2025 Virginia General Election Jewish Voters’ Guide
The Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) of Greater Washington and Washington Jewish Week produced this Virginia General Election Jewish Voters’ Guide for the 2025 statewide races. The candidates running for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Attorney General...
The smart way to pass it on
Estate planning attorney Rob Goodman explains how TJF can help business owners blend financial strategy with a legacy of philanthropy. When Rob Goodman sits down with a business owner to talk about succession planning, the conversation often turns to something deeper...
Nadiv kicks off new programming year, selects PJ Library as fundraising cause
The men of Nadiv selected PJ Library as its fundraising cause for the 2025-2026 programming year. The group met on Tuesday, Sept. 9 and, after healthy debate, voted on the popular program that provides families with resources that connect them with Jewish...
In Israel, a struggle to reconcile grief and joy as Sukkot and Oct. 7 coincide
JTA) — On the second anniversary of the Hamas massacre, Israelis grappled with how to mark the date which overlapped with the first day of Sukkot, when Jewish tradition requires festivity. The government postponed official remembrances until the day after the Simchat...
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One lesson of NYC’s mayoral election: Rabbis’ political endorsements come with a cost
The head of a pro-democracy Jewish advocacy group weighs in.
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, self-styled protector of Jews on the right, announces run for New York Governor
Stefanik’s announcement video referenced her post-Oct. 7 campus antisemitism hearings.
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From Texas to Tel Aviv, invitations go out to Jews fleeing ‘Mamdani’s New York’
In Maryland, a new Jewish federation moved up its launch to capitalize on a threatened — but hardly guaranteed — exodus.
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Jewish Iranian-American sentenced to prison in Iran for visiting Israel 13 years ago
Iranian law bars citizens from visiting Israel.
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1,000 books bring Jewish stories to Tidewater schools
When students in more than 300 Tidewater schools opened their library doors this fall, they found something new on the shelves: stories that reflect the richness of Jewish life and history. Thanks to the Konikoff Center for Learning of United Jewish Federation of...
The White Rose Project continues to strengthen Holocaust education
For decades, the Holocaust Commission of the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater has worked to ensure the lessons of the Holocaust are not forgotten. At the heart of this effort is the White Rose Project, an educational initiative that provides books to schools...
The Ketubah – a Jewish marriage contract
The ketubah, or Jewish marriage contract, has traditionally spelled out the groom’s obligations to his wife, including financial responsibilities and his commitment to provide for his bride’s basic needs, such as food, shelter, and intimacy. In the orthodox tradition,...
Driving success despite the weather: The Bob Josephberg Classic
The Strelitz International Academy’s 37th Annual Golf Tournament, held on Wednesday, September 10 at the Virginia Beach National Golf Club, proved that not even rainy skies could dampen the spirit of community and generosity. Known as the Bob Josephberg Classic, this...
BeAR launches 2025/26 school year with successful kickoff breakfast
The Be A Reader (BeAR) Literacy Project celebrated the start of its 2025/26 school year with an enormously successful kickoff breakfast on Monday, Sept. 15 at the Sandler Family Campus. The event gathered more than 90 BeAR mentors, both new and returning, for a...
BBYO holds a successful fall event
Thirty-five members and prospects (17 AZA and 18 BBG) gathered at Top Golf to kick off the new programming term for BBYO. Sports, socializing, and snacks were enjoyed by all. To learn about more programming, contact Courtney Krutoy, city director - Tidewater...
Community Challah Bake for JFS holiday gift bags rises to annual event stature
The smell of fresh dough and the sound of laughter filled the Sandler Family Campus on Monday, Sept. 8, as community members of all ages gathered around tables dusted with flour. Jewish Family Service, in partnership with the Konikoff Center for Learning, hosted a...
New advisors for Old Dominion AZA
Dr. Ben Rubenstein and Eric Miller joined the advisory committee last month for Tidewater BBYO’s Old Dominion AZA. BBYO advisors serve as role models working in partnership with staff members to supervise and guide AZA and BBG chapters. Advisors empower each BBYO...
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TowneBank: Conducting business and building relationships in Tidewaterfor more than a quarter of a century
As this community’s bank for more than 25 years, TowneBank offers exquisite service to meet the complete financial needs of individuals and organizations. The bank is dedicated to being the bank of choice for nonprofits and associations, local businesses,...
Local firm has wide reach when purchasing investment properties
Cohen Investment Group (CIG) is a privately owned commercial real estate investment firm specializing in multifamily apartments and self-storage properties. The firm’s strategy is to identify and acquire well-located real estate assets below replacement cost...
Filling the sukkah with kindness
This Sukkot, Jewish Family Service celebrated the holiday’s spirit of gratitude and community by launching its “Fill the Sukkah” Food Drive — an initiative that combined tradition with tzedakah. Instead of decorating a traditional sukkah this year, JFS invited...
Mike Goldsmith, security expert, speaks with seniors
The online world can be confusing and scary for people of all ages. That is why on Wednesday, Sept. 17, Secure Community Network’s Regional Security Advisor for Tidewater, Mike Goldsmith, spoke with the JCC Senior’s Club about recognizing common scams. Protecting...
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Camp JCC fun does not need to wait until summer
Kids Night Out: Saturday, Nov. 22 5 – 9 pm , Sandler Family Campus Even though the calendar says...
Jewish Artists of the Past
Legacy 2025 L’ Dor V’Dor – From Generation to Generation Opening: December 6, 6:30 pm Sandler...
Camp JCC School Days Out: Camp fun all year round
Camp JCC is not just an excellent summer camp, it is a place where children, teens, and young...
Ohef Sholom Temple plans Havadalah service in celebration of Rabbi Roz’s 20th anniversary with the congregation
Sunday, November 2, 4 - 7 pm Rabbi Rosalin Mandelberg has been weaving her unique and essential...
Obituaries
May the Source of Peace
send peace to all who mourn, and comfort to all who are bereaved.
Marsha Hirschler
VIRGINIA BEACH - Marsha Hirschler, 80, passed away at her home surrounded by family, on October 7, 2025. She was preceded in death by her...
Samuel Sandler
NORFOLK - Samuel Sandler, 59, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on December 7, 1966, to Jack and...
George Walter Stein
VIRGINIA BEACH - With profound sadness and deep love, we announce the passing of George Walter Stein on October 7, 2025, at the age of 83. ...
Charlotte Cooper Corey
NORFOLK - Charlotte Cooper Corey, some knew her as ‘CHICK,” has gone ‘Home” to dance once again with her beloved husband, Donald Leigh Corey. ...