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Russell “Russ” Cronin recently joined Tidewater Jewish Foundation as its new chief operating officer and vice president of operations. Cronin brings strong professional expertise and a local connection to the organization’s leadership team. Raised in Virginia...
February 15 - 25 The Virginia Festival of Jewish Film returns for its 33rd year with a fresh slate of films that spans history, suspense, and true‑life heroism—from the Yom Kippur War saga The Stronghold to the international sports thriller Tatami, the October 7th...
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...
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...
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...
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...
NEWPORT NEWS - Beverly Hicks Diamonstein, the widow of the late Delegate Alan A. Diamonstein, passed away on November 10, 2024. When you think of Beverly, two things come to mind immediately. First, she lived the expression “she did everything a man did, only...
VIRGINIA BEACH - Lawrence Beryl Kreitzer, lovingly known as Larry to friends and family, passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 8, 2024 at the age of 81. Born on December 14, 1942, in Philadelphia to Harry and Selma Kreitzer, both of blessed memory,...
NORFOLK - Reece Livingston passed away on November 13, 2024 at the age of 90. He is survived by his loving partner, Merle Cogen; his children, Robin (Moss) Cohen (Durham, N.C.), Philip Livingston (Rehoboth Beach, Del.), and Barry Livingston (Buford, Ga.); his...
VIRGINIA BEACH - It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Martin Sheffer on November 19, 2024. He died peacefully, surrounded by family. He was 86 years old. Marty was born in the borough of Queens, New York City to the late Cecelia (Green) Sheffer and...
Lenny Brooke 90 years old The former owner of Southern Packing Corporation, Lenny Brooke has been married to Ellie for 63 years and is nearly as active as ever. His son, Jeffrey Brooke says, “Even now after my father has turned 90, he still calls on a few customers...
Lorraine Fink 100 years old The oldest in this esteemed group, Lorriane Fink manages to find humor in almost every situation – at her 99th birthday, for example, she suggested the cake be turned upside down to make her 66! She’s an award-winning artist, a...
Eddie Shapiro will take part in a special cabaret-style evening with live music in partnership with Zeiders American Dream Theater and ROÚGE Theater Reinvented*Wednesday, December 4, 7:30 pm, Sandler Family Campus Reviewed by Nili Belkin In Here’s To The Ladies, Eddie...
DINA, MINNESOTA – Ethel-Raye Greenspan, 87, of Norfolk, Va., passed away from heart disease in Edina, Minn. on October 16, 2024, surrounded by her family. Born in Norfolk on May 8, 1937, to parents David and Helen Nesson, Ethel-Raye attended Granby High School and...
VIRGINIA BEACH – Miriam Mednick Seeherman, 91, died peacefully on October 25, 2024. A native of New York City, she moved to the area for love in 1956. Miriam radiated kindness to everyone she met and did her best to ease the burdens of those who struggled....
Hurricane Helene struck the east coast as a powerful Category 4 storm, bringing wind speeds exceeding 140 mph, a once-in-a generation storm surge, and more than 15 inches of rainfall. This caused widespread flooding and damage across Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, North...
United Jewish Federation of Tidewater’s Jewish Community Relations Council has compiled a toolkit to educate, engage, and inform Tidewater voters about ‘all things’ election. It offers information on how to register to vote, find the correct polling place, determine...
Recognized around town as the guys in the TV commercials touting their One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning business, Ryan Kletz joined his dad, Todd Kletz, at work in 2008. Theirs is a story of appreciating the strengths of each other’s generational skills and...
When Charlie Nusbaum joined S.L. Nusbaum Insurance Agency, his parents were both working at the agency. Now, his sons, Michael and Stephen, are part of the TEAM – from generation to generation. Charles S. Nusbaum S.L. Nusbaum Insurance Agency, Business and personal...
A family-owned and operated business for more than 80 years, Ronnie Brooke and his cousin, Todd Goldman, keep the communication lines open and always find something to laugh about. Ronnie Brooke Southern Packing Corporation, Wholesale Meats Jewish News:...
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...
Thursday, November 7, 1 pm, Sandler Family Campus To better align with the group’s goals, “Coffee and Conversations” is now “Roundtable Conversations: Agree to Disagree,” with thoughtful discussions focusing on tougher, more challenging topics. United Jewish...
Wednesday, November 20, 11:30 am Sandler Family Campus The Lee & Bernard Jaffe Family Jewish Book Festival will host Susan and David Schwartz, authors of The Joy of Costco, for an exclusive 30-minute meet and greet with the JCC Seniors Club. The...
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - We bid farewell to Ethel-Raye Greenspan of Norfolk, Virginia, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on October 16, at the age of 87. Ethel-Raye touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that...
NORFOLK - Holly Silver Margason passed away peacefully on Oct. 11, surrounded by her family while watching The Wizard of Oz, one of her favorite movies. Fittingly, she passed during the moment where Dorothy crosses over from the black and white world into the magical,...
October 28 - December 4 For more than 40 years, this annual celebration of Jewish writers, books, and ideas has featured authors from various backgrounds who have written about diverse topics. Featured author events allow the community to engage with bestselling and...