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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 Hannah Yasemsky  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. 

 

Hannah 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 Hannah at HYasemsky@UJFT.org or (757)965-6136.

 

 

 

 

 

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 Blake Sisler, Coordinator of Youth & Family Engagement, 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  Blake at BSisler@UJFT.org or 757-965-6127 for details.

 

 

Events with Baby

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

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: Courtney Krutoy at ckrutoy@bbyo.org
  • NextGen757 – 20 to 40-somethings gather socially, philanthropically, and with the intent to become leaders within the community.  Contact Hannah Yasemsky, NextGen Engagement Coordinator at HYasemsky@UJFT.org or (757)965-6136..
  • 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 – Blake Sisler, Coordinator of Youth & Family Engagement: BSisler@UJFT.org or (757)965-6127.
  • Other Resources

 

 

 

FOR QUESTIONS AND INFORMATION REGARDING SHALOM TIDEWATER

Hannah Yasemsky, NextGen Engagement Coordinator at HYasemsky@UJFT.org or (757)965-6136.
 

FOR QUESTIONS AND INFORMATION REGARDING SHALOM BABY

Blake Sisler, Coordinator of Youth & Family Engagement: BSisler@UJFT.org or (757)965-6127.