Front Cover Photo: The Rubin Family. Front row is Nora, Lucy, Sara Jo, Joel, Shikma, Harris; Back row is Danny, Shai, Niv, Joe, Molly.
Dear Friends, Fundholders, and Members of the Tidewater Jewish Foundation
As we reflect on the past year, we are filled with gratitude and pride in our community’s strength, unity, and generosity. The Tidewater Jewish Foundation (TJF) has always been dedicated to securing a vibrant Jewish future, but this mission has never been more critical than it was during the challenges we faced together in 2024.
The attacks on Israel on October 7th shook us all to our core, but they also ignited a profound sense of solidarity and resilience within our community. We witnessed an outpouring of support from each of you, our fundholders, who answered the call to help when it was needed most.
Through your generosity, TJF swiftly administered more than $3 million in emergency funds, including a $100,000 match initiated by our board. Your contributions were not just financial but acts of love and commitment to our shared heritage and values.
In a world where the rise of antisemitism continues to challenge our sense of security and belonging, your commitment to TJF is more than just an investment; it is a stand against hate and a pledge to protect and preserve our Jewish identity. Together, we are safeguarding our present and equipping the next generation with a deep understanding and pride in
their heritage. By engaging them in the philanthropic journey now, we are instilling in them the values that will carry our community forward.
As we move forward, our strategy is focused on long-term thinking and planning today to ensure a strong Jewish tomorrow. Through intentional, forwardlooking stewardship of our community’s resources, we can continue to build a foundation that will withstand the tests of time. We are working not just for the present but for the generations that will follow.
This Annual Report is more than a record of the past year’s activities;
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it is a testament to the enduring legacy you are building. The pages of this report are not just filled with words and numbers; they are written accounts of the legacy makers in our community whose impact is far-reaching and profound. Your generosity ensures that our traditions, our culture, and our community will not only survive but thrive and that the ripple effects of your giving will be felt far into the future.
Thank you for being our partners in this sacred work.
With warmest regards and deepest gratitude,
Board Chair
Kramer,
Naomi Limor Sedek, President and CEO
The Tidewater Jewish Foundation would like to extend its sincerest appreciation to The Colony Group, LLC for their continued and generous support of this annual report.
Why Choose
In the heart of Tidewater Jewish community, the Tidewater Jewish Foundation (TJF), has been a steadfast partner in philanthropy. With over three decades of service, TJF stands as a testament to unwavering support and thoughtful stewardship, embodying a legacy of trust and commitment. Our fundholders are the cornerstone of our work, and we are devoted to providing them with the utmost in service, security, and satisfaction. TJF is the philanthropic choice for those who seek not only to give but to create an impact that resonates through generations. From maximizing tax benefits to ensuring the security and strategic management of funds, from honoring donors’ wishes for recognition or anonymity to establishing a legacy—TJF encapsulates the vision of a vibrant, enduring Jewish future. Here is why:
1. Experience: Since 1984, TJF has been a cornerstone in Tidewater, managing numerous funds and distributing over $242 million to nearly 1900 charities. Our integrity, transparency, and dedicated service have built a legacy of trust.
2. Maximum Tax Benefits: As a public charity, TJF ensures every fund qualifies for the highest charitable tax deductions allowed by law, maximizing your giving potential.
3. Security: TJF’s Board of Directors oversees prudent investment strategies, ensuring funds meet current community needs while preserving future resources. Each fund is managed and reported individually for optimal performance and security.
4. Strategic Philanthropic Services: With our deep knowledge of the Jewish community locally and globally, our professional staff is ready to assist with your charitable goals.
5. Donor Services: TJF’s approach is donor-centric, offering responsive, knowledgeable support to individuals, organizations, and advisors, turning challenges into opportunities for impactful giving.
6. Flexibility and Simplicity: Our Foundation offers tailored solutions, allowing donors to create funds with their chosen name and charitable purpose, simplifying the giving process.
7. Recognition or Anonymity: TJF respects donor preferences for public acknowledgment or privacy, ensuring your giving aligns with your comfort level.
8. Legacy: Create a lasting Jewish legacy with TJF, ensuring your values and causes are supported from generation to generation.
9. Effective Leadership and Accountability: Our Board governs with utmost responsibility, ensuring funds are used in line with donor wishes and adapting to the evolving needs of our community.
10. Permanence: TJF is a lasting steward of charitable funds, ensuring long-term management and impact beyond the lifespan of donors, for future generations.
As we look ahead, our promise is clear: we are here not just for the now but for the perpetuity of Jewish life and values. Choose TJF to be your partner in securing a future where every act of generosity is a step towards a stronger, more resilient community.
Our Principles in Practice. Bringing Tzedakah to Life
At Tidewater Jewish Foundation (TJF), our work is built upon the fundamental principles of tzedakah (charitable giving) and tikkun olam (repairing the world). Collectively, we focus on securing, cultivating and growing assets that support a strong, vibrant, sustainable, and connected Jewish community. We provide the resources, guidance, and support necessary to promote philanthropic giving throughout each stage of life, serving as a vital educational resource for individuals seeking to invest in the growth, long term sustainability, and well-being of the Jewish community.
From birth to bar/bat mitzvah, retirement and beyond, there are truly so many ways we partner with members of our community to create a lasting impact and direct their charitable giving towards Jewish organizations, educational initiatives, and community development projects.
Beginning with our B’nai Tzedek program for Jewish youth, we’re able to intervene early, engaging young people in the act of giving and educating them about the importance of philanthropy. Through this program, we can empower young minds to make informed decisions about charitable giving, enabling them to support causes that align with their values.
Then, as those young leaders progress into different life stages, TJF grows with them, providing guidance on donor advised funds, charitable life
insurance policies and other planned giving strategies to simultaneously support the Jewish community, and secure its financial future. We also serve as philanthropic advisors as a part of our donors’ comprehensive estate planning teams, including legacy giving and charitable bequests, ensuring their commitment to the Jewish community endures beyond their lifetime.
Through it all, we keep the needs, and the voice of our donors at the forefront. Without a doubt, each person’s philanthropic journey is unique. That’s why we offer personalized guidance and work to identify donor passions and align their giving with those values. Our job is to ensure that everyone, and anyone, can have a lasting and meaningful impact on the causes that matter most to them.
With our extensive network of partners, we continue to make a positive impact on our community. Together, we are securing a vibrant and thriving Jewish community. Our work is far from over, and we invite you to stand with us on this incredible journey. Your support is instrumental in shaping the future of our community and ensuring that our values and traditions endure from generation to generation.
Tidewater Jewish Foundation Board of Directors
Officers:
Edward Kramer, Chair
Paul Peck, Chair-Elect
Todd Copeland, Treasurer
Sandra Porter Leon, Secretary
Members At-Large:
Michael Barney
Raizy Cook
Kim Fink, Development Chair
Mona Flax
Alicia Friedman
Laura Gross, UJFT Past President
Byron Harrell, Investment Chair
Jason Hoffman
David Kamer, PAC Chair-Elect
Edward Karotkin
Jay Klebanoff
Jay Kossman
David Leon, UJFT President
Betty Ann Levin, UJFT Executive Vice President
Charles Nusbaum, Past Chair
Neil Rose, PAC Chair
Richard Saunders, Grants Chair
Roger Schultz
Aron Slone
John Strelitz
Life Trustees:
Michael Blachman, Past Chairperson
Robert Copeland, Past Chairperson
Edward Karotkin, Past Chairperson
Ron Kramer, Past Chairperson
Jerrold Miller, Past Chairperson
Robert Rubin
Annabel Sacks, Past Chairperson
Steve Sandler, Past Chairperson
Marilyn Simon-Weinberg
Helen Sonenshine
Lawrence Steingold, Past Chairperson
Arlene Strelitz
Jody Wagner, Past Chairperson
Alvin Wall, Past Chairperson
Our Vision Our Mission
Build and guide exponentially more resources to empower Jewish life across Tidewater and beyond.
Honoring the values of tzedakah and tikkun olam, the Tidewater Jewish Foundation is dedicated to creating permanent resources to meet the challenges and needs of the Jewish community.
The Foundation educates individuals, families, and its affiliates on the rewards of philanthropy and facilitates the philanthropic process through planned giving and endowments.
THE JOURNEY
At TJF, we believe that The Journey of philanthropy can begin at any stage of life— whether at birth, during a bar or bat mitzvah, retirement or at any milestone along the way. This journey is a lifelong commitment to giving back and ensuring that the lessons and legacies of our ancestors live on. Each gift you make is a step in this journey, and each step creates ripples of impact that will be felt for generations.
Board Member Spotlight
Adoring her childhood pediatrician, Betsy grew up wanting to marry someone who was that caring. That “someone” happened to live just down the street from her in West Hartford, Connecticut– Ed Karotkin. Friends through grade school, Betsy invited Ed to be her date for her senior high school prom. That evening began a romantic relationship that has lasted almost 63 years. From friends to sweethearts, partners in marriage, to parents, and eventually, grandparents. Through it all, Betsy and Ed remained deeply committed to giving back—a value rooted in their upbringing and life experiences.
