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Recovery and Resilience with Awz
This piece was originally published Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023 in the Jerusalem Post’s special edition for the visit of President Joe Biden to Israel. Yaron Ashkenazi On October 7, I was awakened to a...
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United in Solidarity: TJF’s unwavering support for Israel in times of crisis
Naomi Limor Sedek In these turbulent times, as we witness the horrific wave of violence and terrorism striking deep within Israel, our hearts and prayers are with our Israeli families, friends, and all...
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Vietnam Vet is among donors to Israel 2023 Emergency Fund
Stephanie Peck Theodore Hall, a non-Jewish, Vietnam veteran, says he learned everything about God from Israel. He attended church as a child, studying the Bible and the chosen people. With his love for...
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Supplies assembled in Tidewater head to soldiers and families
Robyn Bailey packs socks to be sent to Israel. Stephanie Peck The Sandler Family Campus resembled an Israeli Shuk on Monday, Oct. 16. Tables were filled with everyday items, from toiletries to thermal...
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Virginia Beach City Council passes resolution in support of Israel
Betty Ann Levin and David Levin (center) with Virginia Beach City Council members. Terri Denison As a “show of solidarity for our friends in Israel,” Mayor Robert “Bobby” Dyer announced a resolution by...
View ArticleMore than 120 Jewish organizations sign letter rejecting bigotry and hate
The Jewish Community Relations Council of the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater joined with more than 120 Jewish organizations earlier this month in signing a letter prepared by the Jewish Council...
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Survivor of Supernova music festival meets with Senator Tim Kaine
Terri Denison A string of coincidences brought Natalie Sanandaji to U.S. Senator Tim Kaine’s (D- Va.) office on Thursday, Oct. 19, just before the vote on Senate Resolution (S.RES. 417), affirming...
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Tidewater Supports Israel: Emergency funds help Israelis in myriad ways
Betty Ann Levin When Israel was brutally attacked on the morning of October 7, 2023, our community not only immediately condemned Hamas and stood in solidarity with Israel, but we also responded. On...
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Shinshinim program is successful and important
Naomi Friedland, Rabbi Ron Koas, and Maya Ostrov. Rabbi Ron Koas In the past month I was asked by my colleagues about our Shinshinim, and the secret of their success in our (Congregation Beth El)...
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Craft a legacy, secure the Jewish future
Naomi Limor Sedek Nestled beside one of the area’s fastest-growing congregations, a new playground gleams under the sun. While it may appear as just slides and swings, it’s much more for the young...
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Embracing change: Beth Sholom Village’s new strategic vision
Amy Weinstein After 43 years of dedicated service to the community, Beth Sholom Village has embarked on a transformative journey to craft a new strategic vision. This strategic shift is driven by a...
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Americans March for Israel, to free hostages, and against antisemitism
Tuesday, November 14, National Mall, Washington, DC, 1 pm Encouraging people who stand with Israel to be a voice for those who can’t be heard, the Americans March for Israel is being organized by...
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A view from Israel
Levi Margolin at a barbeque for troops. Levi Margolin Last month, I joined forces with some amazing people to visit soldiers, displaced families, and families sitting Shiva. We raised money for Israel...
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Tidewater to Israel: Supplies for soldiers and families
Stephanie Peck Eighteen pallets filled with toiletries, clothes, tactical gear, and first aid supplies were sent to Israel from Virginia Beach last month for soldiers in the Israel Defense Forces and...
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Shehecheyanu, Sarajevo
Simon Fink The last time I wrote for the Jewish News, I shared my experience as one the U.S.’s young adult delegation to March of the Living. I’ve similarly just returned from a JDC trip to Bosnia and...
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William & Mary students experience antisemitism
Stephanie Peck Prior to the terrorist attack in Israel on Oct. 7, William & Mary students from various faith groups would come together on campus and a positive relationship existed between Muslim...
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Area college students reflect on campus atmosphere since Oct. 7
Stephanie Peck Israel’s war with Hamas permeates campus life at colleges and universities across the nation with protests and threats upending daily life. Jewish News asked several Jewish students from...
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Volunteer in Israel with Masa
Due to the high demand for volunteer work in Israel, Masa has created Masa Volunteers, a new six-week volunteer program in Israel, turning compassion into action. This program, priced at just $350,...
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Doubling impact – Matching gifts from employers
Todd Holcomb More companies are prioritizing Corporate Social Responsibility than ever before. With this focus, employee matching gifts are becoming more common, and are one of the simplest and most...
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