As this article goes to press, the 2026 United Jewish Federation of Tidewater’s Community Campaign is very near $5.1 million and on track to hit a record goal of $5.2 million.
In a time that continues to see rising antisemitism and threats to Jewish communities all over the world, the Federation is resolved to bring light and joy and Jewishness – whether it is through Arts & Ideas programs; the Konikoff Center of Learning and all of its educational opportunities; or the Jewish Community Relations Council and its proud and constant advocacy and support for all, here at home or in Israel. Or maybe it’s through the Federation’s allocated support for the amazing Jewish agencies and organizations who deliver specialized services to the Jewish community.
If “living well is the best revenge,” then UJFT’s goal is to enable living well – for us, for our children, for our neighbors, and for those we may never have the chance to meet.
All of these programs and services cost money. And it’s the UJFT Community Campaign (and its remarkable donors, who give year after year) which help bring these services to all who want and need them.
So, whatever “living well” means to each person – being healthy, being secure, or being inspired to build a closer relationship with God, the Federation hopes you’ll support the programs and services of the Jewish community with a gift of support for the UJFT Campaign –
which ultimately brings so much wellness in the world.
The three options to make a gift of support to the 2026 UJFT Community Campaign are:
• Online via the Federation’s secure website at www.jewishva.org/donate.
• Call or email Amy Zelenka, UJFT’s chief development officer, at 757-965-6139 or azelenka@ujft.org.
• Mail a check to: United Jewish Federation of Tidewater
5000 Corporate Woods Drive, Suite 200
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(Note: 26 Community Campaign on the check).
Amy Zelenka is United Jewish Federation of Tidewater’s chief development officer.