Ed’s career as a neonatologist with Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters (CHKD) brought them to Tidewater almost 47 years ago. The Karotkins were warmly welcomed by the Jewish community and soon became engaged in meaningful ways. While Ed was working and volunteering in the medical field, from several trips with Physicians for Peace and the Joint Distribution Committee, where he provided medical expertise in third-world countries, Betsy quickly engaged in the community. She began working for the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater (UJFT), where she worked for 14 years, serving in community relations, donor cultivation, and an overall ambassador within the region and beyond.
Their dedication to giving has inspired their community and their family. Their children have also chosen careers that focus on helping others. Their eldest daughter, Jennifer, works with StandWithUs, a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating college students about antisemitism and Israel. Their second daughter, Hallie, is the Human Resources Manager for the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation in Washington, D.C., and their son, Jesse, is the National Intelligence Manager for Russia, Europe, and Eurasia, addressing critical global issues and striving to make the world safer.
Through the Tidewater Jewish Foundation, Betsy and Ed, as part of their legacy, set up individual charitable funds to instill the value of philanthropy in their eight grandchildren. This will be a hands-on opportunity for each grandchild to learn about and practice giving. “Through our legacy planning, we created accounts for them to manage, allowing them to explore causes that align with their own values,” Ed explains. By empowering their grandchildren to make charitable decisions, they’re helping cultivate a lifelong commitment to service.
Ed’s role as a Life Trustee on the Tidewater Jewish Foundation (TJF) Board allows him to actively contribute to shaping the
foundation’s philanthropic vision and ensuring a lasting impact on future generations. Ed shares, “Serving on the TJF board is a way for me to give back to a community that has given us so much. It’s incredibly rewarding to help strengthen Jewish life here and create a legacy for those who come after us.”
Betsy currently chairs Women’s Philanthropy for the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater (UJFT), a role through which she hopes to inspire and empower the next generation of Jewish women leaders. As chair, Betsy emphasizes the importance of staying active in community life and setting a solid example for younger women. “It’s vital to show that our commitment doesn’t end as we get older,” she explains. “I want younger women to see that involvement in the community is a lifelong journey and that their leadership can make a difference.”
Reflecting on their life together, Betsy and Ed’s journey has taught them that giving is not just about financial contributions; it’s about being role models, embracing community at each stage of life, and using their resources to make the world a better place.
“Tikkun Olam—it’s not just words,” says Ed. “It’s our life’s mission.”
DR. ED & MRS. BETSY KAROTKIN
Donor Spotlight
For the Glasser family, philanthropy and community engagement are not just actions—they are values taught and mirrored across generations. Inspired by their grandparents and parents, Bern, Jake, Ross, and their partners continue this legacy with the same passion and dedication.
Michael and Lori Glasser were intentional in passing on the values of giving and community engagement to their sons. As Lori shared, “From a young age, we made sure the boys were involved in our community— whether it was through school, the temple, or volunteering. It wasn’t just about telling them what to do but showing them by our own actions.” Michael added, “We always emphasized that being Jewish means caring for others. That’s how we raised our boys, to understand that they are part of something bigger than themselves.”
They were influenced by their paternal grandmother, Rose Frances Glasser, whose community involvement set a powerful example. “She was a force of nature,” Bern recalled. “Her dedication to the Jewish community, from helping establish local programs and organizations to volunteering in Israel, showed us that true leadership means selflessly serving others.”
After the passing of their maternal grandmother, Sally Hyman, the Glasser brothers were surprised to learn the extent of her quiet but impactful involvement in various Jewish organizations in the community. “We didn’t fully realize how deeply she was engaged until after she was gone,” Ross shared. “Her behind-the-scenes dedication was inspiring and reminded us that giving back doesn’t always need to be in the spotlight—it’s about the difference you make, no matter how quietly.”
These lessons took root. Bern, now based in Virginia Beach with his fiancée Jolyn, remembers the countless hours his parents dedicated to community boards, including Jewish Family Service and Israel bonds.
Continuing a Legacy: The Glasser Family’s Next Generation
“Seeing them involved so deeply, it became natural for us to want to contribute in our own way. They weren’t just telling us to give back— they lived it,” Bern reflected.
Each of the Glasser sons, now with families of their own, has taken these lessons to heart. Jake and his wife Jessica, who converted to Judaism, live in Hampton Roads and are active in local community efforts. Jake recalls, “We want to ensure that the values our parents instilled are passed down to our children. We hope they see how important it is to give back, just as we did growing up.” Jessica added, “For me, joining this family opened my eyes to the importance of building a strong community around us and ensuring that traditions are preserved.”
Ross, now living in Denver with his fiancée Caroline, shared how moving to a larger Jewish community gave him perspective. “Growing up in Hampton Roads, we didn’t realize how much effort went into keeping the Jewish community vibrant. Now that I’ve lived in bigger cities, I understand the importance of the work our parents did to sustain the community. Caroline and I are finding ways to get involved in Denver, but we continue to support the community back home because that’s where my roots are.”
A key part of their commitment is establishing donor-advised funds through the Tidewater Jewish Foundation (TJF). Jake explained, “Setting
up a donor-advised fund was our way of making sure that we could continue supporting the causes we care about, even when life gets busy.
It’s a way to give back now and plan for the future.” Ross echoed this sentiment, “There’s a peace of mind knowing that we’re contributing to something lasting, just as our parents did before us.”
As they look toward the future, Bern and Jolyn, Jake and Jessica, and Ross and Caroline hope to inspire others in their generation to step up. Ross reflected, “Our parents always told us that a strong community doesn’t happen on its own—it’s built by the people who care enough to get involved. That’s a legacy we hope to carry forward.”
Partnering to Preserve Principles and Practices
The relationship between TJF and B’nai Israel is a partnership of preservation to secure the future of Jewish practices, principles, and observances. Under the leadership of Rabbi Shlomo Eisenberg, rabbi of B’nai Israel Congregation, and Rabbi Gershon Litt, who serves as its President, B’nai Israel recently endowed the community Mikvah, securing a sacred space used by Jews across Hampton Roads for generations to come. This shared commitment reflects TJF’s dedication to supporting community resources and B’nai Israel’s vision of leaving a legacy serving the entire Jewish community.
Over the years, B’nai Israel has grown steadily, attracting individuals and families drawn to its commitment to tradition and inclusivity. This growth reflects the congregation’s deep engagement with members across diverse backgrounds, strengthening B’nai Israel as a vibrant hub for Jewish life. Rabbi Eisenberg emphasized the significance of the Mikvah, calling it “not just a resource but a pillar of spiritual life that connects individuals to the core of Jewish observance.” Used for ritual purification, the Mikvah is an ancient tradition essential for many aspects of Jewish life—whether marking life milestones, celebrating personal growth, or preparing for Shabbat and holidays. Through an endowment housed at TJF, B’nai Israel has ensured this sacred resource will remain accessible, sustainable, and open to everyone in the region, regardless of affiliation.
Last year, this commitment to community resources extended
further with the dedication of the Low Family Playground, made possible by TJF’s support through the Community Impact Grant program. The playground, a safe and inviting space for children and families, embodies Bnai Israel’s spiritual and social vision of community growth through connection. “This playground symbolizes the power of a community coming together to create something truly special,” remarked TJF’s President and CEO, Naomi Limor Sedek, during the dedication. The playground represents B’nai Israel’s dedication to building bonds that strengthen the Jewish community.
B’nai Israel’s inclusive approach reaches members across the spectrum of Jewish observance. Rabbi Litt highlighted the congregation’s openness. “Our community at B’nai Israel is truly diverse. We welcome individuals with deeply rooted observance and those exploring Judaism in their own ways. The Mikvah and the playground reflect this inclusivity—spaces where everyone can connect with something larger than themselves.”
Both the Mikvah endowment and the playground project are central to B’nai Israel’s broader legacy-building approach, which seeks to preserve and grow for future generations. “Leaving a legacy,” Rabbi Eisenberg explained, “is about ensuring that our children and grandchildren will have a place in our traditions and inherit opportunities to engage and grow in their faith.”
The partnership between B’nai Israel and TJF is a model for legacybuilding that strengthens Jewish identity and community bonds. By preserving traditions like the Mikvah and providing gathering spaces like the Low Family Playground, B’nai Israel stands as a cornerstone of Jewish life in Hampton Roads.
As with B’nai Israel, TJF aims to build solid relationships with Jewish organizations, schools, synagogues, and causes across our community. Together, we are creating lasting legacies that will educate and inspire the next generation about the importance of our heritage and culture.
RABBI SHLOMO EISENBERG
Jenny’s
Journey
Stein Family Scholarship
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Scan the QR code to read more about Jenny’s inspiring story.
The Stein Family Scholarship was established to honor Arlene Shea Stein’s legacy of compassion, altruism, and love for learning. Remembering her belief that financial hardship should not limit access to higher education, her children and grandchildren created this scholarship to support students in achieving their academic and personal goals.
