Jewish Family Service of Tidewater

is a non-profit organization providing a full spectrum of social and health services to meet the needs of Hampton Roads residents. Established in 1946, JFS has had a long-standing tradition of caring and concern for the community it serves.


  • 1,614

    Visitors to the JFS food pantry


  • 1,333

    Adults received court appointed guardianship and conservatorship


  • 4,172

    Hours of counseling provided


  • 43

    Jewish clients with developmental disabilities received support services


  • 346

    Jewish individuals received food and financial assistance


  • 7,458

    Meals delivered to homebound seniors


  • 984

    Holiday gifts delivered to Jewish seniors


  • 362

    Medical transportation rides for seniors



Our 2025-2026 Impact

Serving
Tidewater
Since
1946

Our History

Our Mission

To provide a full spectrum of services that promotes quality of life within the philosophy and tradition of Judaism, which include:

  • Honesty

  • Integrity

  • Brit

    keeping one’s word

  • Loyalty

  • Tzedakah

    giving to charity, contributing directly to the needy, and extending kind words to those in need

  • Chesed

    one is to practice acts of kindness, compassion, and mercy toward others

  • Respect for human dignity

  • Respect for the law,

    which includes good citizenship

  • Following fair laws

    and showing regard for the decision-making process of the community in which we live

  • Accountability

  • Taking and accepting responsibility

    for one’s own decisions, and to set an example for others

  • Bikkur Holim

    visiting and caring for those who are ill

  • Tikkun Olam

    repairing the world or helping to make the world a better place in which to live

  • Honesty

  • Integrity

  • Brit

    keeping one’s word

  • Loyalty

  • Tzedakah

    giving to charity, contributing directly to the needy, and extending kind words to those in need

  • Chesed

    one is to practice acts of kindness, compassion, and mercy toward others

  • Respect for human dignity

  • Respect for the law

    which includes good citizenship.

  • Following fair laws

    & showing regard for the decision-making process of the community in which we live

  • Accountability

  • Taking & accepting responsibility

    for one’s own decisions, and to set an example for others

  • Bikkur Holim

    visiting and caring for those who are ill

  • Tikkun Olam

    repairing the world or helping to make the world a better place in which to live

Our Vision

Jewish Family Service will provide a full spectrum of human services to meet the health, education and welfare needs of Jewish families and individuals in Hampton Roads. Jewish Family Service will be the service agency of choice for all members of the Jewish community. JFS services will be of the highest quality and developed within the context of our Jewish identity, cultural awareness and education.

Jewish Family Service will be the innovative leader and essential provider of human services to the Jewish and general community. JFS will be an advocate and its opinions will be heard and respected by federal, state, and local leaders.

The Jewish Family Service tradition of caring and concern will continue through the work of highly trained staff, board members, community leaders and volunteers supported by the technological advancements.

Our 2025-2026 Impact


1,614

Visitors to the JFS food pantry


7,458

Meals delivered to homebound seniors


1,333

Adults received court appointed guardianship and conservatorship


4,172

Hours of counseling provided


43

Jewish clients with developmental disabilities received support services


346

Jewish individuals received food and financial assistance


984

Holiday gifts delivered to Jewish seniors


362

Medical transportation rides for seniors

Affiliations and Memberships

Member

Affiliated

Partnerships

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JFS staff provide in-school counseling and classroom observation services for students. Services are is designed to assist students with social and learning issues, peer concerns, and family concerns.
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JFS provides counseling and support services to adults residing in the Maimonides Health Center of Virginia Beach. These services are available to residents to address concerns related to mental health issues, regardless of affiliation.

Peace by Piece is an interfaith, community-based peer support group for children, teens, and families who have experienced the death of a loved one. Peace by Piece is a partnership between Edmarc (link) and JFS. These groups meet twice a month and are provided free of charge.

Contact US

757-321-2222

5000 Corporate Woods Dr. # 400 Virginia Beach, VA 23462

757-459-4640

Embrace Counseling
260 Grayson Rd. Ste 200 Virginia Beach VA 23462-4345

Jewish Family Service is a 501(c)(3) organization. Tax ID: 54-0854002
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