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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...

Kathryn Megan Sinclair on her graduation from James Madison University, May 5, 2012, with a Bachelor of Science degree in biotechnology and a theatre minor. She will attend Virginia Commonwealth University in the fall to pursue a PhD in microbiology.

David Matthew Sinclair on his graduation from the Mathematics & Science Academy at Ocean Lakes High School, June 16. He will attend Virginia Tech as a member of the Air Force ROTC & Corps of Cadets with a double major in mechanical engineering and vocal music...

Hannah Mancoll’s design won the grand prize in a contest for the Old Beach Farmers Market 2012 t-shirt design competition. Competing with other students from the Virginia Beach School for the Arts, Hannah’s vibrant graphic caught the judges’ eyes and made her the...

Joanne Batson, for serving as chairman of National Hunger Month for the Foodbank system.

Teviya and Job Abrahams, whose short film, “In Captivity” won the 48 Hour Film Project award. The couple, along with a few friends, wrote, shot, edited and scored the film in just 48 hours last year. The film was selected from more than 3,500 entered in the contest....

Leagues for youth and adults at the JCC now forming

At the Simon Family JCC, the back to school routine means that teams are forming. For the youngest, Pee Wee soccer returns in September for boys and girls ages three to six. Practices begin on Thursdays at 5 pm with games on Sundays at 1 pm. It is not too early to...

New Year’s lunch for seniors

Thursday, Sept. 13, 11:30 am A Rosh Hashanah luncheon for seniors and their guests will take place at the Simon Family JCC. Sing holiday songs, see friends, enjoy great food…and even play Jewish Jeopardy! Miriam Brunn Ruberg, director of Jewish Life and Learning at...

Hebrew Academy is calling all golf players, volunteers and sponsors

Tuesday, Sept. 11 T ‘em up! Tuesday, Sept. 11 will mark the 24th Annual Hebrew Academy of Tidewater–Konikoff Center of Learning Golf Tournament. As the school’s largest fundraiser, the tournament helps provide need-based scholarships for students and families. Last...

Area temples plan Open House at JCC

Sunday, Sept. 9, 1–4 pm The high holidays are approaching and for some in the Tidewater Jewish community, it’s time to choose a synagogue to attend services and, perhaps, eventually join. The Internet is an option for area temple discovery, as is the Shalom Tidewater...

Want to learn a bissel of Yiddish?

Thursday, Aug. 23, noon Always wanted to learn a little Yiddish? A newly formed Yiddish Club at the Simon Family JCC might be the answer. Sherry Lieberman, senior adult program director, and Miriam Brunn Ruberg, Jewish Life and Learning director, “have been thrilled”...

Alborado Piano Trio at Jewish Museum & Cultural Center

Wednesday, August 29, 7:30 pm The Wonderful Wednesdays Summer Music Series concludes its 2012 season with a performance by the Alborado Piano Trio. Lee Jordan-Anders on the piano, Jorge Aquirre on violin, and Jeffrey Phelps on cello have performed together for four...

Brith Sholom back in gear

Sunday, Sept. 9 and Sept. 30 Brith Sholom’s first meeting after its summer break will be held Sunday, Sept. 9 at 10 am. Brunch includes bagels, lox and cream cheese. A post holiday kosher-style dinner takes place on Sunday, Sept. 30 at 6 pm. Menu includes brisket,...

Sam Glaser: Heightened vibration

Sunday, Sept. 23, 2:30pm Sam Glaser knows how to transform an audience with his music. He will bring his high-energy performance to Congregation Beth El next month. Temple Emanuel asked Glaser to come to Tidewater from his hometown of Los Angeles for this concert and...

North American Impact on Israel

Sunday, Sept. 9, 11 am For the past year, Jenilee Bader-Ben Shimon regularly has visited the website of Nefesh B’Nefesh, the nonprofit agency that assists in the process of North Americans seeking to make aliyah (immigration to Israel). Bader Ben-Shimon looked,...

Former CIA Director R. James Woolsey wants funding of terrorists to stop

Monday, Sept. 10, 7 pm When you pull into a gas station, turn the rear view mirror a bit to the left and you’ll be looking into the eyes of the person who’s funding the small, eight-year-old boys who are taught by radical Muslims to want to be suicide bombers. “You’re...

Bringing Israel Home to Tidewater

Following up on the success of Sababa Sundays of the past two years, the Community Relations Council of the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater hosted a new event for local college bound Jewish students: Bringing Israel Home. Held on Sunday, Aug. 5 at Bite...

Lawrence Steingold inspires with a Legacy of involvement

The word “No” isn’t in Lawrence Steingold’s vocabulary. He just can’t bring himself to utter it. A Certified Public Accountant and Virginia Beach resident, Steingold’s demeanor is easy-going and friendly. His eyes sparkle with warmth and curiosity, but his head tilts...

Hebrew Academy bids a fond farewell to Zena Herod, head of school

June 7 marked not only the graduation ceremony for Hebrew Academy’s Class of 2012, but also a farewell reception for Zena Herod, outgoing head of school. Held on the Sandler Family Campus, the cardo was filled with nearly 200 well-wishers including HAT trustees,...

Freda H. Gordon honored at hospice’s ribbon cutting

Thursday, July 12 will be remembered as a momentous occasion, as the community honored Freda H. Gordon, of blessed memory, and officially open the Freda H. Gordon Hospice and Palliative Care of Tidewater. Tavia and Steven Gordon, along with Randi and Steven Gordon’s...