Challenged to Help: Aryeh’s Journey Feldman Family Medical and Health Professions Scholarship
Aryeh Litt, 2024 recipient of the Feldman Family Medical and Health Professions Scholarship, has transformed his personal challenges into a mission to serve others in the field of healthcare. Aryeh’s journey reflects a deep commitment to helping individuals navigate life’s obstacles.
Scan the QR code to read more about Aryeh’s journey.
The Feldman Family Scholarship, established by Dr. William and Mary Feldman, supports Jewish students pursuing a healthcare career. The scholarship alleviates financial burdens, enabling recipients to focus on their education and ultimately contribute to the community’s well-being.
Discovering Connection in Israel: Zipporah’s Journey Simon
Passport Israel
Zipporah Goldberg’s trip to Israel through the Simon Family Passport to Israel program was not something she initially sought out. In fact, she preferred to stay home, focusing on her college studies in automotive technology. But when her father encouraged her to apply, she gave it a shot, not expecting how transformative her journey would be.
Once in Israel, Zipporah was struck by the diversity within the Jewish community. “It was incredible to meet people from so many different backgrounds. I saw a side of Jewish culture that I had never experienced before,” she reflected. Her time in seminary allowed her to connect deeply with her heritage, and she developed lifelong friendships with her roommates from various parts of the world. Despite her initial apprehension, Zipporah embraced the new and vibrant community around her.
Her stay in Israel coincided with the terrorist attacks of October 7, but even in the face of unrest, she felt safe. “There were sirens and noises, but I trusted the people around me. It didn’t feel scary because we were all taken care of,” she shared. The resilience of the Israeli people and the protection provided made her feel secure even during uncertain times.
Israel’s cultural richness left an impact on Zipporah. She appreciated every moment, from experiencing the history of places like Masada to the simple pleasure of walking down streets lined with kosher restaurants. As she put it, “Being in Israel gave me a sense of connection I didn’t expect. It’s a place where history comes alive.”
Now, back in the U.S., Zipporah encourages other young Jews to take advantage of the Simon Family Passport to Israel program. “If you get the chance to go, take it. You’ll learn things about yourself and your culture and make friends you never expected to have.”
For young Jewish students in Tidewater, the Simon Family Passport to Israel is an opportunity of a lifetime. It offers a chance to explore the land of Israel, deepen their connection to Jewish culture, and form lasting bonds.
Application periods are:
• 1st Round - Opens October 1st
• Closes November 15th
• 2nd Round - Opens January 1st
• Closes March 15th
This could be your moment to experience a journey that will stay with you forever. Don’t miss your chance to apply!
A Memorable Evening with the Simon Family Legacy Society
The room buzzed with joy and community spirit during the Simon Family Legacy Society Celebration. This special evening honored those who have committed to securing the Jewish future through legacy giving.
The celebration invoked meaningful connections and joyful reunions. Kim Simon Fink, representing the Simon family, welcomed guests and emphasized the family’s dedication to philanthropy.
“Our family believes giving back is essential to ensuring a thriving
TIKKUN OLAM IN ACTION
funded in Community Impact Grants
Jewish future,” Fink shared. “It’s a privilege to witness the impact of legacy giving on our community.”
Acclaimed author and comedian Joel Chasnoff entertained the audience with his uplifting Jewish humor, reinforcing the themes of legacy and community. TJF Development Strategist, Amy Weinstein, closed the evening by reflecting on the power of legacy giving: “Together, we can secure a future filled with hope, compassion, and endless possibilities for generations to come.”
“REPAIRING THE WORLD”
unique Community Impact Grants Awarded
The Community Impact Grants Program supports innovative and impactful projects that strengthen the Jewish community. Through a careful and fiscally responsible selection process, donor dollars are invested in initiatives that inspire growth, education, and cultural enrichment. Each grant tells a story of progress and dedication, reflecting our commitment to investing today to shape vibrant Jewish tomorrows.
TORAS CHAIM: SAFE PLAY
encolsed outdoor play area for the school’s youngest students.
United: We Are Still Standing
On October 7, 2023, the global Jewish community was reminded of Israel’s ongoing struggle against terrorism. In response to the brutal attacks in Gaza Envelope communities and at a music festival by Hamas terrorists, the Tidewater Jewish community came together with strength and resolve.
The community’s support for Israel has been remarkable, from organizing rallies and sending care packages to soldiers, to making impactful donations. This outpouring of generosity moved the Tidewater Jewish Foundation (TJF) Board to take further action. They introduced a matching grant of $100,000. This program encouraged additional giving and amplified the community’s impact in support of Israel.
Through donor-advised funds and grants, the community has provided crucial relief to Israel’s most vulnerable citizens. One donor remarked, “I directed my fund toward emergency medical services. There’s no greater cause than supporting life saving efforts.” Another shared, “Knowing our community stands with Israel fills me with pride.”
TO DATE, MORE THAN $3 MILLION
has been granted through TJF to Israeli crisis relief, supporting organizations like UJFT’s Israel Emergency Fund, JDC, JAFI, United Hatzalah, and Magen David Adom.
This is what it means to be part of the Tidewater Jewish community —strong, compassionate, and always ready to stand with Israel.
INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE YEAR 2024 BY THE NUMBERS
Ended June 30, 2024
The fiscal year that ended June 30, 2024 began with declining equity markets after strong performance in the second quarter of 2023. Inflation began to decline marginally but the Federal Reserve’s Open Market Committee (FOMC) maintained high interest rates that weighed heavily on the markets. The S&P 500 declined 3.3% and no major equity index was positive for the quarter. Bonds were no help as interest rates continued to rise and the Bloomberg Aggregate was down 3.2%.
Fortunately, large tech companies began to rally in the 2nd fiscal quarter due to optimistic expectations for Artificial Intelligence. Companies such as Microsoft, Google, Nvidia and Apple were beginning to incorporate AI in their product offerings. The S&P 500 was up 11.7%. All major global equity indexes were also up. Investors became more optimistic about inflation and the potential for rate cuts and the future path of interest rates. The Bloomberg Aggregate rallied 6.8%.
Optimism continued in the 3rd fiscal quarter as the S&P 500 companies rallied
by 10.6%. The other major equity indices also increased. Bonds, however, failed to maintain their price increases from the previous quarter as the Bloomberg Aggregate declined almost 80 bps.
The S&P 500 rallied in the 4th fiscal quarter, up 4.3%, and growth stocks were up 8.3%.
The major tech companies continued to stand out and, due to increased market capitalization, dominated the performance of the S&P 500. The only other positive equity index was emerging markets due to strong returns in India and China. Bonds were flat for the quarter. The S&P 500 finished a very strong year marked with heightened geopolitical tensions, up over 24.6%.
The Tidewater Jewish Foundation’s main pool invested through its partnership with the JCEP, LLP, returned 13.1% for the fiscal year. Performance led 73% of the Endowment and Foundation Universe with assets greater than $50 million. Returns were strong on a risk-adjusted basis also, as performance for the last 5 years captured 112% of the index when it was positive and
only 92% when the benchmark was negative.
The investment markets and economy have shown resiliency despite the high interest rates maintained by the FOMC. The FOMC has indicated that a higher unemployment rate and improvement in inflation will likely allow the committee to begin reducing rates at their September meeting. Continuing rate cuts will be data dependent.
J. Timothy Jester, AIF® Managing Director
Lisa C. Longest, AIF® Senior Investment Advisor
Institutional Advisory Practice
The Colony Group
As of June 30, 2024
Combined Financial Summary
$14,836,812
Strengthening Today, Securing Tomorrow: The TJF-UJFT Partnership
At TJF, we continue to honor our partnership with the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater (UJFT). While TJF remains dedicated to securing Jewish futures through strategically invested legacy gifts, UJFT plays a crucial role in ensuring a dynamic and enriched Jewish community in the present. Additionally, TJF continues to actively contribute to the development of Lion of Judah Endowments (LOJE) and Perpetual Annual Campaign Gifts (PACE), further strengthening our community’s foundations for generations to come.
$5.6 Million* distributed to UJFT/JCC and Sandler Family Campus from LOJE/PACE funds, other restricted funds, DAFs, other foundations, and invested reserve funds.
Annual Campaign Endowments
Perpetual Annual Campaign Endowments
PACE donors have established an endowed fund for the benefit of the UJFT Annual campaign, ensuring that their legacy of support for the Tidewater Jewish community continues in perpetuity.
