GUIDE TO JEWISH LIVING IN TIDEWATER

and most importantly preserving memories and records of those men and women of the Jewish faith who “did us proud by bearing the brunt of battle in the patriotic service of our great country.”

Norfolk Mikvahs

425 Washington Park, Norfolk, VA 23517 757-353-1134, mikvahnorfolk@gmail .com

Mikvah Administrator: Esty Gruen

There are two (soon to be three) mikvahs located adjacent to B’nai Israel Congregation. Mikvah Taharas Chaya (left side entrance), inaugurated in 2022, is exclusively used by women observing Family Purity laws. It is also used by new brides to immerse before their wedding day.

The Norfolk community mikvah (right side entrance) is designated for men’s immersions, new vessels and conversions. Construction of an outdoor mikvah for immersing new vessels (keilim) is almost complete.

National Council Of Jewish Women

Established nationally in 1893 and locally in 1905, NCJW is the oldest Jewish women’s organization in the U.S. The group’s educational and legislative efforts have helped bring about action in areas of concern to women and children. The local Endowment Fund functions as the Tidewater Council of Jewish Women under Jewish Family Service Foundation Philanthropic Fund Agreement. Donations may be made to the TCJW Fund through JFS, 5000 Corporate Woods Dr., Virginia Beach, VA 23462.

Ort America

Abbie Laderberg, 757-497-7238

Facebook.com/Tidewater ORT

ORT America supports vocational and technical training for Jews around the world. More than 300,000 students are enrolled in the ORT network of schools and training programs, which include comprehensive and vocational high schools, colleges, apprenticeship programs, and teacher training institutes. Like Tidewater ORT on Facebook.