Norfolk—Esther Stark of Norfolk, Virginia, passed away on October 5, 2022 at age 100. She was the daughter of the late Morris and Jennie Stam Lesser and was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 46 years, Louis Stark and sister, Freida Goldstein. She was a...
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Marty Einhorn Pavilion’s dedication brings community together— in a new, outdoor structure
The dedication of the Marty Einhorn Pavilion took place on a practically perfect Sunday morning earlier this month. The bright blue sky hosted puffy white clouds, the jazz sounds of the Jimmy Master’s Trio welcomed guests, lunch was tasty, and the program, paying...
Community’s generosity has major impact
As we prepare for the New Year, 5783, it was wonderful to come together as a community for the dedication of the Marty Einhorn Pavilion at the Sandler Family Campus on Sunday, September 18 (see page 6). Marty joins a list of leaders who are honored through namings on...
Diverse authors, varied subjects planned for Jewish Book Festival
The annual Lee & Bernard Jaffe Family Jewish Book Festival begins on November 2 with author Dan Grunfeld (see page 10), kicking off a series of events that will run through June. This year’s festival features 20 authors from around the world and from a variety of...
High Holidays 2022
Chef Larry Adler: Cooking up a storm to break the fast
Virginia Beach’s Larry Adler, culinary faculty lead at Stratford University and a former training professional, has a long history of applying his skills and creativity to bringing food to the next level. For Jewish News readers, Adler shares a few tips...
Help ‘Spark’ UJFT’s 2020 Community Campaign
Thursday, September 26, 7:30 pm Sandler Family Campus The United Jewish Federation of Tidewater invites the community to help launch the Community 2020 Vision Campaign. Alfred Moses, author of Bucharest Diary: Romania’s Journey from Darkness to Light is the evening’s...
Shirley (Rosenberg) Weiner
Wilmington, Del.—It is with great sadness, the family of Shirley Weiner (nee Rosenberg) announces her passing on Friday, August 23, 2019, at the age of 84. Shirley is lovingly remembered by her children, Karen Duncan and David (Stephanie); grandsons, Brinton Duncan...
Ruth Ann Schoenbaum
Norfolk—Ruth Ann Silverman Schoenbaum, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2019. Born in 1926 to Bernice and Samuel (Nubby) Silverman, Ruth Ann lived in Norfolk until her marriage to Leon Schoenbaum in 1946. She met Leon during WWII when he was living next door to her...
Albert L. Rosenfeld
Virginia Beach—Albert Leonard Rosenfeld, a sweet, funny, and kind gentleman, 90, passed away on August 8, 2019, in Virginia Beach. He was born in Brooklyn, New York to Max and Shirley Rosenfeld. He was a graduate of Newport News High School and the College of William...
Jo Anne Klein
Virginia Beach—Jo Anne R. Klein, 72, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 23, 2019. She was retired after 10 years as a sales representative for Remedy Staffing in Virginia Beach. Born in Nashville, Tenn., she was the daughter of the late Sidney J. Rosen and...
Dorothy Mollen Kahn
Virginia Beach—Dorothy Mollen Kahn passed away peacefully early August 12, 2019. She was born in Richmond, Va., on November 28, 1925 to Harry H. Mollen and Annie V. Mollen, and graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School. She married Dr. Howard Kahn, OD, on July 14,...
Norma Abramson Herzberg
Norfolk—Norma Abramson Herzberg, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at the age of 98, after a long and happy life. Norma passed away quietly, in her sleep, without suffering. Norma’s life spanned nearly 10 decades. From the roaring 20’s to the great depression,...
Maynard (Mark) R. Furst
Virginia Beach—Maynard (Mark) R. Furst, 81, passed away July 27, 2019 at home surrounded by his loving family. A native of Chicago, he was the son of the late Harry and Freda Furst. Mr. Furst was a member of Kempsville Conservative Synagogue and was a retired shipping...
Evelyn Werth Evans
Virginia Beach—Evelyn Werth Evans, 93, died August 9, 2019. Evelyn was born in Norfolk to the late Benjamin Werth and Jennie Soroko Werth Furman. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Mark Evans and his wife, Vickie, Nancy Evans and her husband, Warren Stewart,...
Be A Reader celebrates 20 years at 2019 BEAR Opening
Thursday, September 19, 9:30–11am Sandler Family Campus For 20 years, Be A Reader (BEAR) mentors have made a meaningful difference in the lives of children by sharing just one hour a week of their time during the school year. BEAR partners with Title 1 schools...
New Karate and Self Defense classes at the Simon Family JCC
Tuesdays and Thursdays Self-defense: 5:30–6:15 pm Karate: 6:15–7 pm free for JCC members Personal safety has never been more relevant, and the Simon Family JCC membership package has never been more responsive to members’ lifestyle and wellness needs. And, starting...
Golf Tournament for Strelitz International Academy
Tuesday, September 17, 12 pm, Bayville Golf Club, Virginia Beach Tee off with the 31st Annual Bob Josephberg Classic Golf Tournament, presented by Strelitz International Academy (formerly Hebrew Academy of Tidewater), for a good cause and a good time. Golfer...
Klezmer Conservatory Band to perform at Old Dominion University
Monday, September 23, 7:30 pm, ODU’s University Theater A leading voice in klezmer music and Yiddish song for more than 30 years, the Klezmer Conservatory Band (KCB) will appear in concert at Old Dominion University. KCB’s repertoire ranges from Yiddish standards to...
Nobody Wants Us: SS Quanza film screening
Sunday, October 6, Ohef Sholom Temple, 10:30 am An Ohef Sholom Temple Men’s Club Carpool Cafe will be the occasion for a showing of an important and fascinating documentary film that recounts the story of more than 80 Jewish refugees who were detained in Norfolk...
Introduction to Judaism at Ohef Sholom
Begins Saturday, September 14, 9 am What is Judaism? is the name of Ohef Sholom’s course introducing Jewish ideas. The class is open to anyone interested in learning more about the distinctively Jewish way of thinking and relating to life. In recent years, the...
Scene from I Flutter My Wings, But I Can’t Get Away.
Saturday, September 7, 9 am–4 pm & Sunday, September 8, 11 am–6 pm, free Pickleball, the fastest growing recreation sport for all ages, is now available for play at the Simon Family JCC. During the two days of the Pickleball Grand Opening, the Virginia 757...
Holocaust Commission’s Conference offers educators guidance in teaching difficult history
Is the suffering of others our own? How do we make emotions explicit and use them positively to teach? Why is it so difficult to accept certain facts? How can history be controversial? These were just a few of an abundance of framing questions that educators...
Nadiv completes third year with a donation to One Happy Camper
The young men’s giving circle through UJFT’s Young Adult Division, Nadiv, finished its third year of existence with banner fundraising. Members of the group—Jewish men in their 20s, 30s and 40s—donated $1,500 to One Happy Camper, a program implemented by Tidewater...
Foster kittens bring smiles to Beth Sholom Village residents
Faces light up when Gabrielle Exum, art therapist, walks around Beth Sholom Village carrying foster kittens. As part of her work, she began fostering the kitties, not just to help them find permanent homes, but also to engage with residents looking for something to...
Art at home For some people, art is décor—either purchased at an art show or gallery or chosen by an interior designer. For others, though, art is personal because it is their own creation. Jewish News spoke with several area artists to learn a little about their...