TIDEWATER TOGETHER TO PRESENT HANDS-ON ART WORKSHOP

SUNDAY, JULY 10, 4 PM

Join Isaac & Rabbi Shawna Brynjegard-Bialik for a hands-on paper-cutting workshop where you'll have the opportunity to study text and create your own visual midrash.

In this workshop, we will study some midrash — stories about what we read in the Torah — and how each of us brings something different to the story. Known for their hands-on paper-cutting workshops for adults, Isaac and Rabbi Shawna will guide you in creating your own personal commentary on the Torah portion for the week. 

No experience or "artistic ability" is required, all materials are provided. Dinner included. All adults (and teens over 16) are welcome. 

This program is presented by the Konikoff Center for Learning as a part of the Milton “Mickey” Kramer Scholar-in-Residence Fund of the Congregation Beth El Foundation’s Tidewater Together Series.

SUNDAY FUN DAYS ARE BACK! 

SUNDAY, JULY 10, 1PM

Sunday Fun Days are back! These are fun-for-all-ages, family friendly get togethers on a Sunday at the Simon Family JCC, presented by PJ Library. We'll enjoy swimming with friends old and new at the outdoor pools and water park, music & games, and a sweet treat! 

There's no cost to attend, just pack up the family (and some sunblock) and come anytime between 1PM and 5:30PM. 

Sunday Fun Days are free for all JCC members, local synagogues, Strelitz International Academy and Camp JCC families. RSVP at the button and just give your name at the Front Desk on July 10. See you at the pool!

EDUCATORS' CONFERENCE: 
WORDS STILL MATTER 

THURSDAY, AUGUST 4, 8:30 AM

The 15th Biennial Educators' Conference will take place from 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM on Thursday, August 4th. Presented by the Holocaust Commission of the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater, along with Echoes & Reflections and the Virginia Beach City Public Schools, this program is entirely free for educators. This year's theme is "Reflections of the Past: Words STILL Matter." 

The day's program will be introduced by Christonya Brown, Coordinator of History and Social Science for the Virginia Department of Education. Topics covered in various sessions will include: intolerance and prejudice, dealing with social media and cyberbullying, media literacy, refugees, historical and contemporary antisemitism, and more. 

The Educators' Conference is open to elementary, middle, and high school public and private school educators, in other to all other student advocates. 

BE A READER SEEKS MENTORS FOR 2022-23 SCHOOL YEAR

If you like to read — and have some spare time to help mentor young readers across Hampton Roads that may be struggling with literacy — we've got a great volunteer program for you. 

The Jewish Community Relations Council of the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater’s Be a Reader program (BeAR is looking to add you to their team of young reader mentors. Tidewater students need great trainers and you will never regret helping a child learn to read. 

During the 2022-23 school year, you dedicate an hour each week to sitting with your student. Worried about the time commitment? You can "share" your reader with another volunteer, swapping weeks you visit and help them.

Visit JEWISHVA.org/BEAR or contact Robin Ford at 757.321.2304; email her at RFord@UJFT.org to learn more.

CONTINUED GIVING FOR UKRAINE

UKRAINE EMERGENCY FUND UPDATE   

THANK YOU! The Tidewater Ukraine Emergency Fund has now raised and distributed approximately $678,000 to help the people of Ukraine via our overseas partners, the American-Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC), the Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI) and United Hatzalah. Thank you for your generosity which is directly helping Ukrainians.

TO GIVE ONLINE, GO TO: www.jewishva.org/Ukraine2022    

TO GIVE WITH A CHECK, PLEASE MAIL TO:  

United Jewish Federation of Tidewater 
Attention: Ukraine Emergency Fund  
5000 Corporate Woods Drive, Suite 200  
Virginia Beach, VA 23462