John Weber Williamson receives Stein Family Scholarship from TJF

The annual Stein Family College Scholarship of the Tidewater Jewish Foundation was recently awarded to John Weber Williamson, a soon-to-be graduate of Great Bridge High School in Chesapeake, Virginia. Williamson is the 16th recipient of the four-year scholarship, which provides up to…

It’s all about the People

Celebrating Israel at 75 for me always comes down to the people…and fortunately for me, many memories. Between my family’s experiences and my own, I’ve chosen a few to share here.

• My father, Victor, and his parents, Irvin and Elizabeth with his brother, Alex, in utero, landing in …

TJF Provides Assistance to Ukrainian Refugees

On February 24th, 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine and refugees began spilling across bordering countries. An estimated 200,000 Jews were living in Ukraine, many of whom were trapped in conflict zones in east Ukraine or fled the fighting. Support for the Jewish community was urgently needed. The…

B'nai Tzedek Get Together

Make a difference. Build leadership skills. Be a philanthropist.
Get ready to connect with other B’nai Tzedek Teens.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
The B’nai Tzedek Program is a partnership between parents, their B’nai Mitzvah teens, and TJF that provides the opportunity to create a fund for Jewish…

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…