Norfolk—Shirley Levin (née Kreger) was born in Norfolk and graduated from Maury High School. She worked at the Naval Base during WWII before joining her family business, AAA Building, and Plumbing Supply. She was a fixture there for more than 60 years. She always had...
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Alyson Rachel Latter
Gaithersburg, Md.—With incredible sadness, we share the passing of Alyson Rachel Latter, “Aly,” age 32, on March 25, 2021. She was born on October 25, 1988 in Gaithersburg, Md. She was a graduate of Thomas S. Wootton High School in 2006. Alyson continued her education...
Roberta “Robbie” Levine
Silver Spring, Md.—Roberta Cohen Levine, age 86, of Riderwood Village, Silver Spring, passed away on March 17, 2021. Devoted wife for 55 years of Dr. Stanley J. Levine who pre-deceased her in 2009. Loving mother of Debbie (Jonathan) Gottlieb of Bethesda, Md., and Gary...
Aileen Norma Spinella
Virginia Beach—Aileen N. Spinella, 92, of Virginia Beach, passed away on March 21, 2021. A funeral service took place in Princess Anne Memorial Park.
TJF Thanks Legacy Donors
Today, we honor and thank our Legacy donors, who have committed themselves to the future of the Tidewater Jewish community. Your gift(s) will help meet the challenges and needs our community faces for generations to come. Thank you. View TJF Life & Legacy list.
Herbert K. Bangel
Portsmouth—Portsmouth lost a favorite son with the passing of Herbert K. Bangel on Thursday, March 11, 2021. A native and lifetime resident of Portsmouth, Virginia, he was born on May 29, 1928 the son of the late Abe A. Bangel and Florence Block Bangel, and was...
Joyce Levy
Vienna, Va.—Joyce Levy passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2014. She was the beloved wife of Jerry Levy; mother of Jonathan Levy (Sara) and Julie Levy Kayes (Sean); sister of Richard Lee Sapperstein (Lisa); grandmother of Dylan, Zoey and Bryce. Funeral services took...
David Furman
Virginia Beach—David Furman, 95, died on Tuesday, June 10, 2014 in a local convalescent center. He was born in Portlock, Va., and as a youngster moved with his family to South Norfolk, both now Chesapeake. He was the son of the late Annie Steinberg Furman and Joseph...
Stanley Darrow
New York , N.Y—Stanley Darrow, a New York City dentist and dental professor, died on June 22, 2014 at the age of 87. A native of the Bronx, Dr. Darrow graduated from DeWitt Clinton High School in 1944 after which he enlisted in the U.S. Army. After serving in the...
Hebrew Academy of Tidewater Konikoff Center of Learning Graduation awards and presentations
Nine year awards (from preschool, age two–5th grade)—Mushky Brashevitzky, Shayda Rahimzadeh, Blake Brown, Gabe Foleck, Leo Kamer and Danial Watts James London Memorial Athlete of the Year—Danial Watts Most Improved in General Studies—Shayda Rahimzadeh Abe and Anna...
Screening of Ida
Sunday, July 13, 7:15 pm at the Naro Cinema The Simon Family JCC and the Virginia Festival of Jewish Film, presented by Alma* and Howard Laderberg, are co-sponsoring a one-time-only showing of one of the best films of the year. Ida is a total marvel: beautiful and...
New classes and certifications at the Simon Family JCC fitness center
Zumba Very popular among adult members of the JCC, Zumba will be offered for kids over age four, with regular Wednesday afternoon and Saturday morning classes beginning Wednesday, July 2. Special family yoga class Friday, July 18, 11 am-noon Introduce children to the...
Summer Youth Basketball Camp
Ages 6-15 Monday, August 11 through Friday, August 15 9 am–5 pm, JCC Jaffe Gym This week-long basketball camp for girls and boys offers group and individual instruction with the experienced instructors of Family First Basketball Association, including former minor...
Hunger Feast: Tidewater tackles hunger through Tikkun Olam
Wednesday, August 6, 6 pm, Simon Family JCC Not far from my Philadelphia apartment, 10-year-old Marcus Gaines, Jr. has to balance school, friends, and the priorities of any other child. Nothing may seem very different for Marcus from many of our childhoods—at least,...
Two area students reflect on Birthright Israel
Memories for a lifetime by Sam Sacks, Virginia Tech, class of 2014 It is incredible what one can experience during 10 days in Israel. Earlier this year, thanks to Birthright and Hillel at Virginia Tech, we were given the opportunity to witness the Land of Israel. Of...
Hap Unger’s rug goes to HAT
There are many people who have walked through the halls at Hebrew Academy of Tidewater, wherever it has been located. Some are more memorable than others, but few made as “big” a mark on the school as Harold (Hap) Unger. I first met Hap when his daughter Jennifer...
Jewish Family Service: 62nd Biennial Meeting
On Monday June 9, JFS held its Biennial Meeting to install the new board president and officers. Dr. Marcia Samuels, outgoing president, welcomed Lawrence Steingold, who will serve as president for the 2014-2016 term. The other members of the executive committee are:...
The sun sets on Torah on Tap
On Wednesday, June 18, the last Torah on Tap of the season took place at the home of Marcy and Paul Terkeltaub. Co-hosted by Lisa and Murray Rosenbach, the 25 people who attended ranged in age from 24 to ‘80-something.’ Since its inception, the discussions during...
12th Melton graduation in Tidewater
When this year’s nine Melton graduates received their certificates, they joined a group of 180 adults in Tidewater who have completed the first two years of the Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning. The students, who took 60 class sessions at the Simon...
From corporate law to the Capitol to caramel corn: Jody Wagner’s journey continues
Wafting through the air on 31st St. near the corner of Atlantic Avenue, stronger than the smell of the ocean and more enchanting than the aroma of suntan lotion, is the scent of freshly popped popcorn. That memorable smell draws people into Jody’s—the gourmet popcorn...
Kabbalat Kaboom: Celebrating the Fourth on a Friday
LOS ANGELES (JTA)—Part God Bless America, part Shabbat Shalom, the Fourth of July this year falls on a Friday. In this land of religious freedom, how do we plan to observe both? As the sun sets over the “fruited plain,” will we be lighting Shabbat candles and...
Picnic or Shabbat dinner, recipes for a delicious and easy 4th of July celebration
For many Tidewater residents, Fourth of July celebrations conjure up vivid images of picnics in a park or on the beach, festive red, white and blue neighborhood parades, cookouts with family and friends, and fireworks lighting up the night sky. This year’s...
360 Years of Jewish Life in America: A thought for Independence Day
Jews first arrived in what is now the United States of America in 1654 — 360 years ago. A small group of Sephardic refugees, fleeing the Inquisition when the Portuguese conquered Brazil from the Dutch, suffered a series of misfortunes and were off-loaded, penniless,...
World’s oldest man dies two months after achieving title
The world’s oldest man, a New Yorker who attempted to flee the Nazi rise to power in Poland in 1939, died at the age of 111. Alexander Imich held the title of world’s oldest validated man for just two months before his death on Sunday, June 8. There are 66 women who...
Shirley Westbrook
London , England —Shirley Westbrook, mother of Janice Foleck (Rick)– passed away. Shiva took place in London, England.
Evelyn G. Sheffer
Virginia Beach — Evelyn G. Sheffer, 97, passed away on June 4, 2014. Born December 20, 1916, she was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She is predeceased by her husband David, son-in-law Billy, brothers Abe and Harry. She is survived by her children,...