Tu BiShvat
Community Calendar
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Mar
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Join the Chrysler Museum of Art for a special screening of the powerful documentary Art Spiegelman: Disaster Is My Muse.
This revealing portrait offers an intimate look at the Pulitzer Prize-winning creator of Ma...
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Children and families, join Noga and Yarden for a delicious evening filled with games, crafts, and ice cream as we celebrate Israel’s First Female Prime Minister! This program will take place at the same time as...
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Feb 2, 2026
Feb 16, 2026
President's Day
Feb
1 2026
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 designed for children from birth to age three and their families to conne…
Feb
1 2026
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 …
Feb
1 2026
Tu B'Shevat Sunday Funday
1:00PM - 3:00PM
Reba & Sam Sandler Family Campus
5000 Corporate Woods Drive Virginia Beach, VA
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
Join us on Sunday, February 1, from 1:00–3:00 PM at the Simon Family JCC to celebrate Tu B’Shevat, the New Year o…
Feb
3 2026
Bereshit II, Melton Course, 10-weeks
12:00PM - 1:30PM
Take a journey through the heartwarming and heartbreaking stories of the first Jewish family as told in Bereshit/Gene…
Feb
3 2026
JEWISH-JCC MAH JONGG EVENINGS
6:00PM - 8:30PM
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…
Feb
4 2026
Virginia Jewish Advocacy Day Insider's Briefing
12:00PM - 1:00PM
ONLINE
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Feb
5 2026
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…
Feb
5 2026
Jewish Women's Voices
12:00PM - 1:30PM
10- Week Course Taught By Rabbi Michael Panitz.
In the days of Adam and Eve, half the human population was female, b…
Feb
5 2026
JCC Roundtable Conversation
1:00PM - 3:00PM
If you love a spirited debate then this is the place for you. Come join community members of all ages for conversatio…
Feb
6 2026
SIA EY Shabbat sing-along
9:00AM - 9:45AM
Reba & Sam Sandler Family Campus, Fleder Multipurpose Room
5000 Corporate Woods Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
SIA EY Shabbat sing-along
Feb
6 2026
Active Adults Birthdays
1:00PM - 2:00PM
ACTIVE ADULTS - Celebrate our community birthdays! Are you over 55? JOIN US! Have some cake! Do you have a birthday t…
Feb
6 2026
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…
Feb
7 2026
Monster Truck Racing with No Limit R/C of Virginia
10:00AM - 3:00PM
Reba & Sam Sandler Family Campus
5000 Corporate Woods Drive
Virginia Beach, VA
R/C Monster Truck Racing. Side by side racing & freestyle.
Registration opens at 10, racing starts at 11:30.
On…
Feb
7 2026
Family Shabbat Experience
10:30AM - 12:30PM
Ohef Sholom Temple
530 Raleigh Ave
Norfolk, VA 23507
A welcoming Shabbat service filled with music, stories, and family participation.
Feb
8 2026
Lecture- Stars, Stripes and the Star of David
2:00PM - 4:00PM
The Jewish Museum & Cultural Center
607 Effingham Street
Portsmouth, VA 23704
VADM Herm Shelanski, USN Ret. will lecture on Uriah P. Levy, the first Jewish Admiral and his Indelible mark on 250…
Feb
8 2026
SORRY, SOLD OUT
Help Team Virginia Beach go the 2026 JCC Maccabi Games in Toronto this summer for the largest sports…
Feb
9 2026
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 …
Feb
10 2026
Feb
10 2026
Virginia Jewish Advocacy Day
7:00AM - 4:00PM
Meet at the Reba and Sam Sandler Campus of the Tidewater Jewish Community
Thank you for your interest in Virginia Jewish Advocacy Day 2026, Registration is now closed. There may still be spot…
Feb
10 2026
JFS 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
Feb
10 2026
JEWISH-JCC MAH JONGG EVENINGS
6:00PM - 8:30PM
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…
Feb
10 2026
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.
Feb
11 2026
TJF Grants 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 Grants Committee
Feb
11 2026
Holocaust Commission Meeting
12:30PM - 1:30PM
Reba and Sam Sandler Family Campus of the Tidewater Jewish Community
5000 Corporate Woods Drive
Suite 200
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
Holocaust Commission Meeting - By Invitation Only
Feb
11 2026
Tiny Yogis Begins (Ages 3-6)
3:30PM - 4:30PM
Reba & Sam Sandler Family Campus
5000 Corporate Woods Drive
Virginia Beach, VA
Join Ms. Amber for a yoga class where little ones explore movement! This program will focus on building gross motor s…
Feb
12 2026
Baby and Me is BACK!
9:00AM - 10:00AM
The Zone - Simon Family JCC
Baby and Me is BACK!
Join us for an hour of coffee and a sweet treat, baby activities and games, and much needed par…
Feb
12 2026
Jewish Women's Voices
12:00PM - 1:30PM
10- Week Course Taught By Rabbi Michael Panitz.
