Norfolk—Marcy Herring passed away on September 10, 2020 at the age of 89. Her graveside service was held at Forest Lawn Cemetery.
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Lillian Ann Kroll
Virginia Beach—Lillian Ann Kroll, 89 passed away peacefully on September 24 with her daughters at her side. She was born in North Carolina to Franklin and Doris Leigh. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 56 years, Maury Kroll. Ann was a loving and caring...
Ida M. Rubin
Scottsdale, Az.—Ida M. Rubin passed away at her home in Scottsdale, Arizona on September 18, 2020 at the age of 92 in the presence of her three children. Born in Montreal, Canada, she moved to Norfolk, Va. upon marrying Leroy Rubin after his service in WWII. Together,...
Norman Charles Shroyer
Franklin—Norman Charles Shroyer, 88, of Franklin Virginia passed away September 17, 2020. Born on October 31, 1931 in Hastings, Mich., he was the son of the late Lloyd and C. Marguerite Lancaster Shroyer. Norm was a graduate of Battle Creek High School in Michigan and...
Herman Weisberg
Atascadero, Calif.—Herman Weisberg died peacefully on Oct. 1 in Atascadero, Calif., where he’d lived for the past decade. The son of Nathan and Annie Weisberg, who fled religious persecution in Lithuania, Herman was born in Norfolk on March 5, 1926. He served in the...
Virginia 2020 Elections Important deadlines
Friday, Sept. 18, 2020 — Absentee Voting Begins Monday, Oct. 12, 2020 — Last day to register to vote online, by mail, or in-person at your registrar’s office Friday, Oct. 23, 2020 — Last day to request an absentee ballot via the mail-in form Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020...
Everyone wins with new chess set at Sandler Campus
The advantage in the chess game currently “in play” on the second floor of the Sandler Family Campus goes to the entire Tidewater Jewish community, who— no matter the game’s outcome — are already winners. Carefully installed in the Kramer boardroom in mid-June, the...
Heads up: Jewish brewer thriving amid craft beer boom
NEW YORK (JTA)—With the creation of David’s Slingshot Hoppy Summer Lager, beer maker Jeremy Cowan is evoking the image of the legendary battle between David and Goliath—a match-up that’s also apt for Cowan himself. Though still a small player in the world of craft...
Covenant and community
The Torah portion, Parashat Pinchas, refers back to a singular act of zealousness occurring at the end of the previous parasha, that of Balak. After many Israelites had strayed away from the God of Israel and involved themselves in religious rituals of the Moabites,...
Lynn Schoenbaum’s ever expanding family
With a youthful spirit and the ability to find joy in life’s smallest pleasures, Lynn Schoenbaum embraces her early sixties with enthusiasm and a willingness to seek new adventures. When most people are choosing to retire from their volunteerism, Schoenbaum has...
Maxine R. Spivak
Virginia Beach —84, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2013. A service took place at Altmeyer Funeral Home, Southside Chapel, with Rabbi Israel Zoberman officiating, followed by interment at Albert G. Horton Memorial Veteran Cemetery in Suffolk, Va. Condolences may be...
Robin Leigh Siegel
Virginia Beach —Robin Leigh Siegel, 58, passed away on Friday, May 31, 2013 at home. She is a graduate of Granby High School, attended Syracuse University, and graduated from Old Dominion University in 1977 with a BA in mathematics. She is survived by her husband, Dr....
Norman Jacob Kozak
Virginia Beach —Norman Jacob Kozak, 87, an educator, World War II veteran and concentration camp liberator, died June 2, 2013, at Beth Sholom Village. Mr. Kozak was born in Norfolk to the late George and Helen Kozak, later graduating Suffolk High School, and then...
Annie Cohen Koenig
Norfolk —Annie Cohen Koenig, 91, passed away May 26, 2013, in Norfolk. Born in New York, she was the daughter of Isaac and Rachel Cohen. Annie was a member of Kehillat Bet Hamidrash Synagogue (KBH). She was preceded in death by her husband, Irving Koenig; her...
Evelyn H. Glass
VIRGINIA BEACH- Evelyn H. Glass, 97, passed away May 24, 2013. Altmeyer Funeral Home.
UJFT Young Leadership Campaign hosts donor appreciation party
The evening of Saturday, June 1, approximately 75 donors to the Young Leadership Campaign (YLC), gathered at Bayville Golf Club for a special donor recognition event. Guests arrived at the idyllic setting to find cornhole games in progress. As the sun set on the bay,...
Danial Watts, son of Benita and Joe Watts, for having his artwork chosen by Virginia Beach’s public utilities department to be featured in the 2014 Water Awareness Calendar. Thirteen pieces were selected out of 800 entries. An awards ceremony in City Council chambers...
Dr. Sharon Weinstein who has several paintings in exhibits: Sweet Grapes, at the Botanical Gardens; a watercolor based on one of her poems at the Out of Print show at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Virginia Beach; two paintings for the Beaches, Beacons, Boats show...
Dr. William (Billy) Schoenfeld, on completing his fellowship in Anesthesia-Critical Care at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) in Boston. He now works at MGH as an anesthesiologist/critical care ICU physician. He is the son of Brian and Renee Schoenfeld of Virginia...
Elka Mednick on her graduation from Randolph-Macon College. She is the son of Sara Kruger and Saul Mednick. Grandparents are Dr. David and Adel Kruger, Dr. Robert and Miriam Seeherman, and Maurice Mednick (of blessed Memory).
Seth Mednick, on his graduation from Norfolk Academy. He is the son of Sara Kruger and Saul Mednick. Grandparents are Dr. David and Adel Kruger, Dr. Robert and Miriam Seeherman, and Maurice Mednick (of blessed Memory). Seth plans to attend Randolph- Macon College.
Holocaust Commission invites all educators to attend conference – Monday, August 5–Tuesday, August 6
The Holocaust Commission of the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater will present the 11th Biennial Educators’ Conference, Why Care? Human Rights: Past, Present & Future, in August. The highly praised conference provides educators with tools, strategies and...
Student art featured at Holocaust Commission exhibition
Sabrina Furlough chose to enter a painting rather than a work of prose or poetry in this year’s Holocaust Commission of the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater’s Elie Wiesel Writing and Visual Arts Competitions. Yet, when asked to supply an artist’s statement with...
Jewish Family Service wraps up successful Week of Healthy Living
Jewish Family Service of Tidewater kicked off the 9th Annual Week of Healthy Living with a Race Expo on May 3, followed by the 9th Annual Run, Roll or Stroll on Sunday, May 5. With a record 625 participants, this year’s race—which included an 8K run, 5K run/walk and...
Group forms at Beth El for “mature members”
Congregation Beth El established a new and exciting group, HAZAK, for congregants who are 65 years old and over. HAZAK is a network of approximately 130 groups affiliated with conservative synagogues throughout the country. A Hebrew acronym, HAZAK represents wisdom,...
In response to Angelina Jolie
“Life comes with many challenges. The ones that should not scare us are the ones we can take on and take control of.” —Angelina Jolie I’ve never considered myself a trendsetter, but after reading about Angelina Jolie’s bilateral mastectomy and reconstruction, that’s...