Virtual Super Sunday…How will it work? What will be the impact?
Sunday, September 14 United Jewish Federation of Tidewater will host its first all-virtual Super Sunday on Sunday, Sept. 14. In a multi-pronged approach to fundraising, volunteers will mail, text, email, and yes, call members of the Tidewater Jewish community to talk...
Why I believe in Tidewater’s Jewish tomorrow
A year ago, I became chair of Tidewater Jewish Foundation. I am extremely honored to be in this position, especially considering all of those who have previously served in this role. I only hope to fill their shoes while trying to help guide this amazing organization...
Tidewater’s Saul Brodsky becomes a scribe in Israel
Saul Brodsky credits his Jewish faith to his mother, Wendy Einhorn Brodsky. “My mom is genuine about her Jewish identity and practice,” he says when describing the trajectory of his Jewish journey beginning in Norfolk attending Temple Israel to studying at a yeshiva...
Christian Broadcasting Network, CBN Israel, and Regent University partner with JewBelong for Antisemitism Awareness Campaign
Campaign features three billboards in Tidewater and four billboards near Ivy League universities In response to the alarming rise in antisemitic incidents in the Commonwealth of Virginia and across the nation, the Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN), CBN Israel, and...
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Mamdani reiterates vow to arrest Netanyahu as poll shows NYers prefer him over any opponent on Israeli-Palestinian conflict
New York City mayors do not have the power to order arrests.
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At least 5 countries have said they will or could boycott Eurovision if Israel is included
The Dutch broadcaster also alleged interference by the Israeli government in last year's contest.
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Cosmetics firm Weleda to examine Nazi ties amid revelation of its role in Dachau experiments
An in-house study of the firm's Nazi ties published last year did not uncover its role in human experiments.
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My congregant was stabbed for being Jewish. What happened the next Shabbat was incredible.
A rabbi chronicles his congregation's response — which mirrors the Jewish people's.
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Attorney General Miyares publishes new Virginia Rules Resources to combat antisemitism
RICHMOND, Va. — Attorney General Jason S. Miyares announced the publication of a new Virginia Rules lesson focused on combating antisemitism. The announcement was made in August. This new module will be added to the broader Virginia Rules program, which provides...
Honey’s sweetness at Rosh Hashanah
Honey is an integral ingredient for Rosh Hashanah, as Jews worldwide dip both challah and apples into this golden, syrupy liquid as part of their New Year traditions. But honey comes from a bee, an insect that stings and creates pain. Why isn’t the sweet apple enough...
Area Jewish college students celebrate and observe holidays away from home
Each year, more than 200,000 Jewish students leave home to attend institutions of higher learning in the United States and Canada. Most of these teenagers have celebrated the High Holidays with their families their entire lives – never apart from them. Still, these...
A Sephardic Rosh Hashanah
Ashkenazi traditions are so pervasive in Jewish American communities, that many – Jews and non-Jews – think that those traditions are THE Jewish ways to observe and celebrate holidays. Those of Sephardic and Mizrahi heritage would most likely disagree.In fact, a new...
Amy Milligan helps make a difference for students across the country
The Israel on Campus Coalition’s (ICC) National Leadership Summit (NLS) is a three-day conference open to Jewish college students across the country, with the aim to “address today’s critical issues and inspire student leaders.”This year, the largest gathering of...
Camp JCC 2025: A summer of tremendous growth
The phrase that best describes the recently completed Camp JCC Summer 2025 is “tremendous growth.” In addition to the number of campers this past summer, “tremendous growth” refers to the growth of the Camp JCC program over the past five years.In summer 2025, more...
Pride in resilience: My experience in Israel demonstrated the importance of the work of Jewish Federations
This past June, I participated in the Jewish Federation of North America’s 2025 LGBTQ+ Pride Month mission to Israel, the first trip of its kind in nearly a decade. I joined nearly 100 LGBTQ+ Jewish leaders representing 26 Jewish Federations from across North America....
Team VB goes to Maccabi
For five hot days, July 27 - August 1, TeamVB’s four-person squad competed against delegations from across the country, plus Ukrainian, Israeli, and Canadian delegations at the JCC Maccabi–Access Games in Tucson, Arizona.Returning athletes from Tidewater joined...
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Safety Tips
In these trying times, advice from a security professional can go a long way to assuring personal and community safety in public, as well as, in private spaces. Here, Mike Goldsmith, SCN regional security advisor, offers a couple of easy-to-follow tips. Cybersecurity...
Attorney General Miyares publishes new Virginia Rules Resources to combat antisemitism
RICHMOND, Va. — Attorney General Jason S. Miyares announced the publication of a new Virginia Rules lesson focused on combating antisemitism. The announcement was made in August. This new module will be added to the broader Virginia Rules program, which provides...
Will federal security grants require synagogues to cooperate with ICE? Concerns are running high
Asaf Elia-Shalev(JTA) — With $274 million in federal security grants about to go up for grabs, dozens of progressive Jewish groups and several synagogues say they are boycotting the program.In an open letter launched last month, they said they can’t accept the strings...
Dr. Sara Glass inspires at UJFT’s first Pride Month event
(No Sound) United Jewish Federation of Tidewater hosted its first event marking LGBTQ+ Pride Month in partnership with Ohef Sholom Temple, Hampton Roads Pride, and the LGBT Life Center. The event, held on June 25 at The Rainbow Cactus in Virginia Beach, featured Dr....
What’s Happening
The Art of the High Holidays: A Jewish Art Education virtual presentation
Sunday, September 21, 7 pm, $9 (half a chai*) - $36 Rosh Hashanah (Head of the Year) and Yom...
New Hires
New Jewish Community Services Manager for Jewish Family Service Julie Kievit with her family: Ken,...
Hebrew Ladies Charity of Tidewater: Honoring a legacy
Jewish Family Service has long been the safety net of Tidewater’s Jewish community—but it all...
Partners in Jewish Life comes to Tidewater: A night of connection and learning
Monday, October 27 • 7 pm • Sandler Family Campus United Jewish Federation of Tidewater will host...
Obituaries
May the Source of Peace
send peace to all who mourn, and comfort to all who are bereaved.
William Jeremy Baughan
NAGS HEAD, N.C. - William Jeremy Baughan, known as Billy, passed away on August 14, 2025, surrounded by family and loved ones. He was 50 years...
Susan Margolin Brewer
NORFOLK - Susan Margolin Brewer, 88, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2025.Born on September 30, 1936, in Baltimore, Maryland, Susan was the...
Julie Wendy Comess
VIRGINIA BEACH - EJulie Wendy Comess, passed away on August 18, 2025.She was born on September 29, 1967, to Sonya C. and Alan B. Comess, and lived a...
Timothy Cooper
NORFOLK - On July 23, Timothy Cooper lost his battle with a series of overwhelming illnesses, leaving a multitude of friends, relatives, and former...