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Jewish Holidays 5779
Adults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 31
All holidays begin at sundown on the evening before the date listed.
Arts and Culture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 32 Beth Sholom Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Camps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 23 Cemeteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Community Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Community Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Congregations/Synagogues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Disabilities & Inclusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Financial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29, 36
Religious Holidays 5779 Rosh Hashanah September 10–11, 2018, Jewish New Year Yom Kippur September 19, 2018, Day of Atonement Sukkot September 24-30, 2018, Feast of Tabernacles Shmini Atzeret October 1, 2018, Eighth Day of Assembly Simchat Torah October 2, 2018, Celebration of the Torah
Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Hanukkah December 3–10, 2018, Festival of Rededication, also Festival of Lights
Freda A Gordon Hospice & Palliative Care of Tidewater . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Tu BiShvat January 21, 2019, New Year for Trees
Health and Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Purim March 21, 2019, Story of Esther
Hebrew Academy of Tidewater . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Holiday Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Jewish Family Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Older Adults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 33, 36 Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Reba and Sam Sandler Family Campus of the Tidewater Jewish Community . . . . . . . . . 22
Pesach April 20–27, 2019, Passover Days of the Omer Seven weeks from the second night of Pesach to the day before Shavuot Lag BaOmer May 23, 2019, 33rd day of counting the Omer
Rehabilitation Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36, 34
Shavuot June 9–10, 2019, Festival of Weeks, commemorates the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai
Simon Family Jewish Community Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Tish’a B’Av July 22, 2019, The Ninth of Av, Commemorates destruction of the two Temples
Social Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Tu B’Av July 27, 2019, Jewish holiday of love
Social Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Tidewater Jewish Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 United Jewish Federation of Tidewater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Young Adult . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Young Family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Youth Programming and Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23, 37 18 | Jewish News | Guide | August 13, 2018 | jewishnewsva.org
Modern Holidays 5779 Yom HaShoah April 12, 2019, Holocaust Memorial Day Yom HaZikaron April 18, 2019, Israeli Memorial Day Yom HaAtzma’ut April 19, 2019, Israeli Independence Day
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Community Resources United Jewish Federation of Tidewater
5000 Corporate Woods Drive, Suite 200 Virginia Beach, VA 23462 757-965-6100 www.JewishVA.org www.facebook.com/UJFTidewater info@ujft.org Executive Vice President: Betty Ann Levin United Jewish Federation of Tidewater nurtures a dynamic, committed, inclusive, and caring Jewish community, guided by its values and mission to support and preserve Jewish life. Funds donated to the UJFT Annual Campaign are combined with gifts from almost 1,400 generous community members. They are then distributed to trusted Jewish agencies and institutions as part of a thorough allocation process. This model of communal giving assists Jewish agencies and organizations globally, from Israel to Tidewater. A leader and facilitator of action, UJFT cares for those in need, aids Jews in danger, enhances Jewish security, and promotes Israel. Gifts help UJFT partners provide healthcare, social services, Jewish cultural and educational programs, and initiatives that improve human relations. As a result, UJFT, as part of the Jewish Federations of North America, impacts Jewish lives around the world.
Annual Campaign www.JewishVA.org/annual-campaign UJFT holds an Annual Campaign fundraising effort each year to help with the needs of Jews locally, globally, and in Israel. More than 100 local Jewish leaders volunteer to help with the campaign in partnership with a small professional staff. An emphasis is placed on one-on-one and small group conversations to hear personal concerns and ideas about challenges facing the community. In turn, UJFT donors better understand how gifts make a difference and how to help secure the future of the community through tax-deductible contributions. The Annual Campaign runs on the UJFT’s fiscal year, July 1–June 30. A kickoff celebration to begin the campaign is slated for Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018 at the Reba and Sam Sandler Family Campus with featured speaker Izzy Ezagui. At the end of the campaign year, the UJFT board of directors allocates funds based on recommendations by the Finance committee for distribution to the local community, and by the Israel & Overseas committee, for distributions to international and Israeli agencies and organizations. Donations to the Annual Campaign are welcome at any time, and can be made securely online at www.JewishVA.org/Donation.
Men’s Division http://jewishVA.org/mens-cabinet Contact: Amy Zelenka, 757-965-6139, azelenka@ujft.org UJFT’s Men’s Division is dedicated to engaging the community in support of the UJFT’s Annual Campaign. The Men’s Division is comprised of an executive committee and more than 50 volunteers who are bound together to serve the Tidewater Jewish community and to solicit donations for the Annual Campaign. These leaders ensure funding is available for Jewish education, health and social welfare, the fight against anti-Semitism, emergency services, and crisis relief.
Women’s Division www.JewishVA.org/women www.facebook.com/JewishWomen757 Director: Amy Zelenka, 757-965-6139, azelenka@ujft.org The Women’s Division is the women’s fundraising arm of the Annual Campaign, providing the women of the community with opportunities for volunteerism and philanthropy. At the helm of the Women’s Division is the Women’s Cabinet, which meets regularly to learn what’s happening in the Tidewater Jewish community and the Jewish world. Not only do they serve as ambassadors and role models for women of all ages in the community, the Women’s Cabinet takes the lead in volunteer fundraising for the Women’s Division of the UJFT Annual Campaign. In addition to fundraising, the Women’s Division reaches out to women in the Jewish community through a series of events and activities throughout the campaign year.
Young Adult Division (YAD) www.JewishVA.org/yad www.facebook.com/YAD Director: Jasmine Amitay, 757-965-6138, jamitay@ujft.org The Young Adult Division promotes social, cultural, leadership, and philanthropic opportunities for young Jewish adults between the ages of 22 and 45. YAD fosters Jewish identity, involvement, and responsibility among young Jews in Tidewater in order to sustain and enrich the vibrant community at home, in Israel, and around the world. YAD aims to cultivate relationships, build networks, and develop highly skilled leaders to ensure the future of the Jewish community. David and Alexandra Calliott, Shikma and Danny Rubin. YAD hosts numerous programs such as monthly happy hours, holiday parties, business networking lunches, Shabbat dinners, and men’s and women’s specific programs. YAD also spearheads Super Sunday, which is the community’s annual fundraising phone-a-thon, scheduled for October 21, 2018. The Tidewater Couples Project is another path of leadership within YAD for young married couples to learn about UJFT’s mission, network, gain leadership skills, and most importantly, create community. Future leaders are nurtured through YAD’s Hineni! program and the Tom Hofheimer Young Leadership Mission to Israel.
Society of Jewish Professionals http://jewishVA.org/societyofprofessionals Contact: Amy Zelenka, 757-965-6139, azelenka@ujft.org The Society of Jewish Professionals (SOP) is dedicated to educational, social, and philanthropic activities, and provides opportunities to network, socialize, and become active through a financial commitment to the Annual Campaign. Members also serve as role models for their colleagues, family, and friends, and provide funding for Jewish survival, welfare, and continuity. SOP is an evolution of the once separate groups Maimonides and Business & Legal Societies, whose members decided to merge in light of their common Jewish and communal interests, and to enjoy the programming and benefits. All healthcare, business, legal, media, real estate, entrepreneur, and service provider professionals are invited.
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Shalom Tidewater www.JewishVA.org/ShalomTidewater Contact: Jasmine Amitay, 757-965-6138, jamitay@ujft.org The Tidewater Jewish community is a hub of activity, spanning five cities: Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Portsmouth and Suffolk. A wealth of resources is offered for newcomers to the Tidewater Jewish community. Whether interfaith, unaffiliated, or anything in between, the Tidewater Jewish community celebrates diversity every day, and Shalom Tidewater is available to help everyone find their place.
annual Elie Wiesel Writing and Visual Arts Competitions for students; annual educators’ awards, and Biennial Educators’ Conferences. The Holocaust Commission’s webpages provide resources for those interested in learning more about the Holocaust and how to participate and support its programs.
