| |  | October 21, 2021 Come join us, in person or virtually via our new livestream channel, for Lee and Bernard Jaffe Family Jewish Book Festival events, a Holocaust Commission film screening, and more over the coming weeks. These programs and others are provided for our community thanks to donations to the UJFT Annual Campaign, with additional support from other funders & sponsors. You can pledge a gift to our 2022 Annual Campaign at the "Donate" button at the bottom of this newsletter, which helps to support future programs. |
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| The Unexpected Spy Author Comes to Tidewater on Monday MONDAY, OCTOBER 25, 7:30 PM Author Tracy Walder is speaking in-person (with virtual option upon registration) at the JCC this Monday at 7:30 PM. Recruited by the CIA from her USC sorority house—eventually into an intelligence agent role for the FBI—Walder will discuss her new book during this lively chat at the Sandler Family Campus. The event is presented by the Federation in partnership with Tidewater's Women's Cabinet. For more information contact Jill Grossman: JGrossman@ujft.org or click below to reserve space at the event. |
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| | Author Leah Garrett to Discuss German-Jewish Commandos of WWII THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 7:30 PM Hunter College professor Leah Garrett arrives in Tidewater to the Sandler Family Campus as part of our Lee and Bernard Jaffe Family Jewish Book Festival to discuss her latest book, X Troop: The Secret Jewish Commandos of World War II next Thursday evening. Outside under our tent—as well as livestreaming to registered guests at home—we'll hear Garrett discuss this fascinating, little-known plan devised by Winston Churchill and his chief of staff to form a new commando unit made up of Jewish refugees who have escaped to Britain. Click below to RSVP or contact JGrossman@UJFT.org for more information. |
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| | Israeli Artist to Speak at Chrysler Museum On Saturday, November 6 at 7:30 PM, the Jewish Community Relations Council of the UJFT, Simon Family JCC, & Community Partners' 11th Annual Israel Today — and the Chrysler Museum of Art’s Perry Glass Studio presents: If You Thirst for a Homeland, a visiting artist lecture with Dafna Kaffeman. This will be both an in-person event opportunity, as well as viewable via zoom. Kaffeman is an Israeli artist that blends flame-worked glass with natural elements. Registration is required, and free for museum members. For more information or to register, contact the Chrysler Museum (below) by visiting. |
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| | | Holocaust Commission Presents: A Film Screening and Discussion with Archeologist On November 10th, join the Holocaust Commission for an extraordinary film event, as we screen The Good Nazi, at the Simon Family JCC. Stay for a post-film talk by Dr. Richard Freund, forensic archeologist on whose work the film is based. (Freund is the Bertram and Gladys Aaron Professor in Jewish Studies at Christopher Newport University.) A minimal entry fee will support Dr. Freund’s work at CNU, including restorations at many world Jewish Heritage sites. Click the button below to reserve your spot (space is limited) for the screening and discussion here at the Simon Family JCC. Watch the film trailer here. This presentation is a partnership between the Holocaust Commission of the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater and Christopher Newport University. Prior to the Nov. 10 screening in Virginia Beach, CNU will host a series of educational programs on their campus, including the Virginia Holocaust Museum’s acclaimed Auschwitz exhibit. For the Nov. 7th program—a lecture by Dr. Freund, a performance by the Virginia Children's Chorus, and the world premiere of Brundibar/The Trial of God, based on the play by Elie Wiesel, the Tidewater Jewish Foundation has arranged for a bus to transport community members from the JCC to the CNU campus for the events. There will be no cost to ride the bus, but seating is limited to 45 people. To reserve your seats call 757-594-8752. |
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| Lively Hanukkah Planned at Beth El Please join us for a community-wide, family-friendly celebration of Congregation Beth El’s 171st anniversary and Hanukkah with a cappella singing group sensations Six13 on Sunday, December 5 from 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM, both in person and virtually. Admission is free and reservations are requested. Vaccinations are required for everyone aged 12 years and older; masks are required for everyone. For more information or to RSVP, click below or contact Noelle at noelle@bethelnorfolk.com or 757-625-7821. For information on sponsorships, contact Deb Segaloff at 757-285-9009 or deb@segaloff.net |
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| | TJF Newsletter Keeps You Updated The Tidewater Jewish Foundation is dedicated to creating permanent resources to meet the challenges and needs of the Jewish community. Honoring the values of tzedakah and tikkun olam, TJF educates individuals, families, and its affiliates on the rewards of philanthropy and facilitates the philanthropic process through planned giving and endowments. Want the latest Tidewater Jewish Foundation news, updates, and events delivered straight to your inbox? Subscribe below to the TJF monthly newsletter and email updates so you don't miss anything. |
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