Jim Gordon was born in New York City. As a child he attended Congregation Habonim. Jim was active in the Bronx and Manhattan Federation of Temple Youth, BAMFTY. Jim has lived on and off in the Tidewater area since 1962. He currently lives in Virginia Beach with his wife Paula. They have two sons, one living in Vienna, VA and the other in Costa Rica. They also have two grandsons in Vienna, VA. Jim retired from the United States Navy as Chief Warrant Officer Explosive Ordnance Disposal.

 

Since returning to the area in 1979, Jim has been involved with Temple Emanuel, where he served as President of the Men’s Club and as President of the Congregation. In 2013 Jim and Paula joined Temple Israel. It’s no secret, Rabbi Panitz was a big drawing card. Jim and Paula are active members of Temple Israel.  He currently is the President of Temple Israel’s Men’s Club. Jim serves on the Temple Israel board of directors and is a member of the Security Committee.

 

Jim is President of the Hampton Roads Miata Club, and Treasurer of the Norfolk Naval Sailing association. He enjoys traveling, sailing, golf, sports cars. He can also occasionally be found at the pistol range for some “Ballistic Therapy.”