Month: March 2018

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John Stein brings a taste of New York to Tidewater

John Stein brings a taste of New York to Tidewater

Start spreading the news…Ess-a-Bagel has made its way from New York to Tidewater. Baker’s Crust Bagel, a new concept by restauranteur John Stein, is now open at The Shops at Hilltop. The eatery features a full menu of Ess-a-Bagel bagels, deli sandwiches, and Three...

Supporting grieving children for 25 years

Supporting grieving children for 25 years

Twenty-five years ago, Jewish Family Service and Edmarc, a children’s hospice program, partnered to develop Peace by Piece, an emotional safe haven for kids and teens who have experienced the loss of a loved one. Adult support groups for the caregivers are also...

BeAR begins 25th year

BeAR begins 25th year

The Be A Reader (BeAR) Literacy Program is celebrating a major milestone this year, and what better way to begin the year than with United Jewish Federation hosting the largest ever BeAR kickoff luncheon. Now in its 25th year, the BeAR program continues to ignite a...

BBYO in Tidewater begins new year with increased participation

BBYO in Tidewater begins new year with increased participation

Last month’s BBYO kickoff event had a great turnout with about 20 Aleph Zadik Aleph (AZA) boys and 16 B’nai Brith Girls (BBG) attending.   The teens swam, ate pizza, caught up with old friends, and met some new additions to BBYO Tidewater. The night wrapped...

Engaging Yiddish Club meets monthly

Engaging Yiddish Club meets monthly

Tuesday, November 5, 1 pm, Sandler Family Campus The Yiddish Club offers a welcoming space for participants to engage in readings, discussions, and performances while enhancing their understanding of the Yiddish language. Attendees can expect lively conversations and...

ZIM moves to Virginia Beach

Rabbi Meir Lessof joins Nissim Yochai, president of ZIM, and other dignitaries to affix mezuzot at ZIM’snew office building in Virginia Beach. The move from Norfolk marks more than 1,000 new job opportunities for Virginia Beach. Rabbi Meir Lessoff and Nissim Yochai,...

What is modern Jewish art?

Sunday, December 15, 2 pm Chrysler Museum The inaugural presentation of the Tidewater Jewish Visual Arts Advisory Board, a creation of the Jewish Museum and Cultural Center’s visual arts committee, will feature a nationally known professor, lecturer, and art expert,...

EXPLORING THE POWER OF MITZVOT

Class begins Wednesday October 30, 11:30 am In times of crisis, the Jewish community’s support has been remarkable, with donations, supplies, and love continuing to pour in. But what else can be done? Enter the power of mitzvot—a secret weapon. A mitzvah, a...

Moon Circle – What it’s all about

Next meeting: Tuesday, December 2, 6:45 pm, Sandler Family People often ask, “What is Moon Circle? What do you do? What is it about?’ Here's a breakdown of what Moon Circle is, with the hope that more will join in this meaningful experience. Rosh Chodesh, the birth of...

Welcome to Tidewater’s Great Jewish Bookshelf

An opportunity to deepen connections to Jewish heritage, culture, and contemporary thought A new initiative of the Konikoff Center for Learning of the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater, the Great Jewish Bookshelf invites Jewish adults—or anyone interested in the...

Shirley Adrienne Baum

ST. ALBANS, ENGLAND – Shirley Adrienne Baum passed away on September 16 at the age of 88 in St. Albans, England. A native of London, she was prede- ceased in 2015 by her husband, Braham Baum. She leaves behind her children, Gary (Elena) and Tracey and grandchildren,...

Robert Herman

WILMINGTON, N.C. - Robert Herman, 88, passed away on Saturday, September 7. Robert was born on June 30, 1936, to Carlyn and Benjamin Jaffe in Suffolk, Virginia. When Robert was two, his father passed away and his mother married Phillip Herman, who adopted Robert. In...

Robert B. Levin

VIRGINIA BEACH – Robert B. Levin, “Bobby,” passed peacefully in his home on September 17 after a courageous battle with cancer. Bobby was predeceased by his parents, Carla and Bernard Levin, and his sister, Margaret. He is survived by his son, Maxwell Levin, siblings...

Knowledge is Key. Some basic facts.

Iran funds approximately $700 million to Lebanon annually. Hezbollah effectively controls Lebanon, is stronger than many national armies and poses a significantly greater threat than Hamas. Hezbollah’s stated goal is the complete destruction of the Jewish state....

Dr. Stewart Barry Segal

INDIAN TRAIL, N.C. - Stewart Barry Segal passed away on September 19 at the age of 73, surrounded by his family and knowing that he was loved, that he had made a difference in countless lives, and that his work here was done. He was born on July 19, 1951, in Norfolk,...

Dorothy Mae Zimmerman

POMPTON PLAINS, N.J. - Dorothy Mae Zimmerman passed away peacefully sur- rounded by her loving children, Betsy, Josh, and Susan, on September 16, just two weeks shy of her 89th birthday. Prior to her retirement, Dorothy was the administrator of private psychiatric...

Preparing for 5785

Typically, as we prepare for the New Year, I would share the enormous impact of our 2024 Annual Campaign where, together as a community, we raised more than $5 million to support the needs of the Jewish people and organizations locally, on college campuses around...

Donations to Jewish News

Jewish News appreciates all who support the newspaper with generous contributions – whether in honor of or in memory of friends and loved ones or as a Friend of Jewish News. Friends of Jewish News Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lines  Virginia Hawks Carol Waters Barbara...

Apologies amidst grief and anger

At funeral, Israeli president asks for forgiveness from Goldberg-Polin family (JTA) — Israeli President Isaac Herzog apologized for Israel’s failure to free the captives held by Hamas in his comments at the funeral of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, the 23-year-old American...

Ruby Lions kick-off the UJFT 2025 Campaign

On a pleasantly cool and beautiful August evening, 25 Ruby Lions (UJFT Lion of Judah women giving at the $10K+ level) gathered for dinner at the home of Annie Sandler, in what may be a first-ever in Tidewater... an event where the women’s division kicked-off the...

Full-Scale Exercises test local readiness

More than 100 people participated in a full-day, active shooter simulation last month to test the City of Norfolk’s preparedness in the event of a critical incident. Together with the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater, Ohef Sholom Temple, and the Secure Community...

Concerned citizens form PAC to elect school board candidates

With a mission to support students-first candidates for the Virginia Beach School Board, Jody and Alan Wagner, along with a group of parents, educators, and members of the Virginia Beach community, have formed The Citizens Advocating for Responsible Education PAC...

Governor Glenn Youngkin signs legislation to combat bigotry

RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin on August 28 signed HB 18 and SB 7 to expand criminal penalties against bigotry and close a serious gap in the code by ensuring ethnicity is explicitly recognized among the protected classes. Attorney General Jason Miyares. “I’m...