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Dec

1 2023

Active Adults Birthday Celebration

12:30PM - 2:30PM  

Simon Family JCC Fleischmann Lounge, Room A90
5000 Corporate Woods Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23462

 

ACTIVE ADULTS - Celebrate our community birthdays! Are you over 55? JOIN US! Have some cake! Do you have a birthday t…

Dec

2 2023

PJ Library Military Havdalah Event

6:00PM - 8:00PM  

 

FREE for Local Jewish military families are welcome to join for this Havdalah event. This event is run by PJ Library …

Dec

5 2023

Scripture on the Silver Screen

11:00AM - 12:30PM  

Simon Family JCC
5000 Corporate Woods Drive
Suite 100
Virginia Beach, VA

 

What happens when a famous story is retold to a new audience? The retelling is usually a blend of old and new. Whethe…

Dec

5 2023

Menorahs and Martinis

7:00PM - 8:30PM  

Chabad House

 

Enjoy martinis and creating a beautiful stone Menorah. ( women only)

Dec

6 2023

Lunch & Learn at Congregation Beth El

12:00PM - 1:00PM  

Congregation Beth El
422 Shirley Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23517

 

For information or to register, contact Noelle Wright at noelle@bethelnorfolk.com

Dec

6 2023

Melton: Jewish Medical Ethics

6:45PM - 8:45PM  

ONLINE via ZOOM

 

Surrogacy. Significant progress — but thorny ethical issues. Modern medical advances can improve and prolong life b…

Dec

7 2023

ODU Hanukkah Menorah Lighting

4:30PM - 6:00PM  

Old Dominion University
Batten Arts and Letters Building
Front Lobby

 

Please join Old Dominion University's Hillel, Institute for Jewish Studies and Interfaith Understanding, and Jewish C…

Dec

7 2023

Chanukkah Party

5:00PM - 7:00PM  

24th st park
24th Street- Oceanfront
Virginia Beach, VA 23451

 

Step into the magic of the "Chanukkah Community Party" at the 24th Street park at the VB Oceanfront! ??
Enjoy a mesme…

Dec

7 2023

UJFT Board of Directors

6:00PM - 8:00PM  

Simon Family JCC
5000 Corporate Woods Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23462

 

UJFT Board of Directors 

Dec

8 2023

Shabbat B'Yachad- Multi-Generational Chanukah Service and Dinner

5:30PM - 8:30PM  

Ohef Sholom Temple
530 Raleigh Ave
Norfolk, VA 23507

 

"B'Yachad" mean "together" and we are delighted to welcome members of all generations and families of all types to ou…

Dec

8 2023

School Participation Shabbat service, dinner, and Hanukah Celebration

5:45PM - 7:45PM  

Congregation Beth El Norfolk
422 Shirley Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23517

 

Come join us as all the students add their voices, rhythms, brachot, and joy to embrace Shabbat at 5:45 pm Shabbat…

Dec

10 2023

Come Together Series -Light Up Your Life

2:00PM - 4:00PM  

Temple Emanuel
424 25th St.
Virginia Beach, VA 23451

 

Series co-sponsored by Temple Emanuel, Kehillat Bet Hamidrash/Kempsville Conservative, Temple Israel, and Congregatio…

Dec

10 2023

Chabad's Annual Giant Menorah Lighting

4:30PM - 6:00PM  

Mount Trashmore Park
Parking Lot by the Y
310 Edwin Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23462

 

Giant public menorah lighting and celebration

Dec

12 2023

Baby and Me at the JCC

9:00AM - 10:00AM  

Simon Family JCC
5000 Corporate Woods Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23462

 

Free + Open to ALL GUARDIANS with babies up to 24 months.

Every other Tuesday at the Simon Family JCC!
No registrati…

Dec

12 2023

Scripture on the Silver Screen

11:00AM - 12:30PM  

Simon Family JCC
5000 Corporate Woods Drive
Suite 100
Virginia Beach, VA

 

What happens when a famous story is retold to a new audience? The retelling is usually a blend of old and new. Whethe…

Dec

12 2023

Yiddish Club

1:00PM - 2:30PM  

Simon Family JCC
5000 Corporate Woods Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23462

 

Yiddish Club is returning to the Simon Family JCC!  This event promises to be a joyous occasion where attendees can…

Dec

12 2023

Congregation Beth El, Board of Directors meeting

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

Congregation Beth El
422 Shirley Ave.
Norfolk, VA

 

Board of Directors meeting

Dec

12 2023

KBH Board Meeting

7:00PM - 8:30PM  

KBH
952 Indian Lakes Blvd
Virginia Beach, VA 23464

 

Kehillat Bet Hamidrash/Kempsville Conservative Synagogue's monthly board meeting.