PJ Library Contact: Lisa Rosenbach, 757-452-3182, lrosenbach@ujft.org Something magical happens when parents sit down to read with their children. PJ Library sends free Jewish children’s books to families each month, sharing stories that can help foster conversations about important values and traditions. Families with kids ages six months through eight years old with Judaism as part of their lives—affiliated, unaffiliated, interfaith, or non-traditional—are welcome to sign up by visiting www. pjlibrary.org. Local PJ Library programs bring the books to life with other PJ kids.
Jewish News www.JewishNewsVA.org www.facebook.com/JewishNewsVA Editor: Terri Denison, 757-965-6132, tdenison@ujft.org Published 21 times annually, Jewish News connects the Tidewater Jewish community with news of Jewish interest from local, national, and global spheres. The Jewish News is delivered to thousands of mailboxes each month, and reaches tens of thousands through its easy-to-navigate website. Electronic editions of the Jewish News are available online.
Hal Sacks Jewish News Archives Israel Story cast, Virginia Arts Festival and UJFT staff.
Community Relations Council
www.JewishNewsVA.org news@ujft.org Research, laugh, remember, and browse through the Hal Sacks Jewish News Archives, an online site to access past issues of the Tidewater community’s Jewish News since 1947.
www.jewishVA.org/CRC www.facebook.com/CRCUJFT Director: Robin Mancoll, 757-965-6120, rmancoll@ujft.org Assistant Director: Melissa Eichelbaum, 757-965-6107, meichelbaum@ujft.org The Community Relations Council educates the community on issues impacting the rights of Jews locally, in the United States, in Israel, and around the world. The CRC’s mission is to establish constructive dialogue, create educational opportunities, and maintain positive exchanges with public officials and government, the media, the Jewish community, as well as with other faith and ethnic communities throughout Tidewater. The CRC offers numerous opportunities for engagement for the entire community throughout the year, including Jewish Virginia Advocacy Day and the popular speaker series, Israel Today.
The Holocaust Commission www.HolocaustCommission.org www.facebook.com/holcommission Director: Elena Barr Baum, 757-965-6129, ebaum@ujft.org The Holocaust Commission encourages teachers, students, and the community to apply the lessons of history to the moral decisions they make each day. The Commission offers programs, resources, and holds community events related to Holocaust education and remembrance. Dedicated volunteers from the community guide and foster the Holocaust Commission’s work. Among its many events and programs, the Holocaust Commission offers What We Carry, a multimedia program for schools, community, and military groups; a yearly community gathering for Yom Hashoah, the commemoration day of the Holocaust; the
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Elie Weisel Visual Arts Competition winning artwork.
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Simon Family JCC Summer Camp.
CAMP Simon Family JCC Summer Camp
Simon Family JCC Reba and Sam Sandler Family Campus 5000 Corporate Woods Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23462 757-321-2338, fax 757-489-4427, www.SimonFamilyJCC.org Contact: Andrew Weinberg, 757-965-6134 Camp JCC provides children with a rich and unique day camp experience. This dynamic program allows every child to explore their own interests and try new activities within a safe camp atmosphere. Summer camp runs mid-June through early August, with three weeks of post camp until Labor Day.
GAN ISRAEL
Chabad House, 1920 Colley Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23517 www.ganizzy.org Director: Rashi Brashevitzky, 757-616-0770 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!
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Community Centers Reba and Sam Sandler Family campus of the tidewater Jewish community
Reba and Sam Sandler Family Campus of the Tidewater Jewish Community 5000 Corporate Woods Drive Virginia Beach, Virginia 23462 757-965-6100 Facility Director: Glenn Saucier When the Jewish agencies moved to the Reba and Sam Sandler Family Campus in 2004, a department was established to assume the operations formerly administered by each agency. Mechanics, heating and cooling, food services—including the Cardo Cafe—janitors, landscaping, and security is a function of the Campus. This enables the individual agencies to concentrate on serving the Jewish community and reduces spending.
Simon Family Jewish Community Center
Simon Family JCC on the Reba and Sam Sandler Family Campus 5000 Corporate Woods Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23462 757-321-2338, fax 757-489-4427, www.SimonFamilyJCC.org CEO: Betty Ann Levin COO: Andrew Weinberg The Simon Family Jewish Community Center serves the entire Jewish and greater Tidewater community, from infants to seniors. Everyone is welcome, regardless of faith. It is a division of the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater.
WELLNESS & MEMBERSHIP Director: Tom Purcell, 757-321-2310 JCC membership includes use of a fitness center, three indoor pools, outdoor water park, gymnasium, tennis courts, and more in the state-of-the-art facility. The JCC also offers more than 65 free group exercise classes weekly, such as Pilates, Zumba, and yoga. New members receive two free BeWell sessions with a personal trainer, as well as discounts on such classes as Tai Chi. All members have access to cultural events.
FITNESS AND AQUATICS Director: Tom Edwards, 757-321-2308 A variety of aquatics, sports, recreation, and athletics include youth and adult athletic leagues such as basketball, soccer, tennis, and a swim team. JCC membership is not required to participate, but does provide discounts. The JCC also offers children and adult swim lessons, lap lanes for fitness swimmers, and an outdoor waterpark.
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Callah Terkeltaub, manager, 757-321-2331 Art exhibits Monthly exhibits featuring Israeli or Jewish artists from around the globe can be viewed in the Leon Family Gallery. The Lee and Bernard Jaffe* Family Jewish Book Festival Discussions led by visiting authors, special events for children and families, and a curated list of titles to be sold are planned for November 1—December 2, 2018. Virginia Festival of Jewish Film Presented by Alma & Howard Laderberg* and Patricia & Avraham Ashkenazi One of the nation’s longest continuous Jewish film festivals, the 26th annual event will feature national and international films created by Jewish or Israeli writers and filmmakers. January, 2019 Israel Fest Simon Family JCC’s biggest outdoor community event of the year, Israel Fest will celebrate Israel’s 71st birthday with authentic Israeli street food, Israeli art and jewelry, and camel rides on Sunday, May 19, 2019.
SENIOR ADULT PROGRAMS Director: Naty Horev, 757-321-3186 Celebrations and fun activities are offered for adults with friendly company. The variety of programs include celebrating Jewish holidays, taking trips to area attractions, participating in a book club or the Yiddish Club, or playing Mahjong or Bunco. Transportation to JCC provided by Jewish Family Service, 757-321-2304.
JEWISH LIFE & LEARNING Program Department Associate, 757-321-2304 Jewish Life and Learning promotes Jewish literacy, learning, exploration, and innovation through classes, lectures, family programs, and holiday events. These diverse opportunities for learning and celebration are open to all.
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YOUTH PROGRAMMING B’nai B’rith Youth Organization (BBYO) (Jewish students 9th–12th grade) Benita Watts, 757-965-6123 BBYO involves Jewish teens in meaningful Jewish experiences, guiding them into leadership positions that will last a lifetime. Teens meet weekly from September through June at the JCC, and focus on community service and social action programs. Hillel at Old Dominion University 757-559-1836, oduhillel@gmail.com Director: Rabbi Gershon Litt Hillel is the home to the Jewish student community with social activities, educational events, and holiday celebrations on and off campus. Visit www.JewishVA.org/Hillel.
