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Yom HaZikaron and Sargent Ari Goldberg z”l

Yom HaZikaron and Sargent Ari Goldberg z”l

This month holds many holidays for Israel and the Jewish people.  The biggest and most important being Pesach, our redemption from Egypt, Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Memorial Day, and Yom Ha'Atzmaut, Israel Independence Day, commemorating the founding of the State of...

Argentina . . .what can I tell you?

Argentina . . .what can I tell you?

I will begin this article with a disclaimer: I am not a writer. And I’ll go one step further and admit that I have no idea how to start this article or how to title it. But despite all that, here I go – jumping in with both feet!  In early March, I joined 17...

Improv at the JCC

Improv at the JCC

Saturday, March 7, 7 pm Sandler Family Campus It’s kind of funny (pun intended) how many people are surprised to learn that for the past 10 plus years, I have been performing improv and sketch comedy. It’s been a wonderful journey that’s also given me the opportunity...

A Sisterhood and Chocolate Retreat in Costa Rica

A Sisterhood and Chocolate Retreat in Costa Rica

What do you do when a childhood friend asks if you want to go on an adventure with other cool Jewish women?  And chocolate is involved?  You say, “YES, I AM IN!”  That is what I did, and it turned out to be a wonderful experience.    My dear...

A lesson in Tikkun Olam at Jewish Family Service

A lesson in Tikkun Olam at Jewish Family Service

When you hear the phrase Tikkun Olam—healing the world—you might picture simple acts of kindness: delivering meals, visiting the sick, or donating clothes. That’s what I imagined too when I joined the Jewish Family Service board in 2020. But I quickly realized I had...

The will to build, together

The will to build, together

As we complete another incredibly successful year at Tidewater Jewish Foundation, I am heartened by the faith, trust, and confidence that is placed in us to safeguard personal heritage ideals.This past year, we grew our assets under management by 17%; 2% better than...

The story of Chuck and Donna

The story of Chuck and Donna

When I joined the Jewish Family Service board in 2020, I thought I knew what JFS was all about. Helping out in the community? Sure. Supporting seniors? Absolutely. But wow—I had no idea how deep their work really goes. I hadn’t even heard of PAM! I figured it was just...

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