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| VIRGINIA JEWISH ADVOCACY DAY: WEDNESDAY, FEB. 8 "DATE WITH THE STATE" SIGNUP DEADLINE: SUNDAY, FEB. 1
TRIP TO RICHMOND on FEB. 8: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM Jewish communities from across the Commonwealth will go to the State Capitol in Richmond to collaborate on Virginia Jewish Advocacy Day, also known as Date with the State. This annual event (led locally by the Jewish Community Relations Council of the UJFT) is an opportunity to communicate with General Assembly members about issues of importance to the Jewish community. The Tidewater delegation will travel by bus to and from Richmond to meet with the region’s State Senators and Delegates. Following the appointments with legislators, the group will convene for lunch with other Virginia Jewish communal advocates to hear from the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Attorney General as they address the issues important to the community. Cost is $36, which includes a kosher lunch and helps defray the cost of transportation. For more information, contact Elka Mednick, assistant director, Jewish Community Relations Council of UJFT. To RSVP (required) by Feb. 1, visit JewishVa.org/DWTS. |
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| ZACK BODNER WILL DISCUSS "WHY DO JEWISH?" TONIGHT THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 7:30 PM • SANDLER FAMILY CAMPUS Come hear the conversation with Zack Bodner as he shares his book, Why Do Jewish? A Manifesto For 21st Century Jewish Peoplehood. Bodner is the CEO of the Oshman Family JCC in Palo Alto, Calif., and a former regional director for AIPAC. This is presented in partnership with the Konikoff Center for Learning of the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater. Bodner will elaborate on why he believes we are in the throes of an evolution to the next Jewish era, or "Jewish Peoplehood 4.0," and the roadmap in which we can all "do Jewish" in the 21st century. Bodner is a nationally-featured speaker, and holds a masters degree in philosophy and theology. Learn more and RSVP at JewishVA.org/Bodner. For more Jewish Book Festival information, contact Hunter Thomas, director of Arts & Ideas, 757-965-6137. |
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| | NEW YEAR, NEW YOU: A SERIES TO HELP YOU REACH NEW YEAR'S GOALS JANUARY 25 • FEBRUARY 15 • MARCH 15 • IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SIMON FAMILY JCC'S JFIT The Lee & Bernard Jaffe Jewish Book Festival, in partnership with JFIT at the Simon Family JCC, will present three special authors in the New Year to help you achieve your New Year's health resolutions. The three lunch-hour author conversations all feature a different approach to feeling, looking, eating and exercising better. Heidi Skolnik starts the series on Wednesday, January 25 with a lunch chat about her book, "The Whole Body Reset." Michael F. Roizen, MD, chimes in on Wednesday February 15 at noon with an online program about his book, "The Great Age Reboot: Cracking the Longevity Code to Be Younger Today and Even Younger Tomorrow." Finally, on Wednesday, March 15, Michelle Segar, author of "The Joy Choice" visits Tidewater for an engaging lunch program. For Skolnik and Segar, $12 includes lunch ($6 for ages 55+); books will be available for purchase and signing by the author following the conversations. LEARN MORE AT JewishVA.org/NYNY |
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| A CHAT WITH JEAN-PIERRE WEILL, AUTHOR OF A CHILDREN'S BOOK FOR ADULTS TUESDAY, JANUARY 31, 12:00 PM • Watch from Home Who am I? With this question as its guide, Evolve takes readers on a philosophical and pictorial adventure into the nature of the self through the artistic exploration of three foundational biblical stories. Jean-Pierre Weill's stunning and dream-like paintings and illustrations are currently on display in the Leon Family Gallery. Peruse the exhibit, and join our conversation with the author and illustrator. This is a FREE program; after you register a link will be emailed to join the Zoom call.
For more information and to register, visit JewishVA.org/BookFest or contact Hunter Thomas at HThomas@UJFT.org.
On exhibit in the Leon Family Gallery January – February 2023. |
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| DIVERSITY CONSULTANT BECO LICHTMAN'S WEEKEND-IN-RESIDENCE FRIDAY, JANUARY 20 - SUNDAY, JANUARY 22 • OHEF SHOLOM TEMPLE Ohef Sholom Temple's Adult Committee presents a Weekend in Residency with Beco Lichtman, a diversity, equity and inclusion consultant. With three chances to see Beco Lichtman, all events are FREE and open to the entire Tidewater Jewish community. Shabbat Services & Oneg: Friday, January 20 6:30pm "Answering Dr. King's Question: Where do we go from here: Chaos or Community?" Shabbat Services & Kiddush Luncheon: Saturday, January 21 10:30am "Critical Race Theory: Divisive Discourse or Essential Education? Carpool Cafe: Sunday, January 22 10am "Bridging the Black/Jewish Divide: Finding common ground in the fight against antisemitism and racism" |
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| INVITATION TO APPLY FOR STEIN FAMILY COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE: MARCH 1, 2023 Local Jewish students entering college for the first time and in need of financial assistance to achieve this goal, are invited to apply for the Stein Family College Scholarship. Each year, one scholarship is awarded. Prior recipients have attended: University of Virginia, Brandeis University, Virginia Tech, JMU and George Mason University. Find more information pertaining to the application guidelines as well as the application itself, CLICK HERE.
For any questions, contact Ann Swindell at 757-965-6106. |
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| | UNITED JEWISH FEDERATION OF TIDEWATER
5000 Corporate Woods Drive, Suite 200, Virginia Beach VA 23462 Reba & Sam Sandler Family Campus of the Tidewater Jewish Community 757.965.6100 | info@UJFT.org Got 4 (or less) Questions? Contact our Director of Marketing at BBerusch@UJFT.org |
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