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Jan 5, 2023

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…

Aug 24, 2022

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…

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.