Jewish Tidewater’s Graduates
This year’s graduation season continues with plenty for Jewish Tidewater’s graduates and their families to celebrate.The June 3 issue of Jewish News recognized 41 outstanding graduates. We knew, however, that there were more grads for Jewish Tidewater to be proud of...
Russian Resettlement brought JFS and entire Jewish community together for two decades
At 92, Ellie Porter is sharp as a tack with a keen memory, particularly of events 52 years ago that defined her life as a local community activist. “I was on the board of National B’nai Brith Women and a volunteer with Jewish Family Service here in Tidewater,”...
Jerry Miller receives USNA Distinguished Graduate Award
A 1977 graduate of the United States Naval Academy, Jerry Miller recently received The Distinguished Graduate Award, an honor “given to living U.S. Naval Academy graduates who have made a distinctive contribution to their field or community and have demonstrated...
Strengthening community response through partnerships and exercises
Preparation is one of the key functions necessary to building a safe and secure community. This activity takes many forms. Training, facility hardening, drills, and exercises are all activities that allow for the preparation of effective response to a critical...
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Another Nazi-looted Schiele painting has been returned to heirs of ‘Cabaret’ inspiration Fritz Grünbaum
The most recent owners of the Nazi-looted drawing by Egon Schiele were a prominent family of Nazi refugees in the United States.
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Israeli military vows to stop flow of donations to soldiers, even from their parents
At least one nonprofit is responding to the military crackdown with defiance, pledging to cover the legal expenses of soldiers arrested for accepting donations.
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Trump, meeting with Netanyahu, says we are ‘close’ to World War III because of Biden
The meeting at Mar-a-Lago came a day after Netanyahu met with President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, the presumptive Democratic presidential candidate.
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The Upper East Side’s Caffe Aronne has gone kosher, months after making news for its pro-Israel stance
“If the community didn’t come out for us, we’d be in a very different position,” said owner Aaron Dahan.
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Effectively using your IRA: A path to financial security and philanthropy
Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) can be a popular vehicle for retirement planning, offering a reliable way to save for the future while enjoying tax advantages. Effectively managing an IRA, however, requires understanding its benefits and partnering with the...
ShinShinim host families in Tidewater reap rewards from the experience
ShinShinim are exceptional Israeli high school graduates who postpone their mandatory military service to serve as cultural ambassadors in Jewish communities around the world. These young emissaries are chosen through a rigorous selection process that evaluates their...
Nadiv men’s group wraps up successful year, aims for 25K in 2025
Nadiv capped off another terrific year of Jewish philanthropy, social action, and networking during a social at the Virginia Beach home of Bonnie and David Brand on Tuesday, May 14. This past programming year (which ran from August 2023 to May 2024), Nadiv...
Dancing through each day: Susan and Allan Donn
Susan Donn has no plans to slow down. “I am enormously busy, but I don’t know what I do!” she laughs, explaining how this 82-year-old occupies her days. After a long career as a commercial interior designer, and an attorney-husband who still works full-time,...
Nancy and Jay Lazier: Two very busy and productive people
Growing up in Pittsburgh, Pa., Nancy and Jay Lazier did not cross paths, even though their mothers knew each other through Hadassah. Not until a Hillel mixer at University of Michigan, where Nancy was a freshman and Jay, a sophomore, did they meet. “We were too young...
Teaching, volunteering, exercising – all part of each week for Sue Ellen and Seymour Teach
Married for 59 years, Sue Ellen and Seymour Teach have lived in the same Larkspur house for 53 of those years. Sue Ellen, 82 years old, grew up in Norfolk where her family attended B’nai Israel Congregation. A graduate of Old Dominion University with a degree in...
Gift demonstrates Rubin family’s commitment to Jewish education
Joel and Sara Jo Rubin have long been dedicated to promoting Jewish education. “It began at home and participating in synagogue and Jewish events for our young family,” says Sara Jo. “We were adamant that our children (Molly and Danny) would be raised to practice and...
New Judge in Virginia Beach: Scott Flax
The Honorable Scott Joseph Flax was sworn in on May 1 to begin his eight-year term as a Judge of the Second Judicial Circuit Court. He is the third Jewish circuit court judge to be appointed in Virginia Beach, following the Honorable Jerry Friedman and Honorable Alan...
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Celebration of Lifelong Learning: A year of growth and commitment
The Konikoff Center for Learning of the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater celebrated a remarkable year of Jewish education with a Celebration of Lifelong Learning event last month. This year, dedicated learners deepened their knowledge of Jewish history, thought,...
Toras Chaim students visit Maimonides Health Center residents
The fifth and sixth grade girls from Toras Chaim took a trip to the Maimonides Health Center in Virginia Beach on Monday, June 10.An innovative idea of Kayla Weinreb to teach her students about the act of chessed (kindness) while bringing joy to the Center’s...
Be A Reader (BeAR) Literacy Project celebrates another fantastic year
After achieving plenty of recognition and success during the 2023- 2024 school year, the Be A Reader (BeAR) Literacy Project is now planning for the 2024-2025 school year.During this school year, BeAR worked with more than 100 second-grade students in Norfolk and...
UJFT and JCC’s 55+ programs connect people, expand minds, and focus on fitness
A variety of activities and events designed for adults 55+ are offered by United Jewish Federation of Tidewater and the Simon Family JCC. Whether participants are eager to meet new friends, dive into a great book, or engage in stimulating discussions, there’s...
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Win two passes to Beyond Monet: The Immersive Experience
Through Thursday, September 5Virginia Beach Convention Center Beyond Monet: The Immersive...
Tiny Art Auction for Ukraine
Sunday, August 4, 12 – 4 pmVoodoo Brewing Co., Virginia Beach Voodoo Brewing and local art...
Local artist and JCC member to be showcased in Leon Family Gallery
James Johnson’s art career began when he was just four years old when his 14-year-old brother...
16th Biennial Educators’ Conference tackles rising antisemitism in schools and beyond
Wednesday, July 24 - Thursday, July 25 With incidents of discrimination and antisemitism...
Obituaries
May the Source of Peace
send peace to all who mourn, and comfort to all who are bereaved.
Thomas Lee Barney, Esq.
NORFOLK – Thomas Lee Barney, 77, passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 19 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born March 20,...
Sidney Morton Cohen
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – Sidney Morton Cohen, also known as Lucky and Sid-the-Kid, passed away on July 6 at the age of 87, surrounded by family. ...
Peggy Hughes Dorsk
VIRGINIA BEACH – Peggy Hughes Dorsk passed away on June 14. She was born in Comer, Ga. to the late John and Eunice Hughes on July 31, 1933....
Janyth “Jan” Lee Garrett Fine
VIRGINIA BEACH – Janyth Lee Garrett Fine, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on June 17. She was born on...