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Linda Sinowitz

Virginia Beach – Linda Louise Lillian Linde Sinowitz, 75, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with kidney disease and several other conditions.Born on December 12, 1950, in New York, Linda was the beloved daughter of William...

Marsha Del Rosario Wilks

Virginia Beach – Marsha Del Rosario Wilks, 87, passed away in her home on April 12, 2026.She was born in California to Gregorio and Stella Del Rosario.She is survived by her husband Jay Wilks of 40 plus years, sister Triva Stanton, brother Jessel Curry, one grandson...

JCC hosts National Senior Health & Fitness Day

JCC hosts National Senior Health & Fitness Day

Wednesday, May 27, 9 am – 12 pm • Sandler Family Campus The Simon Family JCC invites seniors to celebrate National Senior Health & Fitness Day – a free event that promotes “Stay Active at Any Age!” with fun activities for health and community...

Erica Unger

Virginia Beach – We are deeply saddened to share that Erica Unger passed away on April 11, 2026, just three days before her 95th birthday.Born in Vienna, she was a Holocaust survivor who went on to live a rich and vibrant life marked by travel, meaningful...

Lawrence Kirstein

Norfolk – Lawrence Harold “Larry” Kirstein, 76, of Norfolk, Virginia, died Jan. 15, 2026.Mr. Kirstein is survived by his sisters and brother-in-law, Robert Grosinger, Rita and Dr. Pedro Paragas, and Ina Kirstein; nephews and nieces, Eric and Amy Grosinger, Jason and...

Dana Cohen

NORFOLK - Dana Cohen, 92, passed away peacefully in her home on April 6, 2025.She was born in Lwow, Poland, the daughter of the late Mauricy Sygal and the late Frederycka Sygal.A survivor of the Holocaust, Dana was a dedicated member of the United Jewish Federation of...

Paul Andrew Moore

PORTSMOUTH - Paul Andrew Moore, 72, passed away, March 24, 2025.He is survived by his wife Debbie, daughter Angela Woody (Chris), sons Daniel and Jeremy (Sarah), brother Marvin Moore (Donna), sister Connie Moore (Sam), brother-in-laws Ken Lubar (Suzi) and Steven Lubar...

Benn Lewis Richels

NORFOLK - With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Benn Lewis Richels, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and cherished friend, on March 20, 2025, at the age of 82.For over 20 years, he led BMR (Berlin, Miles, Richels) as its dedicated...

Jon Franklin Sedel

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...

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...

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...

Liel Leibovitz brings the Talmud to Tidewater with wisdom and wit

Thursday, April 3, 7:30 pm • Sandler Family Campus United Jewish Federation of Tidewater’s Konikoff Center for Learning will welcome Liel Leibovitz, author and journalist, as he discusses his latest book, How the Talmud Can Change Your Life: Surprisingly Modern Advice...

Yom Hashoah: Community Holocaust Commemoration

Wednesday, April 23, 6:45 pm Ohef Sholom Temple The Holocaust Commission of United Jewish Federation of Tidewater’s annual Holocaust Day Remembrance, Yom Hashoah, will take place next month. The event is open to the community.The commemoration will feature survivor...

John Louis Bachman

NORFOLK - John Louis Bachman, aged 45, of the 200 block of E. 41st Street, passed away on March 11, 2025. After a brief and courageous battle with kidney cancer, he died peacefully surrounded by his family.Born in Norfolk, he was the beloved son of Gail Wasserman...

Stuart Berman

ROCKVILLE, MD - Stuart Alan Berman passed away at the age of 78 on February 25, 2025.Beloved husband of Beverly Berman; devoted father of Scott (Hillary) Berman and Rachel (Chris) Newman; loving brother of Judi Klass and Howard (Barbara) Berman; cherished Pop Pop of...

Charles N. Cooper

NORFOLK - With profound sadness, we announce that Charles Neilson Cooper, age 89, died on Tuesday, February 25, 2025.Charles was born on July 13, 1935, in Norfolk, Va. to Dudley Cooper and Mary Miller Cooper. He was raised in Norfolk alongside his older brother, Joel...

Marilyn Miller

NORFOLK – Marilyn Miller passed away peacefully on February 18, 2025, at the age of 97.She is survived by two sons and her daughter-in-law.Marilyn Miller was born January 29, 1928, in Brooklyn, N.Y. She was the only surviving child of Helen and Louis Epstein. Her...

Ronnie Hermelin Moscovitz

NORFOLK - Ronnie Hermelin Moscovitz passed away peacefully in her sleep at home, family by her side, on February 28, 2025.Born to Al and Bea Hermelin, of blessed memory, in Norfolk, Va., on May 7, 1940, she was the eldest of four children. Being diagnosed with...

Robert Oasis

PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA - Robert (Bob) Oasis passed peacefully at home on March 6, 2025. He was surrounded by both family and friends.Bob grew up in West Hartford, Conn., attended Hall High School and earned a BA from Curry College in Milton, Mass. His career...

Dr. Louis O. Tonelson

VIRGINIA BEACH - Dr. Louis O. Tonelson passed away on March 15, 2025.Dr. Tonelson was born to A. Rufus and Sara Tonelson on May 1, 1947, in Norfolk, Va.Dr. Tonelson is survived by his best friend and confidant of 54 years, his wife Anita. He is also survived by his...

Broken Vessels, Restored Souls: Ceramics in Jewish Mysticism and Art

Sunday, March 30, 12:30 – 2:30 pm, Torggler Center at Christopher Newport University In Judaism’s mystical traditions, the myth of the ‘breaking of the vessels’ imagines vessels of divine essence shattered at creation, left for humans to find and repair the...