Israeli portrait photographer Miri Hyman’s exhibit focuses on mothers
Leon Family Art Gallery at the Simon Family JCC July 20–August 20 A white billowy hood crowns a woman’s face peeking out of the darkness. Ceremonial robes drape the human form. The composition is...
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Wednesday, August 3, 6 pm, Simon Family JCC Ten 17-year-old Israeli Scouts and two leaders will visit the Simon Family JCC in early August. Each Friendship Caravan of Scouts, or Tzofim, consists of...
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Shaina and Andreu Moore on the birth of their son, Benjamin Grayson Moore, on June 24, 2016. He is the brother of Caleb Jerome Moore, grandson of Brenda Gordon and Ben Gordon (of blessed memory), and...
View ArticleRalph “Jerry” Bernstein
Norfolk —Ralph “Jerry” Bernstein, 89, of the 1600 block of Sheppard Avenue, passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at his son and wife’s house in the quiet of his bedroom. He was a native of Norfolk, and...
View ArticleFred A. Buns
St. Pete Beach , Fla .—Fred A. Buns, 92, passed away July 9, 2016. Born in Baltimore, Md., Fred came to Florida in 1983 after living in Gainesville and Alexandria, Va. A longtime retail and real estate...
View ArticleRenee Heyman
Norfolk —Renee Heyman of Norfolk, Va., a beloved wife, mom, and grandmother died at her home on June 28, 2016. She was born on January 1, 1935 in Lithuania to the late Sima and Bernard Ginsburg. She...
View ArticleIrwin Arthur Stavin
Virginia Beach —Irwin Arthur Stavin passed away peacefully at the age of 97 on July 11, 2016. He was the son of Reuven and Sarah Ephraim Stavin. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. on May 13, 1919. He is...
View ArticleMelvin Ticatch
VIRGINIA BEACH—Melvin Ticatch, 88, died on Thursday, June 30, 2016. A native of New Boston, Ohio, he was the son of the late Etta Levine and Harry Ticatch. He had retired as a pharmacist after many...
View ArticleDavid Jay Weinstein
Livingston , N.J.—David Jay Weinstein passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2016 after a lengthy illness. He was 62. Born in Brooklyn, N. Y., he lived in Queens, N.Y., Long Island, N.Y., and North...
View ArticleIsaac Mizrahi: An Unruly History
The Jewish Musem, through August 7, 2016 Through more than 250 clothing and costume designs, sketches, photographs, and an immersive video installation, Isaac Mizrahi: An Unruly History explores...
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Hebrew Academy of Tidewater earns community environmental award
The United Jewish Federation of Tidewater sponsored outdoor learning equipment to give Hebrew Academy children hands-on understanding of their natural environment. A noteworthy collaboration by Hebrew...
View ArticleFirst Iota Gamma Phi Reunion planned
Sunday, September 11, 11:30 am–2:30 pm A reunion for area Iota Gamma Phi Sorority sisters is slated to take place in September. The high school sorority was active for 70 years in Tidewater and the...
View ArticleEnd of Summer Shabbat to be filled with friends, food and fun
UJFT’s YAD and the Simon Family JCC’s End of Summer Shabbat Dinner and Pool Party Friday, August 26, 5 pm The End of Summer Shabbat dinner is the first of the 2017 Campaign year, and to kick it off,...
View ArticleStar Trek night at Temple israel
Saturday, August 20, 7:30 pm Culturally, what has happened in 50 years? Fifty years ago, people were listening to the Beatles, and still do, but the Beatles no longer perform. F Troop no longer mans...
View ArticleIota Gamma Phi plans reunion
Sunday, September 11, 11:30 am to 3 pm Cavalier Golf & Yacht Club Sisters of Iota Gamma Phi are planning a reunion to “connect with sisters from years past.” To RSVP, send a check for $35 to:...
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Ariella Weiss and Jacob Epstein on their marriage. Ariella is the daughter of Edie Weiss of Virginia Beach, and Dr. Howard Weiss, of Denver, Colorado. Jacob is the son of Dr. William and Vickie Epstein...
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Benjamin Reed Saunders on becoming a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, September 17. Benjamin is the son of Stephanie and Jeff Saunders, brother to Carleigh Saunders, and grandson to larry and Natalie Saunders...
View ArticleElsa Carol Borman
NORFOLK—Elsa Carol Borman, 83, passed away July 25, 2016, in Norfolk, Virginia, where she had lived since 1975. She was born in Washington, DC, to the late leo and Gertrude Pinkus. She earned a...
View ArticleEsther (Esta) Forstate
HALLANDALE, FLA.—Esther (Esta) Forstate died June 19 in her home a few weeks into her 110th year. She was predeceased by her husband, siblings and all of her friends. A lady with attitude, she was...
View ArticleDr. Emanuel “Manny” Michaels, DDS
NORFOLK—Dr. Emanuel “Manny” Michaels, DDS, age 86, passed away at the Beth Sholom Home in Virginia Beach on August 7, 2016 from complications arising from a stroke. He was born in Scranton,...
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