Help needed to feed neighbors for Thanksgiving
As food prices continue to rise and benefits such as SNAP decrease, more neighbors are struggling to put meals on the table. In fact, Jewish Family Service’s Food Pantry has seen a significant increase in visitors—people who never imagined they would need to ask for...
October 7 remembrances
Throughout the world, the nation, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and Tidewater, events took place marking Oct. 7, 2023 –recalling the horrors of that day, while praying for the safety and release of the 48 remaining hostages still in Gaza at the time.In addition to the...
Beloved family business closes its doors after 86 years
Since 1939, inventions such as nylon stockings, twistie ties, and microwave ovens have entered everyday life, not to mention cell phones and the internet. Fifteen presidents have resided in the White House and men have landed on the moon and spent months in space. And...
Modern warfare and the fight for truth in the age of misinformation
Israel in Focus: Hamas’ War – Truth and Consequences. An evening with MAJ John W. Spencer, USA (Ret.) Wednesday, December 3, 7:30 pm, Sandler Family Campus, Free In an era where global conflicts are increasingly fought in dense urban environments, understanding the...
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Top ADL civil rights lay leader quits, accusing group of being ‘useful idiot’ for Trump
Joe Berman resigned in March and is making his resignation letter public for the first time now.
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Nashville Jewish community center sues Goyim Defense League over alleged campaign of intimidation
The lawsuit says the neo-Nazi group sent a member disguised as an Orthodox Jew to infiltrate the center for a livestreamed "stunt."
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Rabbi Eliezer Diamond, beloved Jewish Theological Seminary professor and author, dies at 73
Over his illustrious career as a rabbinic scholar, Diamond mentored generations of rabbis.
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High schoolers’ ‘human swastika’ on football field roils San Jose Jewish community
The students also quoted Hitler in the incident, which was first reported by J. Jewish News of Northern California.
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Weddings with personalized twists for these area brides
Four young women, with childhood roots in Jewish Tidewater, have nuptials on the mind. Now spread out across the country, three of these Virginia natives recently married, while one is still in the planning stages. Hannah Diehl Testa and her husband, Kevin...
Henry Scolnick, a Tidewater teen, receives multiple accolades for community service
A junior at Cape Henry Collegiate, Henry Scolnick was recently named one of this year’s recipients for the Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Award. Henry is the youngest recipient in this year’s cohort. Awarded annually by The Helen Diller Family Foundation, up to 15...
Jay Kossman recognized as an ODU Alumni Association Alumni Honoree for 2025
The ODU Alumni Association celebrates distinguished and outstanding ODU graduates, as well as friends of the University, who have excelled in their professions and made lasting impacts on their communities and #MonarchNation. Honorees may be recognized as...
Celebrate a century of Jewish books
In 1925, Fanny Goldstein, a Jewish librarian at the Boston Public Library, decided Jewish books and Jewish pride deserved celebration. She created a display of Jewish books at the West End Branch, launching the first Jewish Book Week. By 1927, Jewish communities...
Six year-end giving strategies to maximize impact
As 2025 winds down, now is the ideal time to revisit personal charitable giving strategy. Legislative changes and shifting tax thresholds can affect how to give and how far dollars go to make a difference. “The close of the calendar year is when charitable and...
Mah Jongg Mavens bring fun, friendship, and flying tiles to the JCC
They’re at it again! Local Mah Jongg Mavens Amy Levy and Stephanie Calliott are on a mission to make sure everyone has the opportunity to learn the game. With their contagious enthusiasm, Mah Jongg is fast becoming a multigenerational favorite — and now it’s the next...
Judaism and the Arts: Exploring the mezuzah
The first installment of the Judaism and the Arts series invited participants to explore both the meaning and the beauty of one of Judaism’s most familiar symbols: the mezuzah. Attendees first learned about the history, symbolism, and spiritual significance of the...
Knitting Kindness: Jewish Family Service expands Knots of Kindness to Aviva Pembroke
Residents of Aviva Pembroke joined community members for the launch of Knots of Kindness, a knitting and crocheting circle in partnership with Jewish Family Service of Tidewater and Aviva Pembroke on Thursday, October 16. The gathering was filled with warmth,...
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BeAR and Southern Packing deliver holiday goodwill
Just in time for Thanksgiving, the BeAR Literacy Project partnered with Southern Packing Corporation to donate 16 turkeys to the Norfolk Federation of Teachers. The turkeys were set aside for retired school employees, including teachers, bus drivers, cafeteria...
Author explores story of brave Jewish women in the Warsaw Ghetto
New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth R. Hyman was a featured speaker of the Lee and Benard Jaffe Family Jewish Book Festival on Thursday, Nov. 6 at the Sandler Family Campus.Hyman shared the story behind her new book, The Girl Bandits of the Warsaw Ghetto,...
Jewish News seeks a copywriter/editorial assistant
Jewish News seeks a copywriter/editorial assistant. The paper is looking for a passionate storyteller who can craft clear and compelling copy for the newspaper. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES • Write clear and persuasive copy with an emphasis on writing articles •...
Is dining-hall matzah ‘DEI’? The answer isn’t clear to UVA’s pushed-out ex-president.
(JTA) — Months after being forced out as president of the University of Virginia, Jim Ryan is still pondering Passover food. More specifically, Ryan, who was pushed out of the role over the summer amid mounting GOP pressure on the public university, cited the...
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Master storyteller Corey Rosen returns to Tidewater
A Story for Everything: An Evening of Stories, Laughter, and Inspiration Thursday, December 11,...
Siblings on the Sidelines: Fun and Israeli spirit off the court
Begins Wednesday, December 10 during most JCC basketball games Children can join Siblings on the...
Elizabeth Murphy to discuss her book, The Faithful Harlot: During the Collapse of the Bronze Age
Thursday, December 4, 6 pm, Prince Books How and why did a beautiful “harlot” help Joshua conquer...
Moses Ezekiel’s Botanical Garden artist statues
Sunday, December 14, at 2 pm Chrysler Museum of Art Samantha Baskind, PhD., distinguished...
Obituaries
May the Source of Peace
send peace to all who mourn, and comfort to all who are bereaved.
David Bruce Jorgenson
NORFOLK - David Bruce Jorgenson, age 83, departed this world on October 31, 2025. David lived a life full of love. Just before he was born,...
Richard Siff
PORTSMOUTH - Richard Siff, devoted husband and father, passed away on November 11, 2025. Born in Norfolk, Virginia, he was the only child of...
David Louis Taetle
MCLEAN, VIRGINIA - David Louis Taetle, 75, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on November 15, 2025. Born in Washington, D.C., Mr....
Sally Segal Adler
VIRGINIA BEACH - Sally Adler was a force of nature — ahead of her time, deeply informed, and an inspiration to all who knew her. She will be...