2025 Virginia General Election Jewish Voters’ Guide
The Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) of Greater Washington and Washington Jewish Week produced this Virginia General Election Jewish Voters’ Guide for the 2025 statewide races. The candidates running for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Attorney General...
The smart way to pass it on
Estate planning attorney Rob Goodman explains how TJF can help business owners blend financial strategy with a legacy of philanthropy. When Rob Goodman sits down with a business owner to talk about succession planning, the conversation often turns to something deeper...
Nadiv kicks off new programming year, selects PJ Library as fundraising cause
The men of Nadiv selected PJ Library as its fundraising cause for the 2025-2026 programming year. The group met on Tuesday, Sept. 9 and, after healthy debate, voted on the popular program that provides families with resources that connect them with Jewish...
In Israel, a struggle to reconcile grief and joy as Sukkot and Oct. 7 coincide
JTA) — On the second anniversary of the Hamas massacre, Israelis grappled with how to mark the date which overlapped with the first day of Sukkot, when Jewish tradition requires festivity. The government postponed official remembrances until the day after the Simchat...
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Trump plans Israel trip as IDF withdrawal in Gaza triggers 72-hour clock for hostage release
Trump has reportedly given assurances that Israel will not resume fighting as it did after a March ceasefire.
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Nadler accuses RFK Jr of antisemitism over claim that ‘early’ circumcisions lead to autism
The claim has no basis in science, according to the consensus of the medical establishment.
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Zabar’s devoted fans mourn Saul Zabar, who transformed his family’s Jewish grocery into an NYC institution
For more than seven decades, Zabar led his family’s famed Jewish market, beloved for its bagels, smoked fish, and classic Ashkenazi fare.
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Minneapolis synagogue targeted with antisemitic, pro-Hamas graffiti on Oct. 7 anniversary
Mayor Jacob Frey, who is Jewish and has attended services at Temple Israel, said the vandalism was "a reminder that hate still tries to find a foothold."
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Steering through the currents of discord in the Jewish community
In sanctuaries across the nation, in fact, across the globe, rabbis and cantors spent much of the recent High Holidays speaking about the rifts – the competing views – that exist within their congregations concerning Israel, Gaza, and the political divides in the...
1,000 books bring Jewish stories to Tidewater schools
When students in more than 300 Tidewater schools opened their library doors this fall, they found something new on the shelves: stories that reflect the richness of Jewish life and history. Thanks to the Konikoff Center for Learning of United Jewish Federation of...
The White Rose Project continues to strengthen Holocaust education
For decades, the Holocaust Commission of the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater has worked to ensure the lessons of the Holocaust are not forgotten. At the heart of this effort is the White Rose Project, an educational initiative that provides books to schools...
The Ketubah – a Jewish marriage contract
The ketubah, or Jewish marriage contract, has traditionally spelled out the groom’s obligations to his wife, including financial responsibilities and his commitment to provide for his bride’s basic needs, such as food, shelter, and intimacy. In the orthodox tradition,...
Driving success despite the weather: The Bob Josephberg Classic
The Strelitz International Academy’s 37th Annual Golf Tournament, held on Wednesday, September 10 at the Virginia Beach National Golf Club, proved that not even rainy skies could dampen the spirit of community and generosity. Known as the Bob Josephberg Classic, this...
BeAR launches 2025/26 school year with successful kickoff breakfast
The Be A Reader (BeAR) Literacy Project celebrated the start of its 2025/26 school year with an enormously successful kickoff breakfast on Monday, Sept. 15 at the Sandler Family Campus. The event gathered more than 90 BeAR mentors, both new and returning, for a...
BBYO holds a successful fall event
Thirty-five members and prospects (17 AZA and 18 BBG) gathered at Top Golf to kick off the new programming term for BBYO. Sports, socializing, and snacks were enjoyed by all. To learn about more programming, contact Courtney Krutoy, city director - Tidewater...
Community Challah Bake for JFS holiday gift bags rises to annual event stature
The smell of fresh dough and the sound of laughter filled the Sandler Family Campus on Monday, Sept. 8, as community members of all ages gathered around tables dusted with flour. Jewish Family Service, in partnership with the Konikoff Center for Learning, hosted a...
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Biased reporting in the media
Editor: Ever since Oct.7, 2023 this country (and around the world) has seen a strong upsurge in antisemitism. Much of this originates with right-wing white supremacists and the left Muslim pro-Palestinian sectors. But a large contingent also comes from...
These Tidewater attorneys share a commitment to Jewish ethics
The three Jewish attorneys profiled on the following pages have several common characteristics. First of all, Steve Brown, Bill Nossen, and Neil Rose all hail from the northeast, landing in Tidewater for various reasons. These men demonstrate their commitment to...
Rain didn’t stop the fun(gi): Celebrating food art with Bill Wurtzel
On a very rainy evening (some parts of Virginia Beach saw nearly a foot of rain on September 16), kids and grownups alike filled the Sandler Family Campus’ Fleischmann Lounge with joy as they played with their food with award-winning artist Bill Wurtzel. After a...
Challah to cards: a community effort for Rosh Hashanah outreach
With the help of the community, Jewish Family Service delivered bags of joy and hope to Jewish seniors across the area residing in assisted living, care homes, long-term care facilities, and independent living communities. Each Rosh Hashanah bag was filled with...
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Yaakov Katz, former editor-in-chief of The Jerusalem Post, returns to Tidewater
Thursday, October 23, 7:30 pm, Sandler Family Campus Esteemed Israeli American journalist, Yaakov...
Rabbi Shira Stutman: The Jewish Way to a Good Life
A nationally recognized and dynamic Jewish leader, Rabbi Shira Stutman will visit Tidewater next...
A Journey through the Aleph-Bet
Time flies. It’s hard to believe the beginner’s Hebrew course at the Simon Family JCC has already...
Blake Sisler joins UJFT staff
United Jewish Federation of Tidewater recently announced the addition of Blake Sisler as the new...
Obituaries
May the Source of Peace
send peace to all who mourn, and comfort to all who are bereaved.
Charlotte Cooper Corey
NORFOLK - Charlotte Cooper Corey, some knew her as ‘CHICK,” has gone ‘Home” to dance once again with her beloved husband, Donald Leigh Corey. ...
Robert P. James
PORTSMOUTH - Robert P. James, 87, passed away on August 25, 2025. Robert was born in Portsmouth, Va. He retired as a school bus driver after...
Ariel Joel Lazier
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - Ari Lazier passed away unexpectedly on September 26, 2025. He was born in Norfolk, Va., to his loving parents, Jay and...
Birdie Glanzer Brundage
BOCA RATON, FLORIDA - Birdie Glanzer Brundage, 95, beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away on September 3, 2025. Born...