Reflections from Israel and my 50th birthday
My family’s winter visit to Israel was a gift for my 50th birthday. This trip held special significance as my mother, born to Holocaust survivors, accompanied me, along with one of my brothers who hadn’t set foot in Israel for 31 years. Our journey was not a typical...
Reflections on overnight camp
For day campers, camp instills lessons, skills, and experiences that are not found in most classrooms . . . including learning new games, spending days with new friends, perfecting the best- looking roasted marshmallow, and just plain having lots of fun.Overnight camp...
Much to do for Purim in Tidewater
Calling all kings, queens, and righteous men! The joyous holiday of Purim begins this year on Saturday evening, March 23, or 13 Adar II, in the Hebrew calendar. Celebrating the Jewish victory over Haman, the reading of the Megillah teaches about acts of bravery in the...
Torah returned to USS Harry S. Truman
The Truman Holocaust Torah was returned to its home aboard the USS Harry S. Truman on Sunday, March 3 after being safeguarded at Temple Israel for the past year while the ship underwent repairs.The ceremony for the Torah’s return, which took place onboard the ship at...
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Hundreds of students arrested from Texas to California as college Israel protests continue
Emory University, Emerson College, USC and Minnesota also experienced upheaval from the breakups of pro-Palestinian encampments.
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Former employee used AI to frame Baltimore school principal as antisemitic and racist, police say
An audio recording in which the principal appeared to disparage Jews was faked, experts say.
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We in the Israel-politics ‘sandwich generation’ need our Jewish institutions to change how they define antisemitism
Labeling calls for a ceasefire as "antisemitic" is alienating younger Jews and confusing non-Jews, writes a Jewish member of the Rochester, New York, City Council.
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US and 17 other countries with hostages in Gaza call for their release in exchange for a ceasefire
The statement does not refer to Israel's other goal in the war, which is to remove Hamas from power.
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A twist on tradition
The smell of fresh cookies baking filled the Sandler Family Campus on Sunday, March 10 for the annual “Operation Hamantaschen” PJ Library event.Children, parents, grandparents, and friends put on colorful aprons, pushed up their sleeves, and dove into the delicious,...
Rabbi Israel Zoberman: recognized for 50 years of rabbinic service
Rabbi Israel Zoberman with his certificate of “surviving” 50 years (1974-2024) in the rabbinate. He received an Honorary Life Membership from the Central Conference of American Rabbis (CCAR) at its national convention last month in Philadelphia, Pa.In recognition of...
Thinking outside the triangle this Purim
I’ll be honest with you. I have never been a big fan of mass produced hamantaschen. I am generally not a sweets guy, but what I always found particularly underwhelming was the thick crust. When I worked in a bakery in Israel, we would start selling “oznei haman”...
Knowledge is key
Israel’s war with Hamas has inflamed vocal and aggressive antisemitism and anti-Zionism that has not been witnessed in the United States for many generations. Heated discussions have ensued, often with discrepancies about the facts.Helping to equip readers with basic...
The story of the Truman Torah
VADM Herman Shelanski (retired) and Captain USS Harry S Truman 2016-2019It was President Truman who, despite contrary advice from his cabinet and closest advisors, was the first head of state in the world to recognize Israel on May 14, 1948. For this boldness, Hyman...
Barr Foundation’s Torah Pointers gifted to The Fralin Museum of Art
First major gift of Judaica in the University of Virginia’s history The Fralin Museum of Art at the University of Virginia will expand its holdings with a promised gift of more than 150 Torah pointers, or yads, from Clay H. Barr and the Barr Foundation. This marks the...
Virginia’s Attorney General’s letter to UVA board calls for moral clarity
On Friday, March 1, Attorney General Jason Miyares wrote the UVA Board of Visitors about a student led BDS referendum at the school. The complete text of the letter follows: I write to you today with grave concern about the recent student-led referendum at the...
Estate Planning: One of the best ways to demonstrate caring
Addressing the sensitive topics of money, mortality, and family relationships can be challenging, especially when it involves estate planning. The hesitation to have the discussion often stems from the perceived complexity and emotional weight of making decisions...
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Spring fun at Camp JCC
As the weather gets warmer and summer gets closer, Camp JCC wrapped up another successful spring break camp. Covering one week for mostly public school closures, campers enjoyed spring themed crafts, indoor and outdoor games, STEM projects, a mini color war, and free...
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Knowledge is the answer
Israel’s war with Hamas has resulted in vocal and aggressive antisemitism that has not been witnessed in the United States for many generations.Jewish News is gathering and presenting some basic facts in this space to equip readers during this difficult time with the...
Federation welcomes Linda Ausch,new development professional
Linda Ausch joined United Jewish Federation of Tidewater last month as its newest development (fundraising) team member, assuming the role of Development Director - Community Campaign. She will be responsible for a variety of fundraising and community building roles...
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Luminous: An artist’s story as a guide to radical creativity with Linda Frimer
Through April 30, Leon Family Gallery at the Sandler Family Campus Linda Dayan Frimer’s book...
Yom Hashoah 2024 Community Holocaust Commemoration
Sunday, May 5, 6:45 pm Temple Emanuel The Holocaust Commission of the United Jewish Federation of...
Middle School Movie
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Rabbi Jonathan Sacks Tidewater Community Book Club
Sunday, April 28, 10 am, Temple Emanuel The Rabbi Jonathan Sacks Tidewater Community Book Club...
Obituaries
May the Source of Peace
send peace to all who mourn, and comfort to all who are bereaved.
Carole Lee Gutterman
VIRGINIA BEACH - Carole Lee Gutterman, born on October 2, 1943, passed away on March 18 in Virginia Beach. She was 80 years old. Carole was born and...
Quennon Anthony Hundley
CHESAPEAKE - Quennon A. Hundley, 94, was a beloved husband and father who passed away peacefully on March 20. He resided in the Churchland area of...
Joel Kossman
VIRGINIA BEACH - Full of life and love and at his own pace, Joel Kossman passed away on March 12 at the age of 82. After a long struggle with cancer...
Marilyn Allen Mendelson
NORFOLK - Marilyn Allen Mendelson, 86, loving mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on March 12 at home. She was born in 1937 in Brooklyn,...