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Shalom Tidewater is our special welcome to the area for new or returning community members. We’re a resource for local connections, recommendations, and a friendly face. Brought to you by the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater.

 

 

 

 

Welcome to the Neighborhood!

 

Our program lead Linda Ausch  personally welcomes all newcomers (or returning members) to the Tidewater community with a gift basket. Included is a wealth of information and brochures from Jewish organizations, synagogues, schools, eateries, and more, plus fun suggestions for regional arts, leisure and entertainment venues. 

 

Linda also extends the offer to all newcomers to ask questions or request a tour of the Simon Family JCC on the Sandler Family Campus. You can contact Linda at LAusch@UJFT.org or (757)965-6105.

 

 

 

 

 

WARM WELCOME NEW BABY!

Shalom Baby welcomes new families and their babies to the Tidewater Jewish community. Whether celebrating your relocation with a precious newborn, or existing residents welcoming a new baby (through birth or adoption), we present a gift bag filled with goodies. This includes resources and information about everything Jewish in Tidewater! 

 

Shalom Baby is a program of the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater and Simon Family JCC in partnership with Strelitz International Academy and PJ Library in Tidewater.

 

Please contact PJ Library Prgram Professional Sarah Cooper 3 - 6 weeks after your baby’s arrival to schedule a time for her to deliver a bag to your home. If you know of a family that has recently welcomed a new bundle of joy, you are invited to register a bag for them.

 

Contact  Sarah at Scooper@UJFT.org or 757-321-2306 for details.

 

 

Events with Baby

  • Apr

    06

    Sunday Fun Day- Down on the Farm

    Round up the family for an afternoon of farmyard fun at Sunday Funday: Down on the Farm on April 6 at Hunt Club Farm! From furry friends to feathered encounters, this is your chance to experience ...

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  • May

    04

    Community Celebration of Yom Ha'atzmaut

    The United Jewish Federation of Tidewater is excited to invite the Tidewater community on May 4th from 12-3 PM to the Reba and Sam Sandler Family Campus for their annual Yom Ha’Atzmaut celebratio...

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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 – Sarah Cooper, Camp JCC Program Manager & PJ Library Program Professional: SCooper@UJFT.org or 757-321-2306Other Resources

 

 

 

FOR QUESTIONS AND INFORMATION REGARDING SHALOM TIDEWATER

Contact Linda Ausch, Development Director of Community Campaign LAusch@UJFT.org or (757)965-6105.
 

FOR QUESTIONS AND INFORMATION REGARDING SHALOM BABY

Contact Sarah Cooper,Camp JCC Program Manager & PJ Library Program Professional, at SCooper@UJFT.org or(757) 321-2306.