The severity of the war in Ukraine, its inhumane treatment of civilians, and devasting destruction, is apparent to anyone watching or reading the news. What is not found in the main-stream media, however, is that at the start of the war, Ukraine was home to more than...
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Tidewater Chavurah acquires Torah scroll
Through the efforts of its rabbi, Ellen Jaffe-Gill, Tidewater Chavurah has received a Torah scroll to use during Shabbat and holidays. Rabbi Jaffe-Gill acquired the scroll through the Jewish Community Legacy Project, an organization that helps small congregations with...
Congressman McEachin visits Sandler Family Campus
The first Virginia Congressman to sign the bipartisan Pascrell-Latko letter, demanding increased funding to protect synagogues and houses of worship, Congressman Donald McEachin visited the Sandler Family Campus for a quick conversation and lunch with a diverse group...
JFS continues mission for mental health and wellness
Support is urgently needed. Throughout the past year, Jewish Family Service, in partnership with United Jewish Federation of Tidewater, has been highlighting the importance of mental health and wellness through a series of events. These events are part of JFS’ 18th...
Community invited to participate in 2022 Holocaust Commemoration events
Reading of the Names on Zoom Wednesday, April 27, 10 am–2 pm Contact hhorwitzintune@yahoo.com to reserve a spot. Yom Hashoah Commemoration Wednesday April 27, 6:45 pm Congregation Beth El Masks are required. The Holocaust Commission of the United Jewish Federation of...
Senate unanimously confirms Deborah Lipstadt as antisemitism monitor
WASHINGTON (JTA)—The Senate, in a voice vote, unanimously confirmed Deborah Lipstadt, the Holocaust scholar who endured delays and a contentious hearing in her nomination to be antisemitism monitor. The vote late Wednesday, March 30 took mere seconds. “The ayes appear...
What do cars, babies, and donuts have in common?
Local Jewish entrepreneurs participated on a panel, Conversations: Perspectives on Leadership, Success and Community, on Wednesday, Nov. 8, for United Jewish Federation of Tidewater’s Society of Professionals. The gathering, sponsored by Insco Insurance and moderated...
End of year giving opportunities for individuals and families
During the holiday season , people tend to think about family, friends, and those they care about. This year, why not also think about the community and the many ways it’s possible to make a difference. No matter a person’s age, there are many ways to get involved and...
Canada issues first Hanukkah postage stamp
MONTREAL (JTA)—Canada issued its first Hanukkah stamp in its official mail carrier’s 150-year-history. Described as part of an initiative to highlight the nation’s cultural diversity, the stamps from Canada Post feature two colorful geometric designs: of dreidels and...
The Trump administration says it wants to shut down the PLO mission. Now what?
WASHINGTON (JTA)—In 1987, Congress passed legislation that declared there would never be an office of the Palestine Liberation Organization on U.S. soil. President Ronald Reagan agreed and signed the law. Seven years later the law was still on the books. But that year...
Veterans honored at annual ceremony
Tidewater Jewish Foundation held their 8th annual Veteran’s Day Ceremony and Service on Friday, Nov. 10 at the Sandler Family Campus. The annual event was attended by close to 100 community members, and was a beautiful tribute to those who have served the United...
Light up the night with Latke Palooza
A grand community-wide Hanukkah party Wednesday, Dec 13, 5:30–7:30 pm Reba and Sam Sandler Family Campus Dinner, holiday-themed activities, and a Mister G concert With Hanukkah nearly here, the 5th Annual Family Latke Palooza promises activities for all ages to enjoy....
Quilting for a good cause
The generosity and good spirit of the Ohef Sholom Temple Tzedakah Quilting Group can be seen through Thursday, Dec. 14 at the Sandler Family Campus. That’s because the group’s quilts are on display, brightly decorating the Cardo. After the exhibit, Jewish Family...
