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The UJFT seeks an ambitious, energetic candidate for the position of Young Adult Division Associate, to support the development of a best-in-class Young Adult Division (22- 45-years-old) program; to actively engage this population in Jewish life and offer multiple entry points for involving them in Federation and the greater Tidewater Jewish community. Primary responsibility will be outreach and volunteer engagement, event planning, campaign operations and administrative tasks.

A Bachelor's degree is required (preferred degree in business, marketing, office administrative operations & logistics or related field from an accredited college or university), with a proven track record with program development and volunteer management. Ideally, 2-4 years of work experience in Jewish communal field; combo of education & experience considered.

Contact Taffy Hunter, Human Resources director, at 757-965-6117, resumes@ujft.org or submit resume to:

United Jewish Federation of Tidewater Attention: Human Resources 5000 Corporate Woods Drive Virginia Beach, 23462

Judi H. Cytron

ST. LOUIS PARK, MINN. – Judi H. Cytron died on August 8, 2023.

Judi was born in St. Louis, Missouri and raised and nurtured by her grandparents, Rachel and Alex Silverstein. She attended the University of Missouri and was the owner and operator of The Elephant Trunk, a children’s gift and party store in her hometown.

She was predeceased by her beloved uncle, Joe Silverstein, and her younger sister, Susie Borden, both of St. Louis.

Judi is survived by her husband of 61 years Ashley L. Cytron; two sons, Andrew and wife Pam, and Todd and wife, Amy; niece Terri and husband Shane Shadrach; grandchildren Hanah, Dara, Samantha, Mia, and Max; and many caring family members, including grandnieces Olivia and Norah.

Judi was a dedicated volunteer at CHDK hospital of Norfolk, Virginia, creating many hundreds of scarves and caps for patients and infants. She had been a member of Norfolk’s Congregation Beth El, and a life member of Hadassah. Judi cultivated a caring group of knitting circle friends, and together with Ashley were embraced by many neighbors in both their Virginia Beach homes, before recently relocating to Minnesota.

Contributions to a cancer research center or to a charity of the donor’s choice. A graveside service was held.

Mimi Sunshine Karesh ROCKVILLE, MD - Mimi Sunshine Karesh of the North End of Virginia Beach, Va., passed away Monday, August 7, 2023.

Beloved mother of Michael (Gayla Bassham) Karesh and Sara Karesh (David) Coxe. Devoted grandmother of Lena, Benton, and Judah Karesh and Sunny Coxe. She was predeceased by her parents, Irving and Judith Sunshine; her brother, Harry Sunshine; and her husband, Dr. Warren Karesh.

Mimi grew up in Columbia, S.C. She earned a pharmacy degree from the University of South Carolina and was a proud Gamecock. She and Warren moved to Virginia Beach, where they raised their two children. They participated in a National Young Leadership mission to Israel in February 1974.

Mimi deeply believed in “l’dor vador” and gave generously to the causes she supported, in hope of creating a better world for generations to come. She served as president of Beth Sholom Home and as chair of United Jewish Federation of Tidewater’s Women’s Campaign, and was a board member of Hebrew Academy of Tidewater. Mimi was recognized for her leadership by the National Conference for Community and Justice.

The family requests donations to the Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center or the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater. Funeral services entrusted to Sagel Bloomfield Danzansky Goldberg, Rockville, Md. (sagelbloomfield.com).

Jeanne Marcus

PORTSMOUTH - Jeanne Mussman Marcus died on July 11, 2023, at age 91.

Funeral services were held on July 13, 2023.

Born in Brooklyn, New York, Jeanne and her parents moved to Portsmouth, Va., when she was four years old, to be near her mother’s siblings. Her parents opened a corner grocery store, and Jeanne felt lucky to grow up with a large group of local cousins. When she was seven years old, her brother, Bert, was born, and she became like a third parent to him.

Jeanne attended Portsmouth public schools, graduating from Wilson High School in 1948 and assembling a large group of lifelong friends along the way. In 1952, she graduated from the College of William and Mary with a degree in English and began her 35-year teaching career in Portsmouth. At a social event at the Norfolk JCC, Jeanne met Julius Marcus and they hit it off! After she and Julius married in 1954, they settled in Portsmouth and raised two daughters. Jeanne and Julius were married for 62 years until his death in 2017.

Influenced by a friend during her school years, Jeanne became both an avid reader and a passionate proponent of the value of reading. In fact, one of her favorite poems was Strickland Gillilan’s The Reading Mother, which ends with the lines, “Richer than I you can never be – I had a mother who read to me.” So important was this to Jeanne that she went on to earn a master’s degree as a reading specialist. Over the years, she participated in several book clubs and even started a Jewish short story club.

In retirement, Jeanne finally had the leisure to indulge her innate creativity and interest in fine arts. She took classes in painting and glass blowing at the TCC Visual Arts Center and became a master gardener.

Almost by accident, Jeanne began growing roses and this became her primary activity in retirement; she nurtured dozens of rose bushes, all different varieties, and became an active member of the Tidewater Rose Society. She created the most gorgeous arrangements from her bountiful crop! Jeanne delivered these magnificent creations to anyone who “needed” one, such as a friend with a birthday or a neighbor in the hospital. The Van Wyck branch of the Norfolk Public Library was a frequent recipient of these lovely and deliciously fragrant bouquets.

Jeanne made her famous chicken soup for all the Jewish holiday meals and volunteered in the kitchen at Congregation Beth El. With her eye for design, she advised family and friends on their fashion and decorating choices and was apt to burst into just the right song for every occasion.

Jeanne’s mantra was that kindness is the most important quality. She never complained about her circumstances and often remarked, “It’s better to be known for your likes than your dislikes.” After a serious accident, her spirit was unbowed, and she continued to help and support others even as her body began to fail her.

