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JFS plans 67th Biennial Meeting

JFS plans 67th Biennial Meeting

Monday, June 22, 12 pm • Fred Huette Garden, 1000 Botetourt Gardens, Norfolk Jewish Family Service of Tidewater will hold its 67th Biennial Meeting at a luncheon that will welcome new board members, install Steve Brown as incoming board president, and recognize...

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...

Pre-Shavuot Neighborhood Hop

Pre-Shavuot Neighborhood Hop

Sunday, May 17, 4 – 7 pm • TIDE by B’nai Israel Step out of the sanctuary and onto the porch. Join NextGen 757 for a high-energy journey through Ghent to prep for Shavuot.NextGen 757 joins TIDE by B’nai Israel to bring bite-sized learning, sweet treats, and great...

Pre-Shavuot Neighborhood Hop

Post-Shavuot Seudah Shlishit& Havdallah experience

Saturday, May 30, 7 pm • Temple Israel Don’t miss this intentional gathering hosted by United Jewish Federation of Tidewater’s NextGen757 in partnership with Temple Israel. Capture the “lingering magic” of Shavuot with a light dinner, guided discussions on modern...

Pop-Up Shabbat dinners strengthen community

Pop-Up Shabbat dinners strengthen community

With summer just ahead, Pop-Up Shabbat dinners are bringing renewed energy and excitement to Jewish young adults and families across Tidewater. Coordinated by United Jewish Federation of Tidewater, this initiative creates warm, welcoming spaces where community members...

Nadiv to host 2nd Annual Texas Hold’em Fundraiser

Nadiv to host 2nd Annual Texas Hold’em Fundraiser

Tuesday, May 12, 6 pm: dinner; 7 pm: game play, Sandler Family Campus The Nadiv Young Professional Men’s Campaign Division of United Jewish Federation of Tidewater will hold its second annual Texas Hold’em Fundraising event next month. Last year’s inaugural event sold...

Back at the Beach: JFS Run, Roll & Stroll returns 

Back at the Beach: JFS Run, Roll & Stroll returns 

Sunday, May 3, 8 am, 24th Street Park, Virginia Beach Jewish Family Service’s Run, Roll & Stroll returns to the Virginia Beach Oceanfront next month. The 5K race and 1-mile fun run will begin at 24th Street Park.  “We are thrilled to return oceanside and once...

Tidewater to celebrate Israel at 78

Tidewater to celebrate Israel at 78

Israeli Chef’s Table - Wednesday, April 22, 7 pm Sandler Family Campus Yom Ha’Atzmaut - Sunday, April 26, 12 – 3 pm Sandler Family Campus As Israel continues to face a difficult moment, the bond between the nation and Jewish communities around the worldfeels...

Passover seders around Tidewater

Compiled by Konikoff Center for Learning Looking for a Passover seder to attend this year? Check out these options and make a decision soon to secure a spot, as Passover begins at sundown on Wednesday, April 1. B’nai Israel Congregation Anyone who would like home...

Temple Israel to stage a Magical Gala

Sunday, May 3, 1 pm, Temple Israel A magical afternoon is planned for Temple Israel’s Annual Gala, an event that includes a deluxe luncheon and entertainment from Philadelphia magician Mike Miller.  Miller, a past president of the Society of American Magicians,...

Spring Break Adventure awaits at Camp JCC

April 6 – 10 9 am - 4 pm, Sandler Family Campus The countdown to Spring Break is officially on, with Camp JCC ready to transform a week away from the classroom into a memorable adventure. Designed specifically for children in kindergarten through fifth grade, the...

Beth El partners with 92NY to bring world-Class programming to Norfolk

Monday, April 6, 7:30 pmCongregation Beth El Congregation Beth El recently launched a partnership with the 92nd Street Y (92NY) in New York City, one of the world’s most respected cultural and intellectual institutions. Through this collaboration, Beth El will host...

Yom HaShoah to commemorate, remember, and reaffirm

Monday, April 13, 6:45 pm, Congregation Beth El  This year’s Yom HaShoah commemoration, presented by United Jewish Federation of Tidewater’s Holocaust Commission, features Dr. Milton Zweig as the keynote speaker.  Yom HaShoah is a day of commemoration for the six...

