Charlie, Michael, and Stephen Nusbaum: Protecting family time from business time
When Charlie Nusbaum joined S.L. Nusbaum Insurance Agency, his parents were both working at the agency. Now, his sons, Michael and Stephen, are part of the TEAM – from generation to generation. Charles S. Nusbaum S.L. Nusbaum Insurance Agency, Business and personal...
A family odyssey
For almost 10 days in November, my family and I will be immersed in German-Jewish culture in the city of my mother’s birth, Bielefeld, Germany, seeing old friends and cousins who will be making their way from Denmark. This trip is the culmination of all...
JCRC interviews Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District’s candidates: Representative Jen Kiggans (R) and Missy Cotter Smasal.
The Jewish Community Relations Council of the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater posed a series of questions to the candidates running for Virginia’s Second Congressional District: Congresswoman Jen Kiggans and Missy Cotter Smasal. Their responses follow. JCRC...
Be prepared to vote on Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 5
United Jewish Federation of Tidewater’s Jewish Community Relations Council has compiled a toolkit to educate, engage, and inform Tidewater voters about ‘all things’ election. It offers information on how to register to vote, find the correct polling place, determine...
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Donald Trump thanked a ‘historic coalition’ for his election. He didn’t include Jews.
"We've built the biggest, the broadest, the most unified coalition," Trump said, listing Black voters, women, Hispanics, and Arab and Muslim Americans.
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These Brooklyn high schoolers retraced a Holocaust survivor’s experience during Kristallnacht — without ever leaving the classroom
A new virtual reality project from the Claims Conference aims to provide first-hand encounters spotlighting a "pivotal" moment in the Holocaust.
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Elissa Slotkin, centrist Jewish Democrat, wins tight Michigan Senate race
In Minnesota, Royce White, a Republican podcaster with a history of antisemitic comments, lost his Senate race to incumbent Amy Klobuchar.
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If Jewish unity means accepting bigotry and dehumanization, count me out
The harm of virulent political rhetoric can't be "healed" with a call for solidarity, writes a Jewish journalist and book publisher.
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Todd and Ryan Kletz: Knowing when to turn up the heat and how to cool down
Recognized around town as the guys in the TV commercials touting their One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning business, Ryan Kletz joined his dad, Todd Kletz, at work in 2008. Theirs is a story of appreciating the strengths of each other’s generational skills and...
Ronnie Brooke andTodd Goldman: Making decisions together at Southern Packing
A family-owned and operated business for more than 80 years, Ronnie Brooke and his cousin, Todd Goldman, keep the communication lines open and always find something to laugh about. Ronnie Brooke Southern Packing Corporation, Wholesale Meats Jewish News:...
John Stein brings a taste of New York to Tidewater
Start spreading the news…Ess-a-Bagel has made its way from New York to Tidewater. Baker’s Crust Bagel, a new concept by restauranteur John Stein, is now open at The Shops at Hilltop. The eatery features a full menu of Ess-a-Bagel bagels, deli sandwiches, and Three...
For Donor Advised Funds: Think “Hub,” not “Autopilot”
Most people know or have heard that a Donor Advised fund at Tidewater Jewish Foundation offers the convenience of a one-stop-shop. Cash (or, ideally, appreciated stock) tax-deductible contributions are made to the fund, and then the fund’s owner recommends grants to...
BBYO in Tidewater begins new year with increased participation
Last month’s BBYO kickoff event had a great turnout with about 20 Aleph Zadik Aleph (AZA) boys and 16 B’nai Brith Girls (BBG) attending. The teens swam, ate pizza, caught up with old friends, and met some new additions to BBYO Tidewater. The night wrapped...
Candidates for U.S. Senator respond
With permission to reprint from Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington and Washington Jewish Week, this is a recent Q&A with candidates for the U.S. Senate, Senator Tim Kaine and Hung Cao. Printed are the candidates’ responses to two questions...
For our Jewish community, local races matter
October 7, 2023, changed us. The attack on our beloved Israel was truly soul crushing for our entire community. We followed the news hour by hour, spoke with friends and family in Israel, and prayed for their safety. Beyond October 7, seeing what was starting to...
After one year, “No, I’m not doing so well.”
(How are you?) מה שלומך? (What's up?) מה נשמע? These simple, innocent questions that we automatically use at the beginning of an interaction with someone we know have, since October 7, 2023, become loaded in Israel. With every phone call or conversation with my...
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Hurricane Emergency Relief Fund
Hurricane Helene struck the east coast as a powerful Category 4 storm, bringing wind speeds exceeding 140 mph, a once-in-a generation storm surge, and more than 15 inches of rainfall. This caused widespread flooding and damage across Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, North...
Embrace Counseling Program receives grant to expand counseling services
It has been just over a year since Jewish Family Service’s Counseling program moved off the Reba and Sam Sandler Family Campus of the Tidewater Jewish Community to its old digs on the second floor of 260 Grayson Road and rebranded itself as Embrace Counseling. ...
Poppies (Kalaniot): Proud and strong
Since I was a little girl, I’ve always liked Poppies. I remember when they taught us about law-protected flowers, you know, those that you can’t pick – even if it’s your deepest desire. Out of the list, poppies were my favorite. I still can’t figure out what drew me...
Supporting grieving children for 25 years
Twenty-five years ago, Jewish Family Service and Edmarc, a children’s hospice program, partnered to develop Peace by Piece, an emotional safe haven for kids and teens who have experienced the loss of a loved one. Adult support groups for the caregivers are also...
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Mizrahi culture through music and dance: Experience the rich traditions of Middle Eastern Jewry
Sunday, November 3, 1 pm, Simon Family JCC The terms “Ashkenazi” or “Sephardic,” might be...
Engaging Yiddish Club meets monthly
Tuesday, November 5, 1 pm, Sandler Family Campus The Yiddish Club offers a welcoming space for...
Round Table Conversation – the New Coffee and Conversation
Thursday, November 7, 1 pm, Sandler Family Campus To better align with the group’s goals, “Coffee...
Seniors Club exclusive event with authors of The Joy of Costco
Wednesday, November 20, 11:30 am Sandler Family Campus The Lee & Bernard Jaffe Family Jewish...
Obituaries
May the Source of Peace
send peace to all who mourn, and comfort to all who are bereaved.
Ethel-Raye Greenspan
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - We bid farewell to Ethel-Raye Greenspan of Norfolk, Virginia, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on October 16, at...
Holly Silver Margason
NORFOLK - Holly Silver Margason passed away peacefully on Oct. 11, surrounded by her family while watching The Wizard of Oz, one of her favorite...
Lily Ebert, Holocaust survivor who became a TikTok sensation
(JTA) — Lily Ebert, the Hungarian-born Holocaust survivor who educated millions on TikTok and cultivated a late-in-life friendship with King Charles...
Charles Bress
SILVER SPRING, Md. - Charles Marvin Bress passed away on September 29. Beloved husband of the late Patricia Bress; devoted father of Paul...