EDUCATION

Bina Middle And High School

425 Washington Park, Norfolk, VA 23517 757-627-BINA (2462), fax 757-627-2461 binahighschool.com, aharpaz@binahighschool.com

Menaheles: Aviva Harpaz

Norfolk’s first and only Orthodox Jewish Middle and 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.

Christopher Newport University

One Avenue of the Arts

Newport News, VA 23606 CNU.edu

Bertram and Gladys Aaron Endowed Professor of Jewish Studies: Dr. Vered Sakal vered.sakal@cnu.edu, 757-594-7000

Christopher Newport University is dedicated to building a vibrant program in Jewish Studies.

Dr. Vered Sakal, an internationally renowned scholar of Jewish Studies, is leading the effort as the newly appointed Bertram and Gladys Aaron Endowed Professor of Jewish Studies. Sakal is passionate about teaching and bringing Jewish Studies to life in the classroom. Her interdisciplinary approach fosters students’ ability to connect to the material and makes her classes engaging and vibrant. Sakal, who grew up in Israel and is an ordained rabbi, also plans to cultivate strong ties with Virginia’s Jewish community.

Christopher Newport is a public university that champions small class sizes, dynamic faculty, and a tight-knit community focused on ensuring students are prepared to lead lives of significance.

Christopher Newport University Hillel

Under the direction of the United Jewish Community of the Virginia Peninsula Rabbinic Director: Rabbi Gershon Litt, Rabbilitt@cnuhillel.org, 757-559-1836

Christopher Newport University Hillel is open to all Jewish students and is the Jewish organization at Christopher Newport University. Hillel offers social, religious, cultural, and Israel-related events led by student leadership and professional staff.