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It’s a classic American love story—football player meets a pretty girl. They begin a courtship, marry, and the rest is history.
Sixty-four years later, Warren and Helen Aleck still tell that story with a gleam in their eyes. Who knew that a chance high school romance would become the fo…
by Amy Weinstein, Development Strategist
It is an understatement to say that 2025 has been rough for charitable organizations. Economic volatility, a challenging political climate, and tax reform on the horizon are major factors for many nonprofits.
Despite the harsh realities of external …
Tidewater Jewish Foundation (TJF) still has approximately $200,000 in available Education Improvement Scholarship Tax Credits (EISTC) for 2025. This means donors have a limited-time opportunity to support local Jewish day schools and receive a substantial 65% Virginia state tax credit. Jun…
For the Kass family, giving back is more than just a value—it’s a legacy. When their son Jonah was preparing for his Bar Mitzvah, Aaron and Melissa Kass knew they wanted to instill the importance of community and responsibility. The B'nai Tzedek: Youth Philanthropy program through the Ti…
When “Judy” sat down with her daughter over Rosh Hashanah dinner, their conversation drifted from brisket to legacy. She had just learned about the Life and Legacy program from a friend and felt inspired to share her own hopes for the future of the Jewish community in Tidewater. “It’…