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Oct

2 2025

OST's Yom Kippur Children's Service

9:00AM - 10:00AM  

Ohef Sholom Temple
530 Raleigh Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23507

 

Join us for our lively Children's Service led by our amazing clergy team. The service is free and open to the communi…

Oct

3 2025

Active Adult Birthday Celebration

1:00PM - 3:00PM  

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

 

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

Oct

3 2025

Shabbat Shenanigans at Temple Israel

6:00PM - 7:00PM  

Temple Israel
7255 Granby St (Parking and Entrance on Wilby St)
Norfolk, VA 23505

 

Shabbat Shenanigans is a monthly event for children 12 and younger and the grown-ups and siblings who love them. Each…

Oct

5 2025

OST's Wiggles and Giggles

10:00AM - 11:00AM  

Ohef Sholom Temple
530 Raleigh Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23507

 

Wiggle & Giggle in the Sukkah! Families with children ages 0–3 are invited to Ohef Sholom Temple on October 5 from …

Oct

6 2025

October 7 Commemoration

9:00AM - 9:30PM  

The Reba and Sam Sandler Family Campus of the Tidewater Jewish Community
5000 Corporate Woods Drive
Virginia Beach, VA

 

Community Commemoration of October 7
MONDAY, October 6 ● 9 AM ● Reba & Sam Sandler Family Campus
Join Tidewater…

Oct

7 2025

School Days Out: SIA ONLY (Sukkot)

8:00AM - 6:00PM  

Simon Family JCC
5000 Corporate Woods Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23452

 

Register at https://jcc.jewishva.org/school-days-out

For more information, please contact Dave Flagler, dflagler@ujf…

Oct

7 2025

10/7 Memorial—We Remember

12:30PM - 1:30PM  

Webb University Center
Old Dominion University
1301 W 49th St
Norfolk, VA 23529

 

10/7 Memorial—We Remember

ODU Webb Center, Newport News Room

Oct

8 2025

School Days Out: SIA ONLY (Sukkot)

8:00AM - 6:00PM  

Simon Family JCC
5000 Corporate Woods Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23452

 

Register at https://jcc.jewishva.org/school-days-out

For more information, please contact Dave Flagler, dflagler@ujf…

Oct

8 2025

OST's Shake it in the Sukkah

5:30PM - 7:30PM  

Ohef Sholom Temple
530 Raleigh Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23507

 

Celebrate Sukkot at the Sisterhood and Men's Club's Shake It in the Sukkah on Tuesday, October 8 at 5:30 pm! Enjoy se…

Oct

8 2025

YAD in the Sukkah

5:30PM - 8:00PM  

Reba & Sam Sandler Family Campus
5000 Corporate Woods Drive
Virginia Beach, VA

 

YAD celebrating Sukkot in the Sukkah @ SFC

Oct

9 2025

GOD: Many ideas of "One"

11:00AM - 12:30PM  

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

 

GOD: Many Ideas of "One"
Ten Jewish Views of the Divine
Instructor: Rabbi Dr. Michael Panitz, historian and Rabbi of …

Oct

9 2025

Sukkot at Bergey’s farm

5:30PM - 7:30PM  

3400 Holly Rd

Virginia Beach, VA 23451

 

Join us for a family-friendly Sukkot celebration for all ages! Enjoy Tractor ride, corn maze, make your own fresh piz…

Oct

9 2025

Women's Philanthropy in the Sukkah - #2

6:00PM - 8:30PM  

 

holding 2nd meeting in the SFC Sukkah

Oct

9 2025

OST Board Meeting

6:30PM - 8:00PM  

Ohef Sholom Temple
530 Raleigh Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23507

 

The Ohef Sholom Temple board will be having their monthly meeting.

Oct

10 2025

Once Upon a Shabbat at Congregation Beth El

5:30PM - 6:30PM  

Congregation Beth El Norfolk
422 Shirley Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23517

 

Once Upon a Shabbat Congregation Beth El October 10, 2025 5:30-6:30 Come join us for Once Upon a Shabbat, a…

Oct

10 2025

OST's Sukkot and Simchat Torah Service with Consecration

6:30PM - 8:30PM  

Ohef Sholom Temple
530 Raleigh Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23507

 

Join us on Friday, October 10 at 6:30 PM for a night of music, celebration, and community as Ohef Sholom Temple honor…

Oct

11 2025

Men’s club Sukkot 2025

8:00PM - 10:00PM  

3400 Holly Rd

Virginia Beach, VA 23451

 

Together with the NADIV Circle, we're bringing you the ultimate Men's Night in the Sukkah!
Expect a BBQ feast, flowin…

