Chrysler Museum of Art takes steps to build a permanent Judaica collection
A collector of Judaica and a lifelong Norfolk resident, Clay Barr has launched an initiative with Chrysler Museum of Art to cultivate a permanent Judaica collection at the museum.When asked why a Judaica collection is important to the Chrysler Museum at this moment,...
USS Harry S. Truman Torah moves to a temporary home at Beth El
Twelve Beth El congregants, led by Rabbi Yoni Warren, Rabbi Jacob Herber USCG, and Admiral Herm Shelanski, Ret., were treated to a special morning minyon aboard the USS Harry S. Truman on Thursday, Oct. 30.Some may recall when the Truman was commissioned in 1998. Now,...
From curiosity to compassion: Kids learn the impact of Tzedakah
Nearly 250 members of Jewish Tidewater gathered at the Simon Family JCC for this year’s Community Impact Day on Sunday, Nov. 23. Students from Congregation Beth El, Ohef Sholom Temple, and Temple Emanuel attended Religious School at the event instead of their usual...
Jewish Tidewater and beyond in 2025
This was another tough year for the global Jewish community – the continued war in Gaza, the escalation of antisemitic acts and outright discrimination, a slew of misinformation about Israel, the killings of two Israeli Embassy employees, and raised security alert...
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Mamdani hosts Jacob Frey, Jewish mayor of Minneapolis who has stood up to ICE
Plus, a Yeshiva University student is assaulted in what the school said was an "unbiased attempted robbery."
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The crime epidemic in Palestinian communities like mine is a crisis for Jews who care about Israel, too
An Arab Israeli activist says Israel should be judged by how it treats those who live under its own flag.
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Israel’s bobsled team is chasing more than medals in its first Olympic outing in Milan
Founder AJ Edelman wants to change Israeli sports culture.
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French, German, Jewish leaders call for resignation of UN’s Francesca Albanese over ‘common enemy’ comments
Albanese is a prominent critic of Israel who has rejected allegations of antisemitism.
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Feldman Family Scholarship honors two recipients for 2025
When Dr. William and Mary Feldman created the Feldman Family Medical and Health Professional Scholarship Fund through Tidewater Jewish Foundation, their goal was to unite two lifelong passions, Judaism and medicine, by supporting Jewish students pursuing healthcare...
Glenn Saucier retires from role at Sandler Family Campus
After serving as the facility director of the Sandler Family Campus for more than 18 years, Glenn Saucier will retire on Dec. 31, 2025.The Sandler Family Campus houses the offices of United Jewish Federation of Tidewater, Simon Family JCC, Jewish Family Service,...
Year-end decisions, opportunities, and possibilities
While bidding farewell to 2025, many may have free time during these final weeks to address tasks that have been put off for the last 11 months. Whether it’s crunch time for finances, shopping for last-minute Hanukkah gifts, or making plans for New Year’s Eve, Jewish...
2026 Annual Campaign on track for successful fundraising year
United Jewish Federation of Tidewater’s 2026 Annual Community Campaign kicked off in August and has been raising funds at a steady pace since. As this article goes to press, the campaign total has surpassed $4.3 million, well on its way to a $5.2 million goal.The...
Stephanie Peck says goodbye to newspaper deadlines
This issue of Jewish News is Stephanie Peck’s last as assistant editor. She joined the paper in July 2023 and made the decision several months ago to step away from the hectic world of newspaper deadlines. The paper appreciates that she offered to remain at her desk...
Hampton Roads Community Foundation celebrates 75 years of philanthropic service to the community
Earlier this year, Hampton Roads Community Foundation celebrated its 75th anniversary with an event at the Chesapeake Conference Center.“Now more than ever, America’s non-profit sector is an absolutely critical component in the democratic and economic framework that...
The will to build, together
As we complete another incredibly successful year at Tidewater Jewish Foundation, I am heartened by the faith, trust, and confidence that is placed in us to safeguard personal heritage ideals.This past year, we grew our assets under management by 17%; 2% better than...
ADL says bots can be tricked into antisemitism — if you feed them a really elaborate prompt
(JTA) — A new study by the Anti-Defamation League found that open-source artificial intelligence models can be “easily” manipulated into generating antisemitic and dangerous content.But in order to test the 17 open-source models in its study, the researchers had to...
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Scam: “law enforcement” calls
Over the past two months, an all too familiar scam has reared its ugly head again. In this case, it involves someone spoofing a local sheriff’s or police department’s office phone number to call a potential victim. The caller usually tells the recipient that they have...
Attorney General Miyares calls on Virginia K–12 Schools to adopt IHRA Definition of Antisemitism to protect Jewish students
In a letter sent earlier this month to all Virginia K–12 school superintendents and school boards, Attorney General Jason Miyares urged them to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s (IHRA) definition of antisemitism into their codes of conduct and...
Advancing purpose in retirement: Giving back with intention
The Jewish community is taught from an early age that giving back is not optional. Values such as tikkun olam and tzedakah shape how families show up for one another and how the community strengthens Jewish life for future generations. In retirement, those same values...
Tidewater Jewish Foundation expands team with new COO
Russell “Russ” Cronin recently joined Tidewater Jewish Foundation as its new chief operating officer and vice president of operations. Cronin brings strong professional expertise and a local connection to the organization’s leadership team. Raised in Virginia...
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UJFT Volunteer Days create community, gratitude, and celebration
Friday, February 20 and Friday, March 27 10 am – 3 pm, Sandler Family Campus United Jewish...
Improv at the JCC
Saturday, March 7, 7 pm Sandler Family Campus It’s kind of funny (pun intended) how many people...
JCC Maccabi Games and Access interest meeting
Thursday, February 19, 6 pm Sandler Family Campus Ready for the experience of a lifetime? Attend...
Dream Doctors bring humanity in action to Tidewater
Tuesday, March 24, 7:30 pm, Sandler Family Campus A rare opportunity to encounter Israel through...
Obituaries
May the Source of Peace
send peace to all who mourn, and comfort to all who are bereaved.
Albert P. Solomon
Virginia Beach – Dr. Albert “Al” P. Solomon, a devoted husband, father, and veteran, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2025, in Virginia Beach...
Gary Tabakin
Virginia Beach – Gary Tabakin, 70, of Virginia Beach, Virginia, left us peacefully on January 27. Born in Norfolk, he was the son of the...
Spencer Alan Zahn
Virginia Beach – Spencer Zahn, 87, passed away in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on January 25, 2026. Born in Princess Anne County in 1938,...
Dr. Margaret Carson Zimmerman
Virginia Beach – Dr. Margaret Ruth Carson Zimmerman passed away peacefully in her home on November 26, 2025, in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Born...