CHILDREN AND FAMILY PROGRAMS Contact: Andrew Weinberg, 757-965-6134 Children’s classes, Schools Day Out programs, birthday parties, cooking classes, dance classes, gymnastics, yoga, and more are offered. Age 3 through elementary school. Kids Connection Sarah Cooper, 757-321-2306 Before and after school enrichment program provides a safe, fun, and educational experience for children Pre-K to sixth grade. Students engage in a variety of activities, such as cooking, music, and reading. They also form friendships through group games and sports activities in a diverse environment. Offerings include holiday camps for Winter and Spring Break, and other days that schools are closed. Open Monday–Friday, 6 am–6 pm during the school year. Transportation provided from many Virginia Beach Public Schools.
JCAMP Contact: Andrew Weinberg, 757-965-6134 JCamp provides children with a rich and unique day camp experience. This dynamic program allows every child to explore their own interests and try new activities within a safe camp atmosphere. Summer camp runs mid-June through early August, with three weeks of post camp until Labor Day.
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CONGREGATIONS B’NAI ISRAEL CONGREGATION
420 Spotswood Ave., Norfolk, VA 23517 757-627-7358, fax 757-627-8544 www.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
CHABAD LUBAVITCH OF TIDEWATER/ CHABAD HOUSE 1920 Colley Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23517 757-616-0770, Fax 757-616-0772 www.chabadoftidewater.com, rabbilevi@chabadoftidewater.com
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Children enjoying the creations of Ryan the Balloon Guy at Chabad Purim.
Rabbi Aron Margolin, Rabbi Levi Brashevitzky Rychel Margolin, Rashi Brashevitzky Established in 1979, Chabad Lubavitch of Tidewater is dedicated to increasing the awareness, knowledge and observance of Judaism in Tidewater 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. • Women’s Rosh Chodesh Society • Jewish Learning Institute • Shabbat Youth services • Jewish Art Calendar
Chabad at the Oceanfront
Rabbi Zalman Margolin www.jewishvb.org chabadvb@gmail.com 757-362-2710 Chabad at the Oceanfront is a branch of Chabad of Tidewater. Dedicated to serving the Jewish community living near and visiting the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, it offers an array of Jewish holiday, educational, and religious services year-round.
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757-463-3226, Fax 757-463-1134 www.bethchaverim.com Temple.Office@bethchaverim.com Rabbi Israel Zoberman, founding rabbi REFORM Founded in 1982, Beth Chaverim has been affiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism since 1984. • Religious School • Library • Adult classes • Gift Shop • Teen programming • 8 pm Friday Night Services
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CONGREGATION BETH EL
422 Shirley Ave., Norfolk, VA 23517 757-625-7821, fax 757-627-4905 www.bethelnorfolk.com, noelle@bethelnorfolk.com Rabbi Jeffrey M. Arnowitz Cantor Wendi Fried Rabbi Arthur Ruberg, rabbi emeritus Head of School: Dr. Eran Livni Executive Director: Pam Gladstone CONSERVATIVE As the oldest Conservative synagogue in Virginia, Beth El has been translating Jewish practice into purposeful living for more than 168 years. Beth El 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 morning worship services. • Religious School • Adult clubs and classes • Teen programming
COMMODORE URIAH P. LEVY CHAPEL
Corner of Maryland Ave. and Gilbert St., Naval Station Norfolk Rabbi Gershon Litt 757-559-1836 Gary.litt@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 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 from the above groups or by special permission from the Base Chaplain’s Office.
KEMPSVILLE CONSERVATIVE SYNAGOGUE
Kehillat Bet Hamidrash 952 Indian Lakes Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA 23464 757-495-8510, www.kbhsynagogue.org, kbhsynagogue@gmail.com Chazzan M. David Proser CONSERVATIVE Kempsville Conservative Synagogue (Kehillat Bet Hamidrash) is a place for traditional, yet egalitarian Jews to celebrate all things Jewish in a comfortable and inviting atmosphere. Services take place on Shabbat (Friday evening and Saturday morning) and holidays. Kehillat Bet Hamidrash (KBH) shares activities with its programming partner, Temple Israel. KBH was established in 1978 and is centrally located in Tidewater, not far from Town Center and the Sandler Family Campus. • Shared Religious School and Youth Programs • Adult clubs and classes • Shabbat Experience for Young Families
Ohef Sholom Temple
530 Raleigh Ave., Norfolk, VA 23507 757-625-4295, fax 757-625-3762 www.ohefsholom.org, linda@ohefsholom.org Rabbi Rosalin Mandelberg Cantor Jennifer Rueben Executive Director: Linda Peck Director of Education & Engagement: Stephanie Ben Simon, RJE Music Director: Charles Woodward Rabbi Lawrence A. Forman, rabbi emeritus REFORM Founded in 1844, Ohef Sholom Temple is the largest and oldest Reform congregation in Tidewater. Services take place Friday nights at 6:30 pm and Saturday mornings at 10:30 am. Ohef Sholom Temple is committed to welcoming interfaith couples, empty nesters, singles, and seekers. The congregation is affiliated with Union for Reform Judaism. • Religious School from ages three through 10th grade with programming for 11th & 12th grades • Extensive family programming • Adult study and teen programming • Library • Gift shop • Archives
New for High Holidays 2018 Youth Programming:
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PLUS Shofar Idol on 2nd day of Rosh Hashanah, storytelling and a special presenter on Yom Kippur. All under the watchful eyes of our fabulous team of caregivers.
Want to check out Beth El for the first time? Come as our guests. Infant/toddler care available. Contact Pam Gladstone. 757.625.7821
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Photograph of Ohef Sholom Temple’s bimah by Steve Budman.
TEMPLE EMANUEL
424 25th St., Virginia Beach, VA 23451 757-428-2591 www.tevb.org, office@tevb.org Rabbi Marc Kraus Office manager: Gail Gogan CONSERVATIVE Temple Emanuel is a thriving oceanfront Jewish community located in Virginia Beach. It is intimate, accepting, and open to all. Temple Emanuel embraces the many ways to express Jewishness and spirituality, welcoming people of all family situations, ethnicities and sexual orientations. Located at the beach, it offers a relaxed, informal atmosphere with creative worship services as well as cultural programming for all. Religious School is cutting edge. Learn more about Temple Emanuel at www.tevb.org/about.
www.tidewaterchavurah.org 757-499-3660 or 757-468-2675 Rabbi Cantor Ellen Jaffe-Gill Contact: Carol or Reesa INDEPENDENT Tidewater Chavurah, is a “synagogue without walls” involved in Jewish fellowship. Formed in 1998, Tidewater Chavurah has been an alternative to the formality of religious institutions since its inception. Tidewater Chavurah welcomes singles, couples, and families in interfaith marriages, people of all ethnicities, gender identities, and sexual orientations while remaining a small, vibrant, and friendly group. The Hebrew term chavurah means “fellowship” and generally denotes a group of like-minded people who interact within a Jewish context. Tidewater Chavurah holds monthly Shabbat and High Holiday services. They use prayer books of the Reform movement. Rabbi Jaffe-Gill also leads holiday celebrations and facilitates Jewish-themed learning experiences.
Education Beit Sefer Shalom and United Hebrew School 2.0
757-489-4550 Head of School: Dr. Eran Livni The school has two divisions, a primary school, and a Midrashah (post- bar mitzvah program) providing classes for children up through 12th grade. Students from Congregation Beth El, Kempsville Conservative Synagogue, and Temple Israel meet Sundays at Beth El to engage in a cutting edge curriculum designed by the Institute for Southern Jewish Living (ISJL) as well as Hebrew instruction. Each student also receives personalized, one-on-one instruction from a Hebrew teacher during the week. The Midrashah is open to any child in the Jewish community.
