THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Thursday, January 12, 1995 TAG: 9501110070
SECTION: NORFOLK COMPASS PAGE: 03 EDITION: FINAL
COLUMN: CLOSE-UP
SOURCE: VICKI LEWIS
LENGTH: Medium: 65 lines
Charles S. Weiden, a member of Temple Israel and administrator of the Beth Sholom Home of Eastern Virginia, was one of three Hampton Roads men honored at the Seaboard Region Federation of Jewish Men's Clubs fifth annual Blue Yarmulke Man-of-the-Year breakfast on Sunday at Temple Israel.
At Temple Israel, Weiden served on the Constitution Revision Committee and Nominating Committee. He has also served behind the scenes for many men's club activities including the Chanukkah Carnival, building of Sukkoh, and high holiday ushering. He is also a member of the Cheva Kaddish.
Richard Yanku, the men's club president, said Weiden's ``perseverance and unwillingness to quit in the face of a potentially-lethal bout with cancer'' was one of the main reasons he was nominated for the award. Despite his daily battle with cancer, Yanku said that Weiden volunteered for many Temple activities.
The Seaboard Region also presented Man of the Year Awards to Harry Kocen of Temple Gomley Chesed in Portsmouth and Larry Rosen and Marty Leiderman of Congregation Beth El in Norfolk.
All three men's clubs are affiliated with the Federation of Jewish Men's Clubs, an international organization comprised of volunteers from more than 20 Conservative movement congregations.
Name: Charles Steven Weiden.
Nickname: Chuck.
What brought you to Norfolk: Employment in Virginia Beach, June 1986.
Birthplace: Bronx, N.Y.
Birthdate: Feb. 26, 1949.
Occupation: Administrator, Beth Sholom Home of Eastern Virginia.
Marital status: 22 1/2 years to Ellen.
Children: Stefanie, 21; David, 18, and Michelle, 12 1/2.
Last book read: ``A Tribe of Stones.''
Favorite movie: ``Field of Dreams.''
Favorite magazine: Sorry, no favorites.
If you could trade places for just one day with anyone in the world, who would it be and why? A philanthropist. It would be nice to be able to distribute money to people and organizations for worthwhile projects.
Biggest accomplishment: Surviving cancer (so far).
Most embarrassing moment: No-o-o way am I going to tell!
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? Begin exercising regularly.
Perfect way to spend the day: Going up to Richmond to receive the first check of a multi-million dollar lottery (we all can dream, right?)
Favorite vacation spot: The Orlando, Fla., area.
Pet peeve: People not being on time for appointments.
First job: Stock boy at a stationery and card store.
Worst job: No ``worst'' job; all jobs have their pros and cons.
Hobbies: Tennis, softball and trying not to get injured doing them.
Favorite restaurant: Antiquities at the Airport Hilton.
What do you like most about Norfolk? The availability of cultural, entertainment and recreational events.
What do you like least about Norfolk? I don't dwell on ``negatives.'' ILLUSTRATION: Photo by GARY C. KNAPP
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