Janice J. Aleck
Warren & Helen Aleck
Susan Alper
Jody Balaban
Leigh & Linda Baltuch
Helen Jayne & Melvin Barr*
Dolores & Alan Bartel*
Gary Bartel
Elena Barr Baum
David Brand
Percy Brill*
Aaron Busch*
Deborah M. Casey
Jeffrey Chernitzer
Robert Copeland
Todd Copeland
Mark Dreyfus
Bronia Drucker*
Martin Einhorn*
William & Mary Feldman
Hyman Fine*
Matthew & Karen Fine
Jack & Jodie Frieden
Alan M. & Beverly G. Frieden
Leonard Frierman*
David* & Penelope Gallo
Sydney Gates*
Barb Gelb
June & Joseph Goldman*
Victor Goodman*
Joyce & Harry Graber
William Greene*
Steven Harwood
Denise & Jason Hoffman
Abbey Horwitz*
Howard Horwitz
Israel Fund for Development
Edwin* & Nancy Jacobson
Bernard Jaffe*
Carol & Joel Jason
Robert Josephberg
Arthur & Phyllis Kaplan*
Scott & Erica Kaplan
Warren Karesh*
Jay Klebanoff
David Konikoff
Edward A. & Anne Kramer
Ron Kramer
Irwin Kroskin*
David & Adel Kruger*
Susan Kurtz
Howard Laderberg*
Sanford L. & Mavolyn B. Lefcoe*
Corrie Lentz
David Leon
Miles Leon
Betty Ann Levin
Kirk Levy
Richard Lombart
Jerrold Miller
Burton Moss
Alyssa & Jonathan Muhlendorf
Stacey Neuman
Joan Nusbaum*
Pincus Paul*
Felix & Erinn Portnoy
Gene D. & Sharon A. Ross
Joanne E. Batson & Philip S. Rovner
Judith & Robert Rubin
Sarita Sachs*
Leon R. Sarfan
Helen & Buzzy Schulwolf*
Sandy & Norman Sher
Shore/Kaufman*
Britt & Shelly Simon
Ronald Spindel
Dorothy & Ron Spitalney
John Strelitz
Sandy Tabachnick
UJFT General PACE
UJFT Israel & Overseas
Nancy & Alvin Wall
Jody & Alan Wagner
Doris Waranch
Steven Warsof
Kenneth Weinstein
Amy Zelenka
Betty & Henry Zetlin*
Dorothy Zimmerman* *of blessed memory | Denotes new fund | as of 10/31/2024
Alan Fleder*
Adam Foleck
Edward Karotkin
Steven & Marilyn Kayer
David & Rona Proser
Julian Rashkind*
Judith Rosenblatt
Lion of Judah Endowments
LOJE donors are women who have endowed their annual campaign gifts to ensure they will be made every year in perpetuity. Donors wear the Or L’Atid (Light Unto the Future) flame on their pins as a symbol of this lasting commitment to the community.
Bonnie Brand
Stephanie Calliott
Marsha L. Chenman
Bertha Segall Chenman*
Barbara U. Dudley
Ann Copeland
Anne Fleder
Gail Fleder
Esther Fleder*
Shari Friedman
Helen Gifford*
Amy Ginsburg
Hara Glasser-Frei
Laura Gross
Fay Halpern*
Brenda Horwitz
Beth Cohen Jaffe
Lee Jaffe*
Sheila Josephberg
Eileen Kahn
Mimi Karesh*
Betsy Karotkin
Jodi Klebanoff
Sofia Konikoff*
Cynthia Kramer
Alma Laderberg*
Phyllis Lannik*
Telsa Leon*
Betty Ann Levin
Amy Levy
Karen Lombart
Martha Mednick-Glasser
Janet Mercadante
Laura Miller
Marcia Moss
Eleanor Rashkind*
Judy Rubin
Annie Sandler
Toni Sandler
Terri Sarfan
Lynn Schoenbaum
Deborah Segaloff
Annette Shore*
Marilyn Simon Weinberg
Cheryl Sloane
Linda Spindel
Jane Stein
Joyce H. Strelitz*
Randi R. Strelitz
Renee Strelitz
Sylvia Yavner*
Simon Family Legacy Society
A Commitment to Tomorrow
The Simon Family Legacy Society celebrates the foresight and dedication of those who pledge to preserve the future of our Jewish community. The Society includes all contributors who have promised a lasting gift or currently sustain an endowed donation through TJF.
*of blessed memory | Denotes new member | as of 10/31/2024
Bertram Aaron*
Laurent Abitbol
Rachel & David Abraham
Rachel & Marc Abrams
Adelle & Herman* Adler
Helen & Warren Aleck
Janice Aleck
Kimberley & C. Earl Allsbrook
Benjamin* & Candace Altschul
Sylva B. Altschul*
Jasmine Amitay
Tamar & Rabbi Jeffrey Arnowitz
Karen Ashkenazi
Patricia* & Avraham Ashkenazi
Andrew Auerbach
Leslie M. Auerbach
Rosalyn Levy August
Gail & Thomas* Bachman
Jody Balaban
Linda & Leigh Baltuch
Babbi & Brad Bangel
Bessie Banks*
Roslyn & Michael Barney
Bobby & Jack Barr*
Helen Jayne & Melvin Barr*
Dolores & Alan Bartel*
Gary Bartel
Marlene Bass*
Elena Barr Baum & Gary Baum
Susan & Jon Becker
Linda & Calvin Belkov*
Lisa Benjamin
Gail & Bill Berger
Marcia & Amos Berkovich
Beth Hirsch Berman
Carole & William Bernstein*
Helene Bernstein
Richard Beskin
Roy Beskin
Frances Levy Birshtein*
Paula & Michael Blachman
Leyba & Herman Blumenthal*
Moira Wright Bodner
Bonnie & David Brand
Rashi & Rabbi Levi Brashevitzky
Isabel & Louis Brenner*
Bernice & Percy Brill*
Elyssa Brinn
Joan Brock
Edmund Brodie*
Wendy Jo Einhorn Brodsky
& Ronald Brodsky
Eleanor & Leonard Brooke
Marjorie & Robert Brotman
Beryl & Steven Brown
Carol & Allan Brum
Larry Bublick
Norbert Bublick
Kelly Burroughs
Aaron Busch*
Alice E. Buxbaum
Marilyn & Stuart* Buxbaum
Stephanie Calliott
Elyse & David Cardon
Rose & Armond Caplan*
Deborah Mancoll Casey
Marsha L. Chenman in Memory of Sol & Bertha Chenman
Jeffrey Chernitzer
Rita Cogan*
Charlene & David* Cohen
Leo Cohen
Ronnie Lynn Jacobs Cohen
Ruth & Aaron Cohen
Sol W. Cohen*
Barbara & Harvey Coleman
Barry Comess*
Jean* & Allan Comess
Raizy & Rabbi Velvel Cook
Allison & Jeff Cooper
Minette & Charles Cooper
Monica & John Cooper
Ann & Robert Copeland
Robin & Todd Copeland
Edward Cross*
Stuart Davis*
Lisa & Mark Delevie
Renee & Arthur Diamonstein*
Esther & Glenn Diskin
Judy & Larry Dobrinsky
Susan & Allan Donn
Dr. Carol Downing
Ronald Dozoretz*
Abby & Mark Draluck
Leora & Nathan Drory
Bronia Drucker*
Barbara Dudley
Ingrid & David Edery
Andie Eichelbaum
Susan & James Eilberg
Lois & Barry Einhorn
Marty* & Susan Einhorn
Devorah & Morris Elstein
Dianne Epplein
Adrienne Lehman-Winkelmann Epstein &
Edwin S. Epstein
Shayne R. Evans
Thelma Fantuch*
Jeffrey Feld
Mary & William Feldman
Freda & Jules Feuer*
Barbara & Andrew Fine
Jan* & Morris Fine
Karen & Matthew Fine
Hyman Fine*
Minnie S. Fine*
Nancy & Sheldon Fineman
Kim & Andrew Fink
Mandi & Ross Firoved
Gail & Joel Flax
Mona & Jeffrey Flax
Anne Fleder
Esther & Alan Fleder*
Gail Fleder
Joseph Fleischmann*
Nataly & Seth Fleishman
Barbara Fletcher*
Kristy & Adam Foleck
Sandra & Pete Forte-Nickenig
Colleen & Andy Fox
Helen Frank
Rita Frank
Edwin Franklin
Barbara Fried
Harry Fried
Cantor Wendi & Gigi Fried
Kathleen & Walter Fried*
Claire & Marvin Friedberg
Beverly & Alan Frieden
Jack & Jodie Frieden
Rosa Frieden*
Alicia London Friedman & Robert Friedman
Celia & Jay Friedman
Debbie & Mark Friedman
Jerome Friedman
Leslie Friedman
Shari Dozoretz Friedman
Ann & Louis Friedman*
Fannie & Milton Friedman*
Margaret & Leonard* Frierman
Penny & David* Gallo
Sidney Gates*
Karen Gershman
Helen G. Gifford*
Amy Ginsburg
Pam & Arty* Gladstone
Martha Mednick Glasser
Rose Frances Glasser*
Hara Glasser-Frei
Pearl Glassman*
Carly Glikman
Gail L. & Donald Gogan
William Goldback*
Farideh & Norman Goldin
Charles Goldman
Elaine Goldman
Jane Klein Goldman
Beatrice & Harry Goldman*
June & Joseph Goldman*
Bootsie & Morty* Goldmeier
Lawrence Goldrich*
Laura & Keith Goldstein
Steven A. Goldstein
Ann Goodman*
Martha & Robert Goodman Jr.
