Sunday, October 27, 7 pm, Sandler Family Campus
United Jewish Federation of Tidewater invites every member of the community – every stream, and every story – to come together as one Jewish people for the inaugural Partners in Jewish Life (PJL) evening, presented by the Konikoff Center for Learning.
Partners in Jewish Life was created to unite Jewish communities worldwide through the power of shared values and heritage, translating the timeless teachings of Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks zt”l into dynamic, peer-topeer learning. Across the table and heart to heart, Jews of every background meet as equals to build friendships, strengthening the fabric of the Jewish people.
The first Tidewater session centers around Rabbi Sacks’ influential work The Home We Build Together, exploring how communities create a shared home without erasing difference. Guided by PJL’s thoughtfully curated booklets and discussion prompts, participants enter the conversation on equal footing, with no prior study or Jewish knowledge required. Whether someone is deeply learned or just beginning to explore their heritage, everyone brings an equally valuable voice.
This evening is more than an event; it’s an opportunity to strengthen the bonds that already connect Jewish Tidewater. Coming together across backgrounds, denominations, and levels of observance reminds that everyone’s stories are intertwined and the future is shared. By sitting side-by-side in open dialogue, the very unity that is hoped to see in the wider Jewish world is practiced.
This gathering is free and launches a continuing series with future dates spread throughout the year. Each session will bring fresh ideas and new opportunities to learn, connect, and help shape the next chapter of our collective Jewish life.
Learn more or register at JewishVA.org/KCL or contact Sierra Lautman at SLautman@UJFT.org.