What’s Happening

Friday, February 22–Saturday, February 23 Two Orthodox shuls in Virginia have embarked on a journey to bring two Jewish communities closer together. Congregation B’nai Israel of Norfolk and Keneseth Beth Israel of Richmond are joining forces for an innovative program,...

Sunday, March 31, 4–7 pm Uno’s Pizzeria and Grill, 5900 Virginia Beach Boulevard, Norfolk Items at the Jewish Museum and Cultural Center’s Second Annual Silent Auction include antiques and art objects, gift cards for restaurants, services, merchandise, and leisure...

The Simon Family JCC Book Club had its beginnings in 2008 under the leadership of Sherry Lieberman, then senior adult program coordinator. Over the past 10 years, the Club has read and discussed 128 books and three short stories, as well as watched three movies...

Through February Leon Family Gallery Reba and Sam Sandler Family Campus Hillel Smith is an artist and graphic designer who reimagines Judaica’s potential by utilizing contemporary media to create new manifestations of traditional forms. Smith has painted dynamic...

Tuesday, February 12, 12 pm Reba and Sam Sandler Family Campus Lunch $12/Lunch and signed book $50 Artist Hillel Smith will discuss his book, Parsha Posters, over lunch, and then conduct a gallery tour of the exhibit, which is on display in the Leon Family Gallery...

Sunday, February 10, 5:30–7:30 pm A worldwide club aimed at engaging Jewish teenagers in Jewish identity and practice in a fun fashion, CTeen of Hampton Roads is being launched by Chabad of Tidewater. The club is open to Jewish teens in eighth, ninth, and 10th grades....

Sunday, February 24, 9:30 am–12:45 pm, Reba and Sam Sandler Family Campus, $10 An initiative of the Hebrew Academy of Tidewater Konikoff Center of Learning, the second annual Tidewater Learning Connection (TLC) brings high quality parenting and educational programming...

Saturday, Feb. 23, 8 pm, Sandler Center The Sandler Center Foundation and the Virginia Arts Festival will present former Virginia Opera star and world-renowned soprano, Renée Fleming, in a performance at the Sandler Center. Fleming’s set will include renditions of...

IT Skill Building for Senior Consumers Feb. 5–March 12, 10:30 am–12 noon Six consecutive Tuesday morning seminars offered for senior adults interested in enhancing their abilities on tablets and phones. $30. Register at the JCC Front Desk in person, call 757-321-2338,...

Sunday, February 24, 9:30 am–12:45 pm Sandler Family Campus, $10 An initiative of the Hebrew Academy of Tidewater Konikoff Center of Learning, Tidewater Learning Connection brings nationally recognized authors, speakers, and expert educators to engage the community in...

Join CRC in Richmond for an important Date (with the State) Wednesday, February 6, 7 am–4 pm Bus leaves from the Reba and Sam Sandler Family Campus One of the greatest American privileges is being able to make your voice heard. The United Jewish Federation of...

Sunday, January 27, 2 pm, TCC Roper Performing Arts Center, $10, free for teachers and students Actors Hal Linden and Ryan Ochoa to speak following the film. A longtime assistant to Steven Spielberg, filmmaker Marc Fusco has been intrigued by the impact of previous...

Wednesday, Sept. 30, 7 pm, Sandler Family Campus Partnering with the Christian Broadcasting Network, the Community Relations Council of the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater invites the community to a free screening and discussion of The Hope: The Rebirth of...

Sunday, Oct. 11, 1–5 pm, Sandler Family Campus More than 25 direct sales and community vendors and crafters will participated in Jewish Family Service of Tidewater’s 2nd Annual Holiday Stop & Shop at the Sandler Family Campus. Among those displaying their wares...

Henna House author: Tuesday, Nov. 10, 7 pm, Simon Family JCC The annual “community read” book for the Simon Family JCC’s Lee and Bernard Jaffe* Jewish Book Festival is now available for purchase. Henna House is an evocative and stirring novel about a young woman...

Live via Satellite at Beth El — Sunday, Oct. 18, 7:15 pm In a post-Iran deal world, after all of the turmoil and debate in Washington, D.C. and within the global Jewish community, one cannot help but wonder about the future of the U.S.-Israel relationship. While the...

