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Nov

2 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.

Nov

2 2025

Pumpkin Recycling with PJ Library

1:00PM - 2:30PM  

Red Wing Park
1398 General Booth Blvd
VA 23451

 

Celebrate fall with PJ Library at Red Wing Park, designed for ages 4–6 but open to everyone. Bring your own carved …

Nov

2 2025

OST's Havdallah by the Beach

4:00PM - 7:00PM  

Location will be sent to registrants

 

Join us for a special evening by the water to honor Rabbi Roz's 20 years of services and OST's place in the Tidewater…

Nov

3 2025

Conversational Hebrew: Session 1

5:30PM - 7:30PM  

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

 

Conversational Hebrew with the Shinshinim
Session 1: Everyday Hebrew

Join the Tidewater Shinshinim for weekly conver…

Nov

3 2025

From Sinai to Seinfeld: Jews and Their Jokes

6:45PM - 8:15PM  

ONLINE

 

From Sinai to Seinfeld - Jews And Their Jokes 
10-week course taught by Dr. Amy K. Milligan, on Zoom

Humor is part …

Nov

4 2025

Jewish Journeys: Collective Memories through Place and Time

12:00PM - 1:30PM  

 

Table of Contents: Lesson 1 - The Duty of Recollection: Telling the Jewish Story Lesson 2 - Greece, Restoring…

Nov

4 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…

Nov

5 2025

Lion Tikvah Chai Luncheon

11:30AM - 1:30PM  

UJFT
5000 Corporate Woods Dr Suite 200
Fleishman/Moss Lounge
Virginia Beach, VA 23454

 

Women's Philanthropy
Invitation only

Nov

5 2025

Little Bakers with Miss Regan

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…

Nov

5 2025

The Jewish Way to a Good Life with Shira Stutman

7:30PM - 9:00PM  

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

 

THE JEWISH WAY TO A GOOD LIFE
With former senior rabbi at Sixth & I, Shira Stutman

Author of The Jewish Way to a Go…

Nov

6 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 …

Nov

6 2025

Girl Bandits of the Warsaw Ghetto with Elizabeth R. Hyman

12:00PM - 2:00PM  

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

 

THE GIRL BANDITS OF THE WARSAW GHETTO
With Historian Elizabeth R. Hyman

Author of The Girl Bandits of the Warsaw Gh…

Nov

6 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…

Nov

6 2025

The Nosh: Taking a Bite out of Hard Conversations

6:45PM - 8:15PM  

Online

 

Engage in meaningful conversations with thoughtful conversationalists during two enriching events this fall. In Novem…

Nov

7 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…

Nov

7 2025

Beth El's 175th Anniversary Celebrations

5:00PM - 10:00PM  

 

Beth El's Weekend of Celebrations for its 175th Anniversary

Nov

7 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…

Nov

8 2025

Beth El's 175th Anniversary Celebration

7:00PM - 10:00PM  

 

Beth El's Weekend of Celebrations for its 175th Anniversary

Nov

9 2025

Kristallnacht Anniversary

8:00AM - 9:00PM  

 

Anniversary of Kristallnacht, November 9, 1938

 

On this date, the Nazi government of Germany launched a state spo…

Nov

9 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.

Nov

9 2025

Help others this Thanksgiving with NADIV

1:00PM - 3:00PM  

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

 

Helping others this Thanksgiving:  An afternoon of service to support JFS

 

Individuals and Families welcome!  P…

Nov

9 2025

Congregation Beth El's 175th Anniversary Celebration

5:00PM - 10:00PM  

Congregation Beth El
422 Shirley Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23517

 

Join Congregation Beth El in its 175th anniversary celebration. More details will follow!

Nov

10 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 …

Nov

10 2025

Conversational Hebrew: Session 1

5:30PM - 6:30PM  

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

 

Conversational Hebrew with the Shinshinim
Session 1: Everyday Hebrew

Join the Tidewater Shinshinim for weekly conver…

Nov

10 2025

From Sinai to Seinfeld: Jews and Their Jokes

6:45PM - 8:15PM  

ONLINE

 

From Sinai to Seinfeld - Jews And Their Jokes 
10-week course taught by Dr. Amy K. Milligan, on Zoom

Humor is part …

Nov

11 2025

Jewish Family Service Board of Directors Meeting

12:00AM  

 

JFS Board of Directors Meeting

Nov

11 2025

School Days Out: Veterans Day

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…

Nov

11 2025

Jewish Journeys: Collective Memories through Place and Time

12:00PM - 1:30PM  

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

 

Table of Contents: Lesson 1 - The Duty of Recollection: Telling the Jewish Story Lesson 2 - Greece, Restoring…

Nov

11 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.

Nov

12 2025

Ketubah Renaissance with Michael Shapiro

12:00PM - 1:30PM  

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

 

KETUBAH RENAISSANCE
With Ketubah.com founder Michael Shapiro

Author of Ketubah Renaissance: The Artful Modern Reviv…

Nov

12 2025

Holocaust Commission Meeting

12:30PM - 1:30PM  

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

 

Holocaust Commission Meeting- By Invitation Only

Nov

12 2025

Little Bakers with Miss Regan

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…

Nov

13 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…

Nov

13 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 …

Nov

13 2025

Together We Rise - Community Challah Bake

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

B'nai Israel Congregation
420 Spotswood Ave
Norfolk, VA 23517

 

Women in the Jewish community are invited to an inspiring Challah Bake. Experience of healing, gratitude, and hope as…

Nov

13 2025

Israel Today (Tentative)

7:30PM - 9:00PM  

Fleder Multipurpose Room

 

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Nov

14 2025

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Nov

16 2025

Temple Israel Scholar in Residence

12:00AM  

Temple Israel
7255 Granby Street
Norfolk, VA 23505

 

We will be bringing in Jordan Gorfinkel (Gorf) for this weekend. Some of the events will be open to the community.

