Artist Reception: Pivot to Online, plus...

The artist reception for the Lorraine Fink Retrospective: Then, Now, & Looking Forward, is pivoting to a virtual experience. Those who RSVP'ed for the reception — and anyone who has yet to — can expect a wonderful program, including a live Zoom call with Lorraine Fink herself. After she shares a story or two surrounding the works now on display (through October) at the Leon Family Gallery and into the JCC public spaces, we'll reveal a surprise of our own. Stay tuned! And RSVP below to receive the Zoom link for the reception... in the comfort of your own home.  For more information contact Jill Grossman, JGrossman@UJFT.org

Fall Sunday Fun Day: This Weekend

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2 pm – 4 PM

Please continue to join us for some family-friendly fun time this autumn at the Simon Family JCC! We’re thrilled that the summer Sunday Fun Days were such a success — and look forward to some cooler weather activities. We kick-off this Sunday at 2 PM: You bring your family, comfortable clothes, we’ll provide games, music, and sweet treats for everyone. The event is free to JCC members, Strelitz International Academy and Camp JCC families, as well as UJFT Young Adult Division (YAD) members, plus Tidewater synagogue families. 

For more information, contact Dave Flagler at DFlagler@UJFT.org

Sababa in the Sukkah! Adults Will Gather

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 5:30 pm – 7:30 PM
Join the Sababa Social Club in the Sandler Family Campus Sukkah for an evening with The In[Heir]itance Project. Experience an introductory artistic salon that examines the history and lived experiences of the people of Hampton Roads in relationship to the themes and narrative of the book of Exodus. No experience or preparation necessary - grab a friend and come ready for a kosher nosh, delicious drink, and to listen and share!   FREE and open to the community with pre-registration required.  For more information and to register click the RSVP button below or contact Jill Grossman, Director, Arts + Ideas, at jgrossman@ujft.org or 757-965-6137.

Two Events with Author Stephen Fried to Bring Mental Health Out of the Shadows

This collaborative program is presented by the Milton “Mickey” Kramer Scholar in Residence Fund of the Congregation Beth El Foundation’s Tidewater Together, in partnership with Jewish Family Service of Tidewater... Two separate evenings with acclaimed author and investigative journalist Stephen Fried.

Sunday, October 3, at 5:30 PM, we'll enjoy a timely discussion between Fried and local Jewish clergy on the topic of "Brain Health and Faith."

The following evening, Monday, October 4, at 7:30 PM, Fried will join representatives from Jewish Family Service of Tidewater, and other local mental health professionals to discuss work being done here in Hampton Roads to address the mental well-being of our community, what work still needs to be done, and how you can help.

For more information and to RSVP to the events, click the button below. 

Youth Sports Leagues: Sign Up for Fall

Our athletics department has announced Fall and Winter sports leagues, and these teams may fill up quickly. Winter Swordfish swim team (ages 5 -18) registration deadline is Nov. 1; Youth Basketball will have a pre-season clinic (K - 5) on Monday afternoons starting in early Nov.; then move into Youth Basketball League beginning with the draft on Nov. 29. We encourage members to sign their kids up, so take a look at the link below. For questions reach out to Athletics Director Tom Edwards TEdwards@UJFT.org