Sunday, Sept. 20, 10 am–12:30 pm Learn about Ohef Sholom at an Open House. Meet the temple’s clergy: Rabbi Rosalin Mandelberg, Cantor Wally Schachet- Briskin, and Rabbi Arthur Steinberg. Tour the building including its Greek Revival sanctuary, which will celebrate its...

Classes start at Ohef Sholom Sunday, Sept. 27 Sunday mornings, 10–11am Curious to learn more about basic Judaism? Interested in learning more about Judaism with or without plans to convert? Or do you just want learn more about your spouse’s Jewish faith? Ohef Sholom...

Friday, Oct. 23–Saturday, Oct. 24 Jewish people will gather in hundreds of cities around the world for the international Shabbat Project. The concept is simple: Jews of all walks of life, from across the spectrum—religious, secular and traditional; young and old, from...

Wednesday, Sept. 30, 7 pm, Sandler Family Campus Partnering with the Christian Broadcasting Network, the Community Relations Council of the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater invites the community to a free screening and discussion of The Hope: The Rebirth of...

Sunday, October 11, Neptune Park, Virginia Beach Not only was she our mayor, she was our friend. She regaled us with stories of her life and political experiences; she celebrated Shabbat and holidays with us in the synagogue and in our homes. We celebrated and mourned...

Sunday, Oct. 11, 1–5 pm, Sandler Family Campus More than 25 direct sales and community vendors and crafters will participated in Jewish Family Service of Tidewater’s 2nd Annual Holiday Stop & Shop at the Sandler Family Campus. Among those displaying their wares...

Henna House author: Tuesday, Nov. 10, 7 pm, Simon Family JCC The annual “community read” book for the Simon Family JCC’s Lee and Bernard Jaffe* Jewish Book Festival is now available for purchase. Henna House is an evocative and stirring novel about a young woman...

Live via Satellite at Beth El — Sunday, Oct. 18, 7:15 pm In a post-Iran deal world, after all of the turmoil and debate in Washington, D.C. and within the global Jewish community, one cannot help but wonder about the future of the U.S.-Israel relationship. While the...

Wednesday, Sept. 30, 7:30 pm, Sandler Family Campus Join the Community Relations Council for a screening of The Christian Broadcasting Network’s documentary, The Hope: The Rebirth of Israel. CBN’s newest documentary takes viewers on an extraordinary journey through...

Sunday, Sept. 20, 1–3 pm The NFL Punt, Pass & Kick competition is a free opportunity to build confidence and it is returning to the Simon Family JCC. For boys and girls ages 6–15, this competition is the first step to advancing regionally, and perhaps all the way...

Sunday, Sept. 13, 10 am–12 pm Ocean View in Norfolk On the morning of erev Rosh Hashanah, Ohef Sholom Temple will lead a beach cleanup as part of the International Coastal Cleanup coordinated by the Ocean Conservancy. Celebrate creation by ridding the beach and ocean...

Sunday, August 30, 2–4 pm, Simon Family JCC outdoor water park Final touches are being put on the Simon Family JCC’s brand new Kids Connection space, and it’s just in time for the Welcome Back Party. Parents will learn more about Kids Connection (the JCC’s Before and...

Sunday, August 30, 11 am–2:30 pm Temple Sinai of Newport News invites members, friends, relatives, neighbors and newcomers to the area to attend an Open House. Rabbi Séverine Sokol and Temple members will conduct tours of the sanctuary, Biblical Garden, historic...

Thursday, September 17, 6:45 pm, Sandler Family Campus The United Jewish Federation of Tidewater kicks off its 2016 Annual Campaign with an evening of socializing, information and inspiration. The entire community is invited to the free event; a night designed to...

With clear air and the waves gently lapping against the sand, the limitless expanse of ocean and sky invite contemplation of the infinite possibilities life offers. Against this backdrop, the voices of Temple Emanuel’s sacred musical troupe, the Levites, meld with the...

Thursday, July 30, 12 pm The world depends on three things: prayer, study and deeds of loving kindness. 1. World class. To observe national poetry month, ODU German professor, Frederick Lubich, PhD, will present excerpts from Jewish writer Heinrich Heine, Germany’s...