Bethesda, Md.—Barry William Trub, age 49, of Bethesda, Maryland passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021. Barry was born July 16, 1972 in Newport News, Va. Barry is survived by his parents Sara and Aaron Trub of Virginia Beach and his sister Lisa. A private funeral...
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Frances Weintraub
Sarasota, Fla.—Frances (Francie) Weintraub passed away Thursday, December 2, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Moses and Lena Rosenstock. In 1936, with her parents and brothers Walter and Hans, Francie fled Germany and came to the United States. She lived in New...
Immigration attorney sought to help the stranger
This past year, the Ohef Sholom Temple Immigration Committee and Commonwealth Catholic Charities conducted a community-wide needs assessment and discovered an almost shocking and complete absence of affordable legal services for poor immigrants in Tidewater....
The Jewish response to climate change: Back from COP26, Hazon’s CEO reflects on what’s needed to combat the threat
(Baltimore Jewish Times via JTA)—Tens of thousands of leaders and activists from around the world, representing world governments, NGOs and environmental organizations, gathered in Glasgow, Scotland, earlier this month for the United Nations Climate Change Conference,...
Business in the Jewish Community
Dear Readers, Business can be very personal, despite the famous phrase from The Godfather. (You know the one…‘it’s not personal, it’s strictly business.’) In fact, business is often very personal. That’s what Lisa Richmon learned when she spoke to Josh Leibowitz and...
Back in Business. Dentist Josh Leibowitz returns home to ‘co-work’ with his friend, mentor, and father
‘Playing it safe’ used to be a nice way to say cop out. Today, however, safety is the national trend for young professionals returning to the parental home to invest and save money, work remotely, job hop virtually, spend more time with family—and avoid becoming a CDC...
Making the world a better place
With the approach of the Jewish Holidays, many of us are starting to review our actions over the past year. We reflect on the goals we set for ourselves and assess whether we met them and we begin to contemplate how we can make positive changes going forward. As I...
Sonia Rykiel, ‘Queen of Knitwear’ fashion designer, dies at 86
Prominent French fashion designer Sonia Rykiel, who was known for her knitwear designs, died August 25 at 86. Rykiel, dubbed the “Queen of Knitwear,” had been suffering from Parkinson’s disease since the late 1990s. She was known for celebrating women’s bodies with...
Arthur Hiller, Jewish director of love Story
Arthur Hiller, the Canadian-born Jewish director most famous for the hit movie Love Story, has died. Hiller, had been in failing health for some time, died August 17. He was 92. “We are deeply saddened by the passing of our beloved friend Arthur Hiller,” the president...
Dr. Fred Harris Rosenblum
Virginia Beach—The son of the late Sam and Ruth Rosenblum, of blessed memory, died peacefully surrounded by family on August 11, 2016. He attended Norfolk’s Taylor, Blair and Maury schools and graduated with honors from University of Virginia and the college of...
Wendy Altschul Rolland
RYE, NEW YORK—Wendy Altschul Rolland, 85, died peacefully in her sleep on August 9, 2016, after a brave battle with cancer. Born in Norfolk to Sylvan and Ethel Altschul, Wendy was a student of Miss Turnbull’s School, a graduate of Wellesley College in Mathematics and...
Dr. J. Steven Reznick
DURHAM/CHAPEL HiLL, N.C.—Dr. J. Steven Reznick passed away after living with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) for three years. He faced this adversity with grace, courage and generosity and worked diligently on ALS research and fundraising/advocacy endeavors. He...
Bernard H. Miller
Virginia Beach—Bernard H. Miller, MD, 88, passed away peacefully August 25, 2016. He was born December 27, 1927 to Bessie and Horace Miller, in Norfolk. A graduate from Maury High School, he earned his Bachelor’s of Science from Lenoir-Rhyne, Hickory, N.C. He earned...
