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Charlie Nusbaum As chair of Tidewater Jewish Foundation’s board, I am proud to present our 2023 Annual Report, which is inserted in this edition of Jewish News. Unfathomable events have taken place globally over the past year, with the crisis and war in Israel...
Sarah Cooper Tidewater residents are discovering the joy of celebrating Jewish values and culture through PJ Library Get Together grants. Many know that PJ Library sends free, award-winning books that celebrate Jewish values and culture to families with children from...
Staff report A seasoned professional in the field of philanthropy and development, Amy Weinstein is rejoining Tidewater Jewish Foundation’s team as its development strategist in March. “Amy’s return to TJF marks a significant milestone for us,” says Naomi Limor Sedek,...
Noach Gruen Why was it so hard for the university presidents of Harvard, Penn, and MIT to offer the most obvious directive of safety and stability to students of all faiths? How did college campuses become such tense places for Jewish students? I think the answer goes...
Jewish News: Where were you educated? Martin Brenner: I graduated from Granby High School and then went to University of Georgia where I received a degree in business administration. JN: What was your work history? Did you work anywhere besides Spertner Jewelers? MB:...
Jewish News: Where were you educated? Dr. Laurie Goldsticker: I spent my undergraduate years exploring the grounds of University of Virginia before attending graduate school at the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond. JN: What was your work history? LG: I was...
VIRGINIA BEACH - Marcia Sachs Hofheimer passed away peacefully on January 2. She was born on August 5, 1937 in the Bronx, N.Y. She is survived by her daughters Leigh (Jon) and Stacie (Marc), son, Joshua (Lisa), seven grandchildren, one great grandchild, and her dear...
VIRGINIA BEACH - Shyrlee Belle Hurwitz passed away peacefully at her home on December 26. She was the beloved daughter of the late Albert Handen and Marie Livingston Handen of Baltimore, Md. Shyrlee was predeceased by her devoted husband, Harry J. Hurwitz. Shyrlee was...
VIRGINIA BEACH - Gerald Coleman Jaffe – who friends called Jerry and family called Pop – passed away peacefully at home on January 6. Jerry was the youngest of Rachel and Solomon Jaffe’s nine children. In his wonderful 96 years, Jerry shared 70 anniversaries with his...
PEABODY, MA. - Ephraim S. Katz passed away peacefully on December 24 in his sleep from a long illness with cancer. Ephraim was the beloved son of Stuart Katz and Margaret Gardner of London, dear brother of Mark Katz of Shiloh, N.C., Samuel Katz of Lynn, Mass., Matthew...
PORTLAND, Ore. - Susan Krohn, 74, of Hampton Roads, Va. and Estero, Fla., having lived a vibrant and full life, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones at the Hopewell House in Portland, Ore. on Dec 29. Susan was born on Oct. 3, 1949 to Margaret and Edwin...
VIRGINIA BEACH – Benjamin Lagow, age 20, departed this world unexpectedly from sudden cardiac arrest due to possible hypertrophic cardiomyopathy on December 26 while at home. A sophomore at Hampden-Sydney College, Ben played on the Varsity Men’s Lacrosse team and was...
BOCA RATON, FL - Barbara Michaels Levy passed away peacefully on December 23 at the age of 91. She was born on April 1, 1932 in Norfolk, Va., the daughter of the late Eva and Erwin Michaels. She was preceded in death by Albert (Albie) L. Levy, Esq. her loving husband...
MEMPHIS, TN - With a heavy heart, we announce the passing of Bayla Goldberg Manis, 86, on November 29. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, Bayla is survived by her daughter, Terri Manis Struminger (Scot), two granddaughters, Jodie (Michael...
VIRGINIA BEACH - Marjorie Jane Kroskin Marx died on December 22 at her home at Atlantic Shores. Marjorie was born in Norfolk on July 19, 1926, to Hyman and Florence Kroskin of blessed memory. She was a graduate of Maury High School and attended Richmond Professional...
NOROLK - Marina Ponizovskaya passed away on January 10. A graveside burial was held for her at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Altmeyer Funeral Home.
RICHMOND - Richard Shea Rose (a.k.a. Dad, Grandpa, Rich, Ricardo, Uncle Richie), passed away on December 13 at the age of 85 of complications from cancer. Richard was born in Richmond on June 4, 1938 to Sally Kolinsky (Harris), and Harry Rosenzweig. He grew up on the...
VIRGINIA BEACH – Gail Anita Sandler, age 84, passed away on December 12. Gail was a cherished member of our community. Her warmth, kindness, and unwavering generosity touched the lives of everyone fortunate enough to know her. She was a dedicated friend, loving spouse...
CHESTERFIELD, Va. - Morris B. Schnitzer, 57 died December 25. Morris was born February 2, 1966. Arrangements are pending. Altmeyer Funeral Home.
YORKTOWN - It is with great sorrow that the family of Inna Shvets announces her passing on January 5 at the Riverside Regional Medical Center. Inna was born in Dneprodzerzhink, Ukraine on November 4, 1946 and, in the last four years of her life, resided in Yorktown,...
NORFOLK – Lewis B. Steingold, 86, passed away on December 31 after a brief illness. He was the son of Israel and Norma Tonelson Steingold. His sibling, Jeffrey M. Steingold (Sonia), predeceased him on November 22, 2023. Lewis was born on January 5, 1937 in Norfolk and...
NORFOLK - Theresa Mastracco Vita, known to most as Terri or “Grand Terri” to her family, passed away peacefully in her home in Norfolk on December 7, with her husband, Joe, by her side. She was born on February 16, 1935. She was preceded in death by her parents,...
Andrew Lapin (JTA) — Norman Lear, the Jewish TV pioneer behind iconic comedies of the 1970s and 1980s that helped bring social commentary and Black characters into the mainstream, died at 101 on Dec. 5. The decorated creator of All In The Family, The Jeffersons,...
Thursdays, starting February 1 • 7 pm, online • JewishVA.org/Melton Staff report Ohef Sholom Temple has a robust adult education program led by Alyson Morrissey, director of Lifelong Learning. The programming includes speakers, artists, films, Torah study, Hebrew,...
Stephanie Peck and Terri Denison Last year, the introduction to this section began “Jewish-related news made more mainstream headlines in 2022 than most of us could ever recall.” With Israel at war, the 400% uptick in antisemitism, comments by Elon Musk, etc., 2023...
Betty Ann Levin With Jewish communities around the world, we are sharing our Hanukkah lightings with friends, family, and our community. This Hanukkah, United Jewish Federation of Tidewater is again joining with myriad other Jewish and non-Jewish organizations to...