Jewish Museum & Cultural Center in Portsmouth, Virginia is a restored historic synagogue that presents the story of Jewish immigration and Jewish life in the United States as experienced in the Tidewater area. Formerly Chevra T'helim Synagogue, it is a rare surviving example of Eastern European Jewish Orthodoxy and houses artifacts and exhibits reflecting the history of the Hampton Roads and Tidewater Jewish community. The center serves as a place where visitors can celebrate and learn about Jewish history, faith, and culture.