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The Jewish Museum and Cultural Center is housed in the beautifully restored Chevra T’helim Synagogue, the interior of which is a rare surviving example of Eastern European Jewish Orthodoxy . The Center offers lectures, exhibits, a summer music series, as well as school programs, adult programs, and tours .

The oldest active Veterans organization in America, chartered in 1896 by an act of congress, the Jewish War Veterans brings together citizens of the USA with joint ties of a common Jewish heritage and the experience of serving in the U .S . Armed Forces . It is the organization’s goal to apply experiences in the military as civilians to “be of greater service to our country, our community, and above all to our fellow veterans . ”

JWV Post 158 works to instill the tenets of the National HQ’s mission within the local community by imparting true allegiance to the USA and love of country and flag, combating bigotry and darkness wherever originating and defending whomever it targets, preserving the spirit of comradeship to fellow veterans and their families, honoring the memory and shielding from neglect the graves of the community’s heroic dead, and most importantly to preserve the 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 . ”

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 .

The Mikvah recently completed an exciting renovation and expansion to better serve the Jewish women of Tidewater . As part of the launch of the new mikvah facility, educational opportunities are being offered on the role the Mikvah plays in marriages and communities .

To schedule an appointment for a conversion, call 757-627-7358 . For more information, sponsorships, learning opportunities, and appointments for women, call or text Chamie Haber at 757-277-4662 .

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 .

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