Joining a two-year pilot program to proliferate a culture of legacy giving in communities across North America, Tidewater Jewish Foundation launched a new partnership with the Jewish Future Pledge earlier this month. TJF is part of a cohort of 11 local federations and...
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Purim in Jewish Tidewater
Creativity reigns throughout the community with plans to celebrate Purim with both traditional and innovative, fun events. The holiday commemorates the saving of the Jewish people in Persia as recounted in the Book of Esther. Compiled by Ronnie Jacobs Cohen for Shalom...
Gene Ross Retired as president of Essex Bancorp, Inc.
What profession did you retire from? I started and was responsible for running a residential mortgage loan servicing operation that eventually became the third largest in the country. Today, we are one of the largest employers in Tidewater. My background was public...
Stephanie Adler Calliot Retired as senior vice president, Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters
What profession did you retire from? I had a wonderful career working with great colleagues, clients, and donors—27 years in wealth management/finance and 8 years in philanthropy. What are you doing now? I’m grateful I’ve had the opportunity to give back to the...
Abbey Pachter, Phd Retired as director of the Nursing Program and assistant professor at the Virginia Beach campus of South University.
What are you doing now? During the first six months of COVID, I wrote a research-informed journal-style book about it as it was unfolding. I was in Florida with my mother (now 96) during that time. At first I was there to help her, then we were both there until we...
Lawrence L. Steingold to receive 2021 VCIC Humanitarian Award Thursday, March 18, Virtual
The 57th annual Tidewater Humanitarian Awards Dinner will take place virtually to ensure the safety and well-being of the community. The Humanitarian Award of the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities is presented to those individuals who have demonstrated a...
Rabbi Israel and Jennifer Zoberman
Rabbi Israel and Jennifer Zoberman on the birth of a second grandchild, Andrew Lee. Parents are Rachel and Ben Azoff of Potomac, Md. His brother Daniel, is three years old. Andrew was born on March 2, 2014 at 8 pounds, 9 oz and 21 inches. All is well.
Hava and Jonathan Anderson
Hava and Jonathan Anderson on the birth of their daughter Noa Mayaan Anderson, on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2014 in Rockville, Md. Noa is the granddaughter of Judy and Pierre Anderson and great granddaughter of Annabel and Hal Sacks. Brother, Eli Anderson, age three, loves...
Bagels and Bluegrass at JMCC
Saturday, April 12, 7 pm The Jewish Museum and Cultural Center will present “Bagels and Bluegrass” as part of the Portsmouth Museums’ focus on Appalachia. The festivities will begin with music by Simcha Klezmorim, the popular local Klezmer ensemble led by Warren...
10th Annual Grieving Children’s Art Show at the Leon Family Art Gallery
April 8–May 9 People of all ages are impacted when a loved one dies. Children and teens are sometimes the “forgotten mourners” during these times and other life changes within a family. Jewish Family Service counseling staff, through the Dozoretz Center for Healing...
Col. Edward Shames to speak at Ohef Sholom
Sunday, April 27, 10:30 am brunch; 11 program In honor of Yom Hashoah, Ohef Sholom Temple’s Adult Education Committee invites the community to a Carpool Café featuring Col. Edward Shames who will speak about his wartime experiences as one of the first military...
The Maimonides Society continues series of “Cocktails & Conversation” Disaster Relief Efforts: On the Ground in Haiti
Monday, March 31, 6 pm–reception; 6:30 pm–main presentation Danny Pins of the Jewish Joint Distribution Committee will speak on disaster relief efforts in Haiti at the March Maimonides Society “Cocktails & Conversation” event. Pins is the chief financial officer...
Viginia Symphony to perform for children at Simon Family JCC
Sunday, April 6, 2:30 pm The violin, viola and cello are just some of the instruments children and families will see and hear when the Virginia Symphony Orchestra brings their educational show From Bach to Beatbox to the Simon Family JCC as part of the Children’s...
Celebrating 10 years of Healthy Living
Race: Sunday, May 4 It all started with one idea: Why have just a race on one day when healthy programming and activities could take place all week long? Thus, the Week of Healthy Living was born in 2004. Ten years later, Jewish Family Service of Tidewater has seen...
A Melton sampler class to help achieve balance
Tuesdays, 10:15–11:30 am Searching for ways to find balance in your life? This is a common issue for many people—from family to work and community to personal time: How do we learn to strike the right balance? A new four-part class, Modern Living: Maintaining Balance...
Israel is IT this year! Annual Israel Fest
Sunday, May 18, 11 am–5 pm, Simon Family JCC What does an updated Israel Fest at the Simon Family JCC look and feel like? Find out when the JCC comes alive under tents displaying Israel’s technological innovations and foods unrivaled by former festivals. Paul...
The Israel Philharmonic to perform at the Sandler Center
Wednesday, April 2, 7:30 pm pre-concert conversation, 6:30 pm The Simon Family JCC, in partnership with Virginia Arts Festival, will present the acclaimed Israel Philharmonic Orchestra at the Sandler Center as part of the JCC’s Celebrate Israel series presented by...
Recipes for good eating
Cook in Israel: Home Cooking Inspiration Orly Ziv 245 Pages, Hardcover $35, ISBN: 978-9659207107 Readers will doubtless recall the featured revue of Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi’s gorgeous Jerusalem, A Cookbook. The Mediterranean menu, with its de-emphasis of meat...
UVa’s Birthright trip exceeds expectations
Before going to Israel, I expected to visit historical and religious sights, make some new friends, and eat a lot of hummus. Though these things all ended up being true, I got a lot more from my trip than I anticipated. Not only did I experience a different culture,...
Danuta Epstein presents Global Studies senior project
High school senior Danuta Epstein welcomed an interested audience to “her” synagogue, Kempsville Conservative Synagogue/Kehillat Bet Hamdrash on Sunday, Feb. 23, to present her senior project for the Global Studies World Language Academy located in Tallwood High...
JFS Special Needs program enjoys a Night Out at Café M
Jewish Family Service’s Chaverim and Simcha groups offer social, recreation and religious programs for local Jewish adults with various physical, emotional and/or developmental disabilities. Each of these groups meets monthly and provides members with an opportunity...
Temple Israel hosts Disability Awareness Shabbat
Temple Israel’s second annual Disability Awareness Shabbat took place on Saturday, March 1 with Colleen Miller, executive director of disAbility Law Center of Virginia, as the featured speaker. The center serves as a non-profit law firm for addressing issues that...
HAT second graders receive Chumash during traditional presentation
Hebrew Academy of Tidewater’s second graders recently received their Chumashim. The annual tradition celebrates everything students have learned so far about the Hebrew language and Judaic studies. Few things make parents more proud than seeing their child beam with...
Celebrating an Evening of the Arts
Art plays a critical role in developing a child’s creativity, discovery and learning processes. A form of expression, art gives students the opportunity to take risks, experience beauty on many different levels and share something personal about themselves. Each year,...
Tallwood High School students share their impressions on Israel
Student Youth Ambassadors enrolled in the Global Studies & World Languages Academy at Tallwood High School who participated in an exchange program organized by the America Israel Friendship League, shared stories of their experiences on Thursday, March 6 at the...
Tidewater Jewish Genetic Screening provides vital information for future generations
One hundred and sixty-two community members participated in the Tidewater Jewish Genetic Screening in December at the Sandler Family Campus. A make-up day for college students took place in January. The screening was a partnership between Jewish Family Service of...