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Shalom Tidewater is our official “Welcome to the Community” program for all Tidewater newcomers. Click the image and we’ll schedule a gift basket drop-off and personal introduction.

 

 

Meet Jewish community members by hosting or attending a fun and relaxed Shabbat dinner! Click the image for details.

 

 

Scroll through our diverse Children’s programming. Whether it's after school classes, Sunday Fun Day, or Camp JCC — we have something for every family.

 

 

Our Jewish Innovation team provides free or low-cost educational courses on history, art, and culture.

 

 

A comprehensive Community Calendar is the ideal place to learn about events at the JCC, local temples, and affiliate partners.

 

 

 

JEWISH RESOURCES FOR NEW TIDEWATER RESIDENTS 

 

Here are some great places to start: 

 

  • Our Allocation Partners
  • Local Synagogues
  • Tidewater Jewish Community Calendar
  • B'nai B'rith Youth Organization (BBYO) – Building the identity of Jewish teens and offers leadership development programs.  Contact: Dave Flagler DFlagler@UJFT.org or 757-452-3182
  • Young Adult Division (YAD) – Twenty to Forty-Somethings gather socially, philanthropically, and with the intent to become leaders within the community.  Contact Amy Zelenka, Chief Development Officer, at AZelenka@UJFT.org or (757) 965-6139.
  • Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) of United Jewish Federation of Tidewater – Connecting local and regional community with all things Jewish and Israel-related. Contact: Elka Mednick EMednick@UJFT.org or 757-965-6112
  • Konikoff Center for Learning – Sierra Lautman, Director of Jewish Innovation: SLautman@UJFT.org or 757-965-6107
  • PJ Library – Nofar Trem, Youth & Family Program Coordinator: NTrem@UJFT.org or 757-321-2334
  • Other Resources