What’s Happening

Wednesdays, March 29, April 5, April 26, May 3 12:30-1:30 pm, Simon Family JCC While commonly translated as ethics, Mussar is really much broader. Dr. Alan Morinis, founder of the Mussar Institute, recently spent a weekend in Tidewater as the guest scholar for the...

Through March 31 Dozens of handmade posters from the 5th Annual Israel Poster Contest presented by the Community Relations Council of the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater were on display in The Leon Gamily Art Gallery through March 10. Designed by first through...

Sunday, March 26, 1-4 pm, Simon Family JCC Camp JCC invites parents and their children, two years old through 11th grade, to experience a "taste of camp." The children will become happy campers with a fun-filled day of arts and crafts, mini golf, Israeli dodgeball...

Monday, April 17, 7:30 pm ODU's Chandler Recital Hall The Norfolk Chamber Consort concludes its 48th season with "Two Rivals." Dedicated to the two most illustrious names to have emerged out of Soviet Russia -- Sergey Prokofiev and Dmitri Shostakovich -- this program...

Saturday, March 25, 8 pm Reba and Sam Sandler Family Campus Israeli singing sensation Gitit Shoval and her family will present an evening of song in a jazz club atmosphere that will include a cash bar and appetizers at the Simon Family JCC. The hits of Leonard Cohen,...

Israel Fest Sunday, April 30, 11 am–4 pm Reba and Sam Sandler Family Campus Israeli Kitchen Encounters: A Culinary Adventure with Puzzle Israel Tuesday, May 2, 7:30 pm Reba and Sam Sandler Family Campus Israeli chefs Guy Marom and Nir Margalith will tantalize...

Saturday, April 22, 6 pm, Hilton Norfolk The Main Joyce Strelitz, of blessed memory, and the Virginia Opera are forever linked. A long-time member of the Opera's leadership, Strelitz served as chair of the state-wide board of directors and also, for many years, guided...

Sunday, April 30, 11 am–4 pm Reba and Sam Sandler Family Campus On May 14, 1948, Israel’s future first prime minister, David Ben-Gurion, publically read Israel’s Declaration of the establishment of the State of Israel, marking the ending of the British Mandate. The...

Sunday, March 19, 6:30 pm Congregation Beth El In the beginning of Escape to Virginia From Nazi Germany to Thalhimer’s Farm, author Bob Gillette writes, “Hope and courage are the right hand and left hand of the human spirit that keeps suffering people going. They keep...

The Be A Reader (BEAR) program is one of three finalists for Classic Air’s One Hour Cares $5,000 giveaway. The recipient will be chosen at the end of March in a lottery-type drawing, with the more “likes” received at OneHourCares.com increasing the chances to win....

Tuesdays, March 28 and May 2, 7 pm Ohef Sholom Temple’s recent Listening Campaign “indicated that congregants are interested in sharpening their communicative fluency in Hebrew, and that they would like to do so in a fun and relaxed setting,” says Dr. David Metzger,...

Sunday, April 2, 5:30 pm, Temple Israel Shabbos Night Fever is this year’s theme for Temple Israel’s annual spring fundraiser. Guests are encouraged to dress in disco wear—leisure suits, bell bottoms, platform shoes, and, for the more adventurous, full John Travolta...

Saturday, Nov. 3, 8 pm Some of Hampton Roads’ best local comedians will be featured at B’nai Israel’s 2nd Annual Comedy Night: Mike Easmeil, Jim Seward, Vince Pilato, Dwayne Murphy, Jr., Tim “The Big 44” Loulies and Sid Bridge. The evening will feature clean comedy...

Begins Sunday, Nov. 11, 2 pm The Jewish Museum & Cultural Center is presenting an exciting new series to discuss the differences in religious cultures, yet how many rituals are derived from the same ideas. The series takes place on the second Sunday of each month...

Pizza with a Purpose: Thursday, Oct. 25 It’s hard to imagine spending a holiday alone, but sadly, many adults right here in Tidewater do just that. As the holidays approach, JFS staff and volunteers reach out to these people with helping hearts, as part of the JFS...

