| YOM HA'ATZMAUT CELEBRATION OF ISRAEL@75 THIS SUNDAY! APRIL 30, 12 - 4 PM • SANDLER FAMILY CAMPUS There will be something for everyone at United Jewish Federation of Tidewater's and Simon Family JCC's annual celebration of Yom Ha’Atzmaut, Israel’s Independence Day. And ONE LUCKY attendee will go home with a pair of roundtrip airline tickets to Israel!* Enjoy authentic Israeli cuisine, play Israeli games, go shopping in a Shuk, relax in a Bedouin tent and more right here in Tidewater. If you haven't already joined the Israel@75 Challenge online, there's still time; participants are elligable to claim an Israel bucket hat upon arrival on Sunday. For each challenge they complete, they can also pick up a souvenir treasure once inside the festival. CLICK HERE to play along! There are still a few spots for VOLUNTEERS needed on Sunday, so please take a look at slots that need filling. Most are only 1 hour — and it's a great way to meet community members and lend a hand! See you at the Sandler Family Campus on April 30 at noon!
JewishVA.org/IsraelFest *The winner must be 18 or over and present at the community celebration taking place on April 30 between 12 -
4 PM at the Reba and Sam Sandler Family Campus. The winner shall bear all risk of loss or damage to his/her prize after it has been accepted and/or delivered and will be required to complete a W9 form for all prizes valued at more than $600. This prize is made possible through a sponsorship with United Airlines. |
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| SPRING CLEANING FOR THE SOUL: NEW COURSE OFFERED TUESDAYS, MAY 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 • 7:00 PM • SANDLER FAMILY CAMPUS (AND ZOOM) “Derech eretz kadma l’Torah” - good character precedes the Torah, is a well-known Jewish proverb that was first written by the Sages in the Midrash (Vayikra Rabbah 9:3). Acting with dignity and respect are prerequisites to studying the Torah and fulfilling its commandments. It is for this reason that many communities have the custom of studying the Ethics of the Fathers in the weeks following Passover, leading up to Shavuot, the anniversary of the receiving of the Torah. This 5-week course is offered in partnership with the Norfolk Kollel and will be taught by Rabbi Avi Farkas.
In-person and online learning options available. CLICK HERE to register. For more information, contact Director of Jewish Innovation Sierra Lautman, (757) 965-6107. |
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| ONE HUNDRED SATURDAYS: JOIN LIVE CHAT ONLINE WITH MICHAEL FRANK TUESDAY, MAY 9, 12 PM • ONLINE (REGISTER FOR LINK) In One Hundred Saturdays, Michael Frank tells the remarkable story of 99-year-old Stella Levi, whose conversations with him over the course of six years bring to life the vibrant world of Jewish Rhodes, the deportation to Auschwitz that extinguished 90 percent of her community, and the resilience and wisdom of the woman who lived to tell the tale. CLICK HERE to register for this free, live session with author Michael Frank and you'll receive the zoom link. Michael Frank is the author of What Is Missing, a novel, and the award-winning memoir The Mighty Franks. His essays, articles, and short stories have appeared in The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, The Atlantic, Slate, The Yale Review, Salmagundi, The TLS, Tablet, and other publications. |
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| | BEHIND THE SCENES AT 60 MINUTES with PRODUCER IRA ROSEN WEDNESDAY, MAY 17, 12 PM • SIMON FAMILY JCC When producer Ira Rosen walked into the 60 Minutes offices in June 1980, he knew he was about to enter television history. His career catapulted him to the heights of TV journalism, breaking some of the most important stories in TV news. But behind the scenes was a war room of clashing producers, anchors, and the most formidable 60 Minutes figure: legendary correspondent Mike Wallace. Join us for an entertaining and dishy conversation with 24-time Emmy and 2-time Peabody Award winning writer and producer Ira Rosen. In this engaging, in-person conversation, he will reveal intimate, untold stories of his decades at America's most iconic news show — from his book Ticking Clock. CLICK HERE to reserve your seat at this special luncheon. Tickets (include lunch) are $12 ($6 for 55+ yrs); a special book bundle + lunch is $27 when purchased before May 10. |
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| LOVE TO HOST? POP UP SHABBAT IS SEEKING HOSTS FOR MAY AND JUNE Want to host the next Pop-up Shabbat? Hosts in their 20’s, 30’s, and 40’s are all welcome! The Young Adult Division of the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater (YAD UJFT) will provide hosts with the essentials — as well as a stipend up to $25 per attendee for nourishment, courtesy of the Glasser Family Foundation. Since launching last month have been successful for all involved. YAD thanks all our hosts and guests thus far — all Jewish young adults who have enjoyed spending time getting to know new friends in a casual setting. Are you our next host? You pick the number of guests you'd like around your table, the menu, and date; the Young Adult Division of the UJFT provides local guests looking to enjoy a Shabbat dinner. Easy and fun! Contact Matthew Kramer-Morning for more information. Or visit JewishVA.org/PopUpShabbat |
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| | UNITED JEWISH FEDERATION OF TIDEWATER
5000 Corporate Woods Drive, Suite 200, Virginia Beach VA 23462 Reba & Sam Sandler Family Campus of the Tidewater Jewish Community 757.965.6100 | info@UJFT.org Got 4 (or less) Questions? Contact our Director of Marketing at BBerusch@UJFT.org |
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