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Planting, harvesting, and baking are not typical activities for an early childhood curriculum. But they are at Strelitz Early Childhood Education Center, which is leading the way in providing a well-rounded education for its students. Three and four-year-old children enrolled in the Strelitz extended day program are offered enrichment activities, including: cooking, science exploration, art, [...]

(JTA)—Americans have heard a lot about Merrick Garland since President Barack Obama nominated him to fill the vacant seat on the Supreme Court. But there’s a lot we still don’t know. What are his views on abortion? Will the Republican leadership give him a hearing in the Senate? What was his bar mitzvah Torah portion? [...]

Hal Sacks is a man of many words. Literally. The author of two books, Hal’s Navy and Passing in Review and countless Jewish News articles and book reviews, Sacks has spent the last few years on a personal mission to benefit the community—using his written and oratory skills, as well as his subtle, yet effective [...]

Israel is the 11th happiest place in the world and happier than the United States, according to a new study. Among the 156 countries ranked in the World Happiness Report conducted by University of British Columbia researchers, Israel placed 11th, two spots ahead of the United States. Denmark was the happiest, followed by Switzerland, Iceland, [...]

Dear Readers, I think it is real this time. Glorious white blossoms, hopeful tree buds, and colorful flowers emerging from the soil are all welcome signs that spring might have actually sprung in Tidewater! With springtime, of course, comes a different focus on our homes. It’s a good time for that intensive cleaning, repairing and [...]

Richmond , Va.—Mildred Jaffe Siegel, age 98, widow of Dr. Meyer Steingold and Dr. Arthur Siegel, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 17, 2016. She is survived by her children Stuart Steingold (Celia), Shelley Rabhan (Nathan), and Kenneth Steingold (Nikki); her grandchildren Jason Brown (Jaime), Reid Brown, Marissa, Alison, Annie and Elyse Steingold, and great-grandchildren, Ali [...]

Virginia Beach —Pearl Jeter Scherr passed away peacefully on March 7, 2016 at Beth Sholom Village in Virginia Beach. Born October 3, 1926 in Ahoskie N.C. to Robert S. and Hancy B. Jeter, she was a wife, mother, and grandmother. Pearl was a Registered Nurse who went on to become a Nurse Practitioner OB/GYN and [...]

Virginia Beach—Sylvia Henry, 80, passed away of natural causes on March 17, 2016 surrounded by family and friends. Sylvia was a talented artist, pianist and loved playing mahjong, scrabble and canasta. She was born in Brooklyn on Nov. 15, 1935 to the late Emil and Belle Henry. Sylvia is survived by her brother Norman, her [...]

Virginia Beach —Early morning March 16, 2016, Deborah Harnick Dechter passed away at home in Virginia Beach accompanied by her husband, Charles Dechter, daughters Lisa Dechter Spiegel and Aimée Dechter, son-in-law, David Spiegel, and one of her three nursing assistants. Although stricken with Alzheimer’s and unable to remember her relationships to her family members and [...]

Norfolk —Bernard “Bernie” Chapel, 87, of the 500 block of Maycox Ave. died on March 15, 2016 in Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. Born in Norfolk, Va., the son of the late Sam and Eva Chapel, Mr. Chapel had been a resident of Norfolk for most of his life. He retired as special assistant to the [...]