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Bethesda, Md.—Norman Krell, optometrist, 92, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 18, 2019 at his daughter’s home in Bethesda, Md. He was the beloved husband of the late Joyce Brady Krell; loving father to Janet (Gregg Ivers) and Michael Krell; devoted “Papa” to Max and Claire Ivers. Graveside services were held at Gomley Chesed Cemetery. [...]

Virginia Beach—Richard Steven Glasser, 77, died March 14, 2019. Universally described as a kind and generous gentleman, he was that and much more to many. Richard excelled as a student, graduating from Norfolk Academy (1959); University of Virginia (1962), where he was awarded a Phi Beta Kappa key and membership in the Raven Society, graduating [...]

Decatur, Ga.—Evelyn Brooks Emanuel (Nanny) passed away in her home in Decatur, Georgia on March 4, 2019 at the age of 103. Evelyn was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Her family moved to Norfolk the following year. She was a 1933 honor graduate of Maury High School. Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband, Philip [...]

Norfolk—Bronia Zahler Drucker, at the age of 98, died peacefully in her beloved home on March 7, 2019. Her family and community mourn her passing. She is survived by her son, Dr. Jacob Drucker, his wife, Linda (who was like her second daughter; her daughter, Sheila Drucker and partner David Sonkin; her grandchildren, Kevin Drucker, [...]

Richmond, Va.—Paula Jason Flax Carl, 58, of Richmond, Virginia, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2019. She is survived by her husband of 16 years, Randolph Lawrence Carl; her five children, Scott Aaron Flax, his wife Erika and their daughter Sydney; Lauren Rachael Flax; Katherine Nicole Flax; Hannah Meredith Carl; and David Louis Carl; her father, [...]

oca Raton, Fla.—Sheldon Earl Blum, of Boca Raton, Fla., formerly of Norfolk, Virginia, passed away on March 3, 2019. He was born on January 14, 1933 in Norfolk to Samuel and Blanche Blum. Sheldon was the owner of Suburban Bingo and Pembroke Hall Bingo. In 1976, Sheldon and his brother Cecil opened Town Hall Bingo, [...]

Newport News—Howard Michael Adelman, 76, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2019, at his home in Newport News, Va. Dr. Adelman retired from NASA as a manager after 40 years of service. He was a member and board member of Adath Jeshuran Synagogue. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Ernestine; daughters, Marla A. Puckett, Valarie (Matthew) [...]

Leon Family Gallery Reba and Sam Sandler Family Campus April 2019 This exhibit showcases the work of photographers who have documented the diverse communities that live side-by-side in Israel, as well as the work of the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC), a non-political organization that creates pragmatic, sustainable solutions to help vulnerable communities in Israel [...]

Wednesday, April 10, 7:30 pm, Sandler Family Campus On happy occasions we wish each other “Mazel tov!” and when we want something good to happen we hope that we have a little “mazel,” or luck. But good luck doesn’t just drop from the sky. People have more control over their futures than they sometimes realize. [...]

Saturday, April 6, Bnai Israel Toras Chaim’s Shabbos lunch features an opportunity to see projects and artwork made by students, hear divrei Torah given by students, and view pictures of what is taking place in the local Torah day school. Shabbos Parshas Tazria and Parshas Hachodesh. Cost of lunch: $18 for adults; $12 for kids; [...]