Wine Time
2012 Karmei Yosef Winery Bravdo Shiraz Judean Hills, Israel Dark chocolate has radicalized me. But, this is not about chocolate. As a highly untrained wine wonk, I am going to tell you about an Israeli wine I have been blessed with tasting. Bravdo Shiraz 2012 This is...
Happy Hanukkah!
Hanukkah, Jewish News December 4, 2017
Tidewater women celebrate community, leadership, and joy
Janet Mercadante, 2018 Women’s Cabinet chair, welcomed more than 75 participants to the 2018 Lion-Tikva Chai luncheon on Thursday, Nov. 9. In her opening remarks, she thanked each one for their part in the successes of past campaigns. She shared the current state of...
Rabbi Giuseppe Laras, a leader of postwar Italian Judaism
ROME (JTA)—Rabbi Giuseppe Laras, a leading figure in postwar Italian Judaism, has died. A child survivor of the Holocaust, Laras died Wednesday, Nov. 15 at 82. He had served from 1980 to 2005 as the chief rabbi of Milan and was the president emeritas of the Italian...
Tzipora Jochsberger, Holocaust survivor who founded the Kaufman Music Center in NY
(JTA)—Tzipora Jochsberger, founder of the Kaufman Music Center in New York and a director of the Rubin Academy for Music and Dance in Israel, has died. Jochsberger, a composer, musicologist and educator who survived the Holocaust due to her musical abilities, died...
JEROME L. MASSEY, LT. COL. USAR (RETIRED)
Fairfa x, Va.—Jerome L. Massey of Fairfax died on October 17, 2017 at Fair Oaks Hospital in Oakton, Va. He was 95 years old and was born on July 27, 1922 in Norfolk to Louis E. Massey and Molly Leibowitz Massey Hecht. He fought in World War II as an engineer and...
WILLARD LONGMAN
Norfolk —Willard Longman passed away peacefully on Nov. 3, 2017 after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was predeceased by his first wife Joyce, second wife Delores, and sister Ruth. He is survived by sons Jason and Michael Longman, daughter Barbara Sumey,...
EVELYN S. EISENBERG
Norfolk —Evelyn Schreiber Eisenberg, 93, passed away November 5, 2017 in Columbia, Md. A native of Norfolk, Va. she was the daughter of the late Nathan Schreiber and Mary Fleder Schreiber and was the widow of Ezra Eisenberg. She was a graduate of Maury High School...
GAYLE R. BENNETT
Portsmouth —Gayle Rosenfeld Bennett, 74, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017. She was born in Nashville, Tenn. to the late Robert and Thelma Rosenfeld. She was a retired nuclear medicine tech at Maryview Hospital. She is survived by her son, Garrison S. Bennett and...
World leaders and cultural icons revamped as hipsters
Israeli artist Amit Shimoni gives political and cultural figures fashionable facelifts for free. Amit Shimoni has done the impossible. This Israeli designer-illustrator is making people smile when they see politicians. Shimoni, 29, is the artist behind Hipstory, an...
Date with the State
Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018, 7 am–4 pm bus leaves from the Reba and Sam Sandler Family Campus Meet State Senator and Delegates, discuss issues that affect the Jewish community. The governor, lieutenant governor, and attorney general have all been invited on the date, too....
Reflections on Israel
Monday, Dec. 4, 4 pm, Dreyfus Auditorium, Cape Henry Collegiate The Community Relations Council of the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater and Cape Henry Collegiate are presenting Reflections on Israel, a talk by Karen Mason, an eighth grade history teacher, about...
Kabbalah classes presented by the Norfolk Kollel
Afternoon and evening options available Tuesdays, Dec. 5, Dec. 12, Dec. 19, Jan. 16, Jan. 23, 7:30 pm Wednesdays, Nov. 29, Dec. 6, Dec. 13, Dec. 20, Jan. 10, Jan. 17, 12:30 pm Since its inception, the Norfolk Kollel has provided a variety of Torah classes and...