Norfolk—Mark Harold Barr, age 71, died tragically in a car accident on March 10, 2022 in transit between his family home of Norfolk, Va. and his new home in Boynton Beach, Fla. Mark was predeceased by his parents Jack Barr and Yvonne “Bobby” Barr. He leaves behind to...
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Ruth Feldstein Goldberg
Virginia Beach—Ruth Feldstein Goldberg, 87 of Virginia Beach, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 19, 2022. Born in Pittsburgh, Pa., March 21, 1934, she graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in Business Education. She taught business courses...
Judith Levin
Portsmouth—Judith Lewis Levin, 77, of Portsmouth, Virginia died peacefully and comfortably Friday afternoon, March 18, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 1, 1945, in Worcester Massachusetts, the daughter of the late Sherman S. and Anne H....
Christine “Chris” Ohlstein
Virginia Beach—Christine “Chris” Ohlstein of Virginia Beach passed peacefully at 2:34 am on March 2, 2022 after a brief illness, surrounded by her family. She was a nurse and then a nurse practitioner, as well as a volunteer with the Health Department during the...
Chaim Kanievsky, haredi Orthodox rabbi known as ‘Prince of Torah,’ Shira Hanau
(JTA)—Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky, the powerful leader of Israel’s haredi Orthodox community has died. Kanievsky was 94 and died after collapsing at his home in Bnei Brak, the center of haredi life in Israel. The son of a major rabbi with familial connections to numerous...
Congresswoman Elaine Luria questions Gen. McKenzie on the threat of Iran during a House Armed Services Committee Hearing
SHIRLEY S. MACON
Virginia Beach —Shirley S. Macon, 91 passed away on August 12, 2017. A lifelong resident of Tidewater, Shirley graduated from Maury High School in 1944 and immediately married her high school sweetheart, Lawrence Macon. Shirley remained at Larry’s side throughout his...
GAIL A. LITTMAN
Norfolk —Gail A. Littman, 79, passed away September 1, 2017. She was the widow of Abraham Littman and is survived by a daughter, 3 sons, a brother, a sister, 7 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild and loving companion Tom Whinnery. Graveside services were held at Forest...
HOWARD M. LADERBERG
Norfolk—Howard Melvin Laderberg, 93, died peacefully August 24, 2017, at Beth Sholom Home. He was a native of Portsmouth, but resided in Norfolk for the last 30 years. He was predeceased by his wife of 58 years, Alma Goldstein Laderberg. He was the youngest child and...
ARNOLD “ARNIE” S. COHEN
Virginia Beach —Arnold S. Cohen, 74, passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 26, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Rose (Schlessenger) Cohen. Arnie was born in Baltimore, Maryland in 1943. He was a graduate of Virginia Beach High School...
ALEX MORRIS BERKOWITZ
Virginia Beach —Alex Morris Berkowitz of Virginia Beach, passed away on Friday August 18, 2017 at the age of 73. He fought a short and courageous battle with cancer and was surrounded by loved ones throughout. He was the beloved husband of Elise Zelinger Berkowitz for...
Harriett and Harvey Eluto
Harriett and Harvey Eluto on the B’nai mitzvah of the grandchildren, Ryan and Natalie Kaskawitz, Saturday, August 12, at Temple Beth Or in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Alan and Sallie Shapiro
Alan and Sallie Shapiro on the B’nai mitzvah of their grandchildren, Jacob and Michaela Shapiro, Saturday, August 5, at Beth Sholom Temple in Fredericksburg, Virginia.
Rona and Chazzan David Proser
Rona and Chazzan David Proser on the birth of their new granddaughter, Kenna Ruby Malinow. Kenna is the daughter of Maura Proser and Josh Malinow, and was born in Denver.
Films in Yiddish and Hebrew at NARO
Menashe opens Friday, Sept. 15 The Women’s Balcony opens Friday, Sept. 22 Two films with Orthodox Jewish themes are planned to screen this month at the Naro Expanded Cinema in Norfolk. The first, in Yiddish, Menashe, takes place in the heart of New York’s...
BeAR Literacy program invites new volunteers and welcomes returning members
Monday, September 18, 11 am Sandler Family Campus The Be A Reader literacy program will launch the 2017-2018 school year with a welcome brunch and meeting for volunteers and school captains. Commonly called BeAR, Be A Reader is a literacy program through United Jewish...
Be a Tidewater Yom Limmud Presenter
Based on the concept that everyone should be a student and that anyone can be a teacher, Tidewater Yom Limmud is an opportunity to teach a workshop on any and all areas of Jewish content. Take part in this festival of Jewish culture through shared learning by teaching...
Tidewater Yom Limmud: an afternoon of learning
Sunday, November 12, 1–5 pm, Simon Family JCC Bringing people together of all backgrounds and ages to help nurture, mentor, and celebrate Jewish life and learning for an afternoon, is the goal of Tidewater Yom Limmud. Part of the Simon Family JCC’s Lee and Bernard...
Seniors plan colorful New Year celebration
Wednesday, September 13, 1 pm Simon Family JCC For seniors at the JCC, Rosh Hashanah will arrive a bit early this year and include an afternoon of art. Michele Barnes, an artist and art teacher, will lead the group in a painting event. Following the painting portion...
The Norfolk Kollel partners with UJFT’s CRC and Society of Professionals to offer Jewish-themed CLE
Tuesday, October 17, 12 pm, Simon Family JCC As part of its mission to provide educational classes to Tidewater’s Jewish community, The Norfolk Kollel is partnereing with the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater’s Community Relations Council and Society of...
Dr. Mark Goldfeder to speak about Israel and the United Nations
Tuesday, October 17, 7:30 pm Sandler Family Campus A scholar of law and religion and comparative Jewish Law, Dr. Mark Goldfeder will speak about Israel’s relationship with the United Nations, the perceived bias toward Israel, and how it relates to the Boycott,...
Up now and up next in the Leon Family Gallery
September Yoni Alter’s Cities exhibit brings a splash of pop-art style to the Leon Family Gallery. Featuring skylines of some very recognizable cities, as well as fresh interpretations of city architecture and objects, Alter’s work joins a line-up sure to excite art...
Kee Tavo
(Deuteronomy 26:1-29:8) With the High Holy Days 5778 soon upon us, how reflective of their grateful spirit and challenging thrust is this Parasha! The Israelites were taught that re-entering the Promised Land is more than a physical act. At the core of this great...
Brandon’s story: thee of a special needs Jewish learner
In the beginning… We got the first diagnosis in 2003. ADHD. Nothing to worry about there, right? Lots of kids have ADHD. Heck, even I have ADHD. But as time went on, we knew that there had to be more than just that. So, in July 2006, when Brandon was six years old, we...
Donor saves JFS thousands through coupons
Not everyone who donates to Jewish Family Service gives in monetary form. At least, not directly. Janna Kestenbaum has been giving of her time and efforts to JFS for years through couponing. About once a quarter, Kestenbaum brings her coupons to JFS and goes shopping...
David Hazony thinks that Israel can save American Jewish life
His must- read essay in Tower Magazine, “Israeli Identity and the Future of American Jewry,” outlines the scope of the assimilation problem we are facing. Hazony says: Oblivion knocks. The two obvious alternatives—aliya and Orthodoxy— require so radical a change in...