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WASHINGTON (JTA)—Whether he meant to or not, Republican Sen. Ted Cruz gave Ketanji Brown Jackson, President Joe Biden’s Supreme Court nominee, an opportunity for a breather in the middle of a contentious day of confirmation hearings on Tuesday, March 22. Cruz, who...

Dear Readers, This might be the year that we all get to dust off most of our Haggadahs, and maybe even polish the silver as we return, hopefully, to some more traditional Seders. While last year’s smaller outdoor Seders were a welcome step forward from the previous...

PJ Library in Tidewater, in partnership with Strelitz International Academy and Camp JCC, gathered with the community at the Sandler Family Campus for a Purim celebration on Sunday, March 13. Dressed in colorful costumes ready to participate in Operation Hamantaschen,...

Tidewater BBYO held their first ever in-person Hamantaschen Bake on Sunday, March 6. Hosted by the Arluk family, BBYO teens crafted their hamantaschen from scratch to hot-out-of-the-oven. Both traditional ingredients, such as raspberry and apricot jams, and less...

It has been a banner year for United Jewish Federation of Tidewater’s NADIV Young Men’s Giving circle. Moving out of the pandemic, the group’s membership has climbed to 37 members—all active and donating into the giving circle. Plus, the men made another fantastic...

Thursday, April 7, 7:30 pm Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art When Unorthodox records live in Tidewater next month, Congresswoman Elaine Luria will be the Jewish guest, and former NFL Hall of Famer Bruce Smith will be the Gentile guest. Each of the podcast’s shows...

Transport facilitated by Magen David Adom and New York–based Hatzolah Air Lod, Israel (March 7, 2022)—When an apartment building in Kyiv was hit by a missile on Saturday, Feb. 26, Irina Karaush, 44, and her 19-year-old son, Mark, were injured. They received initial...

(JTA)—The world has had a crash course on Volodymyr Zelensky in recent weeks, as the Ukrainian president has galvanized his country against an unprovoked attack by neighboring Russia. The broad strokes of Zelensky’s career have long been known to those who pay...

Corned Beef and Cabbage Sandy Goldberg I am Jewish and my wife, Anne Bernadette, was born in Dublin. So, we have this mixed culture going where traditional Irish and Jewish foods are both served. I do all the cooking and when I planned to serve Corned Beef and Cabbage...

The Virginia Festival of Jewish Film presented by Alma and Howard Laderberg, wrapped up its 29th year on Monday, February 28 with a screening of Hester Street, restored in 4K for its 40th anniversary, and presented at Naro Expanded Cinema in honor of longtime Festival...

Local Holocaust survivors, New Americans, Jewish Family Service Senior Acculturation Case Manager Alla Gean, and volunteers living at Granby and Suburban Houses gathered at the home of Semen Shilman to honor him and his family to celebrate Shilman’s 100th birthday on...

Equivalent to French’s Bon Appetit, B’Tayavon in Jewish News is where locals share favorite recipes. This issue features one of Deb Segaloff’s favorite cookies. Pink and Greens Deb Segaloff Food, recipes, ingredients, and smells provide sensory connections to the past...

July 31–August 5 • Deadline to register March 2 This year’s JCC Maccabi Games are slated to take place in San Diego, Calif., which means the Simon Family JCC is busy recruiting athletes to join its eight-member delegation. For athletes who have traveled with and...

This year’s JCC Maccabi Games is slated to take place in San Diego, California, which means the Simon Family JCC is busy recruiting athletes to join its eight-member delegation. For athletes who have traveled with and competed for the Simon Family JCC’s delegation in...

A new column for Jewish News, B’Tayavon will feature a recipe from a local chef in each issue. The first is from Philip Sifen who shares his recipe for Shakshuka. Enjoy! Shakshuka Philip Sifen Servings: 2 Allergens: Wheat and Eggs Shakshuka is basically peasant food,...

Supplement to Jewish News February 14, 2022.  

Tzedakah is more than a financial transaction. Giving builds trusting relationships and includes contributions of time, effort, and insight. Tzedakah—philanthropy and charity—as well as Tikkun Olam (repairing the world) are concepts and values that are carried...

The Simon Family JCC Swordfish Winter Swim team is undefeated through its first four swim meets. Jacob Gynan, head coach and Waverly Howard, assistant coach, have lead the Swordfish to virtual swim meet victories over JCCs from Mid-Westchester, N.Y., Milwaukee, Wisc.,...

Children from kindergarten through second grade participated in the Israel Club, a new after school class at the Simon Family JCC on Monday, January 31. The idea of creating an Israel Club stemmed from the desire to build connections between the next generation and...

(New York Jewish Week via JTA)—It was the best of Twitter. It was the worst of Twitter. During the long agonizing hours of Saturday, January 15, during which a rabbi and three congregants were held against their will at a Dallas-area synagogue, social media performed...