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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...

Spring Break Adventure awaits at Camp JCC

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...

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...

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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...

Securing Houses of Worship:Countering Active Threat Training (CATT) 

Sunday, March 22, 3 pm First Presbyterian Church, Norfolk Active threat situations are unpredictable and can unfold quickly—often ending within three to five minutes. Recognizing warning signs and knowing how to respond can save lives. In collaboration with Jewish...

Jonathan Zur honoredat ODU’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Observance

The Hugo A. Owens Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Award was presented to Jonathan C. Zur at Old Dominion University’s 41st Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Observance in January. Zur is president and CEO of the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities. Robin Mancoll,...

Bruce Waldholtz to receive a VCIC Tidewater Humanitarian Award

Thursday, March 26, Westin Virginia Beach Town Center The Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities will hold its 62nd annual Tidewater Humanitarian Awards event this month. These awards honor individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions to...

Virginia Jewish Advocacy Day highlights bipartisan support

Virginia Jewish Advocacy Day once again brought voices from across the Commonwealth to the State Capitol, underscoring a simple but powerful truth: showing up matters.  Nearing the midpoint of the 2026 General Assembly session, Jewish community members...

Launch of Lev Sara Bikur Cholim

Sunday, March 8, 6 PM A new initiative dedicated in memory of Shirley Farfel Berman a”h, Lev Sara Bikur Cholim is being created to extend a loving hand to individuals in the community—and beyond—who are in Norfolk for medical care.  This evening is an opportunity...

Tidewater BBYO updates website

When Courtney Krutoy took on the role of Eastern Region BBYO City Director - Tidewater last year, she noticed that BBYO’s digital presence on United Jewish Federation of Tidewater’s website was both buried and outdated. Krutoy worked with Teresa Knecht, marketing...

Conversational Hebrew with the Shinshinim, Session 3: Around Town

Mondays, March 9 - April 13, 5:30 pm, Sandler Family Campus Planning a trip to Israel or just want to feel more comfortable getting around in Hebrew? If so, join the Shinshinim, Noga Yaniv and Yarden Lahan, for Session 3 of Conversational Hebrew: Around Town....

Dream Doctors bring humanity in action to Tidewater

Tuesday, March 24, 7:30 pm  Sandler Family Campus Israel’s renowned Dream Doctors Project—professional medical clowns who bring healing, dignity, and emotional support to patients and families in hospitals and humanitarian settings around the world – will visit...

Golda Day with the Shinshinim

Tuesday, March 17, 6 pm Sandler Family Campus Children and families are invited to join Shinshinim Noga Yaniv and Yarden Lahan for a delicious evening of games, crafts, and an ice cream social to celebrate Golda Meir, Israel’s first female Prime Minister.  Kids...

Judaica Shop opens in Virginia Beach

The Blue Dove was “created out of love for my Jewish community,” says shop owner Lauren Broudy.  A Tidewater native, she says she was shopping at The Painted Tree in the shops at Hilltop and noticed there were no Jewish-themed items. After some thought, she...

Ashley Brooke Coleman

Virginia Beach – Ashley Brooke Coleman, age 46, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2026.   She was born in Norfolk, Virginia to Barbara and Harvey Coleman.  Ashley was a proud graduate of Norfolk Academy, University of Maryland, and Cumberland...

Helen Cohen Laibstain

Norfolk – After a brief illness, Helen Laibstain, 96 years old, died Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at her home.   Born March 3, 1929, Helen was the daughter of Julius and Celia Shulman Cohen.   Seventy-two years ago, Helen married the love of her...

Sylvia Bernstein Wagner

Omaha, Nebraska  – Sylvia Bernstein Wagner, a pioneering civic leader, accomplished actress, and champion of social progress in Omaha, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2026, at the age of 100.   Her life was defined by principled...

Gilda Weber

Virginia Beach – Gilda Weber, aged 99, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2026, in Virginia Beach, Virginia.   Born on June 5, 1926, she lived a long life devoted to her family.  Gilda was born in the Bronx, N.Y., and graduated from Beth Israel...

Engagement stories filled with romance and surprise

When it’s time to propose, the days of going it alone and private are a thing of the past.  It used to be that all that was necessary to become engaged was a couple in love and a ring.   Family, friends, and photographers to capture the moment, are all part of today’s...