Inge G. Freedman
It is with regret that I announce the passing of my beloved wife Inge G. Freedman. She died peacefully in her sleep after a long bout with Alzheimer’s disease. A victim of the Holocaust, she arrived in the country with her parents in 1938. She was a wonderful wife,...
Friday Shabbat service with Tidewater Chavurah
Friday, September 9, 7 pm Tidewater Chavurah will hold its second Friday of the month Shabbat service with Rabbi Ellen Jaffe-Gill leading the service at the home of Hal and Elaine in the Great Neck Meadows area of Virginia Beach. An Oneg will follow to give time to...
JCC to host local NFL Punt, Pass & kick competition for third year
Sunday, September 18, 1-3 pm The NFL Punt, Pass & Kick competition is a free opportunity to build confidence and it returns to the Simon Family JCC this month. Boys and girls, ages 6–15 compete in the first round, which is the initial step to advancing...
The many faces of Diabetes with Dr. Aaron Vinik
Wednesday, September 14, 7 pm Sandler Family Campus Dr. Aaron Vinik, director of Research and the Neuroendocrine Unit and Murray Waitzer Endowed Chair for Diabetes Research at Eastern Virginia Medical School, will discuss Diabetes and Aging at a free and open to the...
Hampton Roads Diversity and Inclusion Consortium to hold quarterly meeting
Thursday, September 15, 9–11 am Sandler Family Campus, free with RSVP The Community Relations Council of the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater will host the next Hampton Roads Diversity and Inclusion Consortium quarterly meeting. The HRDIC provides organizations...
Open House at Ohef Sholom Temple
Sunday, September 11 10 am–12 pm Ohef Sholom Temple will host an open house for prospective members to learn about the congregation. Rabbi Rosalin Mandelberg, who brings warmth, vitality and wisdom to her spiritual leadership; Cantor Wally Schachet-Briskin, who...
Gain insights and inspiration from a diplomatic “insider” at UJFT’s Annual campaign kickoff celebration
Dennis Ross Tuesday, September 20, 5:45-6:45 pm Sandler Center for the Performing Arts Free and open to all members of the Jewish community, RSVP information below The opportunity to hear firsthand what the result of the presidential election may mean for Jews in...
Brian Bress to debut work at Chrysler museum
Thursday, September 15–Sunday, February 19, 2017 Meet the Artist /NEON Festival lecture: Thursday, September 15, 6:30 pm A new installation at the Chrysler Museum of Art invites visitors into the whimsical world of Norfolk-born artist Brian Bress. Opening to the...
Ambassador Dennis Ross: The history and the future of the U.S.-Israel relationship from the white house
Tuesday, September 20, 7:30 pm Sandler Center for the Performing Arts The 6th annual Israel Today forum kicks off with former U.S. peace negotiator, adviser and ambassador, Dennis Ross. Ross will speak about the U.S.-Israel Relationship from Truman to Obama and the...
Diamonds Direct Grand Opening in Virginia Beach features placement of mezuzot
An Israeli-run jewelry store is now open in Virginia Beach, complete with mezuzot adjacent to the front and inside doors. Diamonds Direct is the eighth in a fast growing chain that started in Charlotte in 1995 and has spread across the southeast United States....
Definitive appraisal
Doomed to Succeed The U.S.-Israeli Relationship from Truman to Obama Dennis Ross Farrar, Straus, & Giroux, 2015 474pp., $30 ISBN 978-0-374-14146-2 Dennis Ross must be doing something right. He has been criticized by both israelis and Palestinians, by...
Home
Dear Readers, According to Reform Judaism, A Jewish Way of Life, a small handbook that covers topics from What is Torah? to The State of israel to Life Cycle and everything in between, “When establishing a Jewish home, it is important to find a town, city, or neigh...
Area high school and college students share how they spent their ‘Jewish Summers.’
Hannah Cooper Birthright Israel Rafting down the Jordan River. Hiking up Masada. Floating in the Dead Sea. Praying at the Western Wall. Riding a camel. This summer I had the privilege to travel to Israel through Taglit Birthright, an organization that provides...