GUIDE TO JEWISH LIVING IN TIDEWATER
GAN ISRAEL
Chabad House, 1920 Colley Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23517 ganizzy.org Director: Rashi Brashevitzky, 757-616-0770, rashibrashi@me.com Camp Gan Israel, “Gan Izzy” is part of the largest worldwide network of Jewish day camps. At Gan Izzy, campers’ days are filled with games, crafts, field trips, sports, swimming and more—all with a Jewish twist! Each day of Gan Izzy also includes prayers and a Jewish lesson delivered in a child friendly and relevant fashion. The Gan Izzy experience is filled with great spirit and a love for Jewish heritage—campers have been known to wait all year long to return to Gan Izzy and start the fun all over again!
CONGREGATIONS B’NAI ISRAEL CONGREGATION
420 Spotswood Ave., Norfolk, VA 23517 757-627-7358, fax 757-627-8544 bnaiisrael.org, office@bnaiisrael.org Rabbi Sender Haber ORTHODOX B’nai Israel Congregation is an exciting, family-oriented, full-service Orthodox synagogue in the heart of a diverse and dynamic Jewish community in the Ghent neighborhood of Norfolk. It offers daily morning and evening prayer services. The synagogue houses the Norfolk Area Community Kollel, BINA High School for Girls, and the Norfolk Community Mikvah. It is affiliated with the Orthodox Union and the National Conference of Young Israel. • Adult classes • Children’s programming • Teen programming • Weekly Kiddushes
CHABAD LUBAVITCH OF TIDEWATER/ CHABAD HOUSE
1920 Colley Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23517 757-616-0770, Fax 757-616-0772 Rabbilevi@chabadoftidewater.com www.chabadoftidewater.com Rabbi Aron Margolin, Rychel Margolin, Rabbi Levi Brashevitzky, Rashi Brashevitzky Established in 1979, Chabad Lubavitch of Tidewater is dedicated to increasing the awareness, knowledge, and observance of Judaism in Chesapeake, Hampton, Norfolk, Suffolk, and Virginia Beach, by reaching out to all Jews, regardless of age, affiliation, or level of observance. Chabad participants experience the joy and celebration, the intimacy and compassion, the wisdom, and knowledge that is inherent in Jewish life and learning. Chabad of Tidewater responds to both the material and spiritual needs of the Jewish community through classes, counseling, Shabbat and holiday celebrations, and innovative programming for children and adults. • CTeen and CTeen U • Women’s Rosh Chodesh Society • Jewish Learning Institute • Holiday guides • Meaningful and uplifting Shabbat and Holiday services for Youth and Adults • Jewish Art Calendar
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CHABAD VIRGINIA BEACH
Located at the Oceanfront 407-668-7875 www.jewishvabeach.org, Rabbi@jewishvabeach.org Rabbi Meir Lessof Chabad Virginia Beach offers Judaism in a joyful, genuine, and creative manner, providing engaging activities and programs for all ages in a warm and friendly atmosphere.
COMMODORE URIAH P. LEVY CHAPEL
Corner of Maryland Ave. and Gilbert St., Naval Station Norfolk 757-559-1836 Rabbi Gershon Litt gary.h.litt.ctr@navy.mil UNAFFILIATED The Commodore Levy Chapel is the oldest land based Jewish Chapel on a Naval Station in North America. Established in 1942 and named for Commodore Uriah Philips Levy in 1959, the Commodore Levy Jewish Chapel celebrated 50 years of service to God and Country in 2009. Access to worship services is available to Active Duty and Reserve Military, their dependents, military retirees, and Civil Service employees. Guests are allowed when accompanied by sponsors or by special permission from the Base Chaplain’s Office.
CONGREGATION BETH EL
422 Shirley Ave., Norfolk, VA 23517 757-625-7821 bethelnorfolk.com noelle@bethelnorfolk.com Rabbi Ron Koas Cantor Wendi Fried Rabbi Emeritus: Rabbi Arthur Ruberg Head of School: Dr. Eran Livni Executive Director: Pam Gladstone Congregation Beth El is the oldest Conservative synagogue in Virginia with more than 170 years of inspiring its congregation to live passion-filled Jewish lives through education and deep, vibrant community connections. The congregation provides a full educational program for all ages, diverse religious services and ritual moments, cultural events, and participation in social action projects within the Jewish community and beyond. Beth El holds daily morning and evening services, as well as weekly Shabbat services every Friday evening and Saturday morning. See website for times. Join the congregation for services and other events in-person and on Zoom. Email the office with any questions.