TEMPLE ISRAEL
7255 Granby St., Norfolk, VA 23505 757-489-4550, fax 757-489-3425 www.templeisraelva.org, TempleIsraelVA@aol.com Rabbi Michael Panitz Executive Director: Nancy Tucker CONSERVATIVE Temple Israel is a vibrant, egalitarian, full-service synagogue continuing to meet the spiritual, educational, life cycle and social needs of its diverse membership. Through fulfillment of mitzvot, it provides opportunities for meaningful living for members. Temple Israel’s focus on tikkun olam (repairing the world) and valuing each individual for who they are (tzelem elohim) enables the congregation to welcome new ideas and new voices into its family and to continue to innovate while still respecting tradition. A willing participant in inter-congregational activities, Temple Israel maintains a full schedule of joint programs with the Kempsville Conservative Congregation (KBH), and is a stakeholder, with that congregation and with Congregation Beth El, in the Beth Sefer Shalom religious school and high-school level Midrashah, providing for the Jewish-educational and social needs of children and teens. • Adult Clubs and Classes • Library • Gift Shop Hebrew Academy Class of 2018.
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BINA High School
425 Washington Park, Norfolk, VA 23517 757-627-BINA (2462), fax 757-627-2461 www.binahighschool.com, binahighschool@gmail.com Menaheles: Aviva Harpaz Norfolk’s first and only Orthodox Jewish High School for young women, BINA opened in 2007. The BINA experience enables each student to develop her love for Hashem, His Torah and the Jewish people. In a supportive and challenging academic environment, students are given the skills to excel in both Judaic and General studies. BINA’s knowledgeable and professional faculty foster a love of learning and pride in achievement. A BINA student is taught to be proud of her heritage, concerned for her community, and prepared for her future.
Hebrew Academy of Tidewater
Reba and Sam Sandler Family Campus 5000 Corporate Woods Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23462 757-424-4327, fax 757-420-0915, www.hebrewacademy.net Head of School: Heather Moore Admissions Director: Carin Simon, csimon@ hebrewacademy.net Visitor tours by appointment The Hebrew Academy of Tidewater Konikoff Center of Learning, affectionately known as HAT, is a progressive Jewish Day School serving students from all backgrounds from kindergarten through fifth grade. Founded in 1955, the secret to HAT’s continued success is the strength of its traditions, outstanding secular and Judaic curriculum, and dedicated faculty who prepare knowledgeable, self-assured, and responsible graduates year after year. Guided by four core Jewish values of Kehillah (community), Kavod (honor), Tikkun Olam (repairing the world), and Torah v’Lishman (love of learning), students are academically confident and secure in their Jewish identity. Graduates are ready to meet the challenges of today’s fast-paced world, as evidenced by their acceptance and seamless transitions into the best independent schools, International Baccalaureate programs, and public school academies. The advantages Hebrew Academy students receive are extraordinary: A rigorous academic curriculum including language arts, science, math, social studies, Jewish studies, Hebrew language, music, violin, art, and physical education. What makes HAT special? • Comprehensive technology program using Chromebooks, ActiveBoards, Coding and Robotics Clubs and student television news program • Advanced K-5 Science Program taught in the school science lab • Outdoor Learning Garden • Global learning experiences through field trips, virtual learning, and community service experiences
• Suzuki Violin program starting in kindergarten • Generous financial aid available • Accreditation by the Virginia Association of Independent Schools
Institute for Jewish Studies and Interfaith Understanding at Old Dominion University
Old Dominion University 2024 Batten Arts and Letters, Norfolk, VA 23529 757-683-6816 https://www.odu.edu/al/institutes/ijiu, amilliga@odu.edu www.facebook.com/IJIUatODU Director: Amy Milligan, PhD The Institute for Jewish Studies and Interfaith Understanding, an interdisciplinary academic program at Old Dominion University, fosters knowledge of Jewish history, thought, cultures, and languages through education, scholarship, and community outreach. The Institute offers courses in the Jewish religion and literature, Holocaust and Genocide Studies, the Hebrew language, the history of modern Israel and its role in shaping global Jewish identity, the cultures of the Jewish diaspora throughout the ages, and the ethical and philosophical role of Judaism in influencing other world religions and civilizations. The institute is also involved in community partnerships and hosts a variety of events for the university and local community.
Norfolk Area Community Kollel
420 Spotswood Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23517 757-655-1836, nack@norfolkkollel.com www.norfolkkollel. com Rosh Kollel: Rabbi Baruch Danziger Executive Director: Rabbi Gershon Litt Rabbi Ephraim Davis Rabbi Moshe Prager Rabbi Eliyahu Segal Rabbi Shmuel Katz Rabbi Gavriel Rudin Norfolk Area Community Kollel offers Jewish classes and programming regardless of affiliation or practice. Their philosophy is Torah based and centers on gaining spirituality through personal growth through rich Torah heritage. The Norfolk Kollel offers programs at college campuses and high schools, as well as lunch and learn programs, “one on one” study sessions, and can “tailor-make” a Jewish education program for specific needs. The motto of the Kollel is “Inspiration Through Education.”
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STRELITZ EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER
Reba and Sam Sandler Family Campus 5000 Corporate Woods Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23462 www.strelitzearlychildhood.org Facebook: strelitzearlychildhoodcenter Preschool Director: Lorna Orleans Preschool Assistant Director: Elyssa Brinn Director of Admissions: Carin Simon, 757-424-4327, csimon@hebrewacademy.net The mission of the Strelitz Early Childhood Education Center is to establish a strong foundation for lifelong learning, social and emotional wellbeing, and ethical principles in a dynamic, supportive, and enriching Jewish environment. Starting with the infant care program, Strelitz offers parents a nurturing and safe place to ensure the growth and development for their baby. The infant curriculum focuses on sensory activities and exploration, stories, songs, and floor time. At Strelitz, students experience the joy of learning through hands on learning activities and nurturing teachers. Through the Sheva learning framework, students learn math and literacy skills and about Jewish holidays and the world around them through books, arts and crafts, songs, games, and creative play. Students are prepared for the area’s leading kindergarten and elementary school programs. Strelitz is open to students of all faiths from six weeks old and is accredited by the
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Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS). What makes Strelitz Early Childhood Education Center exceptional? • Large classrooms with bathrooms, sinks, and technology for ongoing parent/ teacher communication • I ndoor and outdoor play areas for motor development • Music, library, and physical education instruction • Swimming Instruction (for ages three and four) • Cooking center • Outdoor Learning Garden • In-school field trip experiences • Extended day and full-care options • Area’s most comprehensive building security
INFANT TO PRE-KINDERGARTEN CARE Carin Simon, 757-424-4327, csimon@hebrewacademy.net At Strelitz, early childhood starts are celebrated whenever they occur and faculty and staff work with parents to ensure their child succeeds. The initial years of life are very important, and parents depend on the guidance and encouragement of experienced teachers and care providers to prepare their son or daughter for success in school and to create a life-long love of learning. • Full Care, Monday through Friday, 7:30 am–6 pm, six weeks and up • Half Day, 2, 3, and 5-day options, 8:45 am–12 pm, 16 months and up • Extended Day Option, 8:45 am–3:30 pm (includes Lunch Bunch Program), 16 months and up Strelitz is located in a modern community center, which boasts: • Large outdoor play area and garden • Indoor and outdoor pools • Full-size gymnasium • Auditorium • Oversized classrooms with bathrooms and sinks • Dedicated sleep space with individual cribs for full-care infants Strelitz also celebrates the birth of new babies with a Chai Baby Basket. Baby Ambassadors deliver the baskets to new moms in Tidewater. Baskets include Judaic toys, keepsakes, and information to help families make connections with other parents.
TJF has funds ready to help you get there. Apply at www.jewishva.org by October 8.
For more information, contact Barb Gelb at bgelb@ujft.org or 965.6105.
