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    • Dec

      09

    • Educators Workshop with Corey Rosen

      Join fellow Tidewater educators for an engaging and interactive workshop with Corey Rosen - author, master storyteller, and veteran improviser. Drawing on his background in both storytelling and education, Cor...

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      Join fellow Tidewater educators for an engaging and interactive workshop with Corey Rosen ...

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      Join fellow Tidewater educators for an engaging and inte...

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    • Dec

      11

    • Teen Workshop with Corey Rosen

      Join other Tidewater teens for My Proud Jewish Story, an interactive and high-energy workshop with Corey Rosen - host of Moth StorySLAM, author, and master storyteller. Through improv games, storytelling prompts,...

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      Join other Tidewater teens for My Proud Jewish Story, an interactive and high-energy worksho...

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      Join other Tidewater teens for My Proud Jewish Story, an ...

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Dec

1 2025

Youth Basketball League Registration Deadline
 

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

JCC Youth Basketball League (Grades K–5)
Open to boys and girls of all faiths in grades K–2 and 3–5, this leagu…

Dec

1 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…

Dec

1 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 …

Dec

2 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…

Dec

2 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…

Dec

3 2025

Little Bakers with Miss Regan

3:30PM - 5:00PM  

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

NO Class on Nov. 26

Session: 5 Weeks
Location: Zone

$120 Mem…

Dec

3 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…

Dec

3 2025

Israel in Focus with John W. Spencer

7:30PM - 9:30PM  

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

 

Israel in Focus: Hamas’ War – Truth and Consequences Featuring MAJ John W. Spencer, USA (Ret.)

Modern warfare a…

Dec

4 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

The United Jewish Federation of Tidewater and Simon Family JCC invites curious members to…

Dec

4 2025

From Wards Corner to the NorVa with Rick Mersel

7:30PM - 8:30PM  

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

 

FROM WARDS CORNER TO THE NORVA: ONE JEWISH KID’S SOUNDTRACK TO REBELLION
NorVa co-founder Rick Mersel

Author of…

Dec

5 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…

Dec

6 2025

Legacy 2025 Jewish Artists of the Past

6:30PM - 8:30PM  

Reba and Sam Sandler Family Campus
5000 Corporate Woods Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23462

Gala Exhibition Opening featuring artwork of Hampton Roads Jewish artists of the past . There will be a Descendants…

Dec

7 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 …

Dec

7 2025

Docent tour of Legacy 2025 Artists of the Past exhibit by Miriam Palmer

2:00PM - 3:00PM  

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

Docent, Miriam Palmer will lead a tour and discussion of the Legacy 25 Artists of the Past exhibit on Sunday…

Dec

8 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…

Dec

8 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…

Dec

8 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 …

Dec

9 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…

Dec

9 2025

Educators Workshop with Corey Rosen

5:30PM - 7:30PM  

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

Join fellow Tidewater educators for an engaging and interactive workshop with Corey Rosen - author, master storyt…

Dec

11 2025

Teen Workshop with Corey Rosen

5:00PM - 7:00PM  

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

Join other Tidewater teens for My Proud Jewish Story, an interactive and high-energy workshop with Corey Rosen - hos…

Dec

11 2025

A Story for Everything: An Evening of Stories, Tips, and Inspiration

7:30PM - 8:30PM  

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

A STORY FOR EVERYTHING: AN EVENING OF STORIES, LAUGHTER, AND INSPIRATION
Expert storyteller Corey Rosen

Author of A…

Dec

14 2025

Values in Oz: A Jewish Take on Wicked 2

1:00PM - 3:30PM  

Cinema Cafe Kemps River
1220 Fordham Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23464

Join Jewish teens from across Tidewater for a special screening of Wicked 2, and experience the story through a whole…

Dec

15 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…

Dec

15 2025

JCC Book Club

1:30PM - 3:30PM  

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

A Light in the Northern Sea by Tim Brady
Online discussion with the Author

Book Club meets the third Monday of…

Dec

17 2025

JCC Senior's Club - Holiday Party

12:00PM - 2:00PM  

JCC Senior's Club - Holiday Party

Location TBD

The Seniors Club meets on the third Wednesday of each month at the S…

Dec

17 2025

Partners in Jewish Life

7:00PM - 8:30PM  

KBH Synagogue on the Reba & Sam Sandler Family Campus
5000 Corporate Woods Drive
Virginia Beach, VA

Dinner & Candle Lighting: 6:00 PM | PJL Program: 7:00 PM
At KBH Synagogue on the Reba & Sam Sandler Family Campus

Jo…
Dec

18 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…

Dec

19 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…

Dec

20 2025

NEXT GEN 757 Hanukkah Party

7:30PM - 11:30PM  

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

Hanukkah Party for the young adults in Tidewater's Jewish Community. Details 

Dec

22 2025

Camp JCC: Winter Break Camp (Week 1)

8:00AM - 6:00PM  

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

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

There will not be camp on 12/25 OR 1/1

For more information, p…

Dec

22 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…

Dec

23 2025

Winter Camp at Camp JCC

8:00AM - 6:00PM  

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

 

Camp JCC Winter Camp will take place December 22, 2025, through January 2, 2026 (excluding December 25 and January 1)…

Dec

24 2025

Winter Camp at Camp JCC

8:00AM - 6:00PM  

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

 

Camp JCC Winter Camp will take place December 22, 2025, through January 2, 2026 (excluding December 25 and January 1)…

Dec

26 2025

Winter Camp at Camp JCC

8:00AM - 6:00PM  

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

 

Camp JCC Winter Camp will take place December 22, 2025, through January 2, 2026 (excluding December 25 and January 1)…

Dec

28 2025

Docent tour and Discussion of "Legacy 2025: Jewish Artists of the Past"

2:00PM - 3:00PM  

The Simon Family JCC - Leon Family Gallery
5000 Corporate Woods Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23462

 

Docent, Harry Graber will provide a tour and discussion of the artwork exhibit " Legacy 25 Local Jewish Artists…

Dec

29 2025

Camp JCC: Winter Break Camp (Week 2)

8:00AM - 6:00PM  

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

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

There will not be camp on 12/25 OR 1/1

For more information, p…

Dec

29 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…

Dec

30 2025

Winter Camp at Camp JCC

8:00AM - 6:00PM  

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

 

Camp JCC Winter Camp will take place December 22, 2025, through January 2, 2026 (excluding December 25 and January 1)…

Dec

31 2025

Winter Camp at Camp JCC

8:00AM - 6:00PM  

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

 

Camp JCC Winter Camp will take place December 22, 2025, through January 2, 2026 (excluding December 25 and January 1)…