Victor Goodman*
Barbara S. Gordon
Janet* & Daniel Gordon
Paula & James Gordon
Freda & Tavia Gordon*
Joyce & Harry Graber
Helene & Bernie Grablowsky
Susan M. Graves
William Greene*
Carol & Ralph Greenhut
Helen & Yehudah Griffin
Laura & Fred Gross
Louis Grossman
Sharon & Michael Grossman
Rose Ann Grossman*
Carla O. Grune
Fay & Norris Halpern*
Jeri Jo & William* Halprin
Amie & Byron Harrell
Ellen & Jonathan Harris
Susan C. Alper & Steven J. Harwood
Mickey & Stuart Held
Zena Herod
Denise & Jason Hoffman
Marcia & Thomas Hofheimer*
Marilyn & Stanley I.* Holzsweig
Brenda & Abbey* Horwitz
Susan & Howard Horwitz
Ellen Rostov Hundley
Shyrlee Hurwitz
Connie & Marc* Jacobson
Nancy Sacks Jacobson & Edwin* Jacobson
Beth & Nathan Jaffe
Michael Jaffe
Lee & Bernard Jaffe*
Rose & Joseph Jaffe*
Carol & Joel Jason
Gabriele Jiannas & Dr. Fred Pugh
Paul & Barbara Johnson
Sheila & Robert Josephberg
Dorothy & Howard Kahn*
Eileen & Stewart Kahn
Marcia Samuels & David Kamer
H. Lee Kanter*
Kathy & Jerry Kantor
Reatha & Barry* Kantor
Bruce Kaplan
Scott & Erica Kaplan
Bernice & Milton Kaplan*
Libbie & Albert Kaplan*
Phyllis & Arthur Kaplan*
Sue Ellen Kaplan
Roberta Joy Kaps
Mimi & Warren Karesh*
Betsy & Ed Karotkin
Florence Karp*
Melissa & Aaron Kass
Juliet A. Katz*
Ellen & Larry* Katz
Alene & Ron Kaufman
Linda Kaufman
Edward G. Kaufman
Marilyn & Steven Kayer
Debra Keeling
Reva & Lee Kelberg*
Marissa & Benjay Kempner
Arlene & Isidoro Kessel
Arlene* & Howard Kesser
Kay & Barry* Kesser
Janna & Arnold Kestenbaum
Jodi & Jay Klebanoff
Hanna & William Klebanoff*
Esther & Andrew Kline
Sofia* & David Konikoff
Wendy & Albert Konikoff
Melanie & Alex Kordis
Joyce & Jay Kossman
R. Mark & Brenda O. Kozak
Anne & Edward Kramer
Cindy & Ron Kramer
Milton Kramer*
Rabbi Marc Kraus
Celia Krichman*
JoAnn Kroll
Irwin Kroskin*
Sylvia & David Krug*
Adel & David Kruger*
Sue & Jeff Kurtz
Nichole & David Kushner
Alma & Howard Laderberg*
Harry Laderberg
Jody & David Laibstain
Phyllis* & David Lannik
Robert Lansing
Selma & Leon Leach*
Sharon Leach
Sanford L. & Mavolyn B. Lefcoe*
Edward Legum
Leslie* & Jay Legum
Lorna & Steven Legum
Ina & Martin Leiderman
Corrie Lentz
David Leon
Lisa Leon
Sandra & Miles Leon
Telsa & Arnold Leon*
Betty Ann & Scott Levin
Natalie Levinson*
Amy & Kirk Levy
Paula Levy
Gail & Joel Lewis
Mark Lipton*
Sara & Rabbi Gershon Litt
Elayne & Jeffrey Littman
Robert Liverman*
Rabbi Dr. Mordechai Loiterman
Karen & Richard Lombart
Joan Kaplan London
Becca Lovitz
Jason Lovitz
Marcia Lovitz
Bernard Lubschutz*
Joseph Lust
Herman Mallick*
Rabbi Rosalin Mandelberg
B. Thomas Mansbach
Raizel & Rabbi Shmuel Margolin
Rychel & Rabbi Aron Margolin
Martin Marin
Brandy Martire
Nicholas Martire
Paola & Noah Matilsky
Jordan Asher & Jody Mattison
Debra & Bernard Mayer
Andrea McGuinness
Thomas McGuinness
Deborah & Jerry Meltsner
Shaina Ettel & Rabbi Menda
Janet W. Mercadante
Ellen & Bryan Mesh
David Metzger & Alicia Willson-Metzger
George Metzger
Laura & Jerrold Miller
Hallie Miller*
Tanya Miller
Heather & Doug Moore
Betty Moritz
Melvin Morrison*
Marcia & Burton Moss
Alyssa & Jonathan Muhlendorf
Evelyn Munden
Rena & Michael Myers
Judith & Stuart Nachman
Sara & Norbert Newfield
Mimi & Frederic* Nicholson
Alan Nordlinger
Rosalind & Harry Norkin*
Joan Nusbaum*
Lois & Bertram Nusbaum*
Robert Nusbaum*
Marlene Nusbaum
Nancy & Charlie Nusbaum
Sharon & Bill Nusbaum
Carolyn & Charles Osman*
Kelli Anne & Bryan Pace
Abbey Pachter
Barbara & Joseph Patish*
John Patton
Pincus Paul* Charitable Trust
Linda R. Peck
Nancy & Stanley Peck
Stephanie & Paul Peck
Alex Pomerantz
Erinn & Felix Portnoy
Rona & David Proser
Eleanor & Julian Rashkind*
Ann & Allen Richter*
Zelma & Bernard Rivin*
Gina & Neil Rose
Joan Rose & Peter Sharpe
Mark Roesen*
Rose & Kurt Rosenbach*
Carol Rosenberg*
Diane & Malcolm* Rosenberg
Helen & Duke Rosenberg
Carol Rosenblatt
Judith Rosenblatt
Barbara Rosenblum*
Ellen Rosenblum
Sharon & Gene Ross
Beverly & Louis Rostov*
Jane R. Rostov
Philip Rovner & Joanne Batson
Rabbi Arthur & Miriam Ruberg
Abraham Rubin*
Judy & Robert Rubin
Sara Jo & Joel R. Rubin
Malka & Rabbi Gavriel Rudin
Paula Russel
Sarita & Bert Sachs*
Karen & Warren Sachs
Harold* & Annabel Sacks
Ada S. Salsbury
Linda & Stanley Samuels
Annie & Art Sandler
Harry Sandler*
Toni Sandler
Reba & Sam Sandler*
Judy Saperstein
Terri & Lonny Sarfan
Laure & Richard Saunders
Natalie & Larry Saunders*
Margaret & William Sawyer
Marge & Steve Schechner
Edie & Louis Schlain
Lynn Schoenbaum
Rachel Schoenbaum
Craig & Joanna Schranz
Elaine & Joash Schulman
Peter Schulman
Helen & Buzzy Schulwolf*
Ruby & William Schwarzschild
Ruth Schwetz*
Naomi Limor Sedek
Miriam & Bob Seeherman*
Patti & Paul Seeman
Deborah & Peter Segaloff
Lynn & Robert Seltzer
Sandy & Norman Sher
Carol & Louis Sherman
Annette Shore*
Laurie Goldsticker & Gary Siegel
Leslie & Larry Siegel
Marilyn & Kenneth Siegel
Barry Simon
Carin & Mike Simon
Marilyn & Marvin* Simon
Shelly & Britt Simon
Simon Family Foundation
Cheryl & Harris* Sloane
Jill & Larry Smith
Louis D. & Pamela Snyder
Harry Snyder*
Helen & Daniel Sonenshine
Spigel Family
Linda & Ron Spindel
Dorothy & Ron Spitalney
Deborah E. Stadlin
Alan Stein
Herbert & Ronda Stein*
Jane Stein
Michal & Rabbi Yisroel Stein
Robert Stein
Stuart Stein
Jean & Ira Steingold
Joseph Steingold
Lawrence Steingold
Neal Stern
Robert Stern*
Randi Strelitz
Renee & John Strelitz
Joyce & Leonard Strelitz*
Burle Stromberg
Steven Suskin
Sandra Tabachnick
Kevin & Gary Tabakin
Marcy & Paul Terkeltaub
Marian Bear Ticatch*
Linda & Alan Troy
Hilary Truman
Nancy Tucker
Jody & Alan Wagner
Patti Wainger
Mark Harris & Diane Sutton Waitsman
Nancy & Alvin Wall
Doris Waranch
Trudy & Martin Waranch
Carol & Stanley Waranch*
June & Oscar Warner*
David Warsof
Joel Warsof
Lisa & Steven Warsof
Charles Wasserman
Herbert L. Weinberg*
Amy & Eliot Weinstein
Barb Gelb & Kenny Weinstein
Carol Downing & Lawrence Weinstein
Matthew Weinstein
Miriam & Harry Weisberg*
Diane & Sam* Werbel
Adam White
Eric White
Matthew White
Harriet & Samuel White*
Matthew & Valeria Williamson
Danica & Josh Wnuk
Dorothy & Manuel Wyron*
Syvia Yavner*
Steven Yetiv*
Tina Yomtob
Amy Zelenka
Harold Zedd
Betty & Henry Zetlin*
Dorothy Zimmerman*
Ashley & Greg Zittrain
Ann* Zukerman
Herbert Zukerman
*of blessed memory | Denotes new member | as of 10/31/2024
Donor Advised Fund Holders (DAF)
Individuals holding a TJF Donor Advised Fund streamline their giving, benefiting their chosen causes with enhanced tax advantages and reduced administrative tasks. These fundholders have made a significant impact through numerous distributions to a wide array of organizations, both locally in Tidewater and globally. Notably, around 80% of these contributions have been directed towards Jewish organizations and initiatives, underlining a strong commitment to supporting Jewish causes.
