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Jake Levy is prepared for his freshman year at the University of Pennsylvania. Beyond his clothing, his academic supplies and his dorm necessities, he is very clear about his Jewish identity. He declares without hesitation, “I love all things Jewish.” When he reflects back over his years, he realizes that his strong convictions are born [...]

JERUSALEM (JTA)—In an age of sound bites and celebrity seekers, Rabbi Yosef Shalom Elyashiv, who died in July at age 102, represented a world apart. The head of the Lithuanian haredi Orthodox community in Israel, Elyashiv was a Torah sage who shunned the limelight, dedicating himself single-mindedly to the pursuit of Torah study. The Lithuania-born [...]

BALTIMORE (JTA)—Art Modell, former owner of the NFL’s Baltimore Ravens and the Cleveland Browns, has died. The 87-year-old Modell, a pioneer of the National Football League’s partnership with television networks, died Thursday, Sept. 6 of natural causes at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Modell was well-known for his philanthropic activities and had been a supporter of The [...]

Norfolk—Harry Weisberg, 92, of 1 Colley Ave in Norfolk passed away peacefully in his home on Sept. 7, 2012. A native of Norfolk, he was the son of the late Nathan and Annie Fleder Weisberg. He was a Navy Veteran of WWII. He was a founding member of Temple Israel and a former active member [...]

Lansdowne, Ontario—Patrick Vastino, 68, beloved husband and best friend of Janice Vastino for 44 years, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, August 29, 2012. Patrick is survived by his two daughters Kimberlee Vastino and her husband Matthew Pilote of Lansdowne and Denise Vastino Hoffman and her husband Jason, and their two children, [...]

Philadelphia, Pa.—Hanna Lu Klebanoff (nee Unterberger), passed away on August 29, 2012. Adored wife of the late William “Bill” for 56 years. Devoted daughter of the late Sam and Tillie Unterberger (nee Sivitz). Beloved mother of Debra (James T. Smith) Klebanoff, Dr. David (Amy) Klebanoff, Jay (Jodi) Klebanoff, Robert (Kiersten) Klebanoff and Larry (Eva) Klebanoff; [...]

Norfolk—Trudy Nordlinger Hoffer, Norfolk musician and piano teacher died on Sept. 7, 2012. Mrs. Hoffer was born in Norfolk, the daughter of the late Maurice Nordlinger and Minna Schloss Nordlinger. She attended Peabody Conservatory of Music in Baltimore, Md. and Parsons School of Design in New York City. For many years she was a ballet [...]

Norfolk—Muriel “Mimi” Green (Markoff), a lifelong area resident, passed away peacefully on Sept. 2, 2012. She was the daughter of the late Harry and Faye Markoff and sister of the late Shirley Green (Eugene Green). Devoted wife of the late Norman W. Green, beloved mother of Hope (Clifford Hinkes), Jack and Richard and loving grandmother [...]

Norfolk—Dr. Arthur A. Gilbert, 90 passed away peacefully on Sept. 5, 2012. Born in New York City on May 5, 1922, he is survived by his wife of 67 years Adele Okyle Gilbert, his children Mark and Karen Gilbert, of Virginia Beach, Susan and Gerry Maggiora of Tucson, Az., Janet Gilbert and Seth and Gwen [...]

Moshe goes to see his rabbi. “Rabbi, last week I missed saying grace after meals.” “ Why ? ” asked the rabbi. “Because I forgot to wash my hands before the meal.” “ That ’s twice you’ve broken the law, but you still haven’ told me why.” “The food wasn’t kosher.” “You ate non-kosher food? [...]