Month: June 2017

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Stay vigilant – our community depends on you

Stay vigilant – our community depends on you

This month’s attack at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan is a stark reminder that antisemitic threats are real. The attack on the same day at Old Dominion University, though not targeting the Jewish community directly, hit close to home and underscores the...

Tidewater to celebrate Israel at 78

Tidewater to celebrate Israel at 78

Israeli Chef’s Table - Wednesday, April 22, 7 pm Sandler Family Campus Yom Ha’Atzmaut - Sunday, April 26, 12 – 3 pm Sandler Family Campus As Israel continues to face a difficult moment, the bond between the nation and Jewish communities around the worldfeels...

In honor of Yom HaShoah: Charlotte’s story

In honor of Yom HaShoah: Charlotte’s story

How will the history of the Holocaust be told when the last witness, the last child or grandchild of a survivor has passed away? The records of the Holocaust are preserved in archives throughout the world. And sometimes archives are able to take an active role in...

Seder plates, oranges, and memories

Seder plates, oranges, and memories

A beautiful, high-end fancy seder plate might be the perfect centerpiece at the table.  Other times though, the attraction might radiate from the memories of a beat-up, or a child-made, or an artistic piece that when placed on the table, manages to bring loved...

Passover seders around Tidewater

Passover seders around Tidewater

Compiled by Konikoff Center for Learning Looking for a Passover seder to attend this year? Check out these options and make a decision soon to secure a spot, as Passover begins at sundown on Wednesday, April 1. B’nai Israel Congregation Anyone who would like home...

BeAR: A year of growth, gratitude, and a little bit of magic

In its 26th year of serving students in Norfolk and Virginia Beach Title I schools, BeAR has experienced meaningful change. This year, the program said goodbye to several devoted mentors whose steady presence shaped young readers in lasting ways. Their absence is...

A night of neon magic

The Sandler Family Campus was glowing with energy on Saturday, Feb. 21 for Neon Eras Kids Night Out. To set the mood, children were encouraged to arrive decked out in their brightest neon attire. Whether it was head-to-toe 80s fluorescent, 90s electric grunge, or...

Temple Israel to stage a Magical Gala

Sunday, May 3, 1 pm, Temple Israel A magical afternoon is planned for Temple Israel’s Annual Gala, an event that includes a deluxe luncheon and entertainment from Philadelphia magician Mike Miller.  Miller, a past president of the Society of American Magicians,...

Purim with a purpose: Community delivers joy to area seniors  

Jewish Family Service of Tidewater always looks forward to celebrating Purim, but this year felt especially meaningful. In addition to celebrating, the community made sure seniors living in assisted living facilities knew they were not forgotten.  Purim is a...

Spring Break Adventure awaits at Camp JCC

April 6 – 10 9 am - 4 pm, Sandler Family Campus The countdown to Spring Break is officially on, with Camp JCC ready to transform a week away from the classroom into a memorable adventure. Designed specifically for children in kindergarten through fifth grade, the...

Beth El partners with 92NY to bring world-Class programming to Norfolk

Monday, April 6, 7:30 pmCongregation Beth El Congregation Beth El recently launched a partnership with the 92nd Street Y (92NY) in New York City, one of the world’s most respected cultural and intellectual institutions. Through this collaboration, Beth El will host...

Yom HaShoah to commemorate, remember, and reaffirm

Monday, April 13, 6:45 pm, Congregation Beth El  This year’s Yom HaShoah commemoration, presented by United Jewish Federation of Tidewater’s Holocaust Commission, features Dr. Milton Zweig as the keynote speaker.  Yom HaShoah is a day of commemoration for the six...

Marjorie Jane Berger

Virginia Beach – Marjorie Jane Berger, born September 11, 1946, passed away on February 3 at the age of 79.   She is survived by her brothers,Dr. Jeff Berger and Dr. Keith Berger, nine nieces and nephews, and her beloved cat, Willow.  Margie was a...

Harold “Hal” Delevie

Los Angeles, Calif. – Harold “Hal” Delevie, a beloved husband, father, and community member, passed away on February 8, after a very long and fulfilling life.   He is survived by his devoted and loving wife, Roberta “Bobbi” Delevie, his children Mark (Lisa)...

Harvey David Eluto

Raleigh, N.C. – Harvey David Eluto passed away on March 10, 2026. Harvey Eluto was the oldest child of Jerome and Ida Eluto. He is survived by his brother Larry of Brooklyn, N.Y. and sister Susan of Baltimore, Md. He is also survived by his wife, Harriett Snyder...

Gerald Maury Hankin

Virginia Beach – Gerald Maury Hankin, better known as “Jerry,” a man of unwavering determination and boundless generosity, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2026, at the age of 80, in Virginia Beach, Virginia.   Born on December 30, 1945, in Camden, New...

Arnold “Arnie” Unterbach

Virgina Beach – Born in Brooklyn in 1946, Arnie Unterbach died on Mach 9, 2026.   Arnie was the son of Louis Unterbach and Hilda Saltzman, both of whom immigrated from Warsaw Poland in 1927. Arnie’s first career was as a jazz bass player and toured with the USO...

Thank you to our supporters who recently donated to Jewish News!

Supporters of Jewish News help keep local Jewish journalism alive at a time when it feels as if it is disappearing almost everywhere else.   Jewish News appreciates all who support the newspaper with generous contributions – whether in honor of or in memory...

Mike Goldsmith shares security expertise with community

After 35 years of service on the Norfolk Police Department fighting crime as a police officer, advancing through the ranks to become Norfolk’s Chief of Police, then on to a second career as an Assistant City Manager for Norfolk, Mike Goldsmith was more than entitled...