Boaz Kritchman, an Israeli with two adult children living in Tidewater, facilitated the donation of a painting last month to the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater.
The impetus for the donation, by his son, Lotan Kritchman, stems from a desire to remember Israeli soldiers who have been killed in the current war.
Six years ago, he and his wife adopted a teenager who was neglected by his mother. Three years later, the teen joined the IDF and served as a commander in a very special army unit. “The IDF recognized him as a Lone Soldier and he used to spend Friday dinners with our family,” says Kritchman. On January 2, 2024, he was shot and died in the helicopter on the way to the hospital.
“I want to donate the painting to remember all the poor Israeli soldiers that have been killed,” says Kritchman. “I am thrilled to bring the painting to the JCC.”
“We are honored to accept this meaningful painting. It will be displayed at the Sandler Family Campus to help all remember the soldiers,” says Betty Ann Levin, executive vice president/CEO.