Jeanne was predeceased by her parents, Jack and Kate Mussman, and her husband, Julius Marcus.

She will be remembered and loved forever by her brother Bert Mussman (Carol); her daughters Margie Marcus and Leslie Marcus Auerbach (Andrew); and her granddaughters, Rebecca and Katie.

Contributions to Congregation Beth El or a favorite charity. Online condolences at hdoliver.com.

Scott Andrew Miles

NORFOLK – Scott Andrew Miles unexpectedly passed away in his sleep on July 26, 2023, in Norfolk, Va.

He was born March 10, 1976, in Norfolk. He was predeceased by his grandparents Eugene and Fannie Miles and Joseph and Rosalie Krampf,

Obituaries

step-grandmother Bobbie Krampf, and his uncles Melvin Krampf and Bryan Miles.

He is survived by his children Coltrane and Molly, cherished former wife Melissa A., parents Richard (Dicky) and Miriam (Cookie) Miles, sisters Amy Bosher (Jason) and Melissa Miles (Ryan), nieces Saderiah Cooksey (Matt) and Haley Bosher, nephews Jason Bosher Jr., Hunter Bosher, and Luke Bosher, great nephew Rory Cooksey, former mother-in-law Suzanne, former sister-in-law Erin, aunts and uncles Harley and Jeanne Miles and Steve and Hilde Klein, cousins Jeff Krampf (Jodi), Susie Krampf, Michael Klein (Andrea), K. Scott Miles (Julie), Leigh-Catherine Miles (Matt), his good friends Chad, Chris, Brian, Michael, Justin V., and Nessim, his sweet, loving companion Natalie Nowatkowski, and many other extended family members.

Scott grew up in Virginia Beach, graduated from Kempsville High School, and later earned three degrees from Old Dominion University. He worked at Mass General in Boston and moved to Washington, D.C, attending Georgetown University, where he received the National Science Foundation Award and attained his PhD in Neuroscience. He started the company Secret Chord Laboratories because of his intense love for music. Scott ventured through life emotionally grounded and seemingly carefree with an evolving plan. He was artistic and musically exceptional. He was a devoted father who loved his children passionately.

He will be deeply missed by family, friends, and all who were touched by his unique and exuberant presence.

A graveside service was held at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Rabbi Michael Panitz officiated. Memorial donations to Temple Israel.

Janice B. Miller

NORFOLK – Janice B. Miller, 66, of Norfolk, Va., passed away peacefully on July 17, 2023.

She was born on Dec. 7, 1956 in Albany, N.Y. to Lawrence and Miriam Brin.

She was a proud graduate of SUNY Fredonia and Old Dominion University.

Janice enjoyed stamp collecting, puzzles, and writing whimsically decorated sticker letters to her family.

She is survived by her step-mom, Mary Brin, her children Alisha Miller (Jessie

Fisher) and Matthew Miller, several grandchildren, her brother RJ (Sandy) Brin, her longtime companion Michael Phillips, and her ex-husband C. Randall Miller.

A private celebration of her life was held by family and close friends at the Jewish People’s Cemetery in Albany, N.Y.

Saada Fizouatty Miller

NORFOLK — Saada Fizouatty Miller passed away on July 18, 2023 surrounded by her loving family in her home.

Saada was born on December 21, 1931 in Port Lyautey Kenitra French Morocco. She was predeceased by her husband James Miller, of blessed memory.

Left to remember her beauty and grace are her children: Janice Miller Utt and her husband, Leonard, and their children Jennifer and Jamie Shoemaker (Andrew and his wife Elena (Alexander), Matthiew, and Amanda), Gabrielle Music, and Joshua Utt and his wife Holly (Samuel, and Joseph).

Rose Miller Bennetch and her husband Benny, and their children James Bennetch and his wife Whitney (Waverly, Thatcher, and Foster), and Erica Bennetch Moore and her husband James, (Lillian, Magnolia, and Hunter).

Aaron David Miller and his children, Saada Miller and her husband Elijah (Issac) and Juliet Miller (Jacob, Elena, and Mia).

John Charles Miller, Sr. and his wife, Mary Ann, and their children Ruth Miller and her husband Jamie, Abram Miller and his wife Lindsay (Levi, Rudy, and Jake), Ben Miller and his wife Michaela (Esme), Claire Miller (Penny), and John Charles Miller, Jr.

Judy Miller Beedie and her husband Robert and their children Rachel Miller, Zachary Miller and his wife Sandra Pimentel (Josiah and Zaiomy), Rivka Beedie (Aiden), and Sara Beedie.

Daniel Lee Miller is the youngest of the six children.

Mom and Daniel enjoyed attending services every Saturday at Temple Israel where they developed many friendships.

The family’s heartfelt thanks goes to Rabbi Michael Panitz for his guidance, kind words, and attention.

The funeral services were held at H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts. A graveside service followed at Forest Lawn Cemetery led by Rabbi Michael Panitz.

Donations may be made to Temple

Israel to the Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund

Pearl “Cookie” Orlins

NORFOLK – Pearl, affectionately known as “Cookie” Orlins, 90, of The Talbot, died on July 12, 2023 in her home.

Born in Norfolk, Virginia, Cookie was the daughter of the late Benjamin Perlin and Sadie Friedman Perlin, both of blessed memory. She was also predeceased by her loving husband, Sidney Orlins, her brother, Norman Perlin and sister, Helen Perlin Smith, all of blessed memory. After Sid passed away, Cookie was lucky to have two very special men in her life, Eddie Levitt and Stanley Glaser both of blessed memory.

Cookie was the co-owner of Richter Distributing Company with Sid, where she served as bookkeeper to the corporation for 34 years.

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