jewish Camp’s One Happy Camper program.

Mar 8, 2021

Happy Passover!

This past year has brought unprecedented challenges to the Tidewater Jewish community. However, the pandemic, and the hardships produced by it, have also brought out the best in our community. While I have only been in Tidewater for less than a year, I have witnessed an extraordinary amount …

Mar 5, 2021

Putting the Mitzvah in Bar and Bat Mitzvah

Around the time of their bar or bat mitzvahs, teens explore what it means to become an adult and active member of our Jewish Community. They study our Torah, they learn to lead services, they perform mitzvah projects and they also begin their journey into Jewish philanthropy. The Tidewater…

Mar 5, 2021

Simon Family Passport to Israel – Funds available for teen Israel trips

The Tidewater Jewish Foundation’s Simon Family Passport to Israel Fund, which provides grants for trips for teens to Israel, is now accepting applications for the program until March 15, 2021. The program provides funds to enable and encourage Jewish students to participate in an Israel…

Feb 21, 2021

Tax situation changed? Looking for a new tax-wise strategy this year?

Tax law changes last year could impact your tax strategy as you begin filing your taxes. On January 1, 2020, the SECURE Act increased the beginning age for Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) from Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) and other qualified retirement plans from 70 ½ to 72…