*of blessed memory | Denotes new fund | as of 10/31/2024
Helen G. & Warren L. Aleck
Meril Amdursky
Erica Beatus
Asher-Mattison Family
Avraham & Karen Ashkenazi
Jody & Erin Balaban
Herbert & Carolyn Bangel* Family
Michael & Roslyn Barney
Elena Barr Baum
Jon & Susan Becker
Berger-Goldrich Family
Blachman Family
Blumenthal/Schlain Family
Bonnie Family
Bonnie S. Brand
Joseph & Lula G. Brenner* Memorial
Carroll Family Giving
Marilyn C. Dembowski-Cerase Family
Stacy Copeland Brody
Jeff Chernitzer
Chesed Fund in Honor of Mrs. Judy Rhine
Bernard & Lois Mirvis Cohen
Todd & Robin Copeland Family
Cross Family
Morton Cushner* Memorial
Rueven & Naomi Dessler Charitable
Donovan Family
Dozoretz Family
Lois & Barry Einhorn & Family
Dianne Epplein & John Patton
Diane & Jeffrey Fine
Matthew & Karen Fine
Andrew & Kim Fink
Joseph Fleischmann* Memorial
Claire & Marvin Friedberg
Jack & Jodie Frieden
Chip Friedman
Craig Friedman
Jason Friedman
Robert & Alicia London Friedman Family
Shari Dozoretz Friedman Family
Barb Gelb & Kenny Weinstein
Izaak D. Glasser
Jacob & Jessica Glasser
Michael & Lori Glasser
Martha & Richard* Glasser Family
Martha Mednick Glasser
Ross Elliot Glasser
Harry L. & Beatrice Moss Goldman*
Charles J. & Dorothy S. Goldman
Michael & Bitsy Goldmeier
Morton* & Elaine Goldmeier Family
Vicki Goldrich
SRG & ASG
Martha & Robert C.
Goodman, Jr. Family
Janet* & Daniel Gordon Family
Harry & Joyce Graber Family
Grand Brands, LLC
Laura & Fred Gross
Dennis & Suzanne Gruelle
Byron & Amie Harrell Family
Alper Harwood Family
Joe Hearst
Megan Hearst
Sydney Hearst
Hecht-Leavitt Family
Denise & Jason Hoffman Family
Connie & Marc* Jacobson
Suzanne & Jack* Jacobson Family
Abbi & Karen Jaffe
Jaffe Family
Beth & Nathan Jaffe Family
Carol & Joel Jason Family
Joan & Eric Joffe
Eileen & Stewart Kahn Family
Libbie & Albert* Kaplan
Kapil & Elleni Kapoor
Karesh Family
Karotkin Family
Howard & Arlene* Kesser Family
Klar Family
William & Hanna Klebanoff*
J&J Klebanoff (FT)
Jodi Copeland Klebanoff
David & Sofia* Konikoff
Stephen & Ronnie-Jane Konikoff
Edward A. & Anne Kramer
Milton* & Ron Kramer Family
Richard G. & H. Kela Kramer
Kroskin Family
Harry Laderberg
Lannik Family
Mavolyn Brown Lefcoe* Memorial
Vann Lefcoe* Memorial
Sara & Judd Mendelson
Martin & Ina Mirman Leiderman Family
David Leon Family
Emily Leon
Isabella Leon
Leon Family
Sandra & Miles Leon Family
Stephen & Caren Leon Family
Betty Ann & Scott Levin Family
Dr. Ronald & Stephanie Levin
Jay Daniel Levin* Memorial
Michael & Pam Levinson
Levy Family
Dr. Mark* A. Lipton & Sharon Lipton
Marcella & Robert Liverman*
Karen & Richard Lombart
Kenneth Lombart
MCCA Family
Maitiv
Laura & Jerrold Miller
MiRoMa Charitable Advised
Alyssa & Jonathan Muhlendorf Family
Cameron* & Evelyn Munden
Emily & Joel Nied
Andrew Nusbaum
Charles & Nancy Nusbaum Family
Mark & Debbie Payne
Audrey Peck
Caleb Peck
Carole & Aaron Peck
Jonathan Peck
Stephanie L. & Paul H. Peck Family
Nathan & Blanche Z. Polis* Memorial
Rivin Family
Gina & Neil Rose Family
Rose & Kurt Rosenbach*
Rosenberg Family
Charles & Nancy Rosenblatt
Judith Rosenblatt
Gene D. & Sharon A. Ross
Joanne & Philip S. Rovner
Robert M. Rubin
Harold* & Annabel Sacks Family
Rabbi Susan Tendler & Ross Sadoff
Donna & Martin Salasky
Wesley, Mitchell & Katie Sandler Tzedakah
Lonny & Terri Sarfan
Richard & Laure Saunders
Scharlop Schultz Family
Stephen & Margery Schechner Family
Craig & Joanna Schranz Family
I.S.* & Irene G. Schwartz
Sedek Family
Miriam Seeherman*
Deborah & Peter Segaloff
Marissa Seldes* Memorial
Joan Rose & Peter Sharpe Family
Sandy & Norman Sher
Leslie & Michael Shroyer
Leslie & Larry Siegel
Britt & Shelly Simon
Marilyn & Marvin* Simon
Slone Family
Helen N. & Daniel E. Sonenshine Family
Curtis V. Spear III
Spindel Family
Jim & Debbi Steiger Family
Lawrence Steingold
Joseph H. Strelitz* Memorial
Joseph D. Strelitz
Brian L. Strelitz
Ellis J. (E.J.) Strelitz
John & Renee Strelitz Family
Jacqueline Strelitz
Julia Strelitz
Sandra Finberg Tabachnick
Myrna Teck
Terkeltaub Family
Tidewater Jewish Journeys
Norma Kline Tiefel Foundation
Jody & Alan Wagner
Rachael Wagner & Samuel Abrams
Nancy & Alvin Wall Family
Doris & Seeman* Waranch Family
Warsof Family
Weinberg/Eilberg Memorial
Michael & Brina Weissman
Helen & David Wolfe
Anonymous Funds (2)
B’NAI TZEDEK FUNDS
Jonah Abrams
Sadie Jean Cohen
Ellie Debb
Max Dreyfus
Ellie Gordon
Evan Gordon
Marah Gordon
Brayden Harrell
Liora Kaplan
Jonah Kass
Claire Kutner
Sam Levin
Evan Nied
Moriah Schranz
Noah Schranz
Niv Rubin
Abigail Seeman
Isabel Seeman
Logan Simon
Sydnie Simon
Joshua Sissel
Zachary Sissel
Yael Schranz
Anonymous Funds (2)
Permanently Endowed and Special Purpose Funds
*of blessed memory | Denotes new fund | as of 10/31/2024
TJF PERMANENT FUNDS
Across Oceans & Generations
Sylva Altschul*
Linda L. & Leigh Baltuch
Brad & Babbi Bangel
Michael & Roslyn Barney
Roslyn & Michael Barney
Jack & Bobby Barr*
Helen Jayne & Melvin Barr*
Jack & Bobby Barr* for Temple Beth Am
Bartel Family
Belkov Family
Irwin & Rose F. Berger* for Cancer Research
BINA High School
Rabbi Israel Bornstein* for Jewish Youth Education
Breit/Hornstein*/Levinson*
Isabel & Louis Brenner*
Percy & Bernice Brill*
Carol & Allan Brum
Percy Brill* Refugee Assistance
Deborah Mancoll Casey
Chabad of Tidewater Legacy
Marsha L. Chenman in Memory of Sol & Bertha Chenman
Ronnie Lynn Jacobs Cohen
Barry Comess*
Robert Copeland Young Leadership Enrichment
Todd Copeland
Arthur Diamonstein*
Marty* & Susan Einhorn
Emerging Philanthropists Program
Dianne Epplein
Feldman Family Medical & Health Professions Student Scholarship
William & Mary Feldman Directed
Ross & Mandi Firoved
Jeffrey & Mona Flax
Joseph Fleischmann*
Nataly & Seth Fleishman
Barbara Leterman Fletcher*
Rita Frank
Rosa K. Frieden* Memorial
Fannie & Milton Friedman*
Georgia Tech Club of Hampton Roads Endowment
Lee A. & Helen G. Gifford* Jewish Education Council
Joseph Ginsburg* Memorial
Barbara & Izaak Glasser Charitable
Rose Frances & Bernard Glasser*
Bertha & Nathan Goldburg* Memorial
Esther Goldman* Educator
Laura & Keith Goldstein
Steven A. Goldstein
Laura & Fred Gross
Byron & Amie Harrell
Robert & Bertha Hecht*
Tom Hofheimer*
Holocaust Resources
Abbey* & Brenda Horwitz
Michael Jaffe
Carol & Joel Jason
JCCSHR/JFS Special Needs Programs
Jewish War Veterans Monument
Jewish News Archival Project
H. Lee Kanter*
Arthur S. Kaplan*, MD Chairman’s
Milton & Bernice Kaplan* Memorial
Libbie & Albert Kaplan*
Scott & Erica Kaplan Family
Mimi & Warren* Karesh
Alene & Ronald Kaufman
Edward G. Kaufman
Steven & Marilyn Kayer
Jodi & Jay Klebanoff Young Leadership
Israel Scholarship
Andy & Esther Kline
David Konikoff
Jay & Joyce Kossman
Milton* & Ron Kramer
Kroskin Family
Ruthi Sherman Kroskin* Holocaust Studies
Krug Foundation of TJF
David & Adel Kruger*
Harry Laderberg
Howard & Alma Laderberg*
Alma & Howard Laderberg*
Landau/Lannik
Ezra Landres* to Promote Excellence in Jewish Education
Sandra & Miles Leon Family
Telsa & Arnold Leon*
Jacob Leon* Memorial for Senior Adults
Betty Ann & Scott Levin
Kirk & Amy Levy
Joel & Gail Lewis
Jeff & Elayne Littman
Richard & Karen Lombart
Joan Kaplan London
Mansbach Family
Janet Mercadante
MiRoMa Jewish Community
MiRoMa
Burton & Marcia Moss
Alyssa & Jonathan Muhlendorf
Mimi Nicholson
Harry & Rosalind Norkin*
Charlie & Nancy Nusbaum
One Happy Camper
Carolyn & Charles Osman*
John Patton
Carole & Aaron Peck
Pincus Paul*
Dr. Felix & Erinn Portnoy Family
Proser Family
Rivin Family
Mollie & Sam Robbins* Youth Scholarship
Kathy Hyman Rosenbach* Tutorial Assistance
Kurt & Rose Rosenbach*
Malcolm* & Diane Rosenberg Hillel of TJF, Inc.
