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Carin Simon Each year, the day before Thanksgiving is devoted to Grandparents Day at Strelitz International Academy. Important in the lives of SIA’s students, many grandparents support the school throughout the year by giving to the Annual Donor Fund, Annual Golf...
Elana McGovern Since October 7, young adults have rallied in support of each other and Israel, culminating in a heartwarming Pop-Up Shabbat experience on November 17. To strengthen ties and contribute to the Tidewater Supports Israel 2023 Emergency Campaign, members...
Bob Lehman A desire to be with each other and the greater Jewish community in solidarity for the State of Israel brought 140 people to the Cavalier Golf and Yacht Club on Friday, Nov. 17. The evening was nothing short of magical. While the attendees were mostly...
NORFOLK - Stanley Robert Horne died peacefully at his residence, Leigh Hall, on Saturday, December 2. Stanley grew up in Norfolk, Va., first on Holt Street, then Ainsworth Street, and finally on Maury, where he grew up with Eleanor, Steven, Marianne, his mother Ruth,...
NORFOLK - Hugh Janes passed away peacefully at Harbor’s Edge on December 1. Hugh was born in Grand Rapids, Mich. to C. Lester Janes and Genevieve K. Janes on December 26, 1932. He is survived by his wife Carolyn, his daughters, Susan (Alex) of Spring, Texas and Karen...
CUMMING, GA. - Kenneth Schonfeld, age 82, passed away on Friday, November 10. Ken was born on July 22, 1941, in the Bronx, New York, to Joseph and Bertha (Birdie) Schonfeld. Ken graduated from Newport News High School in 1959 and attended University of Richmond before...
Financial aid applications for 2023-24 school year re-open. Deadline: September 30, 2023 With more than 45 million Americans in some form of outstanding interest-bearing student loan debt, 0% interest loans can help save borrowers thousands of dollars in high...
Sierra Lautman Israeli Scouts from the Tzofim Friendship Caravan visited Tidewater on July 28 for the first time in four years. Their performances bridge the gap between Israeli and American culture, demonstrating the power of music and unity in fostering connections...
Nofar Trem A blazing sun over the Metzger Outdoor Aquatic Center at the Simon Family Jewish Community Center helped make certain temperatures were up – in a good way – for Sunday Fun Day in August. The afternoon was a heartwarming convergence of community members,...
Shira Li Bartov (JTA) — To prepare for their role in creating Adam Sandler’s latest movie, crew members hit the Toronto bar and bat mitzvah circuit. Production designer Perry Blake and set decorator Julia Altschul, guided by a local consultant on the Jewish...
NEW ORLEANS, LA. - Ellen Ruth Kruger Chapman passed away peacefully at her home in New Orleans, Louisiana, on August 18, surrounded by her family. Born and raised in Norfolk, Virginia, Ellen attended college at Tulane University and medical school at New York...
NOFOLK - Milton Linwood Gamsey passed away peacefully in his home on August 11, at the age of 100. He was the son of Morton and Reba Levy Gamsey. He was a proud World War II veteran who was predeceased by his loving wife of 71 years, Rosalind Laibstain Gamsey. Linwood...
NORFOLK - Harold Levenson, 83, passed away after contracting COVID. He was better known as Hal and can best be remembered by his booming presence – his mind and stature overwhelmed a room. He loved having challenging conversations as well as listening to music of all...
VIRGINIA BEACH - Joan H. Strauss, age 101, died Monday August 7. Joan was the beloved wife of Werner S. Strauss, who preceded her in death. She was the loving mother of Renee Dawson and Larry Strauss (Katherine), grandmother of Adina S. Gadell (Tim), and...
PORTSMOUTH—Lily Stromberg, age 94, died peacefully in her home with family on August 13. Lily was born in Montreal, Canada, to Jacob and Jennie Tessler. She earned her degree in elementary education from MacDonald College of McGill University School for Teachers. She...
Lounging on the beach and ziplining through tropical forests aren’t the only ways to have fun and interesting summer days. For some in Jewish Tidewater, it’s incorporating something Jewish into a trip, camp, or activity. Here, we highlight a few such ‘Jewish Summers’...
On Saturday, July 29, I took my seven-year-old twin daughters to the large Gome Junction protest, the northernmost protest against the judicial reforms in Israel. These protests have been occurring for 30 weeks in a row at junctions and in cities across Israel. Since...
On Wednesday, June 19, I had the honor of joining leadership from our Jewish community, as well as leadership from Jewish communities and organizations around the country to hear Israeli President Isaac Herzog address a joint session of the United States Congress. I...
In response to the Knesset’s vote earlier today (July 24, 2023) on the Reasonableness Law, Jewish Federations of North America issued the following statement: “The Jewish Federations of North America are deeply pained over the growing polarization we have witnessed in...
When I booked my flights for the 2018 Association of Holocaust Organizations conference held in Mobile, Ala., I did not think about extending my trip to visit the then brand-new National Memorial for Peace and Justice in Montgomery, a two-hour drive north. I vowed...
Prophet $50,000+ Anonymous United Jewish Federation of Tidewater – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Righteous $20,000 - $49,999 Dozoretz Family Fund Edward Kramer Cindy & Ronald Kramer Celia K. Krichman* Charitable Trust Laura & Jerrold Miller Deb & Peter...
Much has changed since Beth Sholom Village opened its doors in 1980, but the tradition of caring has not. Among those changes: The name of the organization changed from Beth Sholom Home of Eastern Virginia, an assisted living community was added in 2004, and services...
The Guide to Jewish Living in Tidewater 2023
Originating in Israel, Gaga is a sport like dodgeball, played in a circular pit where players hit and roll the ball to eliminate opposing players. The Simon Family JCC built its first Gaga pit nearly 10 years ago to entertain students and campers on the Sandler Family...
Rainbows, rocket ships, and red, white, and blue spirit are just some of the themes that filled Strelitz International Academy’s classrooms this summer, keeping SIA’s summer session busy both inside and outside of the classroom. To maintain excitement and engagement,...
This year marks 75 years of commitment by Jewish Family Service to serve the community. For more than three quarters of a century, thousands of people have received help from the family services agency. Part of the agency’s success is the legacy of its board of...