Jewish Tidewater’s Graduates

Jewish Tidewater’s Graduates

Graduations are a time to recognize achievements, formally bid farewell to schools, prepare for the next steps along life’s journey, and of course, celebrate! Jewish Tidewater has much to applaud with its graduates – the awards, impressive degrees, and outstanding...

A new judge for Virginia Beach: The Honorable Aaron Kass

A new judge for Virginia Beach: The Honorable Aaron Kass

The Honorable Aaron F. Kass was sworn in on Friday, March 27 as a Judge of the Virginia Beach General District Court.  “Outside of being Melissa’s husband, and Jonah, Micah, and Alexa’s father, there is no greater privilege than this role,” Judge Kass said at his...

400 Jewish leaders push to advance bipartisan Jewish Security Act

400 Jewish leaders push to advance bipartisan Jewish Security Act

Amid rising threats to the American Jewish community, Jewish Federations of North America brought more than 400 Jewish leaders from 82 different communities across the country to Capitol Hill to hold over 200 meetings with key Congressional leadership late last month....

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UK Jewish leaders demand answers after Muslim police group paper calls Zionism a form of hatred

A leading Jewish group called the report a potential "direct challenge to the integrity of policing" in Britain.

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Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:47:49 +0000

Gwyneth Paltrow draws backlash after starring in ad for luxury Israeli development

“It's refreshing to see A-listers who refuse to bow to pressure," said one industry insider.

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Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:53:37 +0000

Jacob Reses, Vance’s Jewish chief of staff, to leave administration

Reses is perhaps the closest Jewish official in the vice president's orbit.

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The responsibility and reward of service

The responsibility and reward of service

Reflections on leadership, legacy, and the future of Jewish Tidewater Two years have flown by. My term as chair of Tidewater Jewish Foundation is nearing its end. I have served with some of the most dedicated board members and staff anyone can ever be privileged to...

W&M Hillel: Success in Engagement 

W&M Hillel: Success in Engagement 

William & Mary has had a Hillel on campus for more than 60 years. Yet, 10 years ago there were only about 20 - 30 Jewish students attending programs annually. Meetings were held mainly in classrooms, and Entenmann’s and Krispy Kreme donuts was the fanciest kosher...

Nadiv Poker Night returns for second successful year

Nadiv Poker Night returns for second successful year

Ninety-seven poker players filed onto the Sandler Family Campus to compete in Nadiv’s Texas Hold ’Em tournament for the chance to win various prizes, including a $500 Amazon gift card on Tuesday, May 12.  The event raised more than $25,000 with most of those...

SIA creates new initiatives to support their military families

SIA creates new initiatives to support their military families

Strelitz International Academy supports a large population of military families, including those serving in the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, NATO, the IDF, as well as other branches. Understanding the unique challenges military children face including frequent relocations,...

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TJF: Community projects intersect

TJF: Community projects intersect

Tidewater Jewish Foundation is often a convener, bringing together organizations, ideas, and opportunities to strengthen the community. Sometimes, projects such as the Maria A. Mansbach Memorial Student Motivation Program and the Elie Wiesel Writing Competition...

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Obituaries

May the Source of Peace
send peace to all who mourn, and comfort to all who are bereaved.

Linda Sinowitz

Virginia Beach – Linda Louise Lillian Linde Sinowitz, 75, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with kidney...

Marsha Del Rosario Wilks

Virginia Beach – Marsha Del Rosario Wilks, 87, passed away in her home on April 12, 2026.She was born in California to Gregorio and Stella Del...

Irving Alperin

Virginia Beach – Irving Alperin, age 95, passed away on April 30, 2026.   He was born on June 12, 1930. Irving retired from US Department...

Leslie Herbert Friedman

Norfolk – Leslie (Les) Friedman died at the age of 89 on May 15, 2026.   He was born on April 26, 1937, and was a lifelong resident of...