PORTLAND, Ore. - Susan Krohn, 74, of Hampton Roads, Va. and Estero, Fla., having lived a vibrant and full life, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones at the Hopewell House in Portland, Ore. on Dec 29. Susan was born on Oct. 3, 1949 to Margaret and Edwin...
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Benjamin Louis Lagow
VIRGINIA BEACH – Benjamin Lagow, age 20, departed this world unexpectedly from sudden cardiac arrest due to possible hypertrophic cardiomyopathy on December 26 while at home. A sophomore at Hampden-Sydney College, Ben played on the Varsity Men’s Lacrosse team and was...
Barbara Michaels Levy
BOCA RATON, FL - Barbara Michaels Levy passed away peacefully on December 23 at the age of 91. She was born on April 1, 1932 in Norfolk, Va., the daughter of the late Eva and Erwin Michaels. She was preceded in death by Albert (Albie) L. Levy, Esq. her loving husband...
Bayla Goldberg Manis
MEMPHIS, TN - With a heavy heart, we announce the passing of Bayla Goldberg Manis, 86, on November 29. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, Bayla is survived by her daughter, Terri Manis Struminger (Scot), two granddaughters, Jodie (Michael...
Marjorie Kroskin Marx
VIRGINIA BEACH - Marjorie Jane Kroskin Marx died on December 22 at her home at Atlantic Shores. Marjorie was born in Norfolk on July 19, 1926, to Hyman and Florence Kroskin of blessed memory. She was a graduate of Maury High School and attended Richmond Professional...
Marina Ponizovskaya
NOROLK - Marina Ponizovskaya passed away on January 10. A graveside burial was held for her at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Altmeyer Funeral Home.
Flowers, candles, and anger at LA street corner where a Jewish pro-Israel protester was killed
Jacob Gurvis THOUSAND OAKS, California (JTA) — Elena Colomba was on her hands and knees, covered in chalk, drawing a large blue Star of David on the sidewalk on Tuesday, Nov. 14 — a tribute to Paul Kessler, the Jewish man and pro-Israel protester who died Monday, Nov....
Tidewater Supports Israel: Emergency funds help Israelis in myriad ways
Betty Ann Levin When Israel was brutally attacked on the morning of October 7, 2023, our community not only immediately condemned Hamas and stood in solidarity with Israel, but we also responded. On Sunday, Oct. 8, the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater opened the...
Survivor of Supernova music festival meets with Senator Tim Kaine
Terri Denison A string of coincidences brought Natalie Sanandaji to U.S. Senator Tim Kaine’s (D- Va.) office on Thursday, Oct. 19, just before the vote on Senate Resolution (S.RES. 417), affirming support for Israel, was scheduled to take place. Sanandaji was in...
More than 120 Jewish organizations sign letter rejecting bigotry and hate
The Jewish Community Relations Council of the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater joined with more than 120 Jewish organizations earlier this month in signing a letter prepared by the Jewish Council for Public Affairs. The letter reads: THE JEWISH COMMUNITY REJECTS...
Virginia Beach City Council passes resolution in support of Israel
Terri Denison As a “show of solidarity for our friends in Israel,” Mayor Robert “Bobby” Dyer announced a resolution by the Virginia Beach City Council in support of Israel, at its meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 17. The resolution was introduced by Councilman Joashua P....
Supplies assembled in Tidewater head to soldiers and families
Stephanie Peck The Sandler Family Campus resembled an Israeli Shuk on Monday, Oct. 16. Tables were filled with everyday items, from toiletries to thermal underwear – but, different from a market, nothing was for sale. More than 300 people, partnering organizations,...
Vietnam Vet is among donors to Israel 2023 Emergency Fund
Stephanie Peck Theodore Hall, a non-Jewish, Vietnam veteran, says he learned everything about God from Israel. He attended church as a child, studying the Bible and the chosen people. With his love for the State of Israel, he says he can’t sit in the background at...
United in Solidarity: TJF’s unwavering support for Israel in times of crisis
Naomi Limor Sedek In these turbulent times, as we witness the horrific wave of violence and terrorism striking deep within Israel, our hearts and prayers are with our Israeli families, friends, and all those affected. The scenes of unrest shatter our hearts but...
Recovery and Resilience with Awz
This piece was originally published Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023 in the Jerusalem Post’s special edition for the visit of President Joe Biden to Israel. Yaron Ashkenazi On October 7, I was awakened to a nightmare. From my house in Toronto, Canada, I saw the atrocities...
A View From Israel
Zev-Adi Goldberg, is the son of Adam and Chava Goldberg. He attended Toras Chaim Hebrew Day School and Yeshiva Aish Kodesh. Jewish News: Where were you on Saturday, Oct. 7 when the terrorist attack occurred? Zev-Adi Goldberg: I was in Dimona, spending Simchat Torah...
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Support for Israel in Tidewater
Attendance at a community gathering. Purchasing and assembling packages. Contacting elected officials. Donating. It’s all part of demonstrating support for Israel.
Holocaust Denial An excerpt from To Life: The Past is Present
On April 12, 1945, General Dwight D. Eisenhower, the Supreme Commander of the Allied forces in Europe, accompanied by United States Generals George S. Patton and Omar Bradley, toured the Ohrdruf concentration camp, the first camp to be liberated by US forces after...
Security for Jewish Tidewater is a priority for SCN
Mike Goldsmith The horrific October 7 attack on Israel by Hamas still reverberates as the conflict continues. As global tensions escalate, it is important for the community to take actions to protect loved ones at home. To that end, the Secure Community Network...
Avraham Ashkenazi, Israeli-American businessman, reflects on the war in Israel
Stephanie Peck Avraham Ashkenazi has lived in the United States for almost half of his life, but there is no disputing that he’s an Israeli, first and foremost. Forty years in this country has not altered his thick accent, nor has it diminished his love for Israel....
Residential real estate can be a boon for investors
Stephanie Peck Looking for an investment in residential real estate? Opinions vary as to whether or not this is a good time for a non-owner-occupied buyer to purchase a house or duplex to rent or flip. Mortgage rates are at a 20-year high, and inventory is low in...
Tradition! Community celebrates Fiddler on the Roof
Todd Holcomb Excitement and anticipation were percolating for months around the opening of Fiddler on the Roof at the historic—and newly renovated—Wells Theatre. Finally, after all the intricate planning, midnight rehearsals, and engaging lead-up events, the Tidewater...
‘Very much a family thing’: US Jewish summer camps mourn Israeli alumni killed in Hamas war
Jacob Gurvis (JTA) — As news broke of Hamas’ surprise attack on Israel on Oct. 7, David Weinstein shared the grief and fear of many in the American Jewish community. But as the director of Camp Tel Yehudah, a Jewish summer camp in New York, the violence soon hit very...
I grieved at a funeral in Israel. But not for too long – another was about to start.
Uriel Heilman JERUSALEM (JTA) — When I arrived Wednesday night, Oct. 11 at the funeral of an Israeli soldier who was killed Sunday battling Hamas terrorists in southern Israel, I wasn’t quite sure what I’d find. Israel’s Home Front Command had issued orders against...
Anne Begbie Kincaid Luna
NORFOLK - Anne Begbie Kincaid Luna passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully, on Monday, October 9. She was a bright light to many and, though she’s no longer with us, our lives are brighter because of her. Anne was born in Newport News in 1949 and graduated from...