Families of all ages gathered at the Reba and Sam Sandler Family Campus for the annual End of Summer Shabbat Dinner and Pool Party on Friday, August 22. Hosted by United Jewish Federation of Tidewater, the multigenerational event brought together more than 150 community members to welcome Rabbi Jacob Herber of Congregation Beth El, along with Tidewater’s new ShinShinim, Noga Yaniv and Yarden Lahan.
The evening was enriched by the participation of several local Jewish clergy. Rabbi Herber led a brief Kabbalat Shabbat service, which was followed by Shabbat blessings led by Rabbi Ari Oliszewski, Rabbi Israel Zoberman, Cantor Elihu Flax, and Cantor David Proser. Each contributed to creating a warm Shabbat experience.
Following the service, guests enjoyed a classic BBQ Shabbat dinner and live music by the local band, TRIBE. Children played in the pool while adults relaxed and reconnected. This laid-back evening continues to be a favorite way for the community to mark the end of summer and the beginning of a new season.
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