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Living well as the campaign reaches new heights

Living well as the campaign reaches new heights

As this article goes to press, the 2026 United Jewish Federation of Tidewater’s Community Campaign is very near $5.1 million and on track to hit a record goal of $5.2 million.    In a time that continues to see rising antisemitism and threats to Jewish...

Probate: What does it mean?

Probate: What does it mean?

Probate is the court-supervised legal process of validating a deceased person’s will, settling their debts, and distributing their assets to beneficiaries. It can be, but not necessarily, a confusing procedure, and therefore something to consider when making estate...

Camp JCC fills days with fun, friendship, and spirit

Camp JCC fills days with fun, friendship, and spirit

From themed weeks to unforgettable traditions, Camp JCC aims to keep the energy high throughout the summer.   Favorite camp events include the Color Run and Apache Relay, Lip Sync Showcase, Camp JCC Gala, and Carnival Colossal. Daily fun happens with spirit...

BBG gets new advisor

BBG gets new advisor

Tidewater BBYO recently welcomed Anya Dippold to Simcha BBG’s Advisory Committee.   BBYO advisors serve as positive role models, working in partnership with staff members to supervise and guide AZA and BBG chapters. Advisors empower each BBYO member to do...

A night of neon magic

The Sandler Family Campus was glowing with energy on Saturday, Feb. 21 for Neon Eras Kids Night Out. To set the mood, children were encouraged to arrive decked out in their brightest neon attire. Whether it was head-to-toe 80s fluorescent, 90s electric grunge, or...

Purim with a purpose: Community delivers joy to area seniors  

Jewish Family Service of Tidewater always looks forward to celebrating Purim, but this year felt especially meaningful. In addition to celebrating, the community made sure seniors living in assisted living facilities knew they were not forgotten.  Purim is a...

Mike Goldsmith shares security expertise with community

After 35 years of service on the Norfolk Police Department fighting crime as a police officer, advancing through the ranks to become Norfolk’s Chief of Police, then on to a second career as an Assistant City Manager for Norfolk, Mike Goldsmith was more than entitled...

Erica Ausch celebrates her 90th with family and friends 

Family and friends gathered on a Saturday evening in January to celebrate an extraordinary milestone as Erica Reisner Ausch turned 90 years young. Her daughters – Jodie Woodward, Linda Ausch, and Bonnie Laibstain — brought together those who know her best and love her...

Hannah Yasemsky joins UJFT in newly formed position

United Jewish Federation of Tidewater recently established the position of NextGen Engagement coordinator, a re-imagined role designed to strengthen connection and community among Jewish young adults in Tidewater. Hannah Yasemsky is the first person to assume the...

Bruce Waldholtz to receive a VCIC Tidewater Humanitarian Award

Thursday, March 26, Westin Virginia Beach Town Center The Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities will hold its 62nd annual Tidewater Humanitarian Awards event this month. These awards honor individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions to...

Learning and creating with Mizrach class and workshop 

The recent Mizrach class and hands-on glass workshop offered by United Jewish Federation of Tidewater’s Konikoff Center for Learning provided a journey from learning to creating.   The experience began with a class led by Rabbi Ari Oliszewski, who explored...

A heart-healthy President’s Day at Camp

While school was out on Monday, Feb. 16, campers spent Presidents’ Day getting active and inspired at Camp JCC’s School Days Out program.   To celebrate American Heart Month, the day’s theme was all about heart health. Campers began the morning by...

Sandler Family Campus hires new facilities director

Joseph Alex Frissora joined the Sandler Family Campus late last year as Facilities Director, working with Glenn Saucier until his retirement in December. Prior to joining the Sandler Family Campus, Frissora spent 14 years with the United States Coast Guard, where, in...

How Hamantaschen became a Purim staple

Today we think of hamantaschen, the triangle-shaped stuffed cookie, as the pastry of the Jewish holiday of Purim. But the original hamantaschen had no Jewish connection at all. According to Gil Marks in his landmark book, Encyclopedia of Jewish Food, the hamantaschen...

Deni Avdija becomes first Israeli to be selected as an NBA All-Star

(JTA) — Portland Trail Blazers star Deni Avdija’s meteoric rise has officially reached a new stratosphere, as the 25-year-old forward has become the NBA’s first-ever Israeli All-Star.   Avdija was named an All-Star reserve for the Western Conference on...

Steven Spielberg wins Grammy, becoming 9th Jew in elite EGOT ranks

(JTA) — The legendary director Steven Spielberg has become the ninth Jew to secure “EGOT” status after winning a Grammy for producing a documentary about the music of John Williams.  Spielberg was awarded the Grammy for producing Music by John Williams, which won...

Jody’s Popcorn opens new retail store

A small factory retail store recently opened at Jody’s Gourmet Popcorn’s Norfolk manufacturing facility – making in-person purchasing of the artisan popcorn again doable for Tidewater residents.  While it’s always possible to purchase the popcorn from the...