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Elie Wiesel Competition 2020
The arrival of the novel coronavirus brought many unexpected changes. One area that was not changed, however, was the amount of and timing of the entries for United Jewish Federation of Tidewater’s Holocaust Commission’s Elie Wiesel Competition. The deadline was just...
Your Vote is Your Voice Series explains new laws and procedures and encourages participation
The former and late Supreme Court Justice, Louis Brandeis, once noted, “The most important office, and the one which all of us can and should fill, is that of private citizen.” Regardless of party affiliation, voting is a constitutional right—one that must be...
Tidewater synagogues work overtime to embrace the essence of Rosh Hashanah and touch members they can’t see
A sanctuary overflowing with people in prayer, ties, and high heels has been the picture of High Holiday success for more than a century. Local buzz about a stirring sermon is the new year cherry on top. Two universal truths hit home this year with COVID-19: Modern...
Former State Treasurer, UJFT director, and Jody’s Popcorn president brings a full bag of rich and relevant experience to new leadership role as Tidewater Jewish Foundation chair
Saying thank you during a pandemic was Jody Wagner’s first order of business as the new chair of the Tidewater Jewish Foundation. In a short video on Facebook, she said: “Thank you to our donors for making sure our community has the resources it needs, and to our...
Super Sunday—Today, Tomorrow, Together
Sunday, September 13, 10 am–1 pm The past year has brought extraordinary challenges to the entire planet which have resulted in massive changes to the way we all do “business.” The Jewish community of Tidewater has certainly not been exempt from those changes—as...
Holocaust Day of Remembrance unites community to pay tribute
For some, the annual Tidewater Yom Hashoah—Holocaust Remembrance Day—commemoration ceremony is too intense, too painful, too sad, or not important to their lives, and so they don’t attend. Others, however, see it as vitally important that they remember the people both...
2013 Elie Wiesel winners of the writing and visual arts competitions
Junior Poetry First Place—Lana Berry, 8th Grade, Norfolk Academy, Norfolk, Charlie Doar Second Place—Stephen Opitz, 6th Grade, Baylake Pines, Virginia Beach, Mary Opitz Third Place—Rice Webb, 8th Grade, Norfolk Academy, Norfolk, Charlie Doar Honorable Mention—Gregory...
Herbert Metzger
Virginia Beach—Herbert Metzger devoted husband, father, grandfather, greatgrandfather and friend, departed this world on April 12, 2013 to join the love of this life, Adele Metzger. Herb was born and raised in Brooklyn, N. Y. and played high school football and...
Harold L. Lieberman
Virginia Beach—Harold L. Lieberman, 83, passed away on Tuesday April 2, 2013. Arrangements handled by Altmeyer Funeral Home.
Gilbert Edward Levin
Norfolk—Gilbert Edward Levin, of Abbott Lane, in Norfolk, died April 10, 2013. A native of Fall River, Mass., he was the son of the late Lewis Wheeler Levin and Fannie Novak Levin. Mr. Levin graduated from Northeastern University before joining the United States Navy...
Arthur Eugene Lasko
Chesapeake—Arthur Eugene Lasko, 81, peacefully passed away on April 10, 2013 after a long illness. He is survived by his loving, caring, devoted wife, Dorothy, after 60 years of marriage. He was predeceased by his brother, Gerald Lasko. Survivors include his sister,...
Helen Epner Lapping
Norfolk—Helen Epner Lapping of Norfolk, died on Friday, April 5, 2013. She was the beloved wife of the late Arthur Epner and the late Maurice Lapping. She was the loving mother of Gerald and Carol Epner, Ruth and Frank Paul and Robert and Lillie Epner. She was active...
Kenneth G. (Menachem) Carroll
Norfolk—Kenneth G. (Menachem) Carroll died April 5. A member of B’nai Israel Congregation in Norfolk, Menachem always made Torah study and prayer priorities. Ken worked many years at NASA, lately at Langley Research Center; he loved the agency and treasured his...
James E. Guy
Baltimore, Md.—On April 5, 2013, James E. Guy , beloved husband of Helen Guy (nee Taylor); cherished father of Emily Guy-Birken (Jayme Birken) and Tracie (David) Guy-Decker; adored step-father of Abbey (Buddy) Goldman; dear brother of Robin Guy; dear grandfather of...
Arnold (Arnie) Felderman
Virginia Beach—Arnold (Arnie) Felderman departed his earthly life on April 15, 2013, at home surrounded by his family. He was born on December 30, 1950 in N.Y. to loving parents Leon and Ruth Felderman, both predeceased. Left behind to cherish his memory are his...
Thatcher remembered for her affection for Britain’s Jews
WASHINGTON (JTA)—History will remember former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher for relentlessly facing down communism and helping to turn back more than three decades of socialist advance in her country. But it was Thatcher’s embrace of British Jews and...
CRC Israel Poster contest has a winner
Elizabeth Hughes’ design for the CRC’s Israel Advocacy Poster Contest secured the most votes from the online voting community. Her piece will be reproduced as a glossy poster and distributed at the Simon Family JCC’s annual Israel Festival on April 28, 2013, and the...
Readers win tickets to see The Odd Couple
Mazel Tov to Tami Arnowitz and Barbara Klaff who were the winners in the Jewish News facebook contest for tickets to see The Odd Couple at Virginia Stage Company. We hope they enjoyed the show!
Head of local food bank wins 2013 Leader of the Year
Joanne Batson of Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore wins national recognition Joanne Batson, chief executive officer for the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore, was named the 2013 Network Leader of the Year at the Feeding...
Gary, Lindsay and Adina Klaff
Gary, Lindsay and Adina Klaff of Maryland, on the birth of their daughter and sister, Hannah Sophia on March 27. Grandparents are Barbara Klaff of Virginia Beach and Harris Klaff of blessed memory and Lorraine Kaufman Levin and Paul Levin of Potomac, Md. and Steven...
Rabbi Israel Zoberman
Rabbi Israel Zoberman on his message on the occasion of Yom Hashoah and the 65th Anniversary of the State of Israel being inserted into the Congressional Record by Congressman Scott Rigell of Virginia.
The Shuk performs at Israel Festival
Sunday, April 28, 3:30 pm Drawing on a range of ladino, klezmer and Middle Eastern music and instruments, The Shuk combines a variety of styles to create an unforgettable cultural experience. The group was formed in 2008 as part of an initiative by The European...
Ohef Sholom is off to the races
Saturday, June 8, 6 pm With the Belmont Stakes taking place in real time on the big screen, Ohef Sholom Temple’s “Night at the Races” promises to be an evening of fast track excitement. The event includes dinner, an open bar, a DJ and “gambling” with “funny money,”...
Final film in CRC series teaches how to Step Up for Israel
Wednesday, May 1, 7 pm Since January, community members have gathered in four different area synagogues, watched four different films about Israel, and have had four very distinguished rabbis lead them in discussions about what they had just seen and heard. The fifth...
An evening with David Krohn “Songs From My Heritage”
Saturday, May 11, 8 pm Performing Arts at the J, presented by Leah Wohl*, presents its last performance of the season: Portsmouth native David Krohn, a baritone talent, with Charles Woodward, pianist. “I am thrilled to return to Hampton Roads to perform a special,...