Securing Houses of Worship:Countering Active Threat Training (CATT) 

Sunday, March 22, 3 pm First Presbyterian Church, Norfolk Active threat situations are unpredictable and can unfold quickly—often ending within three to five minutes. Recognizing warning signs and knowing how to respond can save lives. In collaboration with Jewish...

Launch of Lev Sara Bikur Cholim

Sunday, March 8, 6 PM A new initiative dedicated in memory of Shirley Farfel Berman a”h, Lev Sara Bikur Cholim is being created to extend a loving hand to individuals in the community—and beyond—who are in Norfolk for medical care.  This evening is an opportunity...

Tidewater BBYO updates website

When Courtney Krutoy took on the role of Eastern Region BBYO City Director - Tidewater last year, she noticed that BBYO’s digital presence on United Jewish Federation of Tidewater’s website was both buried and outdated. Krutoy worked with Teresa Knecht, marketing...

KBH to kick off creative Shabbat services for families 

Saturday, March 21,10:30 am, Sandler Family Campus Members of KBH synagogue are excited to unveil a brand-new Shabbat services format designed for children and families.  Once a month, KBH, in partnership with Tidewater Shinshinim, will hold a special program...

Art Spiegelman: Disaster Is My Muse to screen at Chrysler

Sunday, March 15, 2 pm, Chrysler Museum of Art Few works have transformed Holocaust storytelling as profoundly as the graphic novel Maus. When Art Spiegelman won the 1992 Pulitizer Prize, it was the first time a graphic novel earned that honor, signaling a cultural...

Books to share, stories to love

Monday, May 4 – Friday, May 8, Sandler Family Campus A PJ Library book swap families won’t want to miss is about to begin.   Starting April 6, collection boxes located in the Sandler Family Campus lobby and at Strelitz International Academy will accept...

Camp JCC presents Kids Night Out: Ultimate Bracket Bash

Saturday, March 21 5 - 9 pm, Sandler Family Campus Get ready to hit the court and experience the madness! Children, ages 4–12, are invited to the Ultimate Bracket Bash Kids Night Out.  The evening kicks off with basketball relays where campers can showcase their...

Registration now open for Spring Break Camp  

April 6 - 10, 9 am – 4 pm  Sandler Family Campus When school is out, Camp JCC is in. Children currently in K-5th grade can look forward to a week filled with energy, friendship, and fun with a jam-packed schedule that includes free swim sessions in the indoor...

Conversational Hebrew with the Shinshinim, Session 3: Around Town

Mondays, March 9 - April 13, 5:30 pm, Sandler Family Campus Planning a trip to Israel or just want to feel more comfortable getting around in Hebrew? If so, join the Shinshinim, Noga Yaniv and Yarden Lahan, for Session 3 of Conversational Hebrew: Around Town....

Dream Doctors bring humanity in action to Tidewater

Tuesday, March 24, 7:30 pm  Sandler Family Campus Israel’s renowned Dream Doctors Project—professional medical clowns who bring healing, dignity, and emotional support to patients and families in hospitals and humanitarian settings around the world – will visit...

Golda Day with the Shinshinim

Tuesday, March 17, 6 pm Sandler Family Campus Children and families are invited to join Shinshinim Noga Yaniv and Yarden Lahan for a delicious evening of games, crafts, and an ice cream social to celebrate Golda Meir, Israel’s first female Prime Minister.  Kids...

Partners in Jewish Life: Discussing the new antisemitism

Tuesday, March 17, 6 –7:15 pm, Sandler Family Campus The upcoming evening of Partners in Jewish Life will center around a conversation about The New Antisemitism: Roots and Responses, inviting participants to explore how antisemitism has evolved over time—and how...

Two opportunities to learn and laugh with Miriam Anzovin

Wednesday, March 11, 7:30 pm and Thursday, March 12, 12 pm, Sandler Family Campus The community has two options to experience Jewish learning through the voice of Miriam Anzovin, the creator behind the beloved #JewishLoreReactions series on TikTok and Instagram. Known...

NextGen Happy Hour Shabbat

Friday, March 27, 5 – 7 pmSandler Family Campus Jewish adults between ages 22 and 40, are invited to begin the weekend with “Shabbat mode” at a NextGen Happy Hour Shabbat.   Leave the stress of the work week behind and unwind in a relaxed, friendly...