Richmond, Va.—Sonia “Sunnie” Friedlander Fine passed away Friday, November 13, 2020 at the age of 91, after a brief illness, in Richmond, Va. Born in Bronx, N.Y. on February 8, 1929 to Victor and Hilda Friedlander, “Sunnie” was one of six children with brothers and...
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Martin Myron Freedman
Virginia Beach—Always thinking of his family, Martin Myron Freedman 76, wanted us to be able to enter the New Year knowing that he is at peace, passing away on Thursday, December 31, 2020 in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Marty was born in Norfolk, Virginia. He was...
Elaine Ruth Gross
Virginia Beach—Elaine Ruth Gross, a resident of the Beth Sholom Village in Virginia Beach, peacefully passed away on Saturday, December 19, at the age of 85. Elaine was born in Brooklyn, N. Y. to Alex and Claire Solomon. She attended school and graduated with a...
Naomi Abigail Hecht
Virginia Beach—Naomi Abigail Hecht, 27, of Los Angeles, CA died December 8, 2020 of BRCA-related breast cancer at a temporary home in Virginia Beach with her parents and devoted fiancé by her side. She was born in Los Angeles, graduated from the Hamilton High School...
Regina Senter Katz
Virginia Beach—Regina Senter Katz passed away peacefully at 100 years of age on December 9, 2020. She was born September 19, 1920 in Norfolk, Va., the daughter of the late Rebecca and Edward Senter. Regina was predeceased by Louis Katz, devoted husband of 73 years,...
Edward Kraus
Virginia Beach—Edward Kraus, 95, passed away on January 8, 2021. Edward Kraus was born in Cambridge, Mass. and lived much of his early life in the Boston area. He spent 12 years in the Navy and met his late first wife, Audrey Hite, in Norfolk, Va., then settled in the...
Jewish Family Service’s Chanukah Gift Program 2013
Jewish Family Service’s 21st Annual Chanukah Gift Program was a huge success. Each year, JFS reaches out to local Jewish families in need with gifts and gift cards for their children and teens and with money for those without children. This year, the JFS staff was...
Hillel at Virginia Tech celebrates Thanksgivukkah
The Malcolm Rosenberg Hillel Center in Blacksburg, Va. was filled with more than 250 students on Thursday, Dec. 5 for a Thanksgivukkah celebration. Marking a time when two holidays collide, this party was referred to as #VTT hanksgivukkah. In preparation for the...
The Sandler Campus’ Secret Santa
Visitors to the Reba and Sam Sandler Family Campus frequently see the observant, dedicated and serious demeanor of Jason Capossere, the Campus’s manager of safety and security. Beneath this professional exterior, rarely seen and largely unheralded, is Capossere’s...
Switch Day 2013 at Beth Sholom Village with old and new volunteers
For the past 30 years, Beth Sholom Village has hosted an annual “Switch Day” on Christmas, since it is a family day for a majority of BSV employees. The community has always played a role in coming together to help others, and this day is no exception when volunteers...
Israel: Jewish and Democratic
Martin J. Raffel is the senior vice president of the Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA), where he has served as the lead professional on Israel, world Jewry and international human rights for the past 26 years. He also holds the position of project director for...
Jewish 2013 news quiz
(JTA)—So, you think you know what’s going on in the Jewish world? Test just how closely you followed last year’s news (and remember it) with this end-of year-news quiz. 1. Berlin’s Jewish Museum provoked controversy this year with… a) an exhibit exploring the origins...
YAD celebrates Chanukah with LIGHT IT UP
The Young Adult Division of United Jewish Federation of Tidewater, held its biggest event of the year on Saturday, Dec. 7. More than 180 people attended LIG HT IT UP, a club-themed twist on a traditional Chanukah party, held in the Cardo on the Sandler Family Campus....
Superman Sam, leukemia patient who inspired fundraisers
Samuel Asher Sommer, known as “Superman Sam,” whose fight against leukemia inspired many to raise money to fight the disease, has died. Sam died Saturday, Dec. 14 in his Chicago-area home at the age of 8. His death was announced during Shabbat morning services at the...
Harold Unger
Virginia Beach — Harold “Hap” Ira Unger, 63, died Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2013 in his residence. A native of Norfolk, he was the son of the late Ruth Cohn and Maurice Unger. He was a former co-owner of The Rug Shop with his father, for many years, and was currently working...
Patricia Rose Smolen
Virginia Beach —Patricia Rose Smolen passed away Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013 at the age of 86. Pat is survived by her loving and devoted family: her husband, Stan Smolen, her daughters and son-in laws, Lynn and Jerry Hankin and Leslie and Larry Siegel, her grandchildren and...
Elijah Paul Jernegan
Norfolk —Elijah Paul Jernegan, 102, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013 in a Norfolk hospital. He was retired from the United States Navy and was a very proud veteran of W. W. II with 20 years of service. He was also retired from the Civil Service as a...
Asher A. Friedman
Norfolk — Asher A. Friedman, M.D. FAAD, 91, beloved and esteemed dermatologist, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013. The son of the late Dr. Louis and Lillie Glasser Friedman of Norfolk, he spent his childhood and early education in the...
Morris Cohen
Norfolk—On Wednesday, December 11, 2013, Morris Cohen, 86, died peacefully at the Beth Sholom Home in Virginia Beach, Va. He is preceded in death by his wife Faye, his parents Philip and Tessie Brooks Cohen, and siblings Pauline, Samuel, Abraham and William Cohen....
Robert C. Goodman Jr. of Virginia Beach, who recently received the seventh annual Barron F. Black Community Builder award from the Hampton Roads Community Foundation. The award honors Goodman for his community service, support of philanthropy and dedication to...
Michel C. Ashe, FAIA, who was recently honored by the Virginia Society of the American Institute of Architects with the 2013 William C. Noland Medal. This prestigious award is the highest honor bestowed upon one of its members, recognizing a lifetime of achievement...
An Evening of Gratitude at B’nai Israel
Sunday, Jan. 12, 5:30 pm The community is invited to “B’nai Israel Congregation’s Hakaras HaTov: An Evening Of Gratitude.” Six individuals who have gone “above and beyond” in the service of B’nai Israel will be honored: Gershon Aronoff, Nancy Berman, Harold...
Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Roz
Thursday, Jan. 9, 12 pm Join Rabbi Rosalin Mandelberg for Lunch and Learn with the topic, “Fall Out from the Pew Study on American Judaism: What We Learn, What We Can Do.” Bring a lunch, an open mind, a sense of humor, and any interested friends. RSVPs to...
Jewish mysticism and Kabbalah class
Tuesdays, beginning Jan. 7 10:30 am – noon Ten week course taught by Rabbi Panitz at the Simon Family JCC. Call 321-2328 or email mbrunnruberg@simonfamilyj.org for more information, pricing, and to register.
Simon Family JCC Open House
Sunday, Jan. 12, 1–4 pm Start the New Year with more than 60 group exercise classes, great cardio and weight training equipment, heated pools, personal training, free towel service, babysitting and day lockers, and so much more at the Simon Family JCC. Learn about it...
Postcards from the Old Country closing reception
Sunday, Jan. 5, 3 pm A reception for Don Hurwitz’s exhibit, “Postcards from the Old Country” will take place in the Leon Family Gallery on the second floor of the Sandler Family Campus. Hurwitz’s photographs are from Latvia, Estonia, Russia and Lithuania. A portion of...