What’s Happening

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...

Four-week session begins Wednesday, March 29, 12:30 pm, Simon Family JCC Classes: Wednesdays, March 29, April 5, April 26, May 3 Dr. Alan Morinis, founder and dean of The Mussar Institute, was the guest scholar for last month’s Milton “Mickey” Kramer...

Sunday, March 19, 2 pm Kehillat Bet Hamidrash/Kempsville Conservative Synagogue’s 17th annual art exhibition and auction will feature auctioneer Rick Brandwein of Marlin Fine Auctions and Creative Events. He plans to bring a variety of media to meet varied pocketbooks...

Wednesday, March 15, 12 pm Reba and Sam Sandler Family Campus Sharing her journey of recovery from a ruptured aneurysm at age 28 through the restorative power of food and cooking, Jessica Fechtor, author of the award-winning memoir, Stir: My Broken Brain and the Meals...

Thursday, March 30 The Westin, Virginia Beach Town Center Since 1963, Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities (VCIC) has annually honored individuals and organizations that have demonstrated a commitment to heal divisions within their community and to advance a...

Saturday, March 25, 8 pm Reba and Sam Sandler Family Campus One of Israel’s singing treasures, Gitit Shoval will share her vocal and storytelling talents through her concert, “From Gershwin to Dylan: the Genius of Jewish Songwriters,” a tribute to Jewish composers, as...

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...

Friday, Sept. 14, 5 pm Temple Emanuel Religious School is having a Dr. Doolittle Shabbat with services and dinner to kick off the new school year. It begins with pony rides and a petting zoo for all the children, then onto services, a childfriendly Shabbat dinner, and...

Begin: Sunday, Sept. 9 Back to school means back to BBYO. Children entering ninth through 12th grades are eligible to join. BBYO is the happening place to be on Sunday afternoons at the J. Teens participate in social action, Israel advocacy, community service, enjoy...

At the Simon Family JCC, the back to school routine means that teams are forming. For the youngest, Pee Wee soccer returns in September for boys and girls ages three to six. Practices begin on Thursdays at 5 pm with games on Sundays at 1 pm. It is not too early to...

Thursday, Sept. 13, 11:30 am A Rosh Hashanah luncheon for seniors and their guests will take place at the Simon Family JCC. Sing holiday songs, see friends, enjoy great food…and even play Jewish Jeopardy! Miriam Brunn Ruberg, director of Jewish Life and Learning at...

Tuesday, Sept. 11 T ‘em up! Tuesday, Sept. 11 will mark the 24th Annual Hebrew Academy of Tidewater–Konikoff Center of Learning Golf Tournament. As the school’s largest fundraiser, the tournament helps provide need-based scholarships for students and families. Last...

Sunday, Sept. 9, 1–4 pm The high holidays are approaching and for some in the Tidewater Jewish community, it’s time to choose a synagogue to attend services and, perhaps, eventually join. The Internet is an option for area temple discovery, as is the Shalom Tidewater...

Thursday, Aug. 23, noon Always wanted to learn a little Yiddish? A newly formed Yiddish Club at the Simon Family JCC might be the answer. Sherry Lieberman, senior adult program director, and Miriam Brunn Ruberg, Jewish Life and Learning director, “have been thrilled”...

Wednesday, August 29, 7:30 pm The Wonderful Wednesdays Summer Music Series concludes its 2012 season with a performance by the Alborado Piano Trio. Lee Jordan-Anders on the piano, Jorge Aquirre on violin, and Jeffrey Phelps on cello have performed together for four...

Sunday, Sept. 9 and Sept. 30 Brith Sholom’s first meeting after its summer break will be held Sunday, Sept. 9 at 10 am. Brunch includes bagels, lox and cream cheese. A post holiday kosher-style dinner takes place on Sunday, Sept. 30 at 6 pm. Menu includes brisket,...

Sunday, Sept. 23, 2:30pm Sam Glaser knows how to transform an audience with his music. He will bring his high-energy performance to Congregation Beth El next month. Temple Emanuel asked Glaser to come to Tidewater from his hometown of Los Angeles for this concert and...

Sunday, Sept. 9, 11 am For the past year, Jenilee Bader-Ben Shimon regularly has visited the website of Nefesh B’Nefesh, the nonprofit agency that assists in the process of North Americans seeking to make aliyah (immigration to Israel). Bader Ben-Shimon looked,...

Monday, Sept. 10, 7 pm When you pull into a gas station, turn the rear view mirror a bit to the left and you’ll be looking into the eyes of the person who’s funding the small, eight-year-old boys who are taught by radical Muslims to want to be suicide bombers. “You’re...