Summer Camp 2025

Summer Camp 2025

Summertime is right around the corner, with camps of every sort – day, overnight, specialty, and general – busy planning an exciting 2025 experience for campers. Whether campers stay close to home or embark on a few weeks away for an overnight experience, many...

Son of Holocaust survivors to speak at Yom Hashoah

Son of Holocaust survivors to speak at Yom Hashoah

Wednesday, April 23, Ohef Sholom Temple, 6:45 pm Dr. Irving Berkowitz is the keynote speaker for the community’s Yom Hashoah commemoration, which is presented each year by United Jewish Federation of Tidewater’s Holocaust Commission. Dr. Berkowitz is the son of...

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Mon, 21 Apr 2025 19:51:14 +0000

Ben Shapiro, Emily Damari among torch lighters for Israel’s Independence Day ceremony

Some Israelis have decried the inclusion of Shapiro, one of the most prominent conservative pundits in the United States.

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Mon, 21 Apr 2025 19:03:43 +0000

FSU shooting suspect used neo-Nazi imagery on social media, ADL finds

The suspect used a drawing of Hitler and the emblem of a white supremacist group as his profile photos.

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Mon, 21 Apr 2025 16:30:10 +0000

‘We have fond and enduring memories’: Jewish groups respond to Pope Francis’ death

“May the memory of Pope Francis be for a blessing," said the American Jewish Committee.

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Mon, 21 Apr 2025 15:54:34 +0000

Pope Francis’ final speech called for ceasefire and hostage release in Gaza war

"The growing climate of anti-Semitism throughout the world is worrisome," he said.

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Survey after survey reports that fewer adults and even fewer young people are aware of the Holocaust, or at least of its scale. In fact, denying the Holocaust or its enormity continues to gain followers and receive prominent placement on the national stage. With books...

Federal cuts to food assistance devastate JFS Food Pantry

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send peace to all who mourn, and comfort to all who are bereaved.

Dana Cohen

NORFOLK - Dana Cohen, 92, passed away peacefully in her home on April 6, 2025.She was born in Lwow, Poland, the daughter of the late Mauricy Sygal...

Paul Andrew Moore

PORTSMOUTH - Paul Andrew Moore, 72, passed away, March 24, 2025.He is survived by his wife Debbie, daughter Angela Woody (Chris), sons Daniel and...

Benn Lewis Richels

NORFOLK - With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Benn Lewis Richels, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and cherished...

Jon Franklin Sedel

VIRGINIA BEACH - Jon Franklin Sedel passed away March 29, 2025, from cancer.He grew up in Birdneck Point, son of the late Dr. Norman Sedel and...