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In a time of unquestionable uncertainty, one thing is certain, the students at Strelitz International Academy continue to learn, engage, and connect virtually with their classmates and teachers since school went online on March 16. Early in March, when no one would...
What is Passover without a plague? This year, an 11th plague! Passover is also called the second New Year. It often arrives at the same time as Nowrooz, New Day, the spring holiday that is celebrated in Iran, my country of birth. Judaism draws numerous customs from...
Even before COVID-19, social media has proved itself to both—a cause of, and cure for—social isolation. Then Facebook Live and Zoom zoomed in to save the world. You know the world has changed when the social editor for the New York Times travel section issues the...
Projections about COVID-19’s impact on the nation’s health, economic, and emotional wellbeing evolve daily as the virus spreads through large cities and small towns. Last month, the White House coronavirus coordinator predicted that the pandemic could kill as many as...
EVEN APART, WE STAND TOGETHER. COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund Kol Yisroel Aravim Zeh b’zeh. All Jews are responsible one for the other. As we enter the season of Passover—a holiday steeped in traditions of coming together with family and friends for the Seder—we know...
Passover gets props as one of the most universally celebrated holidays on the Hebrew calendar. Even disengaged and unaffiliated Jews find their way to the Seder table once a year. What is it about Passover that attracts Jews of all stripes, and arouses wonder in...
This is the second in a series of articles about the 110th anniversary of the Hebrew Ladies Charity Society. Big things make headlines, but little things can also make a difference. The nine Orthodox Jewish women who started the Hebrew Ladies Charity Society in 1902...
Motti is a 28-year-old Orthodox Jew, trying to find himself in a country where seemingly half the population respects and appreciates his total devotion to his faith and the study of its texts; and the other half despises him for not contributing to the general...
WASHINGTON (JTA)—It sounds like a political double feature with much of the same plot, but with different outcomes for the issues that tend to preoccupy Jewish voters. The same key words and themes are bouncing around Jewish events at the Republican convention in...
It began with a chance phone call to Temple Beth El and the question, “Where can a nice group of Jewish War Veterans have a kosher diner in Norfolk?” Several people put their minds together and suggested a dinner hosted at the Simon Family Jewish Community Center....
The Israelites are taught that re-entering the Promised Land is more than a physical act. At the core of their great adventure is a spiritual drama calling for giving thanks through a heartfelt thanksgiving, to the God who led Israel from diverse confines of Egypt’s...
David Rakoff, a humorist who often wrote about American Jewish culture, has died. Rakoff, 47, died August 9 in Manhattan of cancer, a disease he has battled since he was 22, according to media reports. A frequent contributor to National Public Radio’s This American...
Portsmouth—Virginia Weinstein, 102, was born Oct. 29, 1909 in Portsmouth, Va. and passed away on August 6, 2012 at her home in Rossmoor, Calif. surrounded by family. She is survived by her son and daughterin- law, Richard and Leah Weinstein; son and daughter-in-law,...
Virginia Beach—Grace W. Weinstein, age 76, beloved wife of Stephen, sister of Ellis Wohlner (and Joan), mother of Lawrence Weinstein (and Carol) and Janet Mercadante (and Rick), grandmother of Lee, Rachel, Samantha, and Jared. Newspaper, magazine and newsletter...
Virginia Beach—Rubin Sandler, 89, born June 4, 1923 in Philadelphia, Pa., passed away on August 11, 2012. He was survived by his wife Joan Sandler and his children; Mindy (Steven), Beryl (Steven), Fredric (Brook), David (Daniella), Isaac (Miriam), Ronald (Debbie),...
Portsmouth—Gerry Barney “Doc” Mendelson, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, died August 11, 2012. Gerry was born Oct. 5, 1933, in Brooklyn, N. Y., to Frances Daniels Mendelson and Monroe Mendelson. Surviving Gerry are his wife of 54 years Marilyn, son Moss and...
Virginia Beach—Harriet Kronick, 84, passed away Monday, June 25, 2012, at Virginia Beach General Hospital. She was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., to the late Bess and Abraham Herman. She was also preceded in death by Sidney Kronick, her beloved husband of 61 years, their...
Virginia Beach—Eugene L. Kanter, D.D.S., 82, died Thursday, July 26, 2012. He was born in Norfolk to the late Rose and Samuel Kanter. Dr. Kanter was a graduate of Maury High School, received his degrees from the College of William and Mary, and M.C.V School of...
Portsmouth—Rita S. Kaufman Hobbs, 79, left this earth on Thursday, July 19, 2012. Rita was a native of Brooklyn, N.Y. She was predeceased by her first husband, Leonard Kaufman, second husband, James Hobbs, sons, Steven Kaufman and Martin Kaufman, and her...
Virginia Beach—On July 27, 2012, Daniel E. Frank, formerly of Washington, D.C. and Olney, Md., passed away peacefully in Virginia Beach, Va. Dan is survived by Rita, his soul mate of 47 years, his devoted children, Abe Frank of Seattle, Wash. and Ilene Topper (husband...
Virginia Beach—Gary Drucker, 77, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2012, son of Max and Rose Drucker, of blessed memory. Gary was a loving husband to Rosalind for 52 years, a proud father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife Rosalind, children Stephen Drucker...
Columbus—Barbara Spitz Davis, age 79, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2012. Preceded in death by her parents Henry A. and Mary A. Spitz, husband Coleman L. Davis and cousin Richard Chalkin. She is survived by her daughter, Leslie (Dr. Mary Beth Wiles) Davis; son,...
Virginia Beach—Evelyn S. Brand, 90, died Sunday July 29, 2012. She was a devoted member of the Jewish communities of Middletown Connecticut and Tidewater. She and her husband, Emil were active participants in The Holocaust Commission of United Jewish Federation of...
Rena Dorf Rogoff and Jerry Rogoff on the engagement of their grandson, Matthew David Star, son of Robin Rogoff Star and Michael B. Star of Rockville, Md. to Sarai Silverman. The wedding will take place June 2013 in Columbus, Ohio.
Shaina and Andy Moore on the arrival of their son, Caleb Jerome on July 14. Caleb is the grandson of Ben and Brenda Gordon and Darlene and Tom Tupper, and T.J. Moore.
Annabel and Hal Sacks who celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary on August 12. Hal and Annabel were married August 12, 1952 in a small ceremony in their rabbi’s study in the Bronx. They honeymooned at Lake George, N. Y. Hal left that Fall for Officer Candidate...