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JERUSALEM (JTA)—Dr. Stephen Hawking was a rare and inspirational man whose deep insights into the mysteries of the physical universe were matched only by his courage in the face of a cruel, debilitating illness, which he met with good spirit and a unique sense of humor. In the wake of his passing, those who have [...]

Virginia Beach —Jerome Yavner, 93, died on Sat., March 10, 2018 in a local convalescent center. A native of Norfolk, he was the son of the late Bessie Glasser Yavner and Robert Simon Yavner. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy having served in World War II . He had worked as a Ship [...]

Virginia Beach —Lewis Arthur Stern of St. Thomas, U.S.V.I., passed March 14, 2018 in Beth Sholom Village. He was 83 and suffered from Parkinson’s disease. Lou was a wonderful husband to Marie-Louise Burnett; father of Isobel Stern Bartel of Chesapeake, Gillian Stern, Emily Stern and Tom Stern; grandfather of Jacob, Ben, Sam, Madeline, Jack, Sally [...]

Richmond , Va.—Ionel A. Kahn, age 89-ish, of Richmond, passed away Sunday, March 4, 2018, while surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his daughter-in-law, Melinda Kahn. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Bernice Kahn; five children, Michael Kahn (Jacqueline), Alene Kaufman (Ron), William Kahn, Joseph Kahn, [...]

Richmond , Va.—Shirley Laskoe Grossman, 87, was born and raised in Richmond’s Shockoe Bottom and passed away on March 18, 2018. She graduated from John Marshall, and spent most of her working life in the St. Mary’s Hospital business office, then proudly served as a Friday volunteer there for many years. She loved Mahjongg, knitting, [...]

Norfolk —Daniel Goldman, 68, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 17, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the chief buyer for Spartan Nash Finch, Military Distributors of Virginia. He was born in France, the son of the late Esther Wondolowicz Goldman and Charles Goldman. Daniel was a graduate of Granby High School, [...]

Elliot Warsof, who was the recipient of the Bob Reinhard Campaign Award from the Jewish Community Federation of Richmond on Thursday, March 22. Warsof is a graduate of the University of Miami and a real estate broker for S.L. Nusbaum Realty Co. He is a board member of the Jewish Community Federation of Richmond and [...]

Sunday, May 20, 1–4 pm, ages 7–15 The Simon Family JCC is the local regional host for the USA Triathlon Youth Aquathlon Splash & Dash for kids ages 7–15. This sports event combines swimming and running. Ages 7-10 have a 100-meter swim and 1-mile run, and ages 11-15 have a 200-meter swim and 2-mile run, [...]

Sunday, April 15, 10 am, Temple Israel Norman Soroko is being honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Seaboard Region, Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs, at it’s annual recognition breakfast. Soroko became involved in Men’s Club in the late 1980s at B’nai Israel Congregation where he was president of the club for four years. [...]

Thursday, April 19, 6:30 pm, Congregation Beth El Celebrate Yom HaAtzmaut with a free and open to the community event. From Holy Land to Club Land: The Evolution of Israel through Music, Rob will bring the Tel Aviv music scene to Tidewater, reflecting the young Jewish nation’s songs through war, peace, struggle, and hope for [...]