In February, Brith Sholom held their first successful online elections, which were necessary due to the pandemic. The newly elected officers and board members were installed during a Zoom meeting on Sunday, March 7. The installed officers and board members are: Joe...
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Grants available for first-time campers to Jewish overnight camps
As the world begins to safely open up, many families are beginning to look for activities for their children this summer. For those considering Jewish overnight camps, the Tidewater Jewish Foundation is partnering with the Foundation for Jewish Camp’s One Happy Camper...
A Time To Mourn From Death to Renewal
Pandemic A dangerous new phenomenon entered our 2020 vision. A novel virus would forever change our lives and our times. Marching us from spring and falling into autumn without even looking. Dementia Her normal eccentricity quickly magnified into the bizarre. Storing...
Tidewater to celebrate Yom Ha’atzmaut: Israel’s 73rd Independence Day
Sunday, April 18, Sandler Family Campus Drive-Through celebration, 12–2:30 pm, free, limited tickets JewishVa.org/IsraelFest Drive-In Movie, 8 pm, $12 per person, limited tickets JewishVa.org/FilmFest Yom Ha’atzmaut, also known as Israel Independence Day, is an...
Beth Sholom Village gets vaccinated
Just like the rest of the world, Beth Sholom Village had been waiting. Waiting for what all hoped would be the answer to the devastating COVID-19 virus. The answer came in the form of a shot that takes about 30 seconds. Then, three weeks later, a second shot. On...
Lorraine Fink: We’re all in this together Virtual Art Auction and Sale
Monday, April 12–Thursday, April 22 https://www.jewishva.org/Lfinkart On view through May 10 in the Leon Family Gallery, Sandler Family Campus Art is meant to be viewed and shared, according to Lorraine Fink, and sometimes, it can also assist a favorite organization....
Stop the Sirens: Israel Under Fire
Since July 7, when Israel initiated Operation Protective Edge, we have been closely monitoring events and praying for an end to the conflict, while mourning each and every life lost. We don’t know how long it will take for authorities to feel that Israelis are safe...
Stand Strong for Israel Community Gathering
Thursday, July 24 | 7:00 p.m. Sandler Family Campus 5000 Corporate Woods Dr., Virginia Beach, VA Please join the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater, the Community Relations Council of the UJFT, and the entire community, as we gather to show our solidarity with...
Operation Protective Edge: Day 17
THE SITUATION Iranian-backed Gazan Hamas terrorists have fired a total of 2,114 rockets into Israel since the start of Operation Protective Edge. Three hundred and thirty three of these rockets fired at Israeli urban centers, were intercepted by the Iron Dome defense...
Update on Operation Protective Edge, Day 10
News and links to photographs, videos and other information from Israel: THE SITUATION - IDF ground forces entered Gaza just after 10pm Thursday night. A further 18,000 reserve soldiers were called up during the night. In total, 48,000 reserve soldiers have been...
Update on Operation Protective Edge, Day 9
News and links to photographs, videos and other information from Israel: THE SITUATION -- After the Israeli government accepted the Egyptian-brokered ceasefire agreement Tuesday, Hamas rejected the reported text, saying, "Our battle with the enemy continues and will...
Stop the Sirens
United Jewish Federation of Tidewater has initiated an Emergency Stop the Sirens Israel Relief Fund to provide agencies with the funds necessary to provide humanitarian services and support to Israelis affected by this crisis. Visit JewishVA.org/StopTheSirens for more...
Update on Operation Protective Edge, Day 8
News and links to photographs, videos and other information from Israel: THE SITUATION -- The Israeli Security Cabinet voted 6-2 to accept a ceasefire agreement brokered by Egypt. Hamas rejected its terms and has continued to fire rockets at Israel. U.S. Secretary of...
Melissa Ackman Truman
Virginia Beach —Melissa Ackman Truman, 53, died June 26, 2014 in Norfolk General Hospital surrounded by her children. Ms. Melissa was preceded in death by her parents; Nathaniel “Chuck” Ackman and Vivienne Ackman. She worked side by side with Arlette Johnson for 13...
Mildred (Mickey) Klein Salins
Portsmouth —Mildred (Mickey) Klein Salins passed away peacefully in her home Friday, July 4. Born August 28, 1916, daughter of Louis and Rose Klein and beloved wife of the late Edgar Salins, she was a deeply devoted and loving mother of Bonnee (Franklin) Korel of...
Etta Iris Miller Lind
VIRGINIA BEACH—Etta Iris Miller Lind, 79, of Beth Sholom Terrace, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2014 in a local hospital. Born in Baltimore, Md., she was the daughter of the late Faye Richman Miller and Morris Robert Miller, and was the widow of Arnold L. Lind....
JCC Annual Presidents’ Cup Golf Tournament raises dollars and awareness
The Simon Family JCC 4th Annual Presidents’ Cup Golf Tournament brought golfers together for a worthy cause and an afternoon of recreation, relaxation and a little community education at Heron Ridge Golf Club on Tuesday, June 24. More than 70 golfers gathered to...
Meet the Presidents: Gary Alan Tabakin, President of Temple Emanuel
Profession President, Meyers & Tabakin Furniture Company Education Bachelor of Science in Business, Indiana University, 1977. Master of Business Administration, University of Wisconsin, 1978. Family Married to Kevin; Three children Michael, Amy and Brian with our...
Rabbi Israel Zoberman
Rabbi Israel Zoberman, who offered the opening prayer at the House of Representatives on June 25, 2014 on the occasion of his 40th anniversary as a rabbi.
Matt Nusbaum
Matt Nusbaum for being elected a member of the board of directors of Heritage Bank. He is an asset manager in the Commercial Division of S.L. Nusbaum Realty Co. Nusbaum joined the firm in 2010 following graduation from the University of Alabama.
UJFT Maimonides and Business & Legal Societies Summer Parties
Maimonides Society Summer Social, Sunday, July 27, 5:30 pm Business & Legal Society Summer Social, Sunday, August 10, 5:30 pm The Maimonides Society and the Business & Legal Society of the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater are hosting Summer Socials in the...
Temple Israel and JCC to co-sponsor special Shabbat Morning Service
Saturday, July 19, 10 am, Sandler Family Campus Always innovative, Temple Israel will relocate its Saturday, July 19 morning service to the Fleder Multipurpose Room at the Sandler Family Campus to give its congregation and the community a chance to meet an innovative...
“An Honest Day’s Work” The life of a Jewish immigrant, artist Jacob Pell
Tuesday, July 29 – Friday, August 29, Leon Family Gallery, Sandler Family Campus Several months ago, Yeda Strasser, a beloved member of Tidewater’s Jewish community schlepped a large canvas bag into the Simon Family JCC’s cultural arts department. It was filled with...
Linda Spindel honored at Arthritis event
Saturday, August 16, 6 pm ‘Seas the Day,’ Arthritis Ball 2014 will honor Linda Spindel at its gala event, which includes cocktails, a program, live and silent auctions, a seated dinner and dancing. “My beloved Grandfather, Jack Leterman, taught us by example the...
Bringing Israel Home for college students enters fifth year — Sneak preview of film
Thursday, August 14, 8 pm, Azar’s at Hilltop, in Virginia Beach — free for college students (with RSVP) The Community Relations Council of the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater continues it support of local college students with their fifth annual program,...
HUNGER FEAST: Young adults plan experiential event
Wednesday, August 6, 6 pm, Simon Family JCC Hunger Feast, an experiential event designed to instruct about local and world hunger, will take place in partnership with The Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore, Jewish Family Service, and the...