CALENDAR THROUGH FEBRUARY 24 SWORDFISH WINTER SWIM TEAM, Ages 5–18 Mondays–Wednesdays, 6–7:30 pm, JCC Indoor Pool. Open to all boys and girls ages 5–18 years, recreational competitive swim team offers certified, experienced coaching to swimmers that wish to improve technique, get fit, and make friends. This is NOT swim lessons, however having competitive experience is not required. Cost is $255 for JCC members and $310 for non-members. Each swimmer receives a custom team canvas sport bag, t-shirt, and swim cap. A sibling discount of $25 is available at registration. For more information or to register, visit the JCC in person or call 757-321-2308. JANUARY 25, MONDAY Rabbi Laura Geller, author of Getting Good at Getting Older. Presented by Konikoff Center for Learning. 12 pm. Free. For more information or to register, contact Patty Shelanski at 757‑452‑3184 or pshelanski@ujft.org. See page 25. JANUARY 27, WEDNESDAY Israel Today presents: Israel Story: An Intergenerational Conversation! Jewish Community Relations Council of UJFT, Simon Family JCC, Embassy of Israel, & Community Partners’ 10thAnnual Israel Today, brings an intimate conversation between Israel Story Podcast co-founders Mishy Harman, Yochai Maital, and Yochai’s father, Professor Shlomo Maital. 12 pm. Free. Pre-registration required. For more information and to register, go to JewishVA.org/IsraelToday or contact Jill Grossman at jgrossman@ujft.org or 757-965-6137. See page 22. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3 Virtual Date With The State 2020, Jewish Community Relations Council of the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater. Come together (virtually) with Jewish community leaders from across the Commonwealth on issues important to the statewide Jewish community. 10 am. Pre-registration required. RSVP at JewishVA.org/DWTS or by contacting Rabbi Batya Glazer, JCRC director at bglazer@ujft.org. See page 22. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4 Rabbi Denise Handlarski discusses her book, The A-Z of Intermarriage. Presented by the Konikoff Center for Learning as a part of the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater and Simon Family JCC’s Lee and Bernard Jaffe Family Jewish Book Festival. 8 pm. Free. Preregistration required. For more information and to register, go to JewishVA.org/KCL or contact Sierra Lautman, director of Jewish Innovation, at slautman@ujft.org or 757-965-6107. See page 22. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8 Bess Kalb discusses her debut memoir, Nobody Will Tell You This But Me. Presented by the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater and Simon Family JCC’s Lee and Bernard Jaffe Family Jewish Book Festival. 12 pm. Free. Pre-registration required. For more information and to register, go to JewishVA.org/Bookfest or contact Patty Shelanski, Arts + Ideas manager at pshelanski@ujft.org or 757-452-3184. See page 22. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11 Terri Libenson discusses her fourth book in the best-selling Emmie & Friends series, Becoming Brianna. Presented by PJ Library in Tidewater, in partnership with Strelitz International Academy. 7:30 pm. Free. Pre-registration required. For more information and to register, go to JewishVA.org/Bookfest or contact Nofar Trem, PJ Library Program professional at the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater at ntrem@ujft.org or 757-321-2334. See page 22. Send submissions for calendar to news@ujft.org. Be sure to note “calendar” in the subject. Include date, event name, sponsor, address, time, cost and phone.
WHO KNEW THREE JEWISH FASHION STATEMENTS FROM THE INAUGURATION (THAT WERE EASY TO MISS): BERNIE’S MITTENS, BATSHEVA, LADY GAGA’S DOVE Gabe Friedman
(JTA)—It was a big day for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, who were sworn into their offices at the presidential inauguration ceremony on January 20. But it was also quietly a big day for Jewish fashion. Ella Emhoff, Jewish daughter of the historic Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, wore a dress designed by the celebrated Jewish fashion designer Batsheva Hay to the ceremony. Hay, known in the fashion world by her first name, posted on Instagram that Emhoff wore her “burgundy moiré dress” to the festivities. Batsheva, whose dresses have been worn by celebrities such as Sarah Jessica Parker, is known for blending Orthodox modesty rules into high fashion. Jewish Sen. Bernie Sanders also made a bit of fashion news for a different piece of
clothing: his mittens. Fans of the progressive lawmaker kvelled on Twitter over the homemade gloves, which were gifted to him by a schoolteacher in his state of Vermont. As the teacher, Jen Ellis, wrote on Twitter, they are made of wool from repurposed sweaters and lined with fleece made from recycled water bottles. Lady Gaga, as should be expected, made the headlines with her wardrobe choice. Jewish viewers might also have had their eyes drawn to the massive dove pin that the pop star wore during her performance of the National Anthem. The singer explained on Twitter that the dove, which held an olive branch in its mouth, was meant to symbolize peace. “May we all make peace with each other,” she wrote. The dove is also an enduring symbol of Israel, appearing on stamps and posters since the country’s founding.
Summer Employment Opportunity The ADVENTURE begins…UJFT/Simon Family JCC A wonderful place to work! Now hiring fun and creative staff for SUMMER CAMP 2021 Great opportunity to earn extra $$ for the summer. Excellent Career Experience for College Students: Special Ed, Education or Early Childhood majors High School students (rising Juniors, Seniors) or graduates Positions Available: • Lead Counselors (High School graduates; minimum requirement) • Junior Counselors (HS rising Junior; minimum requirement) • Special Needs Counselors • Specialist for Activities: Sports, Music, and Arts, etc. • Camp Nurse
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