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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 reunion is for anyone who was a member at any time. “Sisters” from years past will have an opportunity to [...]

A noteworthy collaboration by Hebrew Academy students, parents, teachers and administration earned Hebrew Academy of Tidewater its first community environmental award. Lynnhaven River NOW (LRN), a local environmental organization that focuses on the restoration of Virginia Beach’s historic Lynnhaven River, bestowed HAT with the honor of being a Pearl School. To earn this achievement, HAT [...]

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 Mizrahi’s unique position at the intersection of high style and popular culture. While best known for his work in fashion, Mizrahi’s creativity has expanded over a three [...]

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 Plainfield, N.J. before moving to Livingston, N.J. in 1984. He had attended Brooklyn Polytech for one year and then SUNY Stoneybrook [...]

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 years. Survivors include a daughter, Natalie Guld (Michael) of Raleigh, N.C.; three sons, Larry Ticatch (Brenda) of Yorktown, Joel [...]

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 survived by his wife of 73 years, Gertrude Gussoff Stavin. He is also survived by his [...]

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 grew up in New York City and worked for many years at the Breast Cancer Center at Sentara [...]

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 entrepreneur, Fred was engaged in many aspects of life within the community. While living in Gainesville, his family [...]

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 was the son of the late Louis and Anne Bernstein. Jerry graduated from Maury High School, class [...]

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 Tom and Darlene Tupper.