In the days of Adam and Eve, half the human population was female, b…
Feb
12 2026
Partners in Jewish Life
6:00PM - 7:30PM
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…
Feb
12 2026
Feb
15 2026
Virginia Festival of Jewish Film Presents: THE STRONGHOLD
2:30PM - 4:30PM
Location provided on registration
Virginia Beach, VA
The Stronghold
Director Lior Chefetz ● 113 min ● Israel ● 2024 ● Hebrew with English subtitles ● Historica…
Feb
16 2026
School Days Out: Presidents' 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 Kate-Lynn Cipolla, klcip…
Feb
16 2026
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 …
Feb
16 2026
JCC Book Club
1:30PM - 3:00PM
Reba & Sam Sandler Family Campus
5000 Corporate Woods Drive
Virginia Beach, VA
The Most Human by Adam Nimoy
Online discussion with the Author
Book Club meets the third Monday of each month. Ope…
Feb
17 2026
Bereshit II
12:00AM - 1:30PM
Take a journey through the heartwarming and heartbreaking stories of the first Jewish family as told in Bereshit/Gene…
Feb
17 2026
JEWISH-JCC MAHJ JONGG EVENINGS
6:00PM - 8:30PM
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…
Feb
18 2026
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
Feb
18 2026
American Classics Performance
1:00PM - 2:00PM
Simon Family JCC
5000 Corporate Woods Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Enjoy an afternoon of songs from The Great American Songbook with pianist, Gad Brosch MD, and vocalist, Danielle Roby…
Feb
19 2026
Baby & Me
9:00AM - 10:00AM
Simon Family JCC
5000 Corporate Woods Drive Virginia Beach, VA
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Join us every Thursday from 9:00–10:00 AM for Baby & Me at the Simon Family JCC. A relaxed hour of coffee, treats, …
Feb
19 2026
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…
Feb
19 2026
Jewish Women's Voices
12:00PM - 1:30PM
10- Week Course Taught By Rabbi Michael Panitz.
In the days of Adam and Eve, half the human population was female, b…
Feb
19 2026
JCC Roundtable Conversation
1:00PM - 3:00PM
If you love a spirited debate then this is the place for you. Come join community members of all ages for conversatio…
Feb
19 2026
Virginia Festival of Jewish Film presents THE RING
2:30PM - 4:30PM
Location provided on registration
Virginia Beach,
The Ring
2 screening times: 2:30pm & 7:30pm
Directors Adir Miller, Doron Paz, Yoav Paz ● 122 min ● Israel, Hung…
Feb
19 2026
JCC Maccabi Games and Access interest kick-off meeting
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Simon Family Jewish Community Center
5000 Corporate Woods Drive
Suite 100
Virginia Beach, VA 23462-4429
Ready for the experience of a lifetime?
Join us to learn about this summer’s JCC Maccabi Games and Access, happeni…
Feb
19 2026
OST's 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.
Feb
20 2026
Volunteer Days
10:00AM - 3:00PM
Join the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater and the Simon Family JCC for our Monthly Volunteer Days, where communi…
Feb
20 2026
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. We…
Feb
21 2026
February Kids Night Out
5:00PM - 9:00PM
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…
Feb
21 2026
Sababa Beach Camp's Bowling Experience
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Virginia Beach - Location will be shared upon registration
What’s included: 2 hours of bowling, soft drinks, snacks, and a chance to meet the directors, reconnect with…
Feb
21 2026
Virginia Festival of Jewish Film presents TATAMI - Big Saturday Night
7:30PM - 9:45PM
Location provided on registration
Virginia Beach,
THE BIG SATURDAY NIGHT CELEBRATION OF JEWISH FILM Tatami
Followed by a dessert reception
Directors Guy Nattiv & Zar…
Feb
21 2026
Megillah and Margaritas
8:30PM - 10:30PM
Bloom home
825 East Botetourt Ct
Norfolk, VA
Join us for a women’s event as we explore the what’s, how’s and why’s of Purim in a relaxed atmosphere with M…
Feb
22 2026
OST Purim Carnival
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Ohef Sholom Temple
530 Raleigh Ave
Norfolk, VA 23507
Purim Carnival with games, prizes, and family fun — sponsored by OSTY.
Feb
22 2026
Queen Esther's Purim Carnival
1:30PM - 4:30PM
Bnai Israel Congregation
420 Spotswood Rd.
Norfolk, VA 23517
Bounce Houses, Games, Purim Crafts, Baking, Face Painting, Ballon Art, Carnival Refreshments
Feb
22 2026
Virginia Festival of Jewish Film presents The Road Between Us
2:30PM - 4:00PM
Location provided on registration
Virginia Beach,
The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue
Director Barry Avrich ● 95 min ● Canada ● 2025 ● English ● Capti…
Feb
23 2026
Feb
23 2026
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 …
Feb
23 2026
Virginia Festival of Jewish Film presents The Blond Boy from the Casbah
7:15PM - 9:30PM
Location provided on registration
Norfolk, VA
The Blond Boy from the Casbah
Director Alexandre Arcady ● 128 min ● France ● 2024 ● French with English subt…
Feb
24 2026
Bereshit II
12:00PM - 1:30PM
Take a journey through the heartwarming and heartbreaking stories of the first Jewish family as told in Bereshit/Gene…
Feb
24 2026
JEWISH-JCC MAHJ JONGG EVENINGS
6:00PM - 8:30PM
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…
Feb
25 2026
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
Feb
25 2026
TJF Audit & Finance Committee
12:00PM - 2:00PM
Reba & Sam Sandler Family Campus, Kramer Board Room
5000 Corporate Woods Drive
Kramer Board Room
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
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Feb
25 2026
Virginia Festival of Jewish Film presents FOR THE LOVE OF A WOMAN
2:30PM - 4:30PM
Cinema Cafe Pembroke Meadows
752 Independence Blvd
Virginia Beach,
For the Love of a Woman
2 screening times: 2:30pm & 7:30pm
Director Guido Chiesa ● 117 min ● Italy ● 2025 ●…
Feb
26 2026
Baby & Me
9:00AM - 10:00AM
Simon Family JCC
5000 Corporate Woods Drive Virginia Beach, VA
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Join us every Thursday from 9:00–10:00 AM for Baby & Me at the Simon Family JCC. A relaxed hour of coffee, treats, …
Feb
26 2026
Jewish Women's Voices
12:00PM - 1:30PM
10- Week Course Taught By Rabbi Michael Panitz.
In the days of Adam and Eve, half the human population was female, b…
Feb
27 2026
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