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LVIV, Ukraine (JTA)—City workers in a Ukraine city suspended their digging at a former Jewish cemetery amid controversy over the unearthing of human remains at the site. Pieces of skull and limbs were among the bones discovered this month at the Old Jewish Cemetery of Lviv, in western Ukraine, where diggers with heavy machinery excavated [...]

Singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen was buried in his hometown of Montreal hours before his death was made public. Cohen died Nov. 7 in Los Angeles and was buried Nov. 10 at his family’s plot in the Shaar Hashomayim cemetery, according to reports citing a statement from Congregation Shaar Hashomayim, an Orthodox synagogue in the Westmount neighborhood. [...]

Virginia Beach—Joyce Hofheimer Strelitz, Our Blithe Spirit—“Gila”—passed away peacefully without regret or fear at home on Saturday, November 5 in the presence of four generations of loving family. Joyce was born January 9, 1932 to Lee and Margie Hofheimer in Columbus, Ohio, and was predeceased by her brother, Tommy, in 1985. She married Leonard Strelitz [...]

Norfolk —Elliott L. Roesen passed away November 10, 2016. A native of Norfolk, he was the son of the late David and Ida Roesen. He was a Veteran. He was a local caterer for many years providing joy and hospitality to many throughout the area. Mr. Roesen is survived by numerous cousins and other family [...]

Virg inia Beach —Beverly Gleischman (Anderson) passed away on November 9, 2016 at the age of 87. Born in Norfolk on March 1, 1929, she was the daughter of the late John and Belle Anderson. She was a graduate of Maury High School and a resident of Norfolk, Encino, Calif. and Virginia Beach, and was [...]

NEWPORT NEWS—Myron G. Eisenberg, Ph.D., was born in North Chicago, Ill. on May 21, 1944 and passed away suddenly on October 21, 2016. He retired in 2007 as chief of the psychology service, and chief of the education and research service at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Hampton, Virginia. He had joint appointments at [...]

Mandy Berkowitz has been recognized by Inside Business as a “Top 40 Under 40” business person in Hampton Roads. She is president and founder of The Image Marketing Group, a marketing, advertising and communications firm. Mandy is the wife of Jeff Berkowitz and mother of Jack. Mandy is the daughter of Suzanne and Marshall Feldman.

Spend time with residents and be part of a more than 30-year-tradition. Volunteer activities include: • Serving food • Reading books • Playing board games • And, more! Well-behaved animals are also welcome. A Switch Day social for residents and volunteers begins at 2 pm. Call or email Josh Bennett to reserve a spot at [...]

Want to put a smile on a teenager’s face this holiday season? Young Adult Division of United Jewish Federation of Tidewater is collecting $5 and $10 gift cards for local teens in need. These gift cards will serve as holiday gifts for teens that need it most. Consider donating gift cards from Starbucks, Subway, Panera, [...]

Crossing the Line 2 Wednesday, Jan. 18, 7:30 pm A documentary revealing the rise of anti-Israel activity and anti-Semitic rhetoric on North American university campuses, Crossing the Line 2 demonstrates when reasonable criticism of Israel ‘crosses the line’ into anti-Semitism. It will be shown as part of the Simon Family JCC’s Virginia Festival of Jewish [...]