Sunday, Nov. 4, 2:30pm The Virginia Opera performs Hansel and Gretel at the Simon Family JCC. Children are sure to enjoy one of the most beloved works in the operatic repertoire, based on the favorite Brothers Grimm fairy tale. This musical spectacle features favorite...

The 2012–2013 Nexus Interfaith Dialogue Series Monday, Oct. 15, 7:30 pm The annual series will explore the relationship between religion and art by looking at five modes of artistic expression from the perspective of two different religious traditions. The series...

Fri. Oct. 26 Beth El Shabbat Services and Dinner, 5:30 pm Sat. Oct. 27 Temple Israel Shabbat Morning Services, 9:30 am Sat. Oct. 27 B’nai Israel Motzei Shabbat Social, 9 pm Sun. Oct. 28 Ohef Sholom Brunch, 11 am David Elcott, a professor at New York University, will...

Wednesday, Oct. 24, 10:30 am Nutrition for older Americans is the focus of this program sponsored by Jewish Family Service of Tidewater at Gomley Chesed Congregation. Beth Gerstein, MS, RD, CNSC will review nutritional choices for older Americans, as well as engage in...

Sunday, Oct. 14 To kick off its new tennis program, the Simon Family JCC will host a Pro-Am Tennis Tournament. Darryl Cummings will provide his brand of tennis, offering a one-day tournament, featuring well-known players. Cummings, a former 20-year NCAA tennis coach...

Are you at risk for breast cancer? I did not think I was when I was diagnosed over six years ago. Early detection is the reason I am healthy and cancer free today. The Simon Family JCC has a team participating in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure®. This event...

The national 2012 political races are in full swing. Pundits, media analysts and observers from all parties are paying close attention to campaigns in Virginia, considered a swing state. Particular scrutiny is being applied to the race for the open Senate seat being...

Jim Schuyler speaks on: Phoebe Yates Levy Pember: A Woman of Valor Sunday, Sept. 30, 4 pm name not often recognized, Phoebe Pember was a Jewish woman whose portrait is featured on a U.S. postage stamp. Why such a distinguished honor? Why has she been referred to as a...

He graduated with honors from Johns Hopkins University and planned to apply to medical school. Sound like a future doctor? Not so for Dan Ahdoot, whose New York City charm, likeability, and wit have earned him a reputation as one of the hottest young comics on the...

Friday, Oct. 26—Sunday, Oct. 28 David Elcott, a professor at New York University, will speak on Rebuilding Community: The Search for new models of leadership, during the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater’s Shabbaton next month. As Scholar in Residence at Beth...

Sept. 23–Sept. 29 The Simon Family JCC will recognize senior adult members during the week of Active Aging with the theme: Many journeys, many destinations, by hosting a drop in event on Thursday, Sept. 27, when any senior over the age of 60 entering the JCC from 9 am...

Monday, Sept. 24 When some Beth Sholom Terrace residents inquired about a book club this spring, Allison Whiteman, Beth Sholom Village activities director, reached out to the Simon Family JCC’s Senior Book Club and brought members to its June meeting. The monthly...

Sunday, Sept. 16, 9 am-1 pm United Jewish Federation of Tidewater’s Young Adult Division and Ohef Sholom Temple’s Young Adult Community are joining as one Jewish community on the eve of Rosh Hashanah to celebrate the birthday of the world. The groups will work side by...

Thursday, Sept. 13, 11:30 am A Rosh Hashanah luncheon for seniors and guests at the Simon Family JCC will help usher in the Jewish New Year, 5773. Sing holiday songs, see friends, enjoy great food...and even play Jewish Jeopardy! Miriam Brunn Ruberg, director of...

Tuesday, Sept. 11 The 24th annual event will take place at the prestigious Bayville Golf Club. The tournament is the school’s largest fundraising event. To play, volunteer or contribute as a sponsor or with a raffle prize, contact Rachel Abrams at...

George Allen: Wednesday, Oct. 3, 12 pm Tim Kaine: Friday, Oct. 12, 12 pm The Community Relations Council of the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater will offer two opportunities to meet the next U.S. Senator from Virginia, taking over Senator Jim Webb’s seat. Former...