Mazel Tov! Beryl + Leonette Adler
Beryl Adler95 years old A retired estates attorney with Pender & Coward, Beryl Adler is a Norfolk native. He attended Taylor Elementary, Blair Junior High School, and Maury High School – all in Ghent. Married for 69 years to Leonette, whom he met at a dance at...
Mazel Tov! Lenny Brooke
Lenny Brooke 90 years old The former owner of Southern Packing Corporation, Lenny Brooke has been married to Ellie for 63 years and is nearly as active as ever. His son, Jeffrey Brooke says, “Even now after my father has turned 90, he still calls on a few customers...
Mazel Tov! Lorraine Fink
Lorraine Fink 100 years old The oldest in this esteemed group, Lorriane Fink manages to find humor in almost every situation – at her 99th birthday, for example, she suggested the cake be turned upside down to make her 66! She’s an award-winning artist, a...
Trump retakes presidency, heralding new era for the United States, its Jews, and its relationship with Israel
(JTA) — WASHINGTON — As midnight arrived on the East Coast, it appeared increasingly likely that Donald Trump would retake the presidency — a victory that would reshape the United States and that could change its relationship with Israel while ushering in an...
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More than 55 Jewish groups come out against terrorism bill that could threaten nonprofits
Hadassah and the main organs of the Reform and Conservative Movements oppose the bill; AIPAC and the ADL support it.
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Jessica Tisch, Jewish public servant, appointed as commissioner of NYPD
The 43-year-old three-time Harvard grad, who hails from a prominent Jewish family, vows to keep NYC “safe and vibrant.”
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Jews struggle with how to react to seeing keffiyehs in public
The town of Chapel Hill, The Weather Channel and a Brooklyn co-op have recently become embroiled in discourse over the traditional Palestinian headscarf that has been adopted by protesters on the left.
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Man who attempted terror attack on Jewish New Yorkers in 2022 sentenced to 10 years in prison
In a separate case, a man suspected of harassing 'Zionists' on a subway during a protest in June had some of his charges dismissed.
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79% of Jews voted for Kamala Harris, according to largest preliminary exit poll
(JTA) — The first rule of exit polls is to be careful about interpreting early exit polls, which aren’t always accurate. The second rule is that, for now at least, they represent the best information we have about the question occupying Jews of all political...
JFS’s Chanukah Gift Program now accepting gifts for local Jewish children and teens
Jewish Family Service helps local Jewish families of all ages, including elderly people and their grandchildren. Here is one such story: A grandmother comes to JFS for help with her electric bill, and JFS provides the funds to keep her power bill current....
Mitzvah Projects deserve their own “Mazel Tov!”
Becoming a bar or bat mitzvah is a multi-faceted time for 13-year-olds and their families. Preparations for this special milestone include studying Jewish history and Hebrew, learning how to conduct a Shabbat service, interpreting a parsha, and applying its...
Strelitz Fall Festival creates an unforgettable autumn celebration
On a cool Sunday in October, the Sandler Family Campus transformed into a magical Fall Wonderland for the 2nd Annual Strelitz Fall Festival. This signature Strelitz International Academy event brought the community together with delicious food, unique vendors,...
Federation Mission participants meet with tour guide for Israel updates and insights
Nearly a year on from the horrific events of October 7th, dozens of participants from several United Jewish Federation of Tidewater Israel Missions met at the home of Ashley and Greg Zittrain to welcome, hear, and learn from their beloved Israeli tour guide and...
Strelitz International Academy students dive into STEM and Jewish culture
Fourth-grade students at Strelitz International Academy engaged in an exciting blend of STEM education and cultural exploration as part of the school’s International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) on Tuesday, Oct. 16. Incorporating themes from recent...
Community Impact Day: Creating kindness and Jewish camp curiosity
Camp Fair at the Simon Family JCC Sunday, November 24, 10 am – 12 pm, Sandler Family Campus | Learn more and register at JewishVA.org/CampsandKindness As part of Community Impact Day: Creating Kindness and Jewish Camp Curiosity, a Camp Fair will offer an opportunity...
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...
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The now ubiquitous mazel tov
Sitting in a movie theater, watching a favorite show, or listening to the radio, most Jewish people can’t help but chuckle when Hebrew or Yiddish vernacular is heard, as if they’re the only listener privy to this inside joke. But how, and when, did the phrase “mazel...
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...
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My grandsons and I will be on the Mitzvah Mall. Please join us.
They say the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. I would like to think that’s the case with our...
Community Impact Day: Creating kindness and Jewish camp curiosity
Camp Fair at the Simon Family JCC Sunday, November 24, 10 am – 12 pm, Sandler Family Campus |...
Jewish Family Service of Tidewater looks forward to the Mitzvah Mall
The Mitzvah Mall aspect of Community Impact Day is an amazing way for area youth and adults to...
Sharing my love of camp and community
I am beyond excited to attend and present at the Community Impact Day: Creating Kindness and...
Obituaries
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send peace to all who mourn, and comfort to all who are bereaved.
Ethel-Raye Greenspan
DINA, MINNESOTA – Ethel-Raye Greenspan, 87, of Norfolk, Va., passed away from heart disease in Edina, Minn. on October 16, 2024, surrounded by her...
Miriam Mednick Seeherman
VIRGINIA BEACH – Miriam Mednick Seeherman, 91, died peacefully on October 25, 2024. A native of New York City, she moved to the area for...
Adam Abeshouse, Jewish producer of classical recordings
(JTA) — Adam Abeshouse, a producer of classical music whose resume included three Grammy Awards as well as side gigs performing on Broadway in the...
Bernie Marcus, Home Depot founder who gave to Republicans and Israel
(JTA) — Bernie Marcus, 95, the billionaire who co-founded Home Depot and became a Republican megadonor and supporter of civic and political causes...