Month: February 2018

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Ohef Sholom’s Taste of the Tropics:

Ohef Sholom’s Taste of the Tropics:

Saturday, Jan. 31, 6-8:30 pm Ohef Sholom Temple  A lively island-themed evening featuring local restaurants, signature cocktails, and craft beverages, Ohef Sholom Temple’s Taste of the Tropics plans to be every bit as tasty and fun as last year’s Taste of the...

All aboard the PJ Library Challah Train

All aboard the PJ Library Challah Train

A new initiative begins this season: the PJ Library Challah Train – the delivery of Shabbat baskets to local families, one home at a time, creating a chain of kindness and connection throughout Tidewater.  Each week, a nominated family will receive a basket containing...

Dr. Margaret Carson Zimmerman

Virginia Beach – Dr. Margaret Ruth Carson Zimmerman passed away peacefully in her home on November 26, 2025, in Virginia Beach, Virginia.  Born in Toronto on December 1, 1936, Dr. Zimmerman’s life was defined by service and intellect. After graduating from The...

Edith Weiner

Virginia Beach – Edith Weiner passed away on December 31, 2025.  Funeral services were held graveside in the Garden of Kind David in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. A shiva minyan was held at the home of Karen S. (Weiner) Lamb, Edith’s beloved daughter-in-law and...

Alan David Stein

Virginia Beach– Alan David Stein, 88 years young, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a life defined by love, joy, and deep connection to family, friends, and community.  For 64 devoted years, he shared a remarkable love story with his wife, Brenda. Married...

Marilyn Comess Lacey

Virginia Beach – Marilyn Comess Lacey, 93, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2025 in Virginia Beach, Virginia.   Marilyn was born to Esther and Morris Comess on January 6, 1932, in Norfolk, Virginia. She was predeceased by her sister, Dianne Kay, and...

Harriet Robins Goodove

Virginia Beach– Harriet Robins Goodove, age 83, passed away on January 5, 2025.  Raised in the close-knit Ghent community, Harriet graduated from Maury High School before attending the University of Georgia, where she earned not only her degree, but also met her...

Nancy M. Friedman

VIRGINIA BEACH – Nancy M. Friedman passed away on November 7, 2025. Nancy was born July 25, 1940, in Raleigh, N.C. to the late Macy and Willard Clifton.  A military man, Will moved the family to Norfolk when Nancy was a little girl, and it was here that she spent...

David R. Blevins

Virginia Beach  – David Robert Blevins died December 27, 2025, at age 84.   Born May 26, 1941, in Knoxville, Tenn. to Hansel and Marian Blevins, David lived most of his adult life in Montgomery, Ala. and Virginia Beach.  David earned his doctorate...

JFiT unveils fitness boosters for 2026 resolutions

JFiT unveils fitness boosters for 2026 resolutions

With New Year’s resolutions known to drive gym crowds, Simon Family JCC’s JFiT gym got in shape early to offer three unique, budget-friendly services to kickstart sustainable routines without hassle or high costs. And, while JCC membership offers myriad benefits and...

The will to build, together

As we complete another incredibly successful year at Tidewater Jewish Foundation, I am heartened by the faith, trust, and confidence that is placed in us to safeguard personal heritage ideals.This past year, we grew our assets under management by 17%; 2% better than...

Faith is not a supporting character

When I wrote my first piece about Nobody Wants This in Jewish News (December 2024), I analyzed its first season through the lens of the Argentine film Transmitzvah. In that essay, I highlighted how the film treated Judaism with humanity — characters who make mistakes,...

USS Harry S. Truman Torah moves to a temporary home at Beth El

Twelve Beth El congregants, led by Rabbi Yoni Warren, Rabbi Jacob Herber USCG, and Admiral Herm Shelanski, Ret., were treated to a special morning minyon aboard the USS Harry S. Truman on Thursday, Oct. 30.Some may recall when the Truman was commissioned in 1998. Now,...

