|  | MISSION TO ISRAEL DELEGATION RETURNS! The group from the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater that visited Israel (March 1 - 9) have returned, with what UJFT Chief Development Officer Amy Zelenka calls "A renewed appreciation" for the work our Federation — along with all our supporters and partners — is able to accomplish there. The mission kicked off with a visit to an “Inclusive Community” program run by overseas partner, the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) in Jerusalem. This was followed by a visit to JDC headquarters where participants got a rare glimpse inside the fascinating archives there. The following day, a visit to another UJFT partner organization, World ORT, introduced the group to an officer responsible for managing the 12 "excellence centers" located throughout Israel, where more than 5,000 children participate in integrative and experiential STEAM learning activities. The results are clear: Better college admissions, jobs at professional technology firms, and even higher-up positions in the IDF because of these enrichment programs — some of which we fund through our annual campaign. The list of experiences like these shared here (from the delegation's first 2 days, only!) are the tip of the iceberg. Amy will be sharing more in an upcoming article in the Jewish News — keep your eyes on the next issue (due out April 3). "It was an interesting time to be in Israel. With protest marches and headlines decrying the proposals of the newest coalition government, it was often hard to distinguish fact and opinion," Amy shares. "But what was absolutely clear to our group — with zero ambiguity — is the fact that the dollars we raise through our Federation's annual Community Campaign are hard at work improving lives and changing futures for the better." To learn more about the UJFT annual Community Campaign — and to make a gift — visit the campaign homepage. |
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| NEW! POP UP SHABBAT: A YOUNG ADULT DINNER SERIES Thanks to a generous gift from the Richard Glasser Family Foundation, the Young Adult Division of the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater is launching a new, ongoing Shabbat dinner series called “Pop Up Shabbat.” Young Adults are invited to visit the website and click to either HOST a Shabbat dinner or attend one. (Hosts will be reimbursed for a portion of food costs.) The leadership at YAD will pair guests with hosts to fill tables. Jake and Jessica Glasser will host the first Shabbat dinner on Friday, March 24. Please bookmark the webpage (if you are a young adult!) and check there for future Pop Up Shabbat dinner locations and dates as they are added. JewishVA.org/PopUpShabbat |
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| "WOMAN ON FIRE" TO BE MADE INTO FILM STARRING SHARON STONE
Jewish Book Festival Author Lisa Barr To Visit Tidewater TUESDAY, MARCH 21, 12 PM • CHRYSLER MUSEUM OF ART Woman On Fire is a gripping tale of a young, ambitious journalist embroiled in an international art scandal centered around a Nazi-looted masterpiece—forcing the ultimate showdown between passion and possession, lovers and liars, history and truth. Lisa Barr is a New York Times bestselling author of three novels. In addition, she served as an editor for The Jerusalem Post, among other publications, and has been featured on Good Morning America and Today. Actress Sharon Stone is set to produce and star in the upcoming film adaptation of Woman On Fire. In partnership with the Holocaust Commission of the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater and the Chrysler Museum of Art Book Club.
Sponsored by Klein, Rowell, & Shall, PLLC, Attorneys at Law Visit JewishVA.org/Barr for more info and to sign up. |
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| THE FOUR CORNERS OF THE WORLD with WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER ROIE GALITZ WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 6:00 PM • VIRGINIA AQUARIUM
THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 7:30 PM • SANDLER FAMILY CAMPUS
Israeli Wildlife Photographer and Environmental Diplomat Roie Galitz will speak as part of the 12th annual Israel Today series and share his experiences capturing stunning imagery in some of the most remote parts of the world. In his travels as a photographer and environmental diplomat, Galitz has witnessed nature's distress and the impact of human activity throughout the globe. Hear the artist speak about why he strives to capture the beautiful imagery in as many corners of the globe as possible. On Wednesday, Roie will join PJ Library and families at the Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center. Kids will partake in hands-on crafts and experiments alongside Roie. (A kosher dinner will follow the presentation. This is a free program but spots are limited.) On Thursday, Roie will be at the Simon Family JCC where his photographs are on display in the Leon Family Gallery. Roie will share how he has observed the impact of human activity on global wildlife. This program is FREE and open to the community; registration is required. JewishVA.org/IsraelToday |
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| TEENS INVITED FOR FOOD, FUN & HEBREW AT CAFE IRVIT SUNDAY, MARCH 26, 6:00 PM • SIMON FAMILY JCC Do you or your children miss hearing and speaking Hebrew now that they are past Sunday School, Strelitz, or Bar/Bat Mitzvah age? You’re in luck! Café Irvit will be a fun evening with community Shinshinim, Aya and Alma, where teens (Grades 8-12) can socialize, eat dinner (pizza, coffee, and dessert), have fun, and explore Hebrew conversation in an informal setting. All levels of Hebrew are welcome — you don’t need to be remotely fluent. This is a FREE event, but must RSVP by Friday, March 25. Jewishva.org/cafe-ivrit |
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| | ANNUAL SENIOR PASSOVER SEDER WEDNESDAY MARCH 29 at 12:00 PM • SIMON FAMILY JCC Join us for chazeret and charoset! The beloved annual model Passover Seder is open to all seniors (55+) in the Tidewater community. Chazzan David Proser of KBH Synagogue will lead participants in a fun and engaging abbreviated service followed by a delicious traditional Passover meal. Tickets: $10, space is limited. Registration deadline is March 24.
JewishVa.org/SeniorSeder or contact Robin Ford at 757-321-2304. |
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| | "TO LIFE" BOOK NOW FOR SALE, DOCUMENTS LOCAL HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS STORIES To Life: The Past is Present tells the complete arc of Holocaust history through the stories of local survivors, liberators, and rescuers. This anthology — originally published in 2002, now refreshed and with updated content — contains recollections of ghetto and concentration camp survivors, hidden children, Jews on the run, refugees, and of daring, selfless rescuers. Completing this historical arc are the accounts of military liberators, who first witnessed the aftermath of these atrocities. All of these resilient people called Hampton Roads their home at one time in their lives. The 20th anniversary Edition of To Life is the culmination of tireless advocates, historians, journalists, photographers, editors, designers and sponsors who made the book possible. To learn more, and to order a copy please visit JewishVA.org/ToLife |
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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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