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Highlights of the Year
My son, Niv, knows the layout of the Simon Family JCC like the back of his hand. He’s only five but can already point out the best kickballs on the white-top behind the building, the dogleg on the 6th hole of the mini-golf course, and how to reach max speed on the Noah’s Ark water slide next to the outdoor pool. And, not far behind, you will often spot Niv’s two-year-old brother, Shai, as he waddles along and does his best to keep up. It’s hard to imagine a reality where mainstays like a JCC, synagogue, day school, and cultural programming don’t exist. But I also know the future is not guaranteed and that we must safeguard what we hold dear. That’s why my wife, Shikma, and I are proud to sign the Jewish Future Pledge, which states that fifty percent or more of our assets left for charitable purposes will be directed to efforts to strengthen and serve the Jewish people and/or the State of Israel. — Danny Rubin
Why I signed the Jewish Future Pledge: Danny Rubin
Danny and Shikma Rubin with their two sons Niv and Shai.
READ MORE Scan the code with your phone to read more about why Danny Rubin signed the Jewish Future Pledge or join the movement and sign the pledge yourself, visit: bit.ly/pledge-tidewater
Located inside the Cardo lobby of the Simon Family JCC. This interactive display shares the stories of those that have committed legacy gifts to the community. The Book of Life allows members of the Jewish community to share their own stories
READ MORE Scan the code with your phone to view TJF’s revamped book of life or visit: bit.ly/tjf-book-of-life
TJF Revamps its Book of Life
TJF unveiled its revamped Book of Life website, which features a new interface, updated graphics, mobile responsiveness, and quality of life features that will make it easier to update names, dates, and information. Our revamped Book of Life website is a long-term investment for the Tidewater Jewish community. This new platform makes it easier to see and navigate existing entries and entice individuals to share their legacy stories when they join the Foundation’s Book of Life by leaving an endowed legacy gift.
Applications for the first Feldman Family Medical and Health Professions Scholarship opened on May 1, 2022
READ MORE Scan the code with your phone to read more about the Feldman Family Medical Scholarship or visit: bit.ly/feldman-scholarship
Feldman Scholarship Launch
In April, the Tidewater Jewish Foundation and the Feldman Family unveiled the Feldman Family Medical and Health Professional Scholarship Fund. This annual scholarship awards up to $10,000 a year to Jewish students living in Virginia – with priority given to Hampton Roads residents – who have been accepted to matriculate at a Virginia-based institution for a degree in their chosen healthcare field.
Dr. Feldman, and his wife, Mary, have always felt that strengthening the Jewish people comes through investing in individuals’ success. For the Feldmans, that meant uniting their passion for Jewish philanthropy and medical and health professions. Dr. Feldman was uniquely positioned to create this scholarship: he was a pediatrician for 33 years in Hampton Roads and served on various committees at Eastern Virginia Medical School and the Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters.
“After retirement, it was good to give back and also look at the future of medicine in Hampton Roads,” said Dr. Feldman. “It became clear to me that one of the big problems people have is not only being accepted to medical school but also paying for it. Anything that could be done from a scholarship point of view to alleviate debt would be a good thing.”
The scholarship aims to incentivize Jewish students to enter healthcare fields through Virginia-based institutions. Up to $40,000 will be available for four years, with a maximum of $10,000 a year. Applicants must be entering the field of medicine, dentistry, Physician Assistant, nursing as LPN, RN or Nurse Practitioner; pharmacy or physical therapy; and other ancillary medical professions.
