Norfolk—Honey Low passed away peacefully March 4 after a short illness with her husband and family by her side. Honey was born August 11, 1938 in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. to William and Sara Unterberger Jaffee. She moved to Philadelphia to then meet her husband of 64 years,...
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Sandra “Sandi” Pearl
Virginia Beach—Mrs. Sandra (Sandi) Pearl, 88, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2023. Sandi was born in Brooklyn, N. Y. on June 8, 1934, to Morris and Rose Gilman. Over the years, Sandi’s passions included tending to her rose gardens, sewing, and playing mahjong with...
Inger Fredrikke Bratland Pincus
Norfolk—It is with much sadness, a lot of love, and a sincerely great appreciation for a wonderful life shared with us, that the Pincus, Silverstein, Gjertsen, Friedman, Bratland, Helly-Hansen Family shares the news of the passing Tuesday, February 7, 2023, of Inger...
Jo Lisa Rosenblum
Virginia Beach—Jo Lisa Rosenblum, passed away on March 4, 2023 at the age of 74. She was predeceased by her parents, Bernice and Teddy Rosenblum. Jo was a lovely person who gave generously to others. She had a special fondness for babies and couldn’t pass one by...
Dr. Emanuel Stein
Norfolk—Dr. Emanuel Stein passed peacefully at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital on February 10, 2023. He was known as “The Professor.” After a career in the Public Health Service, he joined EVMS and was widely regarded as a brilliant clinician, administrator, author,...
Your Voice Matters. URGE Virginia’s Delegates and Senators to SUPPORT defining antisemitism and adding ethnicity to hate crimes protections.
Your Voice Matters. URGE Virginia’s Delegates and Senators to SUPPORT defining antisemitism and adding ethnicity to hate crimes protections. Dear Readers, On Sunday, Feb. 19, communities in Norfolk awoke to find their lawns littered with antisemitic flyers from the...
The Crossing
Originally published in the February 8, 2021 issue. Sunday, February 21-Tuesday, February 23 (virtual cinema!); $12 per household The United Jewish Federation of Tidewater and Simon Family JCC's Patricia & Avraham Ashkenazi and Alma & Howard Laderberg Virginia...
Tidewater Chavurah’s A Rock ‘N Roll Purim
Originally published in the February 8, 2021 issue. Friday, February 26, 7 pm Ready to rock 'n roll with the Tidewater Chavurah, as Rabbi Ellen Jaffe-Gill reads the Meggilah? Remember, it's a mitzvah to enjoy oneself to the fullest and get so happy that it's...
Israel Today Presents: Israel Story, An Intergenerational Conversation!
Originally published in the January 25, 2021 issue. Wednesday, January 27, 12 pm, free The Jewish Community Relations Council of the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater, Simon Family JCC, Embassy of Israel, & Community Partners' 10th Annual Israel Today,...
Jewish Community Relations Council of the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater’s Virtual Date With The State 2021
Originally published in the January 25, 2021 issue. Wednesday February 3, 10 am Come together (virtually) with Jewish community leaders from across the Commonwealth to hear from Governor Ralph Northam and other policy makers on issues important to the statewide Jewish...
Temple Israel’s 1st Thursday: The potential for peace between Palestinians and Israelis
Originally published in the January 25, 2021 issue. Thursday, February 4, 7:30-8:30 pm The US embassy is in Jerusalem and more Arab countries have recognized Israel, but the relationship between ordinary Israelis and Palestinians has never been worse. So says the...
Lawrence Steingold to receive VCIC Humanitarian Award
Originally published in the January 25, 2021 issue. Thursday, March 18, 6:30 pm, virtual The Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities will honor Lawrence L. Steingold at its 57th annual Tidewater Humanitarian Awards Dinner. These VCIC honors are presented to...