BeAR and Southern Packing deliver holiday goodwill

Just in time for Thanksgiving, the BeAR Literacy Project partnered with Southern Packing Corporation to donate 16 turkeys to the Norfolk Federation of Teachers. The turkeys were set aside for retired school employees, including teachers, bus drivers, cafeteria...

Eastern BBYO L’Dor V’Dor Convention

Eighteen teens from Tidewater BBYO attended Eastern Region’s annual L’Dor V’Dor Convention outside Asheville, North Carolina. The convention, which took place in mid-November, was Eastern Region BBYO’s largest gathering since the start of COVID, with more than 180...

Author explores story of brave Jewish women in the Warsaw Ghetto

New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth R. Hyman was a featured speaker of the Lee and Benard Jaffe Family Jewish Book Festival on Thursday, Nov. 6 at the Sandler Family Campus.Hyman shared the story behind her new book, The Girl Bandits of the Warsaw Ghetto,...

From curiosity to compassion: Kids learn the impact of Tzedakah

Nearly 250 members of Jewish Tidewater gathered at the Simon Family JCC for this year’s Community Impact Day on Sunday, Nov. 23. Students from Congregation Beth El, Ohef Sholom Temple, and Temple Emanuel attended Religious School at the event instead of their usual...

Plan to participate in Virginia Jewish Advocacy Day

The opening of the 2026 legislative session in the Virginia General Assembly takes place in January. In anticipation, the Jewish Community Relations Council is preparing for one of its most impactful annual gatherings: Virginia Jewish Advocacy Day on Tuesday, February...

JCC Seniors Club Meeting

Wednesday, January 21,12 pm Sandler Family Campus JCC Seniors Club is for adults who are at least 55 years old who are interested in education, culture, and connections to others and the Jewish community.Join active seniors to learn what’s going on in the community...

Ohef Sholom Temple to host Taste of the Town II

Saturday, January 31, 2026 • 6 – 8:30 pm After last year’s Taste of the Town drew a wonderful crowd and received glowing feedback, Ohef Sholom Temple is “bringing it back – bigger, brighter, and even more delicious!”This year’s celebration will feature a festive...

Stem Odyssey – afternoon sessions for first and second graders

Tuesdays, Jan. 20 – Feb. 24 • 4 – 5 pm • Sandler Family Campus Harness heat energy, explore the properties of light and color, and put your sense of smell to the test. Students in grades 1 and 2 will examine curious optical illusions and create amazing sound...

Camp JCC registration: A Black Friday tradition

On Black Friday, November 28, registration for Camp JCC Summer 2026 opened.Opening camp registration on Black Friday is not an accident. Through the Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, and New Year’s seasons, families travel to be together and often have their own traditions of...

Temple Emanuel’s Wild West Casino Night is coming to town

Saturday, January 10, 2026, 7 - 11 pm, Temple Emanuel Giddy up and mark calendars for another fun night at the annual Temple Emanuel Casino Night. The event is riding into town with its Wild West theme – decorations, food, and attire.Cowboys and cowgals of all ages...

Kathleen Patricia Bronstein

VIRGINIA BEACH - Kathleen Patricia Bronstein, 78, died November 23, 2025.Born on July 19, 1947, in Long Beach, California, she was the daughter of the late John Francis Adams and Kathleen Patricia Adams. Kathleen graduated from Granby High School and DePaul Nursing...

Helene Berger Frost

VIRGINIA BEACH - After 13 courageous years of fighting Scleroderma, Helene Berger Frost, 78, peacefully passed away on November 26, 2025, surrounded by her adoring family.Through unwavering perseverance, she defied the conventions of medical expectations with her...

Matthew A. Krakower

Chesapeake - Matthew Arthur Krakower, age 88 and ¾, passed away on November 20, 2025.He was the best husband, father, and Papa his family could ever have hoped for, and he loved us all with unwavering devotion.Born in the Bronx, N.Y., Matthew was the beloved son of...