Six Year-End Giving Strategies to Maximize Your Impact

As 2025 winds down, now is the ideal time to revisit your charitable giving strategy. Legislative changes and shifting tax thresholds can affect how you give, and how far your dollars go to make a difference.

“The close of the calendar year is when charitable and financial planning inters…

The Smart Way to Pass It On

Estate planning attorney Rob Goodman explains how TJF can help business owners blend financial strategy with a legacy of philanthropy.

When Rob Goodman sits down with a business owner to talk about succession planning, depending on the client and the situation, the conversation often turns …

A Journey of Hope: Reflections from My Trip to Israel

By Naomi Limor Sedek, President and CEO of Tidewater Jewish Foundation

This summer, I traveled to Israel for my niece’s wedding. It was a joyous occasion, full of laughter, dancing, and the kind of celebration that reminds us what it means to live fully and proudly as Jews. Surrounded by …

Why I Believe in Tidewater’s Jewish Tomorrow

A year ago, I took over as Chair of Tidewater Jewish Foundation (TJF). I am extremely honored to be in this position especially considering all of those who have occupied this position before me. I only hope to fill their shoes while trying to help guide this amazing organization in ways I h…

Using Your IRA to Leave a Legacy: A Conversation with CPA Wendy Goldberg

Wendy Goldberg has spent nearly 30 years helping clients make smart financial decisions. As a CPA and founder of her own practice, she brings a deeply personal and practical approach to advising clients—especially when it comes to aligning financial planning with philanthropic intent.

One…