SHANE MATTHEW SANDLER
Norfolk —Shane Matthew Sandler, 45, passed away February 3, 2018. He was born on August 11, 1972 to Ronald Sandler and Aesun Kim in Norfolk. Left to cherish Shane’s memory are his parents Ronald...
View ArticleMarty Allen, wild-haired comedian known for catchphrase ‘Hello dere’
(JTA)— Marty Allen, the veteran comedian who was part of the popular Allen and Rossi duo and was known for his catchphrase “Hello dere,” has died. Allen died Monday, Feb. 12 in Las Vegas from...
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Call for Israel stories
As you’ve probably heard by now, Israel turns 70 years old in April. To commemorate this milestone, the April 9 issue of Jewish News will feature all things Israel, including articles about the tiny...
View ArticleJewish victims, survivors, and activists
Note to readers Jewish victims, survivors, and activists The school shooting in Parkland, Florida last month has impacted and mobilized the Jewish community from Florida to Massachusetts and beyond....
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VCIC to honor William L. Nusbaum with Humanitarian Award
Thursday, March 22, 5:45 pm The Westin, Virginia Beach Town Center The Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities has selected William L. Nusbaum to receive a prestigious Humanitarian Award at their...
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A Letter to My Campers After Parkland
This post was originally published in Bossier Magazine, and on the Religious Action Center’s and Union for Reform Judaism’s blogs. It is republished here with the author’s permission. To: G4A, G3B, the...
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Aaron David Miller discusses the future of the Middle East
For Aaron David Miller, any opportunity to get out of Washington is appreciated, but on Monday, Feb. 12, the treat was for the Tidewater Jewish community. In a packed room, Miller, the vice president...
View ArticleAll members of community needed for creation of large human Israeli Flag at...
Sunday, April 22, 11 am–4 pm Israel only turns 70 once. That’s why organizers of Israel Fest at the Reba and Sam Sandler Family Campus are working to make this year’s event one of the most memorable...
View ArticleArt for Understanding
March 9–March 16 For more than 20 years, Richmond Ballet’s Minds In Motion program has brought students from across Virginia and from all walks of life, to perform together on stage and share the joy...
View ArticleBeautiful
Tuesday, March 13–Sunday March 18, Chrysler Hall Beautiful, The Carole King Musical, tells the inspiring true story of Carole King’s (Carol Joan Klein) amazing rise to stardom… from being part of a hit...
View ArticleSeniors Seder
Wednesday, March 21, 12 pm Simon Family JCC and Joseph Fleishmann Memorial Fund of the Tidewater Jewish Foundation present Seniors Seder. Rabbi Israel Zoberman and Cantor Elihu Flax will lead the...
View ArticleSeniors decorate umbrellas for Yom HaAtzmaut
Thursday, March 29, 12:30 pm Sandler Family Campus Based on an installation of 1,000 umbrellas adorning Yoel Moshe Solomon Street in the historic Nachalat Shiva district of Jerusalem during the summer...
View ArticleSeniors Celebrate Yom HaAtzmaut
Wednesday, April 18, 12:30 pm, Simon Family JCC Seniors are celebrating Yom HaAtzmaut, Israeli Independence Day, with DJ Eyal Rob of Tel Aviv. As a young thriving nation, Israel has been through...
View ArticleRabbi Dr. Israel Zoberman
Rabbi Dr. Israel Zoberman, founding rabbi of Congregation Beth Chaverim, whose article God’s Divinity and Human Dignity Are Indivisible, is included in a newly published book, Sacred Journeys:...
View ArticleJUDITH STIEFEL SCHAPIRO
Norfolk —Judith Stiefel Schapiro died Saturday, February 24, 2018. Judith, who was born on May 19, 1928, was the daughter of Adolph and Laura Stiefel. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Herbert...
View ArticleMONTE Z. ROSENBERG
Norfolk —Monte Z. Rosenberg died Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at home after a long illness at the age of 89. Monte met the love of his life, Carole, and they were happily married in 1954 for 63 years....
View ArticleBilly Graham, who championed Israel in public and derided Jews in private
WASHINGTON (JTA)—Billy Graham, the giant of American evangelism who was exalted by Jews for his championing of Israel at its hour of need and then condemned when a nasty anti-Semitic streak was...
View ArticleEyal Rob for Israel Today
Thursday, April 19, 6:30 pm, Congregation Beth El Celebrate Yom HaAtzmaut with a free and open to the community event. From Holy Land to Club Land: The Evolution of Israel through Music, Rob will bring...
View ArticleNorman Soroko to be presented lifetime achievement award
Sunday, April 15, 10 am, Temple Israel Norman Soroko is being honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Seaboard Region, Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs, at it’s annual recognition...
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