Oct

12 2025

Pizza in The Hut with Tidewater’s Shinshinim

1:00PM - 3:00PM  

Reba & Sam Sandler Family Campus
5000 Corporate Woods Drive
Virginia Beach, VA

 

Celebrate the festival of Sukkot with Noga and Yarden, Tidewater’s Newest Shinshinm, in the sukkah on the Reba and …

Oct

13 2025

Jewish/JCC Mah Jongg Monday

1:00PM - 4:00PM  

The Reba and Sam Sandler Family Campus of the Tidewater Jewish Community
5000 Corporate Woods Drive
Virginia Beach, VA

 

Creating and strengthening friendships throughout the Jewish Community through the game of Mah Jongg. Whether you’r…

Oct

14 2025

Jewish Family Service Board of Directors Meeting

12:00AM  

 

JFS Board of Directors Meeting

Oct

14 2025

School Days Out: SIA ONLY (Shemini Atzeret)

8:00AM - 6:00PM  

Simon Family JCC
5000 Corporate Woods Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23452

 

Register at https://jcc.jewishva.org/school-days-out

For more information, please contact Dave Flagler, dflagler@ujf…

Oct

14 2025

Jewish Family Service Board Meeting

12:00PM - 1:00PM  

Reba and Sam Sandler Family Campus of the Tidewater Jewish Community
5000 Corporate Woods Drive
Suite 400
Virginia Beach, VA 23462

 

Jewish Family Service Board Meeting- By Invitation Only

Oct

14 2025

Simchat Torah Dance 2025

6:30PM - 8:30PM  

3400 Holly Rd

Virginia Beach, VA 23451

 

Join us for an unforgettable Simchat Torah celebration! Enjoy a full dinner, exciting surprises for kids, and an upli…

Oct

14 2025

KBH Board Meeting

7:00PM - 8:30PM  

KBH
952 Indian Lakes Blvd
Virginia Beach, 23464

 

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

Oct

15 2025

School Days Out: SIA ONLY (Simchat Torah)

8:00AM - 6:00PM  

Simon Family JCC
5000 Corporate Woods Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23452

 

Register at https://jcc.jewishva.org/school-days-out

For more information, please contact Dave Flagler, dflagler@ujf…

Oct

16 2025

Knots for Kindness

10:00AM - 12:00PM  

Aviva Pembroke Senior Living Community
373 Constitution Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23462

 

Knots for Kindness is a combined knitting and crocheting group open to all. All projects will be donated to Jewish…

Oct

16 2025

GOD: Many ideas of "One"

11:00AM - 12:30PM  

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

 

GOD: Many Ideas of "One"
Ten Jewish Views of the Divine
Instructor: Rabbi Dr. Michael Panitz, historian and Rabbi of …

Oct

16 2025

JCC Roundtable Conversations

1:00PM - 3:00PM  

The Reba and Sam Sandler Family Campus of the Tidewater Jewish Community
5000 Corporate Woods Drive
Virginia Beach, VA

 

JCC Roundtable Discussions

A collaborative discussion group where participants tackle tough topics. Meets on the fir…

Oct

16 2025

Judaica Series: Mezuzot

5:30PM - 6:00PM  

The Reba and Sam Sandler Family Campus of the Tidewater Jewish Community
5000 Corporate Woods Drive
Virginia Beach, VA

 

Day 1 explores the meaning, tradition, and artistry of the Mezuzah. Followed by Day 2, featuring a hands-on glass fu…

Oct

18 2025

Kids Night Out

5:00PM - 9:00PM  

The Reba and Sam Sandler Family Campus of the Tidewater Jewish Community
5000 Corporate Woods Drive
Virginia Beach, VA

 

Drop the kids off for an epic adventure at our Kids Night Out! They'll have a blast playing with friends in a safe, s…

Oct

19 2025

Israeli Youth Movment

1:00PM - 3:00PM  

Reba & Sam Sandler Family Campus
5000 Corporate Woods Drive
Virginia Beach, VA

 

Join Our New Shinshinim-Led Israeli Youth Movement! 
Sundays, beginning October 19, register any time!

