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GUIDE TO JEWISH LIVING IN TIDEWATER

HAL SACKS JEWISH NEWS ARCHIVES

JewishNewsVA.org Editor: Terri Denison 757-965-6132, news@UJFT.org

Research, laugh, remember, and browse through the Hal Sacks Jewish News Archives, an online site to access past issues of the Jewish News since 1947 .

THE HOLOCAUST COMMISSION

HolocaustCommission.org facebook.com/holcommission Director: Elena Barr Baum 757-965-6129, EBaum@UJFT.org

The Holocaust Commission encourages teachers, students, and the community to apply the lessons of history to the moral decisions they make each day . The Commission offers programs, resources, and community events related to Holocaust education and remembrance . Dedicated volunteers from the community guide and foster the Holocaust Commission’s work .

Among its many events and programs, the Holocaust Commission offers What We Carry, a multimedia program for schools, community, and military groups; a yearly community gathering for Yom Hashoah, the commemoration day of the Holocaust; the annual Elie Wiesel Writing and Visual Arts Competitions for students; the Ruthi Sherman Kroskin and Esther Goldman Awards for Excellence in Holocaust Education, and Biennial Educators’ Conferences .

The Holocaust Commission’s website provides more information on how to participate in and support its various programs .

JEWISH COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL

JewishVA.org/JCRC facebook.com/JCRCUJFT Senior Director, JCRC: Robin Mancoll 757-965-6120, RMancoll@UJFT.org Assistant Director: Elka Mednick 757-965-6112, EMednick@UJFT.org

The Jewish Community Relations Council of the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater champions a thriving Jewish community locally, in Israel, and around the world and leverages the strength of the 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, and respect for diversity, and builds bridges within and beyond the Jewish community .

The JCRC offers numerous opportunities for engagement for the entire community throughout the year, including Virginia Jewish Advocacy Day and the popular series, Israel Today .

JEWISH NEWS

JewishNewsVA.org facebook.com/JewishNewsVA Editor: Terri Denison 757-965-6132, TDenison@UJFT.org

Published 20 times annually, Jewish News connects the Tidewater Jewish community with news of Jewish interest from local, national, and global spheres .

The Jewish News is delivered to thousands of mailboxes each month, and reaches tens of thousands through its easy-to-navigate website . Electronic editions of Jewish News are available online .

KONIKOFF CENTER FOR LEARNING

JewishVA.org/KCL Senior Director of Jewish Innovation: Sierra Lautman 757-965-6107, SLautman@UJFT.org

Tidewater’s hub for experiential Jewish education and engagement at United Jewish Federation of Tidewater and Simon Family JCC, the Konikoff Center for Learning offers high-impact, innovative learning experiences that cover an array of interests and age groups, including programs, classes, workshops, and symposia .

The Konikoff Center for Learning engages, educates, equips, and inspires individuals to deepen their Jewish knowledge and connection .

PJ LIBRARY IN TIDEWATER

Children and Family Program Coordinator: Nofar Trem 757-321-2334, NTrem@UJFT.org

Thanks to support from the Simon Family Foundation, the Harold Grinspoon Foundation, and the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater, PJ Library and PJ Our Way sends free Jewish children’s books to families each month, sharing stories that can help foster conversations about important values and traditions . Additionally, engaging PJ Library programming is hosted at the Reba and Sam Sandler Family Campus and in public spaces around Tidewater with the goal of helping Jewish families connect to one another and to Jewish traditions and values .

Families with kids ages six months through eight years old with Judaism as part of their lives—affiliated, unaffiliated, interfaith, or non-traditional—are welcome to sign up by visiting PJLibrary .org .

Children from ages eight to 12 can select a new free book each month by signing up for PJ Our Way .

SENIOR ADULT PROGRAMMING

Program Coordinator: Robin Ford 757-321-2304, RFord@UJFT.org

Celebrations and fun activities with friendly company are offered for adults of all backgrounds at the Simon Family JCC . With a multitude of opportunities throughout each week, the program’s mission is to encourage senior adults to participate in educational, cultural, spiritual, fitness, and social programs to increase health, wellbeing, and connection to other individuals and the Jewish community .

Limited transportation to JCC programs and events is available through Transportation Services from Jewish Family Service .

SHALOM BABY

JewishVa.org/ShalomBaby Children and Family Program Coordinator: Nofar Trem 757-321-2334, NTrem@UJFT.org

Shalom Baby is an exciting gift bag delivery program made possible by a partnership between United Jewish Federation of Tidewater/Simon Family JCC and Strelitz Early Childhood Education Center and PJ Library in Tidewater . Whether this is a first or fourth child, birth or adoptive, Shalom Baby wants to help parents celebrate the arrival by showering them with fun and relaxing gifts and helpful resources for Jewish babies .