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Talmudical Academy
Yeshivas Aish Kodesh 612 Colonial Ave., Norfolk, VA 23507 757-623-6070, dwatyak@gmail.com Judaic principals: Rabbi Shaul Lefkovitz and Rabbi Avrohom Weinreb General Studies principal: David Rowzie Administrative director: Debbie Wilson Yeshivas Aish Kodesh is geared toward the student striving for excellence in Limudei Kodesh and General Studies. The school aims to facilitate the spiritual, personal, and academic growth of talmidim, with an eye toward producing well-rounded bnei Torah. Yeshivas Aish Kodesh meets these goals with a full, balanced schedule. The curriculum features Gemara shiurim in both Iyun and Bekius, as well as regular classes in Chumash, Navi, Halacha , and Tefillah. Yeshivas Aish Kodesh offers a general studies program taught by state-certified instructors. Yeshivas Aish Kodesh’s facilities feature a Beis Medrash, state-of-the-art classrooms, a well-stocked library, and a recreation/work-out room. The students can participate in varsity and junior varsity basketball, as well as intermural football. The students have regular opportunities to participate in pick-up basketball games, swimming, ice skating, and other activities. Yeshivas Aish Kodesh views experiential learning as an integral part of the Yeshiva’s approach. Visiting and interacting with Gedolei Yisrael, an energetic Oneg Shabbos, a heartfelt kumzitz—ways in which the special ruach and warmth that characterizes Yeshivas Aish Kodesh is extended.
academics are taught by certified teachers who are exceptional in their fields and who convey both the content and the flavor of their studies. The school year at Toras Chaim also contains many exciting and fun activities to enrich the students’ experience. Students celebrate Jewish holidays, participate in league sports, spelling bees, geography bees, and writing contests that help them be the best that they can in whichever area is their strength.
William and Mary Hillel
College of William and Mary CSU 4531 PO Box 8793 Williamsburg, VA 23186 Director: Rabbi Gershon Litt, rabbilitt@wmhillel.org 757-559-1836 William and Mary Hillel is open to all Jewish students and is the Jewish organization at the College of William and Mary. Hillel offers social, religious, cultural, and Israel based programs as well as allows students to lead and plan programs and events. In Fall 2018, the Shenkman Jewish Center will open as the home for W&M Hillel offering kosher meals, programs, and services.
TORAS CHAIM
3110 Sterling Point Drive, Portsmouth, VA 23703 757-686-2480, www.toraschaim.net Principal/menahel: Rabbi Mordechai Loiterman Toras Chaim is an Orthodox Jewish Day School committed to providing quality Judaic and general studies education in a Torah environment for infants through eighth grade. The school day is divided into two curricula. First, it offers an academic program of high rigor with a superior set of learning objectives which is accredited by Advanc-Ed, formerly the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Second, it offers a religious curriculum that teaches original texts and traditions that ground the students in a sense of their Jewish heritage and traditions founded on national standards created by Torah Umesorah, the national Jewish day school organization. The staff of Toras Chaim is comprised of committed educators. Religious instruction is taught by religious leaders who live the traditions and values they teach. Secular
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Foundation Tidewater Jewish Foundation Tidewater Jewish Foundation Reba and Sam Sandler Family Campus 5000 Corporate Woods Drive, Suite 200 Virginia Beach, VA 23462 757-965-6111, www.jewishva.org/tjf-about President and CEO: Scott Kaplan
The Tidewater Jewish Foundation (TJF) is dedicated to building and creating permanent resources to help meet the current and future needs of the Jewish community. Founded in 1984 as a single endowment fund under the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater, TJF is now independent and has grown to $100 million in assets, representing funds on behalf of individual donors, the Federation, and just over a dozen local affiliate agencies and synagogues. TJF leads the community’s Life & Legacy program in partnership with nine local agencies and synagogues to help individuals and families create legacy gifts, providing a permanent source of support for Jewish causes they care about. The program is founded on the principle that everyone, regardless of age, wealth or affiliation, can make an enduring financial impact for future generations. Life & Legacy is jointly funded by the Harold Grinspoon Foundation and the Tidewater Jewish Foundation. The Simon Family Legacy Society is TJF’s donor recognition program to honor those who have made a legacy commitment. Creating a legacy is a powerful commitment to the future. It is the process of making a lasting charitable gift (now or after one’s lifetime) that can financially benefit both the donor and the institution receiving it. For anyone considering establishing a fund at TJF, who has a family foundation, or is beginning the estate planning process to consider their legacy, TJF can assist in accomplishing philanthropic goals. TJF works in partnership with United Jewish Federation of Tidewater, Simon Family Jewish Community Center, Jewish Family Service, Hebrew Academy of Tidewater, Toras Chaim, Beth Sholom Village, and local area temples/synagogues, as well as many other charitable organizations. TJF also supports the needs of the community through grants and donor-advised funds. This past year, TJF launched a teen philanthropy program—B’nai Tzedek—with matching funds available to create individual philanthropic funds for teens around the time of their Bar/Bat Mitzvah. Most importantly, TJF helps people help others.
TJF staff: Front: Scott Kaplan and Ann Swindell; Back: Randy Parish, Barb Gelb, and Craig Bailey.
At this season of new beginnings . . . sending warm wishes that each season of your life be especially blessed.
TIDEWATER CHAVURAH Offering holiday worship filled with warmth, joy and fellowship.
Services will be held in Temple Israel’s Brody Auditorium in Norfolk
Contact Carol at 757-499-3660 or Betsy at 757-495-0730 Arrangements need to be made in advance.
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Congressman Scott Taylor meeting with constituents on Lobby Day.
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services and organizations America Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC)
Southern States Area Director: Doni Fogel, 770-541-7610 dfogel@aipac.org AIPAC is a 100,000-member grassroots movement of activists committed to ensuring Israel’s security and protecting American interests in the Middle East and around the world. For information on Tidewater’s chapter, call Doni Fogel.
American Jewish Committee (AJC)
Regional Office Director: Alan Ronkin, 202-785-5475 AJC in Virginia Beach serves as the local gateway to AJC’s global Jewish advocacy network. Often called the State Department of the Jewish People, AJC’s bridge building with diplomats and world leaders keeps Jews safe and promotes Israel’s place among the nations. With more than 30 offices in the U.S. and around the world, AJC secures the well-being of the Jewish people and Israel while promoting democratic values for all.
day. Recognized as one of ADL’s most innovative and effective offices, the Washington, DC Regional Office serves Maryland, the District of Columbia, Virginia and North Carolina, and carries out the League’s mandate “to stop the defamation of the Jewish people…and to secure justice and fair treatment to all.”
B’NAI B’RITH OF TIDEWATER
Arnold Gamsey Lodge #1195 Officer: Steve Legum, 757-627-6225 Founded in 1843, B’nai B’rith is dedicated to building a strong sense of Jewish identity and unity within the Jewish community.
Brith Sholom Center of Virginia Inc.
LeeAnne Mallory, secretary, 461-1150 or Brith.sholom1@gmail.com Brith Sholom Center of Virginia Inc. is a nonpolitical organization which aims to foster and perpetuate the spirit, ideals, and traditions of Judaism. Membership is currently at 250. Applications for men and women 21 years and above are available for new membership. Activities include dinners, dances, trips, entertainment, and cultural events. Its philanthropic endeavor is to support Jewish education and community organizations that provide services, plus international groups that assist needy causes. Brith Sholom meetings take place on the first Sunday of each month (except July and August) at 11 am at Beth Sholom Village in Virginia Beach.
Temple m o l o h S f Ohe ua wishes yo lthy hea happy & Plenty of picnic fare without the pests at Brith Sholom’s indoor picnic.
