Poll finds American Jews set to vote overwhelmingly for Joe Biden
(JTA)—Jewish voters are set to vote 75% to 22% for Joe Biden, according to a poll by the American Jewish Committee. The poll released Monday, Oct. 19, shows the Democratic nominee expanding his support...
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Allison Whiteman, LALA, is the new administrator of Terrace Assisted Living
The new administrator of The Terrace Assisted Living, Allison Whiteman, is very familiar to Beth Sholom Village. A gradute of Virginia Wesleyan College (now Virginia Wesleyan University), with a degree...
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Attorney Jake Glasser merges with family law practice at Glasser and Glasser
The Glasser name stands for character and charisma—and juxtapositions. Jacob ‘Jake’ Glasser, the firm’s newest member, is the son of Lori and Michael Glasser, and nephew of former partners Stuart...
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FIDF announces formation of new mega-region
Following the expansion and restructuring of the Friends of the Israel Defense Forces’ (FIDF) executive office and welcoming Steven Weil as the new national director and CEO in mid-September, FIDF has...
View ArticleAlmost all American Jews say anti-Semitism is a problem, according to a new...
(JTA)—Nearly half of Americans don’t know what the phrase “anti-Semitism” means. That’s one takeaway from two surveys published last month by the American Jewish Committee. The surveys asked Jews and...
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Holiday wisdom for grieving families: Embrace the healing waters
The holiday season may be difficult this year with the pandemic altering many family plans and traditions. Navigating the challenges will most likely take more patience and flexibility than usual. For...
View ArticleAbraham Grossman, 95, fled Germany as a boy but returned as a soldier bearing...
When Abraham Grossman was a teenager, he fled his native Germany on what came to be known as the kindertransport, a rescue effort that brought about 10,000 Jewish children fleeing the Nazis to England....
View ArticleLeonard Willard Saunders
Jupiter, Fla.—Leonard Willard Saunders, 90, originally of Norfolk, died Sunday, October 25, 2020. Affectionately called Lenny, he was the youngest of the five children, Ella Saunders Salomonsky,...
View ArticleBonnie Louis Reshefsky
Virginia Beach—Bonnie Louis Reshefsky, 78, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 4, 2020. He is survived by his loving wife Beth Sue Reshefsky and his children Terry (Jeffrey) Tessler, Brian...
View ArticleAlvin Margolius Jr., MD
Norfolk—Alvin Margolius Jr., MD, 94, died peacefully at home on Sunday, November 1, 2020. He was born in Norfolk, Virginia on January 31, 1926 to the late Alvin and Elise Levy Margolius. After...
View ArticleJerome “Jerry” Greenberg
Virginia Beach—Jerome “Jerry” Greenberg, 88 years old, passed away at home on October 23, 2020. Jerry was born in Chicago on November 7, 1931. He spent four years in the Navy and then settled in...
View ArticleRaising awareness of the benefits of Hospice and Palliative Care
Freda H. Gordon Hospice & Palliative Care Celebrates November as National Hospice and Palliative Care Month Throughout November, Freda H. Gordon Hospice & Palliative Care joined organizations...
View ArticleStein Family College Scholarship set to open December 1
Now in its 11th year, the Stein Family College Scholarship will begin accepting applications on December 1, 2020 for the 2021-2022 academic year. The annual grant for Jewish students in Tidewater...
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COMING SOON! 8 Days of Hot Hanukkah Deals
Every day from Friday, December 11 through Friday, December 18, there will be a different “Hanukkah Hot Deal,” including discounts for Camp JCC, the Cardo Cafe, the JCC, Virginia Festival of Jewish...
View ArticleSamuel Irving Sandler
Chesapeake—Sammy Sandler, 74, passed away November 19, 2020 in Virginia Beach, Va. Online condolences can be expressed to the family by visiting www.vacremationsociety.com.
View ArticleWade Louis Preddy
PORTSMOUTH-Wade Preddy passed away on Friday October 16, 2020 at the age of 93. He was born on January 28, 1927 in Fuquay, N.C. to Dorsey and Fannie Preddy. Wade was a young boy when his family moved...
View ArticleCarson Shea Morrisette
Virginia Beach—Carson Shea Morrisette passed away peacefully in her mom and dad’s arms on November 16, 2020. Carson spent her 20 months here on earth fighting the rare genetic disease, Tay Sachs....
View ArticleSusan Katz
Norfolk—Susan Katz, née Feuerstein, passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2020. The daughter of Nathan Feuerstein and Lillian Nelson, Susan was a Norfolk native. She was born at Norfolk General...
View ArticleDr. Morris “Mendy” Fine
Palo Alto, Calif.—Dr. Morris “Mendy” Fine, 94, a retired pediatrician and long-term resident of Buffalo, NY before spending his final years in Palo Alto, Calif., died Friday, November 20, 2020. He was...
View ArticleDonald S. Jacobs
Boynton Beach, Florida—With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Donald S Jacobs, who passed away on November 6, 2020 at the age of 89. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their...
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