Camp JCC: a great place to be a kid this summer
Smiling faces and giddy laughter tell the story with absolutely zero words: Camp JCC 2021 is a resounding success. Days at Camp JCC are packed with activities that appeal to each age group and hit just about every interest. From fishing to golfing, swimming to...
Pam Blais is first-ever Only In America® Hometown Hero
The National Museum of American Jewish History held its inaugural Only in America® Hometown Hero contest earlier this summer. Tidewater’s Pam Blais was among the nominees and ultimately selected as the first ever Hometown Hero in the Museum’s Ed Snider Only in...
I’ve pledged support for the Jewish future. Here’s why.
Jody Wagner As we begin to emerge from the upheaval of this past year, many of us are reflecting on our goals and values. For me, it’s the importance of participating in the Jewish community and supporting Jewish causes. I was raised in the tight-knit community of...
Strelitz International Academy’s successful year concludes with graduation
Carin Simon, Admissions Director As the Strelitz International Academy graduates ascended the stage on June 8, 2021 for their special graduation ceremony, parents and supporters cheered with joy. The 2020–2021 school year commenced with an unsettled beginning of the...
JFS recognizes and honors employees
Shower with Appreciation was the theme of this year’s Jewish Family Service Employee Appreciation Celebration held on June 16. JFS pays tribute each year to its employees and honors those reaching specific levels of longevity. “Last year, during the pandemic,...
Take YAD out to the ballpark!
Young Adult Division (YAD) donors to United Jewish Federation of Tidewater’s Annual Campaign made their way to Harbor Park to see the Norfolk Tides take on the Gwinnett Stripers on Sunday, June 27. The young adults enjoyed the game, were thanked for their past...
Peace in Israel is fragile but support is stronger than ever
Lisa Richmon The pandemic surges and lulls before it rises again, but attacks on Israeli peace remains a front burner issue that never lets up. United Jewish Federation of Tidewater continues its partnership with the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, known...
Tokyo Olympics: All the Jewish athletes to watch
Emily Burack (JTA)—The 2020 Tokyo Olympics are finally happening, a full year after they were planned. And yes, they’re still being called the 2020 Olympics, even though they’re happening in 2021. The Jewish athletes competing this year—and there are many—are the...
Jewish life at Beth Sholom Village
Rabbi Adam Ruditsky Beth Sholom Village is not just a long-term care facility or rehab, an assisted living or memory care, but it is a dwelling place for Jewish life. At least that was so for Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel, z’’l, who said: “A test of a people is how it...
Mitzvah of the Month at Temple Israel provides help to many throughout the community
Temple Israel participated in another successful Mitzvah of the Month in June by conducting a Jewish Family Service food drive titled, “Bare Necessities.” Members of the congregation donated money, food, and products that families need to survive the summer....
Stuart Arnold Blum
Virginia Beach—Stuart Arnold Blum, 62, passed away on July 7, 2021. Stuart was born to Stanley and Marilyn Blum on November 25, 1958 in Brooklyn, New York. Stuart is preceded in death by his wife, Jaime Spiegel-Blum and his mother, Marilyn Blum. Left to cherish his...
Morton L. Bresenoff
Raleigh, N.C.—Morton L. Bresenoff was born on January 10, 1929 in New York, N.Y. and passed away on July 5, 2021. Graveside service was held at Raleigh Hebrew Cemetery. Brown-Wynne Funeral Home.
Janet A. Resh
Virginia Beach—Janet A. Resh peacefully passed away on July 3, 2021, in Virginia Beach, Virginia surrounded by her loving family. Janet was born in Washington, D.C. on March 24, 1923 to Jacob and Anne Sterman. Upon graduating from High school, Janet worked in the war...
Isabel Lohre Blumenthal
Brewster, N.Y.—Isabel Blumenthal passed away on June 14, 2021 in Brewster, N.Y. where she had lived since November 2015. She previously lived in Glen Burnie, Md., Norfolk, Va. and New York City. Isabel Carolyn Lohre was born on May 7, 1929 to Cantor Harvin Lohre and...