Norfolk—Aaron Benjamin Cohen, 76, passed away July 26, 2020. A native of Lakewood, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Louis and Marion Cohen. He was a retired CPA who excelled in his private practice and made long-term connections with many of his clients. He...
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Stanley Edward “Stan” Garfin
Chesapeake—Stanley Edward “Stan” Garfin, 83, passed away after an extended illness on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 in a local hospital. Stan was born in Mason City, Iowa to the late Sam and Florence Garfin. Stan was a graduate of the University of Iowa with a major in...
Penny Laster
Norfolk—Penny Laster (83) passed away peacefully on August 6, 2020. Born Emily Elizabeth in Roanoke Rapids, N.C., she was always known to family, friends, and neighbors as Penny. She is predeceased by her loving husband, Don of more than 40 years and by her beloved...
Lenore Shapiro
Norfolk—Lenore Shapiro of Norfolk, Virginia, passed away on July 24, 2020. She was born on December 4, 1931. Arrangements entrusted to Altmeyer Funeral Home–Southside Chapel.
Morris Victor Shelanski
Wynnewood, Pa.—Morris V. Shelanski, M.D., called “Doc” by many, passed away peacefully at home in Wynnewood, Pa, the morning of 23 July 2020. He lived a long and fruitful life and he leaves us one month shy of 99 years of age. The son of Lithuanian immigrants, Dr....
A world of change in JAFI’s Project Ten program
What if United Jewish Federation of Tidewater could fund one Jewish agency that developed one sustainable-development volunteer program for hundreds of young Jews to perform Tikkun Olam in a dozen countries around the world? It can and it does. Jewish Agency for...
At what cost?
What Money Can’t Buy The Moral Limits of Markets Michael J. Sandel Farrar, Strauss, and Girouz 2012 244 Pages, $27 ISBN 978-0-374-20303-0 Michael Sandel is a charismatic political philosopher and professor of government at Harvard. His course, Justice, has been taken...
Between sorrow and joy
At this sacred season of reconsecration to recollection, we are poised between Yom Ha’Shoah’s monumental burden of sorrow and Yom Ha’ Atzmaout’s transforming joy. We pause at this great twilight oscillating between the helplessness of Yeoush and Hatikvah’s...
Rabbi reminds audience: You’re being watched
Using personal observations, religious instruction, an occasional joke and even a song, Rabbi Gavriel Friedman brought words of caution and messages of hope to an enthusiastic crowd at the Simon Family JCC on Saturday, March 9. “You are always affecting someone, and...
Betsy Karotkin and Jennifer Adut: Judaism, Pray it Forward
Betsy Oasis Karotkin and her daughter, Jennifer Karotkin Adut both treasure their Jewish heritage. As mother and daughter, their stories are intertwined, and yet their journeys are completely different. “Life, like art, is full of surprises,” says Karotkin. An artist...
Nelson Posner
Virginia Beach—Nelson Posner, 84, of the 5900 block of Woodstock Ct. Virginia Beach, died February 27, 2013 at Beth Sholom Home in Virginia Beach. Mr. Posner was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., the son of the late Hyman Posner and Pearl Reisfield Posner. Mr. Posner was a 1950...
Mary Levinstein
Norfolk —Mary Levinstein, beloved mother of Irwin and David and motherin- law of Janna and Susan, passed away peacefully at DePaul Hospital, Friday morning, March 6, 2013, at the age of 97. She was known for her charm and wit and many years of volunteer service to...
Esther Feldman
Portsmouth—Esther Feldman, 93, a native of Brooklyn, New York and widow of Sidney Feldman, died peacefully on March 12, 2013. She is survived by daughters Marilyn and Marjorie Feldman, two sisters, four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Esther was a long-time...
Helene Eisenberg
Virginia Beach—87 passed away March 12, 2013. Altmeyer Funeral Home
Annette Aronoff Brenner
Virginia Beach—Annette Aronoff Brenner passed away peacefully on February 26, 2013 surrounded by her family. Born in Newport News on Jan. 9, 1921, Annette was one of five children of Isadore and Bertha Aronoff. She graduated from Newport News High School, and then...
New build out of Beginnings Infant and Toddler Care Center at the Simon Family JCC
Beginnings is the Simon Family JCC’s full day program for babies six weeks through 2½ years. Its youngest charges (six weeks–approximately 16 months old) have recently moved to a new, more spacious area to accommodate more babies and anticipated demand. Thanks to a...
Lawyers without Rights: Jewish Lawyers in Germany Under the Third Reich
Thursday, April 11, 5:30–8 pm An exhibit and panel discussion at Old Dominion University will explore what happens when the rule of law is obliterated. The program begins at 6:30 pm with opening remarks by The Honorable G. William Whitehurst, Ph.D. former U.S....
The Rule of Law: Hitler eroded it as an early step toward dictatorship—The Nuremberg Trials restored it
Exhibit at ODU: April 2–April 30 Panel discussion at ODU: April 11, 6:30 pm In 1932, Germany’s Weimar Republic had a democratically elected president and Parliament. The Weimar constitution guaranteed equality before the law, freedom of religion, free speech, and...
Israel: Two Opportunities to deepen your connection
Saturday, April 13, 9:30 am and Sunday, April 14, 6 pm The relationship that a Jew feels with Israel goes much deeper than the news headlines, which focuses on the frustrations of diplomacy and politics, leaving our yearning for human connections unsatisfied. Leading...
Creation of A State
Wednesday, April 11, 7 pm Basing Israel’s claim to her land and right to exist on today’s media reports, could lead you to believe that our connection to the region goes back merely a few decades. But we all know that ancient history supports that Jews have, in fact,...
Ohef Sholom Temple Sisterhood fundraiser Used books, media, games and more sale
Sunday, April 7, 9 am–3 pm Items will include gently used books, video and board games, CDs, DVDs, craft and scrapbooking supplies. At Ohef Sholom Temple, 530 Raleigh Ave. in Norfolk. Call 757-625-4295 for more information.
Singer Noa performs in Simon Family JCC/ Virginia Art Festival collaboration
Tuesday, April 16, 7:30 pm Noa, or Achinoam Nini, may not be a well-known singer in the United States, but she’s been a huge star in Israel and Europe since she launched her career two decades ago. At 43, she hopes her three-week tour beginning in mid-April will...
The politics of writing in Israel is topic of talk at ODU
Sunday, April 14, 7 pm Savyon Liebrecht, the Internationally known Israeli writer and a daughter of Holocaust survivors, will speak at Old Dominion University about the politics of writing in Israel today. In her novels, short stories and plays, Liebrecht writes about...
Journalism workshop
June 17–June 28 The Virginian-Pilot is offering a free twoweek journalism workshop with sessions on reporting, writing, photography and design. The program is open to high school sophomores and juniors; promising freshmen will be considered. Visit...
Celebrate Israel’s 65th
Sunday, April 28, 12:30–5 pm Israel Festival at the Simon Family JCC, with Israeli food, fun inflatables, camel rides, a special community walk through Israel, Walk the Land 65 (www. walktheland65.org), and a musical performance by The Shuk! Look for upcoming details...
Passion’s Tale: The love of Hebrew
This is the story of Idit Benmor, Israeli, Norfolk resident, adjunct professor at Old Dominion University and lover of the Hebrew language. Once upon a time, there was a little girl growing up in Haifa, Israel. She spoke and read Hebrew like every other child in...