VIRGINIA BEACH - Jon Franklin Sedel passed away March 29, 2025, from cancer.He grew up in Birdneck Point, son of the late Dr. Norman Sedel and Reitha Sedel.Jon graduated from First Colonial High School in 1969 and Virginia Commonwealth University in 1973 with a degree...
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Steve Jay Spindel
PORTSMOUTH - After 85 years, Steven Jay Spindel, a plumber and a drummer, left this earth on March 24, 2025.As a master plumber, he worked with his father and two brothers at I. Spindel & Sons Plumbing & Heating until 1976. He retired from Norfolk Naval...
Mark D. Stadler
CHESAPEAKE - Mark D. Stadler passed away on March 29, 2025.He was born September 24,1944 in Norfolk, Va. and was the son of M.G. “Mike” and Jeanne G. Stadler, of blessed memory.A hallmark of his disposition was his convivial nature, patience with students, and good...
Stef Wertheimer, one of Israel’s richest men
(JTA) — Stef Wertheimer, one of Israel’s richest men and a former lawmaker, has died at 98.Wertheimer’s granddaughter Maya Wertheimer, an Israeli actress and model, posted on social media last month that he had died in his sleep.“The man who taught me what derech...
Area congregations and organizations are hosting various Seders and Passover-related events this year.
✡️ Simon Family JCC Seniors ClubModel Passover SederLed by Rabbi David BockmanWednesday, April 9, 12 – 2 pmSimon Family JCCInformation: Mia Klein, programdepartment/seniors program coordinator, 757-452-3184 or MKlein@UJFT.org ✡️Beth ChaverimPassover Community Seder...
Purim party: A time-traveling celebration
The Sandler Family Campus was unrecognizable on Saturday, March 1, as partygoers stepped into Mordechai’s Time Machine for an unforgettable Purim celebration. Immersive décor transported guests across time and space — from a 1920s speakeasy to a garden of Eden. Every...
Candidates for U.S. Senator respond
With permission to reprint from Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington and Washington Jewish Week, this is a recent Q&A with candidates for the U.S. Senate, Senator Tim Kaine and Hung Cao. Printed are the candidates’ responses to two questions...
Letters offer support to Jewish community for October 7
In recognition of the first anniversary of the brutal attacks by Hamas, several elected officials and retired U.S. military leaders issued letters in condemnation of the atrocities and in solidarity with the Jewish community. Among those sending letters were U.S....
Knowledge is Key
Some Basic Facts: A majority of Americans (61%) say the U.S. should play a role in diplomatically resolving the Israel-Hamas war. Still, more want the U.S. to play a minor role (37%) than a major one (24%). An additional 19% would prefer for the U.S. to play no...
Tidewater commemorates October 7, marking one year
Monday, Oct. 7, 8:30 am Sandler Family Campus Hamas unleashed a vicious attack on Israel, killing more than 1,200 innocent people, taking more than 250 people as hostages, and shattering the global Jewish community’s sense of safety on Saturday, October 7, 2023. On...
JCRC Guide to 2024 Election created to keep voters informed
The Jewish Community Relations Council of the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater has compiled a Guide to the 2024 Election to provide the information needed to become an informed voter. Visit JewishVA.org/Election24 to determine which district is yours, which...
Knowledge is Key. Some basic facts.
Iran funds approximately $700 million to Lebanon annually. Hezbollah effectively controls Lebanon, is stronger than many national armies and poses a significantly greater threat than Hamas. Hezbollah’s stated goal is the complete destruction of the Jewish state....
High Holiday Schedules 5785
Jewish News has compiled a list of High Holiday services taking place at local synagogues for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Contact synagogues for information about babysitting, live-stream, and Zoom services. B’nai Israel Congregation...
SIA receives TJF grant for Stop the Bleed and first aid kits
A recent Tidewater Jewish Foundation grant enabled Strelitz International Academy to purchase 50 enhanced emergency first aid and Stop the Bleed kits, significantly improving and enhancing the school’s emergency preparedness and response capabilities.In addition to...
Girls’ Night Out encourages women to build community through better understanding
The Women’s Division of United Jewish Federation of Tidewater held its first “Girl’s Night Out” on Thursday, July 25 at the Sandler Family Campus.Members of the Women’s Philanthropy committee were asked to each bring a friend or two to the event. The result was a...
Winner of passes to Beyond Monet
Sherry Lieberman is the winner of the Jewish News contest for two passes to the Beyond Monet: The Immersive Experience at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. Sponsored by the Virginia Arts Festival, the Monet experience showcases more than 400 of Monet’s most iconic...
Israeli, Australian, American Jews medal at the 2024 Olympics
Windsurfing to wrestling – Jewish athletes earned at least 16 medals (at press time) at the 2024 Olympics in Paris.The stories about these Olympians are all interesting – even for those who don’t care all that much about sports. Read about them at JTA.org. Gold medals...
Super Sunday
Sunday, September 15, 10 am – 1 pm, Sandler Family Campus(Marty Einhorn Pavilion, weather-permitting; indoors in the event of rain)Two Calling Shifts: 10 – 11:30 am and 11:30 am – 1 pmCaller training starts 15 minutes before each shiftCome make the calls! • Have a...
Roberta Land Alperin
NORFOLK – Roberta Land Alperin was born in Portsmouth, Va., on June 1, 1938 and transitioned peacefully on July 15.Roberta was raised, along with her cousin, Maurice Moff, by her mother, Pearl Freedman Land, her aunt, Bertha Moff, and her grandparents, Harry and Lena...
Carolyn Kroskin Bangel
Portsmouth – Carolyn Kroskin Bangel died August 4 at home in Portsmouth, Va.She was born in Norfolk, Va. on March 22, 1929, the daughter of the late Hyman Kroskin and Florence Brener Kroskin. After graduating from Maury High School in 1947 and attending R.P.I. in...
Dr. Willis E. Brownstein
MCLEAN, VIRGINIA – Dr. Willis E. Brownstein passed away in his home on July 21.Willis was a graduate of Maury High School, University of Richmond, and the Medical College of Virginia. He practiced dermatology in Northern Virginia and will be remembered for his...
Dr. Mark Greenspan
NORFOLK - Dr. Mark Greenspan, 88, passed away August 5.Mark is survived by his wife Betty Kay Greenspan and her children, along with his children Jeffrey, Amy-Ann, and John-Jay.A service took place at H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts. Norfolk Chapel followed by interment at...
Scott Schreier
WESTFIELD, N.J. – Cherished husband and father, beloved son and brother, Scott Gordon Schreier, passed away on July 20 after a brief but valiant battle with colon cancer.Words cannot accurately express the magnitude of this loss for his wife of 17 years, his...
Gordon Andrew Zedd
NOROLK – Gordon Andrew Zedd, 59, passed away July 31 in Norfolk, the city where he was born and spent much of his life.He was the son of Judith Golding Zedd and Ronald Burt Zedd, both of blessed memory, and the older brother of Barton. A graduate of Norfolk Academy,...
Jewish Tidewater’s Graduates
This year’s graduation season continues with plenty for Jewish Tidewater’s graduates and their families to celebrate.The June 3 issue of Jewish News recognized 41 outstanding graduates. We knew, however, that there were more grads for Jewish Tidewater to be proud of...
Tiny Art Auction for Ukraine
Sunday, August 4, 12 – 4 pmVoodoo Brewing Co., Virginia Beach Voodoo Brewing and local art educators are teaming up to create a benefit for the Ukranian Humanity Center.Twenty-five Virginia Beach art teachers created tiny masterpieces responding to the theme, “Summer...