Calling all …

Oct

19 2025

Judaica Series: Mezuzot – Class & Glass Fusing Workshop

2:00PM - 3:00PM  

Perry Glass Studio

 

Part II - Hands on Workshop

Discover the meaning and tradition behind the mezuzah in the first session of the Judaic…

Oct

20 2025

JCC Book Club

1:30PM - 3:30PM  

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

 

The Incorruptibles, by Dan Slater
Online discussion with the Author

If you enjoy reading and discussing books…

Oct

21 2025

Yiddish Club

1:00PM - 2:00PM  

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…

Oct

21 2025

Judaica Series: Mezuzot – Class & Glass Fusing Workshop

7:00PM - 8:00PM  

Perry Glass Studio

 

Part II - Hands on Workshop

Discover the meaning and tradition behind the mezuzah in the first session of the Judaic…

Oct

22 2025

JCRC Steering Committee Meeting

12:00PM - 1:00PM  

Reba and Sam Sandler Family Campus of the Tidewater Jewish Community
5000 Corporate Woods Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23462

 

JCRC Steering Committee Meeting - By Invitation Only

Oct

22 2025

Senior's Club with the Shinshinim

12:00PM - 2:00PM  

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

 

JCC Seniors Club - Israeli Heritage Program with the Tidewater ShinShinim

Join us at the JCC for a special Senior Cl…

Oct

23 2025

GOD: Many ideas of "One"

11:00AM - 12:30PM  

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

 

GOD: Many Ideas of "One"
Ten Jewish Views of the Divine
Instructor: Rabbi Dr. Michael Panitz, historian and Rabbi of …

Oct

23 2025

Yaakov Katz: Israel's Blind Spot - Underestimating Hamas

7:30PM - 9:00PM  

The Reba and Sam Sandler Family Campus of the Tidewater Jewish Community
5000 Corporate Woods Drive
Virginia Beach, VA

 

ISRAEL’S BLIND SPOT: UNDERESTIMATING HAMAS
With Former Jerusalem Post Editor-in-Chief Yaakov Katz

Co-Author of Wh…

Oct

25 2025

Middle School Movie Night

7:00PM - 10:00PM  

The Reba and Sam Sandler Family Campus of the Tidewater Jewish Community
5000 Corporate Woods Drive
Virginia Beach, VA

 

Calling all Middle Schoolers:

Bring your friends and leave your parents and siblings behind for a late night movie n…

Oct

26 2025

Next Gen Majongg Meetup Series

10:00AM - 11:30AM  

The Reba and Sam Sandler Family Campus of the Tidewater Jewish Community
5000 Corporate Woods Drive
Virginia Beach, VA

 

Please allow a moment for information and registration to load below.

Oct

26 2025

SIA Fall Festival

11:00AM - 3:00PM  

Simon Family JCC

 

Strelitz International Academy's Third Annual Fall Festival!

Oct

26 2025

OST's Chili Cook-Off and Petting Zoo

12:00PM - 2:00PM  

Ohef Sholom Temple
530 Raleigh Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23507

 

The Chili Cook-Off and Petting Zoo is back! After Religious School on Sunday, October 26, the OST Men’s Club is hos…

Oct

27 2025

JEWISH-JCC MAH JONGG MONDAYS

1:00PM - 4:00PM  

The Reba and Sam Sandler Family Campus of the Tidewater Jewish Community
5000 Corporate Woods Drive
Fleishman/Moss Lounge
Virginia Beach, VA 23462

 

Creating and strengthening friendships throughout the Jewish Community through the game of Mah Jongg. Whether you're …

Oct

27 2025

Partners in Jewish Life

7:00PM - 8:30PM  

Reba & Sam Sandler Family Campus
5000 Corporate Woods Drive
Virginia Beach, VA

 

Partners in Jewish Life, also known as PJL or simply Partners, was created to unite Jewish communities worldwide thro…

Oct

28 2025

TINY PEP TALKS with Paula Skaggs & Josh Linden

7:30PM - 9:00PM  

Reba & Sam Sandler Family Campus
5000 Corporate Woods Drive
Virginia Beach, VA

 

TINY PEP TALKS
With Comedians Paula Skaggs & Josh Linden

Authors of Tiny Pep Talks: Bite-Size Encouragement for L…

Oct

29 2025

Little Bakers with Miss Regan Begins

3:30PM - 5:00PM  

Reba & Sam Sandler Family Campus
5000 Corporate Woods Drive
Virginia Beach, VA

 

Grades 1-5
Wednesdays 3:30-5:00
October 29-December 3

NO Class on Nov. 26

Session: 5 Weeks
Location: Zone

$120 Mem…

Oct

30 2025

Knots for Kindness

10:00AM - 12:00PM  

Aviva Pembroke Senior Living Community
373 Constitution Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23462

 

Knots for Kindness is a combined knitting and crocheting group open to all. All projects will be donated to Jewish…

Oct

30 2025

GOD: Many ideas of "One"

11:00AM - 12:30PM  

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

 

GOD: Many Ideas of "One"
Ten Jewish Views of the Divine
Instructor: Rabbi Dr. Michael Panitz, historian and Rabbi of …