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Feb 19, 2021

TJF partners with Jewish Future Pledge to ensure future of Jewish giving

The Tidewater Jewish Foundation is proud to announce a new partnership with the Jewish Future Pledge, joining a two-year pilot program to proliferate a culture of legacy giving in communities across North America. The Tidewater Jewish Foundation is part of a cohort of 11 local federations…

Feb 8, 2021

Aligning Jewish values with investments and philanthropy

In a world where we can instantaneously make a gift online to numerous charities around the world or Venmo our children at the swipe of a finger, giving is quick, gratifying, and easy. I call the ability to give on the whim the sprint. Many organizations focus their energy sprinting to…

Jan 21, 2021

LIFE & LEGACY donors commit $21.5 million, secure Jewish Tidewater's future

In September 2016, the Tidewater Jewish Foundation partnered with the Harold Grinspoon Foundation to launch the Life & Legacy program in Tidewater. After four successful years, 332 donors have made 571 legacy commitments worth $21.5 million in current and future gifts to support endowments…

Dec 18, 2020

TJF is here to care for the needs of the Jewish community

It has been just over four months since I moved to the Tidewater area. I have been embraced by the community and greatly appreciate the warm welcome I have received. It is a privilege and honor to work with you and all of our local affiliates as we strive to strengthen the Tidewater Jewish…

Dec 11, 2020

Community project feeds frontline healthcare workers— one meal at a time

When the COVID-19 pandemic started breaking out across the United States, Pam Blais began receiving a slew of phone calls. A former 18-year-emergency department registered nurse, Blais had countless friends and co-workers that were suddenly thrust to the frontlines during the biggest global…