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL)
Assistant Regional Director for ADL DC Regional Office: Heather Gillies, 202-261-4620 Founded in 1913, the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) is the nation’s premier civil rights/ human relations organization. It has a distinguished history of reminding the world just how tenuous civil rights are and mobilizes people to engage in reasonable discourse to find solutions together. A nonprofit, nonpartisan organization with supporters and partners throughout the United States and around the world, ADL is rooted in Jewish values. The organizations speaks up for those whose voices are not always heard. Its network of more than two dozen regional offices nationwide and an office in Jerusalem are on the ground, organizing, and galvanizing grassroots support around the most pressing issues of the
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Founded in 1844, Ohef Sholom Temple is the largest and oldest Reform congregation in Tidewater.
heck Religious School from ages 3 through 10th grade c e m Co ut! with programming for 11th & 12th graders. us o Extensive family programming,
We are committed to welcoming interfaith couples, empty nesters, singles and seekers.
adult study and teen programming Library Gift shop Archives
530 Raleigh Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23507 757-625-4295 | fax 757-625-3762 ohefsholom.org
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Why is LIFE & LEGACY™ important to you? Alene and Ron Kaufman chose to create a legacy to make sure there is a Jewish community here for years to come.
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Friends of the IDF
www. Fidf.org Director of Virginia: Alex Pomerantz, 757-472-9054, alex.pomerantz@fidf.org Friends of the Israel Defense Forces has a long-standing connection to Holocaust survivors. The organization was founded in 1981 by Holocaust survivors who remember when there was no army to protect the Jewish people. FIDF was their way to provide humanitarian support, to thank the IDF soldiers for their sacrifice, and to ensure that “Never Again” means never again. Today, the FIDF offers educational, cultural, and recreational and social services programs, as well as facilities that provide hope, purpose, and life-changing support for the soldiers who protect Israel and Jews worldwide.
HADASSAH NorfolkVirginia Beach Chapter
Contact: De Anne Lindsey, 757-418-4336 In New York in 1912, the first group of Hadassah was chartered after its founder, Henrietta Szold returned from Jerusalem. The second chapter of Hadassah was chartered in Norfolk, Va. Today, Hadassah is the world’s largest women’s Zionist organization. The original purpose of the organization was to bring modern health care to Palestine. Today, the Hadassah Medical Organization is internationally recognized as a leading authority in healing, teaching and research. Hadassah is the largest organizational contributor to Jewish National Fund. Hadassah’s Norfolk-Virginia Beach chapter serves all of Tidewater.
HEBREW LADIES CHARITY SOCIETY “One of the organizations we chose to leave a legacy gift to is the Hebrew Academy of Tidewater because our boys had the privilege of a wonderful Jewish and secular education there and we want to make sure that the school exists for the future so that other children will have that incredible opportunity.” – Alene and Ron Kaufman
Representative: Frances Levy Birshstein, 757-572-3817 Hebrew Ladies Charity Society of Tidewater supports Jewish Family Service’s food and financial assistance programs.
Jewish Museum and Cultural Center
607 Effingham St., Portsmouth, VA 23704 757-391-9266, www.jewishmuseumportsmouth.org Administrator: Barbara Rossen The Jewish Museum and Cultural Center is housed in the beautifully restored Chevra T’helim Synagogue, the interior of which is a rare surviving example of Eastern European Jewish Orthodoxy. The Center offers monthly programming, an annual lecture series, exhibits, a summer music series, as well as school programs, adult programs, and tours.
JEWISH WAR VETERANS of the United States of America
Old Dominion Post #158 Adam Goldberg, Post Commander, 831-917-3996 The oldest active Veterans organization in America, Jewish War Veterans brings together men and women with joint ties of a common heritage as Jews and a common experience as active duty or past members of the U.S. Armed Forces.
Find out how to create your legacy plan by contacting Barb Gelb, bgelb@ujft.org, 965.6105; or Scott Kaplan, skaplan@ujft.org, 965.6109.
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National Council of Jewish Women Established nationally in 1893 and locally in 1905, NCJW is the oldest Jewish women’s organization in the U.S. The group’s educational and legislative efforts have helped bring about action in areas of concern to women and children. The Endowment Fund, which provides scholarships and contributions, functions as the Tidewater Council
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of Jewish Women under Jewish Family Service Foundation Philanthropic Fund Agreement. Donations may be made to the TCJW Fund through JFS, 260 Grayson Rd., Virginia Beach, VA 23462.
Norfolk Area Community Mikvah
757-627-7358 The Mikvah serves the entire Jewish community. Call for information or to schedule an appointment.
ORT AMERICA
Abbie Laderberg, 757-497-7238 ORT America supports vocational and technical training for Jews around the world. More than 300,000 students are enrolled in the ORT network of schools and training programs which include comprehensive and vocational high schools, colleges, apprenticeship programs and teacher training institutes.
Social Services Beth Sholom Village
The Berger-Goldrich Health Care & Rehabilitation Center 6401 Auburn Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23464 757-420-2512, fax 757-424-0657 www.bethsholomvillage.com CEO: David R. Abraham Administrator: Rebecca Moralez, RN, LNHA Since 1980, The Berger-Goldrich Health Care & Rehabilitation Center at Beth Sholom Village (formerly Beth Sholom Home of Eastern Virginia), has served as the only nursing facility in Tidewater, which embodies traditional Jewish values, customs, and traditions. A full-time religious leader, kosher food, holidays, and special observances enable residents to continue to live with dignity, and as Jews. The Health Care Center is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility that accepts all Medicare, as well as all payer types including private pay. The facility also accepts managed care plans for short-term rehabilitation and other approved services. The Berger-Goldrich Health Care & Rehabilitation Center is undergoing a major renovation due to be completed in June 2019. All rooms will have a walk-in shower and an upgraded bathroom. The rehabilitation gyms will be expanded and upgraded. All common areas and multipurpose areas will have new and modern décor. Professional affiliations exist with The Freda H. Gordon Hospice and Palliative Care Center, Generations Home Health, Jewish Family Service of Tidewater, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Glennan Center and Services as well as ECPI University. • A coordinated approach to care, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy in two state-of-the-art therapy gyms. One gym includes a practical kitchen for residents to relearn skills necessary for their return home. • Team of nursing personnel, therapists, social workers, and an activities department with certified activity therapists. • Dentist, ophthalmologist, and podiatrist. • Out-patient physical therapy department. • Kosher meals and snacks. • Daily and Sabbath services, as well as holiday services. • The Kantor Café. Open to the public, kosher; serves breakfast, lunch, and snacks. • A 26-bed Special Care Unit for residents with advanced dementia. • Beds certified for Medicare and Medicaid in private and semi-private rooms.
• Excellent staff to resident ratio. • Hair salon with full-time hairdresser. • Outdoor gardens, patios, and secure courtyards. • Auxiliary Gift Shop. • Auxiliary with almost 1,000 members bringing enhancements to the lives of the residents. The Berger-Goldrich Health Care & Rehabilitation Center is a recipient agency of United Jewish Federation of Tidewater, UJC-VA Peninsula, Tidewater Jewish Foundation, The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, VEJA, and BSHEV Foundation.