Joanne & Philip Rovner
Philip S. Rovner Professional Development
Judy & Robert Rubin
Harry Joseph Rubin & Julia Blacker Rubin*
Harold* & Annabel Sacks
Education Improvement Scholarship Tax Credit
Stephen & Margery Schechner
Edie Schlain
Craig & Joanna Schranz
Schwarzschild Family
Benjamin M. Schwetz*, Ruth F. Schwetz* & Barbara Schwetz* Scholarship
Naomi Limor Sedek
Sandy & Norman Sher
Siegel Family
Simon Family Passport to Israel
Spindel Family
Dorothy & Ron Spitalney
Stein Family College Scholarship
Robert L. Stern* Scholarship
Lisa & Neal Stern
Strelitz Family Leadership
Leonard R. Strelitz* Memorial Talmud
Dena & Sam Swersky*
Sandra Tabachnick
Marian B. Ticatch*
TJF Unrestricted
Toras Chaim Legacy
Jody & Alan Wagner
June & Oscar Warner*
Carol & Stanley Waranch* Family
Steven Warsof
Herbert L. Weinberg* Endowment
Harry & Miriam Weisberg* Family
Samuel & Phyllis Weisberg* JCC Day Camp Scholarship
Sylvia & Solomon Yavner* Memorial #2
Steven Yetiv*
Betty & Henry Zetlin*
Ann Zukerman* Scholar-in-Residence
PERMANENT AGENCY FUNDS
United Jewish Federation of Tidewater
Funds
Percy & Bernice Brill*
Gomley Chesed / Chevra Thelim Cemetery
Pincus Paul*
Workman’s Circle/Mikros Kodesh Cemeteries
UJFT General PACE
UJFT Israel & Overseas
UJFT Reserve
UJFT/Simon Family Jewish Community
Center Funds
Adult Lounge Renovation
Roslyn & Michael Barney
W & P Berlind*
Cultural Arts
Joseph Dozoretz* Memorial
Steve Eichelbaum* Day Camp Scholarship
Robert M. Epstein* Memorial
Hyman Fine* Estate
Jake F. Friedberg* Memorial
Estelle & Bert Hornstein* Children’s School
Jaffe Family for JCCT
JCCSHR General
Janet & Jeffrey Kramer
Avalon S. Krukin*
Alma & Howard Laderberg* VA Festival of Jewish Film
Pincus Paul*
Martin & Doris Rosen*
Sharon & Gene Ross
The Joseph Charles Rostov* JCC Camp Scholarship Fund
Miriam Brunn Ruberg Adult Jewish Education
Senior Adult
Bertha Goodman Snyder* Public Relations
Stanton
Frances Stanton* Cultural Arts
Paul Tavss* Maccabi
Diane & Mark Waitsman
Harriet & Samuel I. White* Family
Adam White Technology
UJFT/Sandler Family Campus Funds
SFC Campus Capital Replacement Reserve
Renee & Arthur Diamonstein*
Gifford Reserve
Lee & Helen Gifford*
Steven & Marilyn Kayer
Alma & Howard Laderberg* Campus Endowment
UJFT Community Campus, LLC
UJFT Community Campus Operating Support
Beth Sholom Home of Eastern Virginia Foundation Funds
BSHEV Long-Term Investment
Rachel & David Abraham
Rabbi Aaron* & Mrs. Hannah Baer Religious Programming
Jack & Bobby Barr*
Leon & Florence Berlin* Memorial
Oscar & Frances Birshtein*
BSHEV Unrestricted
Lee & Helen Gifford* Rehabilitation
Pavilion
Jeri Jo & William* Halprin
David Maizel * Memorial
Bryan & Ellen Mesh
MiRoMa
Richard* & Elinore Porter
Pincus Paul* of BSHEV
Beverly & Louis Rostov* Memorial
Ruth F. & Barbara Schwetz* Memorial
Cheryl I. Sloane
Diane & Mark Waitsman
Harry & Jeanette Weinberg* BSHEV Endowment
Matthew Weinstein
Strelitz International Academy Foundation Funds
Rachel Abrams
Bass Family Memorial
Harry & Sylvia Belkov* Memorial Scholarship
Leon & Florence Berlin* Memorial
Abraham & Malka Bornstein* Memorial
Julian Colby* Memorial
Bessie Dozoretz* Scholarship
Ronald Dozoretz* Scholarship
Rosa K. Frieden* Memorial
Tavia & Freda Gordon* Scholarship
Hebrew Academy Scholarship
HAT Supporting/Unrestricted
Zena Herod Endowment
Lester & Barbara Horwitz*
Leola Banks Jaffe*
Barry* & Reatha Kantor Scholarship
Carl J. & Juliet A. Katz*
Alene Jo Kaufman Endowment
Klebanoff Family
David & Sofia* Konikoff
Kramer Family JFN/PEJE
Celia Krichman*
David Leon
Selma & Leon Leach* Scholarship
Lorna Legum Rising Star Award
Jeff & Elayne Littman
James London* Athletic & Outdoor Program
Marguerite Marx* Jewish History Collection
Ada R. Michaels* Faculty Development
Reba & Samuel Sandler* Memorial
Sara Jo & Joel Rubin
Segaloff Family JFN/PEJE
Sarah & Samuel Sonnenberg* Memorial
Harold & Reva Sprung* Technology Endowment
Celia Stern*
Teachers’ Endowment
Solomon & Sylvia Yavner*
Jewish Family Service of Tidewater Foundation Funds
Sylva Altschul*
Stephen David Baer* Music Scholarship
Ralph & Mollie Bartel*
Frances & Oscar Birshtein*
Esta K. Bodner*
Armond & Rose Caplan*
Sol Cohen*
Naomi Ehrenworth* Memorial
Franklin & Gertrude Engel Children’s
Dianne Epplein & John Patton for Children with Special Needs
Joseph Fleischmann*
Leonard Frierman*
Lee & Helen Gifford* Endowment for Volunteer Services
Helen Gifford* Memorial
Jessica Glasser*
David Carr Glover* Children’s
Jerrold E. Goldman
Laura & Keith Goldstein
Freda Gordon* Family
Zalman Graber* Memorial
Hebrew Ladies Society Charity
Ronald N. Hyman* Home Health Care & Hospice
Edwin*, Nancy, John B.* Jacobson & Kay
J. Levine
Beth & Nathan Jaffe Family in Memory of Melissa S. Jaffe*
JFS Unrestricted
Roger D. Kaplan* Memorial
Janis Lynn Kaplan* Memorial
Kas-Sonenshine*
Edward G. Kaufman
Klebanoff Family
Landau/Lannik
Betty Ann & Scott Levin Family
Lubin Family
Jerry & Deborah Meltsner
MiRoMa
George & Sarah Caplan Moss*
Roz Pogolowitz
Pincus Paul* Memorial
Puritz-Wohlgemuth Service to Children
Rashti
Ann & Allen* Richter
Zelma Rivin*
Beverly & Louis* Rostov Memorial
Diana Ruchelman for Services to Older Adults
Linda & Stanley Samuels Family
Harry Sandler* Restricted Fund for Holiday Gifts
Reba & Samuel Sandler* Memorial
Jacob & Fannie Saunders* Memorial
Lynn Schoenbaum
Rachel Schoenbaum
Shure Family
Sarah & Louis Solman* for Clinical Services
Ira & Jean Steingold
Tidewater Council of Jewish Women
Wagner Family
JFS Operational Reserve Fund
Hillel at Virginia Tech Funds
Bertram D. Aaron* Family
Rick & Roy Beskin
Hillel at Virginia Tech
Kaplan Family Charitable
Sue & Jeff Kurtz Honorary Endowment
Danica & Josh Wnuk
