// December 12,2023 //


UKRAINE EMERGENCY UPDATE

The estimated 200,000 Jews living in Ukraine have been profoundly affected by the political and economic instability that have wracked the country. Thousands are trapped in conflict zones in the east. Thousands more have fled the fighting.

Along with Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) and the American-Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC), we present this link for donations. Please click the button to read about the proposed $16 million dollars needed for short and near-term aide. 

Welcome to Jewish Tidewater's
Virtual Community Resources



Stay connected with Jewish Tidewater through virtual resources, classes, programs, services, and each other. Our agencies, schools, and synagogues are all virtually open. 

The Reba and Sam Sandler Family Campus is now open – including the Simon Family JCC and Cardo Cafe. To view hours, procedures, and restrictions in compliance with the Commonwealth of Virginia's COVID-19 regulations, click here.



Campus and JCC Updates and Registration for Classes & Fitness Center

  • Register for a group exercise class, reserve a pickleball court, and more.
  • Learn about new safety procedures, hours, and other facility updates. Click here to get started.

Simon Family JCC Virtual Experience

Although the Simon Family JCC has reopened, we are still offering a JCC Virtual Experience! Find exercise videos from some of your favorite JCC instructors, work out with JCCs across North America, and access more than 95 workouts for FREE from our friends at Les Mills. Click to get started.

Live Classes:

  • Stretching - Mondays and Wednesdays at 9 am on JCC Facebook
  • HIIT & Abs Class - Tuesdays and Thursdays at noon on JCC Facebook

*Members can take the class in person (JCC) or Facebook Live.  Click here to register for in person classes at the JCC.


Children & Family

Discover engaging programs and virtual resources such as children's literature, music, and videos. There's something for every member of the family! Click here to get started.



Jewish Community Relations Council

The Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) of the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater champions a thriving Jewish community locally, in Israel, and around the world. It leverages the strength of our diverse and vibrant Jewish community to promote a just and democratic society by leading, convening, educating, and advocating. The JCRC addresses issues of vital concern based on Jewish values, consensus, respect for diversity, and builds bridges within and beyond the Jewish community. 

 

To learn more about the current situation in Israel, click here.


The Konikoff Center for Learning is Tidewater's hub for experiential Jewish education and engagement at the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater and Simon Family JCC. Through high-impact learning experiences including programs, classes, workshops, and symposiums that span generations and interests, the Konikoff Center for Learning engages, educates, equips, and inspires individuals to deepen their Jewish knowledge and connection.

 


Arts + Ideas

Continue to be inspired through intellectually invigorating webinars, films, resources, and more, to keep your mind stimulated and spirits uplifted. Click here to further your learning and stay connected to your community – both locally and globally.

Click here for more information on The Lee and Bernard Jaffe Family Jewish Book Festival.

Click here for more information on the Alma & Howard Laderberg Virginia Festival of Jewish Film.

 


Jewish Tidewater Volunteers

United Jewish Federation of Tidewater is coordinating efforts to support our agencies and each other, especially during the COVID-19 crisis. Find ways to help out and how to get help here.


Jewish Family Service of Tidewater

You never know when you’ll need help,
but you’ll always know where to find it.

Whether you need assistance with putting food on your table, or help coping with the stress of these uncertain times, JFS is here to help. 

To learn more, click here


Synagogue Life

To get updates from area synagogues, click here.


Hillel@Home

If you're looking for community, connection, and meaningful learning opportunities...or if you're just bored and need a distraction during Coronavirus cancellations, then you've come to the right place.

Hillel has virtual meet-ups and online gatherings that bring you together with Jewish and Jew-ish students from around the world in real-time! Click here to discover all upcoming online meetups.