The Terrace at Beth Sholom Village 1049 College Park Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA 23464 757-282-2384, fax 757-361-0151 www.bethsholomvillage.com Administrator: Mikelle Rappaport, LNHA Seniors who are no longer able to live on their own, find a new lease on life at The Terrace at Beth Sholom Village. The Terrace, a Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Assisted Living Center, can accommodate 75 residents in 69 units. The Terrace provides gracious assisted living where residents can live comfortably in their own studio, one or two-bedroom apartment. Three levels of care are offered to assist residents with their activities of daily living in spindel 2018b.qxp_Layout 1 4/11/18 12:45 PM Page 1
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food. The closing of Farm Fresh in Ghent meant Jews who
a secure and comfortable environment. Three kosher meals are served daily by the wait staff in the dining room, and snacks and drinks are always available in the Club Room. The activity calendar is filled with entertainment, outings, art programs, and a wide variety of in-house activities, including daily exercise. A caring staff provides scheduled transportation for shopping and doctor appointments. Licensed nurses attend to residents’ regular medical needs and are available for more urgent situations. The Memory Enhancement Center allows residents with Alzheimer’s or dementia related illness to be as independent as possible within a safe and secure environment. This secure unit has 18 individual apartments which surround a well-lit central atrium with areas designated for dining, activities, and relaxing. The secure walking path is accessible through the screened-in sun porch or the music room.
observe kashrut in Norfolk had to travel to Trader Joe’s in
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Kosher food returns to Ghent Thanks to a local letter-writing campaign, Harris Teeter on Colonial Avenue in Ghent now carries more kosher
the Hilltop area of Virginia Beach to purchase kosher food from a local grocer. Some of the kosher products Harris Teeter now carries include meat, frozen produce and multiple brands of kosher cheeses, deli meat, and frozen bread and rolls.
Administrator, Nina Turner, MPT, WCC 6477 College Park Square, Suite 210, Virginia Beach, VA 23464 757-822-6991 Generations Home Health provides in-home, skilled medical care and private care designed to competently meet important needs of BSV’s neighbors. Whether recovering from illness or injury, managing a chronic disease, or caring for a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, Generations has the multi-disciplinary team that can ensure achieving optimal health outcomes while in the comfort of one’s own home.
Jewish Family Service Of Tidewater MAIN OFFICE Reba and Sam Sandler Family Campus 5000 Corporate Woods Drive, Suite 400, Virginia Beach, VA 23462 Administration 757-321-2222 Counseling and Adoption 757-459-4640 Home Health 757-489-3111 Fax 757-489-1958, www.jfshamptonroads.org CEO/Executive Director: Betty Ann Levin
Personal Affairs Management Program Reba and Sam Sandler Family Campus 5000 Corporate Woods Drive, Suite 300, Virginia Beach, VA 23462 757-938-9130 Peninsula Office United Jewish Community of the Virginia Peninsula 401 City Center Boulevard, Newport News, VA 23606 757-223-5635
Quality. Experience. Trust. JFS is your Jewish communal agency for skilled home health care and private duty care.
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Call 757-489-3111 www.jfshamptonroads.org
Pictured: Seated – Sondra Pietrzak, RN; Judy Laster, RN; Jan Ganderson, RN; Lucy Cardon, RN, and Heather Cole, RN. Standing – Maxine Wilson, RN; Allison Madore, RN; Julie Van Gorder, RN; Ashley Williams, LPN; Susan Riggs, RN; and Linda Badgley, RN. Not pictured: Valerie Busby, RN QA; Deb Farmer, RN QA; Myra Iacono, LPN; and Linda Jinright, RN QA.
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Jewish Family Service of Tidewater, Inc. is a home health and social service agency providing a continuum of home-based solutions to those in need throughout Tidewater, regardless of religion or financial status. The Hebrew Ladies Charity Society began this work in 1865, which continued through the 1900’s until Jewish Family Service was established in 1946 and incorporated as Jewish Family Service of Tidewater, Inc., in 1969. The agency has earned a national reputation of responding to community needs by the creation and expansion of programs for children, youth, families, older adults, the developmentally disabled, and the chronically mentally ill. JFS depends on the generosity of the Jewish and the broader Hampton Roads communities for support. Local funding sources include the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater, Tidewater Jewish Foundation, United Way of South Hampton Roads, the United Jewish Community of the Virginia Peninsula and many generous foundations and donors.
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ADOPTION
COUNSELING FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES
Adoption Resources of Jewish Family Service is a licensed child placement agency offering services to guide families through the beginning of a family through adoption. Professional staff counsel birth parents and assist adoptive parents. Adoption Resources staff are cognizant of Virginia law and are experienced in working with attorneys and other agencies to facilitate parental placement adoptions, domestic adoption, and international adoptions. Counseling services are offered to any family facing an unplanned pregnancy.
At the Dozoretz Center for Family Healing, Jewish Family Service provides confidential clinical services such as individual, marital, and family therapy, as well as educational and support programs for children, teens, and adults experiencing stress and difficulties adjusting to life’s challenges. The Jessica Glaser Children’s Therapeutic Pavilion is designed to support children and their families through the process of grief, loss, and other life transitions. A full range of counseling services is offered for those dealing with divorce and separation. In collaboration with the Edmarc Hospice for Children, JFS co-sponsors age-appropriate support groups for children and teens that have lost a loved one. Each spring, during the Month of the Grieving Child, JFS showcases artwork by area children who have experienced a significant loss. Specialized substance abuse counseling for teens and adults and support for family members is also available. JFS provides educational advocacy and assessment services for children and teens experiencing school or learning-related difficulties. The JFS Parent Resource Center, including the Annabel Sacks Collection, is a lending library addressing a wide range of parenting issues.
CARE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM This program assists individuals and their families in assessing the medical, personal, and social service needs of the elderly, and, with the cooperation of the client and their families or legal guardians, helps design a long-term care plan. This plan allows the frail and vulnerable elderly person to remain in their own home for as long as possible. Care managers address the practical needs of daily living with older adults. Programs include kosher Meals on Wheels, volunteer friendly visitors, senior companions, and transportation services.
COMMITMENT TO HEALTHY LIVING For the past 14 years, JFS’s Spring Into Healthy Living has provided opportunities for education, fitness, and fun. Activities include the JFS Run, Roll, or Stroll (a race along the Virginia Beach boardwalk), seminars, and speakers on a variety of topics to encourage healthy bodies, minds, and spirits.
Run, Roll or Stroll 2017. Photo by Joel Mednick.
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COUNSELING FOR OLDER ADULTS The golden years of life are sometimes tarnished by relationship problems, adjustment to retirement, financial shifts, losses such as the death of a loved one or relocation, changing relationships with adult children, and a variety of health concerns. JFS therapists offer an opportunity to speak openly and confidentially, allowing older adults and their families to explore feelings, ideas, and options. JFS therapist services are covered by Medicare and Medicaid, and by many private health insurance companies. Services can also be provided on a sliding scale fee basis to those without insurance who qualify.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Financial assistance is available for Jewish families coping with unplanned financial debt and obligation. Case managers help with budgeting, financial planning, and payment arrangements. This program is made possible by the generosity of the Pincus Paul Fund of the Jewish Family Service Foundation and the endowment fund of Hebrew Ladies Charity Society, along with the support of United Jewish Federation of Tidewater and United Jewish Community of the Virginia Peninsula. Individuals and families fund special projects, including holiday food baskets, Hanukkah gifts for children, grocery certificates, and clothing donations. Individuals and families under 60 years of age who need assistance should call 4594640. Mature adults and families over 60 who need assistance should call 321-2222.
JFS HOME HEALTH CARE JFS’s Medicare-certified skilled home health agency is accredited by the Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP) and has built a reputation of providing quality care for the past 20 years. This is validated by client outcomes data and patient satisfaction results, as well as by physicians in the community. Skilled home health care is reimbursed by Medicare and private insurances. When individuals face surgery, serious illness, and the process of recovery, physicians may prescribe skilled home health care to help patients heal and rehabilitate at home. Patients have the right to choose a home health care provider and can convey to the hospital discharge planner or physician that JFS is that choice. JFS skilled home health offers a comprehensive array of services provided by highly skilled professionals: • Professional nursing care by Registered Nurses (RNs), including a Certified Wound Care RN • Physical, occupational, and speech therapists • Medical social work • Home health aides • Wellness/Recreational Therapist With many years of experience, JFS clinicians have developed an excellent reputation for providing quality, compassionate, patient-focused care. Under Private Duty Home Care, certified nursing assistants and nurse’s aides can provide services such as dressing, bathing, and personal care, supervision of medication, meal preparation, ambulation assistance, range of motion exercise, private care while hospitalized, transportation and accompaniment to medical appointments, and outpatient procedures and shopping, companionship, and family support. For more comprehensive care, Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) can provide medication administration, blood pressure monitoring, catheter care, diabetes management, tube feedings, and other services.