Nov

14 2025

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Nov

15 2025

Tidewater Shabbat Project

4:30PM - 9:30PM  

Bnai Israel Congergation

 

The Tidewater Shabbat Project is happening again this year. Join us as Jews from all different backgrounds join…

Nov

16 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.

Nov

16 2025

OST's Wiggles and Giggles

10:00AM - 11:00AM  

Ohef Sholom Temple
530 Raleigh Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23507

 

Ohef Sholom Temple’s Wiggles & Giggles is a fun, engaging program for children ages three months to three years and…

Nov

16 2025

Israeli Youth Movement

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 …

Nov

16 2025

Hampton roads Jewish Artists of the Past in Context

4:00PM - 6:00PM  

The Jewish Museum & Cultural Center
607 Effingham Street
Portsmouth,, VA 23704

 

Mia Laufer Ph.D. , curator of European Art at the Chrysler Museum of Art will speak on Legacy 2025 Hampton Roads…

Nov

16 2025

Tentative Hampton Roads Jewish Visual Arts Committee Event

5:00PM - 8:00PM  

simon family jcc

VA

 

tbd

Nov

17 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

 

Description: Creating and strengthening friendships throughout the Jewish Community through the game of Mah Jongg. Wh…

Nov

17 2025

JCC Book Club

1:30PM - 3:30PM  

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

 

Giant Love by Julie Gilbert
Online discussion with the Author

Book Club meets the third Monday of each month. …

Nov

17 2025

Conversational Hebrew: Session 1

5:30PM - 6:30PM  

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

 

Conversational Hebrew with the Shinshinim
Session 1: Everyday Hebrew

Join the Tidewater Shinshinim for weekly conver…

Nov

17 2025

From Sinai to Seinfeld: Jews and Their Jokes

6:45PM - 8:15PM  

ONLINE

 

From Sinai to Seinfeld - Jews And Their Jokes 
10-week course taught by Dr. Amy K. Milligan, on Zoom

Humor is part …

Nov

18 2025

Jewish Book Month @100 with Angela Buchdahl

1:00PM - 2:20PM  

ZOOM

 

JEWISH BOOK MONTH @ 100
Senior rabbi at Central Synagogue, Angela Buchdahl in conversation with Abigail Pogrebin

Ra…

Nov

19 2025

JCC Senior's Club - Monthly Meeting

12:00PM - 2:00PM  

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

 

JCC Senior's Club Arias & Duets

Senior club business at 12:00 in the Fleischmann Lounge
Lunch at 12:30
Arias & Duets…

Nov

19 2025

TJF Investment Committee

12:00PM - 2:00PM  

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

 

TJF Investment Committee Meeting

Nov

19 2025

Arias & Duets - Lunch with the Opera

1:00PM - 2:00PM  

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

 

An afternoon of fun and song from your favorite operas and musicials!

Please allow a moment for registration to load…

Nov

19 2025

Little Bakers with Miss Regan

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…

Nov

20 2025

GOD: Many ideas of "One"

11:00AM - 12:30PM  

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

 

A 10-week course offered by the Konikoff Center for Learning. Taught by Rabbi Michael Panitz.

More details and regis…

Nov

20 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…

Nov

20 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.

Nov

20 2025

Secrets of Sesame with Rachel Simons

7:30PM - 9:00PM  

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

 

SECRETS OF SESAME
Founder of Seed + Mill, Rachel Simons

Author of Sesame: Global Recipes & Stories of an Ancient Se…

Nov

21 2025

Jewish Family Service Thanksgiving Pick Up

10:00AM - 12:00PM  

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

 

Thanksgiving Food Pick-Up Friday, November 21 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Hand out Thanksgiving food donation bags to…

Nov

21 2025

Volunteer Days

10:00AM - 3:00PM  

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

 

Join the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater and the Simon Famly JCC for our Monthly Volunteer Days, where communit…

Nov

21 2025

Once Upon a Shabbat

5:30PM - 7:00PM  

Congregation Beth El Norfolk
422 Shirley Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23517

 

Come join us for Once Upon a Shabbat, a special Shabbat service for children 12 and under, and their parents. Each…

Nov

22 2025

November 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…

Nov

23 2025

Community Impact Day

10:00AM - 12:00PM  

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

 

Join us for the second annual Community Impact Day! This special event offers families two exciting ways to engage an…

Nov

24 2025

JCC Annual Blood Drive

11:00AM - 3:45PM  

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

 

Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. Your donation can mean the difference between life and death for …

Nov

24 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

 

Description: Creating and strengthening friendships throughout the Jewish Community through the game of Mah Jongg. Wh…

Nov

24 2025

Conversational Hebrew: Session 1

5:30PM - 6:30PM  

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

 

Conversational Hebrew with the Shinshinim
Session 1: Everyday Hebrew

Join the Tidewater Shinshinim for weekly conver…

Nov

24 2025

From Sinai to Seinfeld: Jews and Their Jokes

6:45PM - 8:15PM  

ONLINE

 

From Sinai to Seinfeld - Jews And Their Jokes 
10-week course taught by Dr. Amy K. Milligan, on Zoom

Humor is part …

Nov

25 2025

Jewish Journeys: Collective Memories through Place and Time

12:00AM - 1:30PM  

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

 

Join Rabbi Jacob Herber to explore how Jewish history and memory shape identity in this six-part course. Travel thro…

Nov

26 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

Nov

27 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…