Virginia Beach—Lucy Spigel Herman passed quietly on January 29, 2021, to join her beloved soulmate Frederick Herman. Born in Norfolk in 1926, her family and friends will remember her always as a great teacher and compassionate individual who unabashedly spoke her...
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Rachel Helen Lesser Denison Koltun
Norfolk—Rachel Helen Lesser Denison Koltun, 87, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021 in her home, where she had lived for 62 years. Helen was born in Suffolk, Va. to the late Madeline Snyder Lesser and Simon Lesser. They moved to Norfolk when Helen was 16 years...
Ronald Marvin Miller
Virginia Beach—Ronald Marvin Miller died on Dec. 3, 2020 at Beth Sholom Village where he resided since 2018. His transition was sudden and he passed peacefully. Ronnie was born on July 4, 1945 in Brooklyn, New York to Hyman and Vivian (nee Adcock). He was raised in...
Marilyn H. Jacobson-Naggy
Virginia Beach—Marilyn H. Jacobson Naggy of Virginia Beach, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Colonial Health and Rehab (formerly Windermere) in Virginia Beach. She was born in St. Louis, Missouri. Marilyn was predeceased by her first husband, Howard H....
Roberta Shames
Virginia Beach—Wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, role-model… Roberta Levine Shames passed away on January 21, 2021 at the age of 82. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Roberta (or Bobbi as she was known to her family and friends) was a veritable pioneer. She graduated at...
The Crossing
The Crossing Sunday, February 21–Tuesday, February 23 (virtual cinema!) | $12 per household The United Jewish Federation of Tidewater and Simon Family JCC’s Patricia & Avraham Ashkenazi and Alma & Howard Laderberg Virginia Festival of Jewish Film kicks off...
Camp JCC preview
Sunday, March 23, 1–3 pm, Simon Family JCC Learn about Camp JCC at this free camp preview. Meet some counselors, create crafts and have a ton of fun! Enjoy Gaga, Just Dance, spirit cheer sessions, as well as face painting, inflatables, balloon animals and other family...
Ohef Sholom Temple Rummage Sale
Sunday, March 9, 8:30 am–2 pm Look for bargains when Ohef Sholom Temple’s Sisterhood sells furniture, toys, household items, books, CDs, DVDs, jewelry, children’s clothing, and more. Donations for the Rummage Sale are welcomed and appreciated. Donations must be in...
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 is bringing the acclaimed Israel Philharmonic Orchestra to the Sandler Center as part of the JCC’s Celebrate Israel series presented by...
Israeli Soldiers’ Stories
Tidewater was fortunate to be included in the StandWithUs Israeli Soldiers’ Stories tour on Thursday, Feb. 22. This innovative program which features reserve duty Israeli college students who talk about the Israeli-Arab conflict, give a human face to the Israel...
A remarkable memoir
Jewish Luck A True Story of Friendship, Deception, and Risky Business Leslie Levine Adler and Meryll Levine Page Salt Mine Books, 2013, 380 pages ISBN: 978-0-9897356-5-0 Disclosures first: Leslie Levine Adler is our own Sally Adler’s daughterin- law, and Meryll Levine...
States of Matter
At the Strelitz Early Childhood Center, four-year-old preschool students are learning about the scientific method of study, a process for theorizing how or why things work. Some of this winter’s below freezing temperatures set the perfect stage for an informative...
East meets Middle East at Temple Israel
Last month, the Jewish new moon ceremony coincided with the Chinese New Year. So, Temple Israel and the United Hebrew School celebrated. Rabbi Michael Panitz says that by pairing Rosh Chodesh and the Chinese holiday, “Our members came away with a better understanding...
Jewish Educational Loan Fund 2014 applications now available
March 1–April 30 Applications for interest-free loans for post-secondary education (college, graduate school and vocational programs) are now available for the 2014- 2015 school year from the Jewish Educational Loan Fund (JELF). The application is open to Jewish...
Jewish Family Service celebrates National Social Work Month in March
Each year in March, Jewish Family Service recognizes its social workers and case managers during National Social Work Month. The month is designed to help raise awareness about the American social work profession’s 116-year commitment to improving social conditions...
New Jewish Studies Minor at Virginia Wesleyan College
This past year, the faculty of Virginia Wesleyan College approved a minor in Jewish studies, one of only seven such programs in the Commonwealth, and the only one of the seven at a liberal arts institution dedicated solely to undergraduates. Under the direction of...
Tidewater Together: Exploring our Jewish Future
Thursday–Sunday, March 20–23 It takes a confident rabbi to make promises to a community he’s never met before. But Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson, who will be the visiting scholar- in-residence March 20-23 for Tidewater Together: Exploring our Jewish Future, has made a...
Purim in Tidewater
But wait! There’s more! Visit www.ShalomTidewater.org for a complete listing of 2014 Purim events in the “How-to Live Jewishly in Tidewater” blog or call Rebecca Bickford at 757-452-3180. CHABAD Annual Purim Party Sunday, March 16, 4:30 pm The Norfolk Plaza Hotel • NY...
A Purim directive: Laugh it up!
NEW YORK (JTA)—Little kids will laugh at anything. The simplest knock-knock joke or a tickle fest—even the threat of one—can so easily end in hysterics. They laugh because they are surprised by something unexpected in a world they are constantly discovering. If only...
Update on Virginia Beach Public Schools’ Saturday classes
Two weeks ago, we informed you that we were sending a letter to the Virginia Beach Public School Superintendent, Dr. Sheila S. Magula, and the chairman of the School Board, Mr. Daniel D. Edwards. Our letter was favorably received and our meeting request with Dr....
Beth Chaverim
To honor Josh Weiner, a beloved student who was lost to his Beth Chaverim family on Dec. 25, 2013, Kara Molin, assistant Religious School director and Abby Lichty, art assistant, help students create “Josh’s Tree.” The entire student body took part in making this tree...
Meet the Presidents
Linda Anne Fox-Jarvis President of Ohef Sholom Temple Profession Realtor, Broker Associate, RE/MAX Ambassadors Education Bachelor of Science, Hood College Family Husband—David Jarvis Son—Brian Jarvis, 29 and his wife Amanda Daughter—Stephanie Caskill, 27 and her...
Evelyn Wagner
Virginia Beach —Evelyn Wagner, 86, died Saturday, February 1, 2014. Mrs. Wagner was born in Philadelphia, Pa. to the late Morris and Bertha Winitsky Fisher. She was very family-oriented and dedicated her life to her children and grandchildren. Mrs. Wagner was...
Dwight Swain, Sr.
Norfolk —Dwight Swain, Sr., 68, died Sunday, January 26, 2014. He was a native and lifelong resident of Norfolk, Va. He was the son of Julian and Marguerite Doss Swain and married for 34 years to his loving wife Joyce. He was a self-employed contractor, and a member...
Richard “Dick” Skolnick
Virginia Beach —Richard “Dick” Skolnick, 76, of Virginia Beach passed away peacefully on January 22, 2014 after a courageous battle with a long illness. Dick was born in Minneapolis, Minn. to the late Florence and David Skolnick. He was a graduate of the University of...
Mrs. Martin Siegel
Norfolk —Mrs. Martin Siegel, 97, wife of Dr. Martin T. Siegel, of blessed memory, and a resident of Norfolk since 1995, passed away peacefully at home on February 5, 2014. Born Betty Uretsky in Columbus, Ohio, Betty was an Ohio State University graduate, who later...