Norfolk—Maybe it was the lab he built in his parents’ Cleveland garage when he was nine years old or the “things” his mom found growing in dishes when she opened the refrigerator. Whatever it was, Joe Guth knew early on that he was going to be a scientist. And that’s...
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Robert “Bob” Kirschner
Virginia Beach—Robert “Bob” Kirschner, 91, departed this life on Saturday, July 16, 2022 surrounded by his children, Michele Kirschner Gelernter and Barry Isidore Kirschner. Bob is now holding hands with the love of his life, Marilyn Dauer Kirschner, who passed away...
Steven F. Shames
Virginia Beach—Steven F. Shames, age 74, passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, July 23, 2022. Steven was born in Norfolk, Virginia on July 10, 1948, to the late Edward and Ida Shames. He was a loving and devoted husband to his wife Linda for 52 years. He was...
Olivia Newton-John, Grease star and granddaughter of Jewish Nobel laureate
(JTA)—Olivia Newton-John, the iconic pop singer of the 1970s and ’80s, died at her home in Southern California Monday, August 7 of the breast cancer she had battled for three decades. She was 73. Newton-John was most famous for her starring role as Sandy Olsson,...
Melissa Bank, bestselling author of modern Jewish heroines
(JTA)–Melissa Bank, whose stories of flawed, funny Jewish heroines searching for love and fulfillment won over readers’ hearts around the world, died Tuesday, August 2 at age 61 of lung cancer. Bank’s publisher, Penguin, confirmed her death in a statement. “She...
Jefferson: Democracy’s success depends upon freedom of belief, expression, and practice
Two hundred forty-five years ago, in October 1776, the first General Assembly of our Commonwealth appointed a five-man Committee of Revisors to review the existing laws and redraft them for an independent Virginia. Much like it goes today, primary responsibility was...
An Evening with Father Patrick Desbois
World renowned humanitarian uncovers secret procedures behind The Holocaust by Bullets Thursday, January 31, 7:30 pm, Sandler Center In honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the Holocaust Commission of The United Jewish Federation of Tidewater, The Norfolk...
Israeli security as the U.S. leaves Syria
This piece was originally published in Real Clear Defense on January 5, 2019 The Israeli military launched an operation last month to expose and neutralize Hezbollah’s commando tunnels penetrating Israeli territory from Lebanon. According to Israeli officials, the...
The wisdom behind Israel’s crazy multi-party system
JERUSALEM (JTA)—Israeli politics looks like a big mess right now. In the past few weeks, three new parties have been launched and one party has kicked out a former partner. More changes are likely, too. It probably will get messier still if Prime Minister Benjamin...
Thanks to generous donors, Jewish Family Service helped 115 families during Hanukkah 2018
Now in its 26th year, Jewish Family Service of Tidewater’s Chanukah Gift Program helps local Jewish families in financial need with gifts and gift cards for their children, and VISA gift cards for those without children. During Hanukkah 2018, JFS received donations...
The light above all lights
For years, 43rd Street at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront’s North End neighborhood has drawn thousands of spectators to its famous displays of holiday lights. When Dr. Mark Lipton moved to the street earlier this year, he knew there was an expectation to put up a...
Seniors Club celebrates winter holidays with music
Approximately 50 seniors gathered at the Simon Family JCC on Wednesday, December 19 for the Seniors Club lunch, installation of the 2019 board, and singalong with Michal Newman, Hebrew Academy of Tidewater music teacher and musician. Seniors throughout the community...
New Jewish members of Congress receive special greeting
Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism staff welcomed members of the 116th Congress to Washington on Thursday, January 3. Incoming Jewish members were also delivered babkas. Congresswoman Elaine Luria, representing Virginia’s 2nd district, was welcomed on her...
A Chinese Christmas at Beth Sholom Village
On Christmas Day, more than 100 people gathered in the Pincus Paul Social Hall inside Beth Sholom Village for an afternoon of kosher Chinese food, camaraderie, and laughter. Plates were filled with egg rolls, beef and broccoli, and lo mein. Meanwhile, local comedian...
Heading Home: The Tale of Team Israel
The BIG Saturday Night Celebration of Jewish Film and champagne reception Saturday, January 26, 7:15 pm, Sandler Center for the Performing Arts Tickets: $35; Under 21: $18 Ty Kelly, Team Israel and New York Mets player, and Seth Kramer, director, will speak following...
Be mindful of reactions to the market
Is this time different? While those of us who have been investing for decades have experienced many tumultuous markets, each and every time volatility strikes, so does fear. I’ve learned a lot about investor behavior through the years, and I know how closely emotion...
Mazel Tov! Ann Copeland, this year’s Kipnis-Wilson/Friedland award winner
Chosen by their local federations, Kipnis-Wilson/Friedland award winners embody the values of the Lion of Judah. Recipients of this prestigious, nationally-recognized award are leaders in their communities—women whose body of work has left and continues to leave an...
Holocaust survivor, 92, killed by car in Oregon
A 92-year-old Oregon man who survived Nazi concentration camps during the Holocaust was struck and killed by a car while crossing a street near his home. Alter Wiener died Tuesday, Dec. 12 in Hillsboro and was pronounced dead at a hospital, the Associated Press...
Joseph P. Harowitz
Norfolk —Joseph P. Harowitz, passed away December 4. He was preceded by his parents, Martin Harowitz, Sr. and Molly L. Harowitz, as well as his two brothers, Martin Harowitz, Jr., and Charles Harowitz. He is survived by his sister-in-law, Sue Harowitz and various...
Noel F. Dudley
Virginia Beach —Noel F. Dudley passed away on December 7, 2018. He was predeceased by his parents, Vernon F. and Marjorie W. Dudley, and his brother Wayne W. Dudley. He is survived by his wife Barbara U. Dudley, his daughters Amelia F. Dudley and Elizabeth Dovrat,...
Noah Klieger, Holocaust survivor and storied journalist
Noah Klieger, who survived Auschwitz by pretending to be a boxer and went on to a storied career in journalism, died Thursday, Dec. 13 in Israel. He was 92. As a prisoner in Auschwitz, Klieger was selected for the gas chamber, but managed to talk himself out of the...
Congresswoman-elect Elaine Luria takes educational trip to Israel
Congresswoman-elect Elaine Luria, a Democrat who will represent Virginia’s 2nd District once she is sworn in next month, travelled to Israel this month as part of a five-day educational trip to learn about policy, culture, and issues in the region. The trip was...
Kids & Kiddush at Ohef Sholom Temple
Fridays, January 25, March 8, and May 17 | 5–6:30 pm Ohef Sholom Temple offers a special family Shabbat program, designed specifically for young children and their families. Kids & Kiddush uses prayer, songs, stories, and crafts to introduce young children to...
Nancy Stern Hirschler
Norfolk —Nancy Stern Hirschler, died December 7, 2018 in her home of over 70 years. She was predeceased by her husband, Lewis David Hirschler and her sister, Jane Stern Beskin. She is surivied by her three children, Lewis David Hirschler, Jr. (Marsha) June Hirschler...
Four truths about the college application process
1. It’s not the same as it was when we were applying. Today’s college process hardly resembles what many of us experienced. We applied to the colleges we had heard about through neighbors and family. We took the SATs cold: being in school five days a week was...
Summit Against Hate
Monday, January 14, 6:30 pm Reba and Sam Sandler Family Campus In response to the increase of hate crimes and bigotry across the country, Hands United Building Bridges (HUBB) and the Community Relations Council of the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater, are hosting...