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PERSONAL AFFAIRS MANAGEMENT The Personal Affairs Management (PAM) Program at JFS safeguards the personal and financial affairs of vulnerable, incapacitated adults, 18 years of age and older, with physical, cognitive, and/or mental disabilities. Guardian and/or conservator services are provided based on court order. The PAM Program has been recognized as a Model Program by the Governor’s Advisory Council on Aging and is approved as a Regional Public Guardian and Conservator Program by the Virginia Department for the Aging and Rehabilitative Services. On-call case management is available 24 hours a day to improve clients’ quality of life and manage personal and medical care.
SPECIAL NEEDS • SIMCHA, a socialization and recreation group for Jewish adults with mental illness offers cultural and recreational outings. • CHAVERIM, meets the cultural, socialization, and recreational needs of the Jewish developmentally disabled. • Special Needs camp. In cooperation with the Simon Family JCC staff, special needs children are integrated into summer programs and activities, enabling them to participate with their non-disabled peers.
Freda H. Gordon Hospice & Palliative Care of Tidewater
Thomas Elder, RN.CHPN, Administrator 5000 Corporate Woods Drive, Suite 500 Virginia Beach, VA 23462 Office: 757-321-2242, 757-452-6937 Freda H. Gordon Hospice and Palliative Care agency was formed in 2012. HPCT’s vision is to exceed the expectations of its patients and families in providing outstanding care, and encourage patient choice resulting in improved quality of life. The hospice team is committed to providing comfort and dignity through physical, emotional, and spiritual support. As health professionals, HPCT is dedicated to educating the community about hospice benefits. A comprehensive array of services for adults who want to manage their end-of-life healthcare needs in their own homes, nursing home, or assisted living is offered.
Youth Groups B’nai B’rith Youth Organization (BBYO) (Jewish 9th–12th grade)
Benita Watts, 757-965-6123 BBYO involves Jewish teens in meaningful Jewish experiences, guiding them into leadership positions that will last a lifetime. Teens meet weekly from September through June at the Simon Family JCC, and plan community service, social action, and fun social programs.
NFTY: The reform Jewish Youth Movement
Mid-Atlantic Region—NFTY-MAR REFORM www.nfty.org/mar, nftymar@urj.org Reform Jewish teens from North Carolina, eastern West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, Washington DC, and far-eastern Tennessee comprise NFTY-MAR. Members come
High Holy Days • 5779 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
Eve of Rosh Hashanah Service • 8:00 pm
Service led by Guest Rabbi Leah Cohen Tenenbaum and Jim Hibberd - Soloist
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 Rosh Hashanah Worship • 10:30 am
Service led by Guest Rabbi Leah Cohen Tenenbaum and Jim Hibberd - Soloist
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
Shabbat Shuvah Service • 8:00 pm Service led by Founding Rabbi Israel Zoberman and Jim Hibberd - Soloist
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 Kol Nidre Service • 8:00 pm
Service led by Guest Rabbi Leah Cohen Tenenbaum and Jim Hibberd - Soloist
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 Yom Kippur Morning Service • 10:30 am
Service led by Guest Rabbi Leah Cohen Tenenbaum and Jim Hibberd - Soloist
Discussion with guest Rabbi Leah Cohen Tenenbaum • 2:00 pm Afternoon Service • 3:00 pm Yiskor & Concluding Service • 4:00 pm Break-the-fast to follow in our Social Hall
• All Guests Welcome •
Youth Services - Yom Kippur 10:30 am Babysitting available upon request
L’Shanah Tovah! Congregation Beth Chaverim
3820 Stoneshore Road, Virginia Beach 23452
Virginia Beach’s only Reform Temple
together for learning, fun, worship, community service and fellowship to help young Jewish adults build and strengthen lifetime ties with each other and Reform Judaism.
Congregation Beth Chaverim 757-463-3226 Beth Chaverim Youth Group (BEACHY) participates in NFTY-MAR events. For students in grades 9–12.
Ohef Sholom Temple Youth 757-625-4295 Ohef Sholom Temple’s Youth Group (OSTY) is for students in grades 8–12. JOSTY, the Junior Ohef Sholom Temple Youth group, is for 6th and 7th graders. Members participate in community service, regional and national conventions, religious, and other “just-for-fun” events.
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United Synagogue Youth (USY)
Kadimah CONSERVATIVE Congregation Beth El, Temple Israel and KBH co-sponsor a youth programs for students in grades 6–8. The group promotes synagogue identification, fosters friendships and makes Judaism an integral part of life. Activities are recreational, social and religious, and are tied into the philosophies of the Conservative Jewish Movement.
CEMETERIES
Hebrew Cemetery Princess Anne Road and Tidewater Drive, Norfolk, Va., 757 441-2576
Mikro Kodesh Chesapeake, Va., 757-965-6100
Princess Anne Memorial Park 1110 North Great Neck Road, Virginia Beach, Va., 757-481-1097
Rosewood Memorial Park Cemetery
B’nai Israel Cemetery Cromwell Road, Norfolk, Va., 757-627-7358
631 N. Witchduck Road, Virginia Beach, Va., 757-497-8925
Forest Lawn Cemetery
Woodlawn Memorial Gardens
Granby Street, Norfolk, Va., 757-441-1752
6309 E. Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk, Va., 757-461-4054
Gomley Chesed Cemetery
Workmen’s Circle
Shell Road near Frederick Blvd. and George Washington Highway Portsmouth, Va., 757-484-1019
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Chesapeake, Va., 757-965-6100
Working Together to Provide a Continuum of Care We care about your care. Trust your loved one’s health and safety to the professional and devoted staff at Beth Sholom Village and Generations Home Health. • Lee H. and Helen Gifford Rehabilitation Pavilion • Berger-Goldrich Skilled Care • Terrace Assisted Living • Freda H. Gordon Hospice and Palliative Care • Generations Home Health • In-Home Skilled Medical Care and Personal Care
www.bethsholomvillage.com | 6401 Auburn Drive, Virginia Beach | 757.420.2512 www.genhhs.com | 6477 College Park Sq, Ste 210, Virginia Beach | 757.822.6991
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United Jewish Federation of Tidewater 2019 Annual Campaign Kickoff
Thursday, September 6 at 6 PM Featuring Izzy Ezagui, author of Disarmed Reba and Sam Sandler Family Campus 5000 Corporate Woods Drive | Virginia Beach
Join us as we kick off the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater’s 2019 Annual Campaign, the Patron of the J Campaign, and The Lee & Bernard Jaffe* Family Jewish Book Festival! Free and open to the community, the evening will include:
Cocktail Reception | Program | Book Signing | Young Adult Division After Party 6 PM 7 PM 8 PM 8:30 PM
For more information or to reserve your seat, contact Patty Malone at 757-965-6115 or pmalone@ujft.org or visit jewishva.org/kickoff.
*of blessed memory
*Of Blessed Memory
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IT ALL STARTS WITH YOU IT ALL STARTS WITH YOU
IT ALL STARTS WITH YOU IT ALL STARTS WITH YOU
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