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Brith Sholom stays busy

Next meeting: Sunday, April 3 LeeAnne Mallory, administrative secretary of Brith Sholom, put it quite succinctly in the organization’s bulletin when she wrote, “This has been a hard time for all, but our Brith Sholom group has not stopped being a vital part of the...

Arnold B. Barr M.D.

NORFOLK—Arnold B. Barr M.D. died at Harbor’s Edge on March 3. He was born and grew up in Washington, D.C. He was a loving husband of 52 years and devoted father. He went to college and medical school at George Washington University in Washington, D.C., graduating in...

Dr. Mark A. Lipton

Virginia Beach—Dr. Mark A. Lipton, 59, passed away on February 27, 2022 with his family by his side. Dr. Lipton was born in Charleston, S.C. and was the son of the late Dr. Morey and Sandra Lipton. He was a graduate of the University of Georgia and was an avid fan of...

Jacin Marc Lisner

Virginia Beach—Jacin Marc Lisner, 30, of Chesapeake died sadly on March 4, 2022, due to an auto accident. Jacin was a graduate of Indian River High School, was a longtime member with many local and national car clubs, including Porsche Club of America, Beachcombers...

Milton David Stolzenberg

Heathsville, Va.—Milton David Stolzenberg, 94, passed away peacefully at home on February 23, 2022. Milton was born to the late Louis and Rebecca Stolzenberg on June 12, 1927 in New Britain, Conn. Milton graduated from Brooklyn Technical High School and joined the...

Al Franken learned about justice from his childhood rabbi

(JTA)—In February 2015, Sen. Jim Inhofe carried a snowball on to the floor of the Senate to prove global warming did not exist. Everyone knows “it is very, very cold outside,” the Oklahoma Republican said. “Unseasonable.” That, says Al Franken, gave him an idea. “I...

Hebrew Academy’s Camp Creation Station: full STEAM ahead!

With more than 60 years of experience in the world of education, Hebrew Academy of Tidewater decided this year to pilot a one-week summer camp program—Camp Creation Station. This new camp utilized ideas and activities from HAT’s very strong STEAM curriculum (Science,...

Presidents’ Cup Golf Tournament refreshed and re-energized

The Simon Family JCC’s 7th Annual Presidents’ Cup Golf tournament was transformed this year after inclement weather arrived on tournament day. Instead of an all-day golfing affair, players and their guests were invited to join the JCC and honor its past presidents on...

Tidewater Hineni! group experiences Israel together

On an early Tuesday morning in June, 14 new graduates of the Tidewater Hineni! Leadership Program landed in Israel for the culmination of their two-year program. The 5th UJFT Tom Hofheimer Young Leadership Mission to Israel was underway. Day 1 The mission began with...

Legal Matters

Who knew one year ago when we scheduled this issue’s Legal Matters that so many legal decisions and arguments would be taking place—in Israel and in the USA? Consider, for example, Israel’s suspension of the Western Wall agreement (page 16) and, its advancement of a...

Holocaust studies at BINA

Ellie Brooke and Deb Segaloff visited BINA High School to present the Holocaust Commission’s What We Carry program to students on Friday, June 9. The women presented the story of David Katz, a Holocaust survivor of blessed memory. This program was the culmination of...

Get to know Elon Gold. You’ll be glad you did.

Laughter on the Lawn: Thursday, August 3, Simon Family JCC Speaking with Elon Gold is like talking to a funny friend. Only he’s funnier. Jewish News recently caught up with him via telephone as he’s gearing up for his 11th year at the Montreal Just for Laughs...

In memory of Arnold Goldman–Israel’s Solar Pioneer

Arnold Goldman, who brought credit to Israel’s high tech industry with the establishment of Luz Industries Israel Ltd. in 1983, passed away last month after a long illness. Goldman had more than three decades of experience in the energy industry. He founded...

Al Erlick, longtime editor of the Philadelphia Jewish Exponent

Al Erlick, who retired as editor of the Philadelphia Jewish Exponent in 1994 after 24 years with the newspaper, died May 24. He was 88. His death was announced by the Exponent. Erlick had been living in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., with his wife, Barbara. As editor of one...

GERALD S. BORMAN

Norfolk —Gerald Sanford Borman, 87, passed away on Thursday, June 8. He was born on September 22, 1929 in Pittsburgh, Pa., to the late Samuel and Dora Borman. He was predeceased by his wife, Elsa, and survived by his brother, Yehoshua Bar-on, his three sons, Reuben,...

Elizabeth Block Rosenberg

Elizabeth Block Rosenberg on her graduation from Yale University’s graduate school of management with an MBA. Liz recently moved to Dallas to pursue her career. She is the daughter of Paul and Stefan Rosenberg and an alum of Kempsville High School and UVa.

Rabbi Dr. Mordechai Loiterman

Rabbi Dr. Mordechai Loiterman, Toras Chaim’s principal, was recenlty invited to become a member of Virginia’s Equitable Services Workgroup by Christopher Kelly, EdD. Kelly is the equitable services ombudsman in the Office of Program Administration and Accountability...

Brandon Terkeltaub and David Calliott

Brandon Terkeltaub and David Calliott on successfully passing the Certified Financial Planner™ exam and becoming CFP® practitioners. This certification is held by only 20% of financial advisors and takes over a year of preparation. These two young community leaders...

Tidewater Chavurah to present program on intermarriage

Sunday, Sept. 10 and Sunday, Sept. 17 Sandler Family Campus A two-part program on intermarriage between Jews and non-Jews, Making Jewish Choices, presented by Tidewater Chavurah, will take place at the Reba and Sam Sandler Family Campus. The first session will present...

Jewish comedy comes to the J

Thursday, August 3, 6:30 pm Hilarity is coming to the Simon Family JCC when comedian, writer, and actor Elon Gold performs at Laughter on the Lawn. Gold, born in the Bronx and currently living and working in Los Angeles, is “a favoured son in the proud tradition of...

A Beth El fundraiser

Sunday, July 9, 10 am Just as Hans Christian Andersen’s Rumpelstiltzken spun straw into gold for the miller’s daughter, every year Congregation Beth El spins its members’ gently used clothing, jewelry, and other items into funds to support the synagogue’s operations....