Virginia Beach—Jeffrey Steven Loeb, 76, passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. He was born in Jamaica (Queens), New York and was raised in Wantagh, Long Island, New York. While attending MacArthur High School, he met the love of his life, Shelley Hochstadt. One...
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Frances L. Miller
Chesapeake—Frances L. Miller, age 68, of Chesapeake, Virginia, passed away on Friday, December 3, 2021. Frances was born March 3, 1953 in Virginia. A graveside service was held at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens in Norfolk. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be...
S. Neil Morrison
Virginia Beach—Dr. Sanford Neil Morrison, 62, passed away unexpectedly on January 6, 2022 at his home in Virginia Beach. He was born in Richmond, Virginia, and was the son of the late Dr. Melvin and Carole Morrison. Dr. Neil was a multi-sport athlete at the College of...
Selma Moskowitz
Sun City West, Arizona—Selma G. Moskowitz, age 89, of Sun City West, Arizona passed away on Saturday, January1, 2022. Selma was born October 4, 1932 in New York, New York. A graveside service for Selma was held at Sunland Memorial Park–Prayer II in Sun City, Arizona....
Yale Nesson
Norfolk—Yale Nesson passed away on January 11, 2022 at the age of 93. He was the best person in the world and is now in heaven with his daughter, Melissa. Left to cherish his memory is the love of his life, Sandra Nesson, who he met at 15 and married at 18. They were...
Louis Joseph “LJ” Richman Jr.
Newport News—Louis Joseph (“LJ”) Richman, Jr., peacefully passed away at home on November 3, 2021, at the age of 91. His death was much as he lived—with “no complaints,” a focus on family and an appreciation for his life. LJ was a lifelong resident of Newport News. He...
“Worst fears, best hopes” for the Trump presidency
(JTA)—The upset victory by Donald Trump in the 2016 elections stunned a Jewish activist and leadership class that is at times as divided as the electorate at large. JTA asked some of those leaders to describe their concerns and expectations in a series of brief...
Time to stand up
On Saturday, Nov. 19, the leader of the white nationalist think tank, the National Policy Institute, Richard Spencer, addressed his faithful at the Ronald Reagan building, blocks from the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. His words did not veil their references...
Making miracles
Friends, As the year ends, we look back at events, visitors, and achievements— and yes, the challenges—the Tidewater Jewish community experienced in 2016. Our gratitude toward this community’s commitments, its accomplishments, its devotion and its dedication to...
TJF honors Veterans with Veterans Day ceremony
Approximately 60 people attended Tidewater Jewish Foundation’s 7th Annual Veterans Day ceremony on Friday, Nov. 11. Scott Kaplan, president and CEO of TJF, welcomed guests to the ceremony and Captain James Eilberg, SC, USN (Ret), officiated. Other local clergy who...
Local high school students selected to attend AIPAC’s Schusterman Advocacy Institute in Washington
For three days last month, more than 400 high school students from across the nation attended AIPAC’s Schusterman Advocacy Institute High School Summit in Washington, D.C for Israel advocacy and political activism training. Six students from Tidewater attended, with...
Joyce “Gila” Strelitz—A Woman of Valor January 9, 1932–November 5, 2016
Joyce Strelitz demonstrated her kindness and caring for others each and every day, inspiring peers and young leaders alike to joyfully engage in Tikkun Olam. Having served on (and often chaired) nearly every local Jewish board in Tidewater, as well as on area...
Created with love—Ohef Sholom Temple crafters sew one-of-a-kind quilts to give to JFS clients
The Leon Family Art Gallery wall on the second floor of the Simon Family JCC has been awash in both color and love the past few weeks. Twelve handmade, one-of-a-kind quilts showcased the craftsmanship of their creators, members of the Tzedakah Quilting Group, part of...
New Hanukkah Forever Stamp gets warm reception at dedication ceremony
Music, dance, and a few, brief history lessons were part of the buildup which led to the colorful unveiling of the United States Postal Service’s 2016 Hanukkah Forever Stamp on Wednesday, Nov. 16 at the Chrysler Museum of Art in Norfolk. An enlargement of the stamp...
Happy Hanukkah
Jewish News Hanukkah, December 5, 2016
End of year giving opportunities
This is the time of year we think about other people, friends and family. This year, I hope you will also think about your community and the many ways you can make a difference. Before 2016 comes to an end, consider these exciting programs and matching gift...
Top U.S. firefighters “dropped everything” to help Israel battle the blazes
TEL AVIV (JTA)—Call them Israel’s American volunteer fire brigade. Dozens of firefighters from across the United States put their lives on hold— leaving behind jobs and families—to help subdue the wildfires that swept Israel last month. While they all share a love of...
With the wildfires tamed, Israelis seek answers
JERUSALEM (JTA)—As the wildfires that raged across this country for nearly a week were subdued Sunday, Nov. 27, Israelis surveyed the devastation in search of answers. The fires, which continued to flare, consumed as many as 32,000 acres of forest and brush across the...
Bones unearthed during contested dig at former Jewish cemetery in Ukraine
LVIV, Ukraine (JTA)—City workers in a Ukraine city suspended their digging at a former Jewish cemetery amid controversy over the unearthing of human remains at the site. Pieces of skull and limbs were among the bones discovered this month at the Old Jewish Cemetery of...
Leonard Cohen buried in Montreal before announcement of his death
Singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen was buried in his hometown of Montreal hours before his death was made public. Cohen died Nov. 7 in Los Angeles and was buried Nov. 10 at his family’s plot in the Shaar Hashomayim cemetery, according to reports citing a statement from...
JOYCE H. STRELITZ
Virginia Beach—Joyce Hofheimer Strelitz, Our Blithe Spirit—“Gila”—passed away peacefully without regret or fear at home on Saturday, November 5 in the presence of four generations of loving family. Joyce was born January 9, 1932 to Lee and Margie Hofheimer in...
ELLIOTT L. ROESEN
Norfolk —Elliott L. Roesen passed away November 10, 2016. A native of Norfolk, he was the son of the late David and Ida Roesen. He was a Veteran. He was a local caterer for many years providing joy and hospitality to many throughout the area. Mr. Roesen is survived by...
BEVERLY GLEISCHMAN
Virg inia Beach —Beverly Gleischman (Anderson) passed away on November 9, 2016 at the age of 87. Born in Norfolk on March 1, 1929, she was the daughter of the late John and Belle Anderson. She was a graduate of Maury High School and a resident of Norfolk, Encino,...
MYRON G. EISENBERG
NEWPORT NEWS—Myron G. Eisenberg, Ph.D., was born in North Chicago, Ill. on May 21, 1944 and passed away suddenly on October 21, 2016. He retired in 2007 as chief of the psychology service, and chief of the education and research service at the Veterans Administration...
Mandy Berkowitz
Mandy Berkowitz has been recognized by Inside Business as a “Top 40 Under 40” business person in Hampton Roads. She is president and founder of The Image Marketing Group, a marketing, advertising and communications firm. Mandy is the wife of Jeff Berkowitz and mother...
Beth Sholom Village Annual Switch Day
Spend time with residents and be part of a more than 30-year-tradition. Volunteer activities include: • Serving food • Reading books • Playing board games • And, more! Well-behaved animals are also welcome. A Switch Day social for residents and volunteers begins at 2...