Dec

12 2023

Young Adult Division Drinks and Dreidels

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

Afterglow Brewing
2330 Bowdens Ferry Rd
Suite 600
Norfolk, 23508

 

Join fellow Young Jewish Adults for our Hanukkah get together!

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Dec

13 2023

Lunch & Learn at Congregation Beth El

12:00PM - 1:00PM  

Congregation Beth El
422 Shirley Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23517

 

For information or to register, contact Noelle Wright at noelle@bethelnorfolk.com

Dec

13 2023

Holocaust Commission Meeting

12:30PM - 1:30PM  

 

This in-person meeting will be held at the Simon Family JCC.

Dec

13 2023

Annual Grand Menorah Parade

5:00PM - 6:30PM  

Chabad House

 

Grand Menorah car parade! Includes light dinner.

Dec

13 2023

TJF BOD Meeting

6:00PM - 8:00PM  

Reba & Sam Sandler Family Campus, Kramer Board Room
5000 Corporate Woods Drive
Kramer Board Room
Virginia Beach, VA 23462

 

TJF Board Meeting

Dec

13 2023

Torah on Tap

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

 

Come enjoy drinks, snakcs and discussion with peers. RSVP required to Noelle@bethelnorfolk.com Location of…

Dec

14 2023

KBH Annual Outdoor Chanukiyah Lighting and Celebration

5:00PM - 7:00PM  

Kehillat Bet Hamidrash/Kempsville Conservative Synagogue
952 Indian Lakes Blvd
Virginia Beach, VA 23464

 

Kehillat Bet Hamidrash/Kempsville Conservative Synagogue's annual outdoor Chanukiyah lighting and Chanukah celebratio…

Dec

15 2023

Rock Shabbat

5:45PM - 8:00PM  

 

Celebrate the end of Hanukkah with the Jewish community at Rock Shabbat on Friday, December 15th at the Reba & Sam Sa…

Dec

17 2023

Bogrim Program at Beth El

9:00AM - 12:00PM  

Congregation Beth El Norfolk
422 Shirley Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23517

 

The Bogrim Program is a teen leadership building, and social action/mitzvot program that meets once a month. Through …

Dec

17 2023

Torah on Trails

2:00PM - 4:00PM  

First Landing State Park
2500 Shore Drive
Virginia Beach, VA

 

Enjoy a walk through nature with family and friends. Lead by Rabbi Koas. First Landng State Park 2500 Shore…

Dec

18 2023

JCC Book Club

1:30PM - 2:30PM  

 

If you enjoy reading and discussing books with others, this group is for you. 
The discussions are lively, informati…

Dec

19 2023

Confronting Campus Antisemitism

7:30PM - 9:30PM  

ZOOM

 

Ideal for high school & college students & their families.

Join Mark Rotenberg, Hillel International’s Vice Presid…

Dec

20 2023

JCC Senior's Holiday Luncheon

12:00PM - 2:00PM  

Vino Italian + Bistro
5200 Fairfield Shopping Center
Virginia Beac, 23464

 

Please join us for some holiday spirit!  All Seniors - including Senior's Club, Bridge, Bunco, Mah Jonh & Mexican T…

Dec

20 2023

Lunch & Learn at Congregation Beth El

12:00PM - 1:00PM  

Congregation Beth El
422 Shirley Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23517

 

For information or to register, contact Noelle Wright at noelle@bethelnorfolk.com

Dec

21 2023

Moon Circle

6:45PM - 8:15PM  

Simon Family JCC
5000 Corporate Woods Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23462

 

Moon Circle: A monthly gathering to connect more deeply with ourselves, each other and the sacred flow of the Hebrew …

Dec

29 2023

JCC Winter Camp

8:00AM - 6:00PM  

Simon Family JCC
5000 Corporate Woods Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23462

 

Structured camp style days for K-5 graders during winter vacation. Each day includes crafts, sports, swimming and fun…