Kirk Levy Over the past three months, most of us in the Jewish community have been affected by events in Israel, rallies in the streets both here and abroad, and antisemitism on college campuses. We’ve questioned what can be done to show support for Israel and ensure that the United States remains a safe refuge [...]
January 18, 2024
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JDC Names Tidewater’s Annie Sandler president
Terri Denison The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC), the leading Jewish humanitarian aid organization, announced that Tidewater’s Annie Sandler — a noted Jewish, civic, and global philanthropic leader— is its new president, following a unanimous vote by the board of directors last month. Sandler has served on JDC’s board since 2012, most recently as [...]
January 18, 2024
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New year, new director, new programs for BBYO
Stephanie Peck The new school year began for BBYO with a new Tidewater city director, Evan Gordon. Forty teens are registered between the two chapters, OD (AZA for the boys) and Simcha (BBG for the girls). Last fall, BBYO Tidewater held two events to begin their year. The first, a pool party, was held in [...]
January 18, 2024
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PJ Library in Tidewater helps families gather with friends for Jewish-themed events
Sarah Cooper Tidewater residents are discovering the joy of celebrating Jewish values and culture through PJ Library Get Together grants. Many know that PJ Library sends free, award-winning books that celebrate Jewish values and culture to families with children from birth through age 12. What is not widely known is that PJ Library offers “Get [...]
January 18, 2024
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Israel Connection Club connects in area homes
Nofar Trem United Jewish Federation of Tidewater is taking Israel Club on the road with Shinshinim Naomi Friedland and Maya Ostrov bringing their love and knowledge of all things Israel directly to area families’ homes. During Israel Connection Club, participants discover Israel’s unique geography, talk about (and taste!) the wonderful foods of Israel, learn about [...]
January 18, 2024
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Third grade scientists take on oil spills
Ally St. Pierre At Strelitz International Academy, students become International Baccalaureate® learners starting as early as six weeks old. A huge part of an IB® education is the IB® Learner Profile Traits, which include being principled, open minded, an inquirer, balanced, caring, a thinker, a communicator, a risk-taker, knowledgeable, and reflective. The young scholars embrace [...]
December 7, 2023
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Shine Hanukkah’s lights on supporting Israel and Jewish communities at home and around the globe
Betty Ann Levin With Jewish communities around the world, we are sharing our Hanukkah lightings with friends, family, and our community. This Hanukkah, United Jewish Federation of Tidewater is again joining with myriad other Jewish and non-Jewish organizations to #ShineALight on antisemitism. There has perhaps never been a more important time to voice, individually and [...]
December 7, 2023
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‘Coffee and Chat with Art’ informs employees at LM Sandler and Sons
Terri Denison The attack on Israel by Hamas on October 7 prompted many of the employees at LM Sandler & Sons to ask Art Sandler what they could do to help Israel and the Jewish community. They also asked questions about the war, Israel, and antisemitism. Most of the 40 employees at LM Sandler & [...]
December 7, 2023
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Williamsburg festival says it won’t hold a menorah lighting due to Israel-Hamas war
Andrew Lapin (JTA) – When the director of the Chabad-Lubavitch center in Williamsburg, Virginia, pitched a local arts and culture festival last month on the idea of holding a public menorah lighting to celebrate Hanukkah, he thought it made sense. “We look to bring people together with Jewish pride and unity,” Rabbi Mendy Heber, of [...]
December 7, 2023
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Tidewater’s Annie Sandler is installed as JDC president
Terri Denison Annie Sandler, who was installed as the new president of the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) on December 5 in Manhattan, visited with Israeli President Herzog and his wife Michal on a JDC solidarity mission to the country in November. Sandler is a veteran JDC leader who has been instrumental in carrying [...]
January 18, 2024
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