PERMANENT TEMPLE FUNDS
Congregation B’nai Israel
B’nai Israel Legacy
Tidewater Community Mikvah
Congregation Beth El
Foundation Funds
Rachel Abrams
Pearl K. Aleck* Beth El Library
Janice J. Aleck
Roslyn & Michael Barney
Barr Center of Beth El
Jay David Barr* Art
Jack & Bobby Barr*
Beth El Men’s Club
Rose & Armond Caplan*
Joseph & Minnie Cherin* Scholarship
Leo Cohen
Congregation Beth El Supporting/ Unrestricted
Dr. Harold & Beatrice Epstein* Memorial
Familant Torah
Gail & Joel Flax
Samuel Goldback* Scholarship
Tavia & Freda Gordon*
Marian & Stuart Held
Kathy & Jerry Kantor
Arthur S. & Phyllis B. Kaplan*
Edward & Betsy Karotkin
Jeffrey Kesser* Scholarship
David & Sofia* Konikoff
Ron & Cindy Kramer Family
Ron & Milton* Kramer Family Lounge
Milton Kramer* Scholar-in-Residence
Celia K. Krichman*
Kroskin Family
David Leon
Telsa & Arnold Leon*
Paul H. & Stephanie L. Peck PAE
Nathan & Blanche Polis* Scholarship
Pincus Paul*
Linda & Stanley Samuels Family
Isaac & Rose Saunders*
Larry & Natalie Saunders*
Simon Family
Sharon Spitalney* Memorial Scholarship
Herbert & Ronda Stein* Memorial
Phyllis & Sam Weisberg* Educational
Ohef Sholom Foundation Funds
Ben* & Candace Altschul
Sylva Altschul*
Anonymous Donor
Tom Bachman Men’s Club Service
Edmund D. Baydush*
William & Gail Berger
Beatrice L. Berlin* Elderly Needs
Blachman Family
Blachman Family Camp Award
Bonk*-Rivin
Louis & Isabel G. Brenner*
Percy & Bernice Brill*
Marjorie & Robert Brotman
Deborah Mancoll Casey
Rita B. Cogan*
Leo Cohen
Sarah Cohen* Scholarship
Jean* & Allan D. Comess
John & Monica Cooper
Dalis Foundation
Marvin W. & Lillian S. Davis* Lecture Series
Renee & Arthur Diamonstein*
Donn Family
Barbara U. Dudley
Eternal Light Society Campaign Expenses
Simon Family Eternal Light Memorial
Fine Family
Kim & Andrew Fink Family
Sandra Forte-Nickenig
Celia G. & Jay M. Friedman Treasurer’s
Louis H. & Anne K. Friedman* Treasurer’s
Milton*, Fannie* & Leslie Friedman Family Foundation
Lee & Helen Gifford* Musical Directors Chair
Lee & Helen Gifford* Endowment
J. Samuel Goldback*
William A. Goldback* Classical Reform Music
Jane Klein Goldman
Lawrence Goldrich*
Martha Jacobs & Robert Campe
Goodman, Jr.
Jeffrey H. Goodove*
Rose Ann & Lester Grossman* Memorial
Ellen Rostov Hundley
Edwin “Buddy”* & Nancy Sacks Jacobson
Burton & Judith Jaffe Tekiah
Kanter Levy* Scholarship
Kaufman Hall Restoration
Edward G. Kaufman
Steven & Marilyn Kayer
Debra M. Keeling
Kerner Family
Edward J. Kesser*
Howard & Arlene* Kesser
Kline / Strelitz Jewish Heritage
Edward & Anne Kramer
Kurt’s Club
Herman & Leonore Laibstain*
Legacy & Endowment
Legacy & Endowment II
Leslie* & Jay Legum
Merle & Leonard Levine*
Sarah & Edward Levy*
Sarah & Edward Levy* II
Rose & Carl Lifland*
Betty Moritz & Lee & Bob Liverman*
Eternal Light
Bernard Lubschutz*
Mansbach Family
Rosetta & Carl Marc*
Mervis Family
Hallie Cohen Miller*
MiRoMa
Alyssa & Jonathan Muhlendorf
Cameron* & Evelyn Munden for Jewish Youth Education
Dr. Norbert & Sarah Newfield
Newfield Family
Fred* & Mimi Nicholson
Mimi Nicholson
Sharon & Bill Nusbaum Endowment
Nancy & V.H. Nusbaum* Eternal Light
Charlie & Nancy Nusbaum
Bertram & Lois Nusbaum*, Jr.
Robert C. Nusbaum* & Linda S. Laibstain
Ohef Sholom Unrestricted
Pincus Paul* Operations
Mollie & George Radin* Archives
Rapoport Family
Rivin Family
Kurt & Rose Rosenbach*
Rosenblatt Scholarship Fund
Sharon & Gene Ross
Philip S. Rovner & Joanne E. Batson
*of blessed memory | Denotes new fund | as of 10/31/2024
Philip S. Rovner & Joanne E. Batson
Ada Schewel Salsbury
Schulwolf Family
Miriam & Robert Seeherman*
Louis & Carol Sherman
Shore Kaufman*
Britt & Shelly Simon
Simon Family
Sinai Legacy Endowment
Samuel & Yetta Spiro Snyder* Scholarship
Louis D. & Pamela Snyder
Helen & Daniel Sonenshine
Linda & Ron Spindel
Alan D. Stein
Ira & Jean Steingold
Robert Stern* Religious School
Linda & Alan Troy
Waldholtz/Pakula Youth Group
Ruth & Bernard Wasserman* Memorial Archives
Matthew Weinstein
Ohef Sholom Temple
Sisterhood Funds
Convention/Shabbaton
Jerome Kern Library/Media
Leslie Legum* Jewish Camp
Miller Scholarship
Ohef Sholom
Temple Sisterhood Floral
Mollie & Samuel Robbins Scholarship
Sisterhood General
Temple Emanuel Funds
Simon Family Foundation
Temple Emanuel Building
Temple Emanuel Religious School
Temple Emanuel Scholarship
Temple Emanuel Unrestricted
Temple Israel Foundation Funds
Adelle & Herman* Adler
Leyba H. & Herman S. Blumenthal*
Charles Sand Brenner* Memorial
Wendy & Ron Brodsky
Eleanor & Leonard Brooke
Joey Doron* Memorial
Julius & Frieda Feuer*
Alan & Esther Fleder* Foundation
Walter L. & Kathleen L. Fried* Memorial
Elaine & Morton* Goldmeier
Paula & James Gordon
Janet* & Daniel Gordon
Jeri Jo & William* Halprin
Hoffman-Chovitz College Assistance
Marc* & Connie Jacobson
Karen Jaffe
Reva & Lee Kelberg*
Howard & Arlene* Kesser
Jodi & Jay Klebanoff
David & Adel Kruger*
Sanford Lefcoe* Scholarship
Lorna & Steven Legum
Alfred & Herbert Legum* Memorial Endowment
Littman Gutterman Hadrat Kodesh
Melvin R. Morrison*
Harry & Rosalind Norkin*
Pincus Paul* Memorial
Eleanor & Julian Rashkind* Memorial
Mark Roesen*
Sarita & Bert Sachs*
Richard & Laure Saunders
Seymour Schapiro*
Lynn & Robert Seltzer
Simon Family Foundation
Snyder Education
Mike & Jeanne Stadler* Tzedakah
Temple Israel Unrestricted
Nancy Tucker
Walman Family
Harriet & Samuel I. White* Family
Betty & Henry Zetlin*
OTHER FOUNDATIONS
Copeland Family Supporting Organization
Helen G. Gifford* Foundation
Tavia & Freda Gordon* Family
Marie A. Mansbach* Memorial Student
Motivation Program
Simon Family Foundation
Naomi Limor Sedek
Randy
Craig
Ann
Amy
Kim
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