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The UJFT's NextGen 757 carries the torch of leadership from this generation to the next. In essence, these young community and business leaders are taking cues from those who came before and forging new paths to a bright Jewish future. And we have no shortage of fun in the process.

 

 

 

 

UPCOMING NEXTGEN 757 EVENTS

 

 

 

 

New to the Hampton Roads - Tidewater, Virginia, area? 

 

We’re a rather social, welcoming group of young Jewish professionals who work & play hard, while forging strong friendships. We foster Jewish identity and involvement with our diverse community, while also taking responsibility to “repair the world.” Many of our events have a philanthropic aspect to it, as we thrive to create a better world — both at home in Tidewater — as well as around the globe.

 

Our NextGen 757 community meets regularly for happy hour, lunches, Girls/Guys Nights Out, beach parties, kayaking and hiking jaunts, sporting events, volunteer opportunities, charity happenings and more. We firmly believe in affirming great friendships within our community in order to insure a strong Jewish tomorrow. 

 

NextGen 757 is ideal for singles, couples (including mixed-faith), young families, and entrepreneurs. 

JOIN YAD TODAY!

You are invited to join us for Pop-Up Shabbat!


Whether you're someone that loves to host a meal, or a guest that is looking to meet new friends, join one of our upcoming Shabbat dinners and kick off the weekend among great company. We invite all Young Adults to share, toast, taste, and schmooze with us. All you have to do is sign up and we'll match guests with hosts. 

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MAKING CHANGES IN OUR COMMUNITY

Join the growing number of community members who make their impact to the Annual Campaign through monthly giving! Did you know that thanks to people like you, UJFT is able to maintain essential support for our agencies in both Tidewater and abroad throughout the year? When crisis hits, whether at home or around the world, your monthly gift creates a reliable source of funding for UJFT – and the partners who depend on your investment.

GIVE MONTHLY

 

 

HAS BEEN RAISED

as NextGen 757's contribution to the 2024 Campaign to date (as of April 23, 2026)

 

 

THAT REPRESENTS 100 INDIVIDUAL PLEDGES

from the same group of donors in 2025

Every one of our pledges, regardless of size, contributes significantly to our Jewish community. The act of giving a gift as well as helping to solicit one secures a vibrant Jewish future. We spotlight three levels of gifts. All of these pledges to our Annual Campaign benefit the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater, and are allocated by our senior steering committee. 

 

 

We thank all of our young donors, and give special recognition to young adults who give at the following levels to our Annual Campaign!

 

HABONIM 

YAD donors who give between $118 - $364

POWER OF ONE SOCIETY

YAD donors who give between $365 - $999

BEN GURION SOCIETY

YAD donors who give over $1,000

NEXTGEN 757 GIVING CIRCLES

Young Adults in Tidewater are invited to be a part of our Giving Circles. Members of both NADIV (Young men) and ADIRA (Young women) raise money and collectively direct those funds to programs and partners that strengthen the UJFT mission.

 

Each year our Giving Circles explore community, philanthropy, and directly impact causes that are meaningful to them, while growing with the group through social, professional, and communal opportunities throughout the year.

 

Our recent work has included assisting regional colleges and universities combat antisemitism, funding for a local children’s hospital, aiding organizations that focus on special needs for students and children, and raising scholarship monies for students to attend Strelitz International Academy.

 

Membership Donations to participate in the giving circles are just $54 dollars, and when supplemented with fundraisers throughout the year (most notably the March Madness Bracket Challenge) allow the programs to raise and allocate over $10,000 each year for our community!

JOIN OUR GIVING CIRCLES

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT NEXTGEN 757

Contact Hannah Yasemsky, Next Gen Engagement Coordinator at HYasemsky@UJFT.org.