By Nancy Nelson
My first connection to Israel was when Israeli cousins I had never met randomly showed up in Richmond.
I was in middle school at the time.A few years later, I had my first trip - I was 16-years...
By Samuel Asher
On April 3, the Museum unveiled the Henri Maizels Memorial Butterfly Garden mural, a vibrant installation featuring 300 brightly colored ceramic butterflies.
The mural is part of The Butterfly Project, a global initiative honoring the 1.5 million children...
There are 806 children in foster care in Central Virginia. Although some live in Group Homes and Residential Facilities, the goal is for every child or youth in foster care to live at a home with a family, preferably...
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Synagogue Happenings
Or Atid Purim Celebration and other happenings
A Purim Celebration for the “Princes”
On the evening of Friday March 14, Or Atid held a Purim celebration/community Kabbalat Shabbat with dinner.
The Kabbalat service...
Reflections from the 3rd Annual Yom Ha Shoah Holocaust Remembrance...
By Amy Unger
On Sunday, April 6, Congregation Or Atid held its 3rd annual Yom Ha Shoah Holocaust Remembrance and Commemoration event (with brunch), which...
Beth-El Annual Meeting; Rabbi Installation
Beth-El’s Annual Meeting, Installation of Rabbi Rachel Salston followed by Champagne Brunch is set for Sunday, May 18 at 3330 Grove Ave.
There will be...
KBI Happenings
Camp Seed
Camp Seed has always been 4 weeks (typically July).
This year we’ve added 2 weeks at the end, which is KBI Kids Camp (Seed...
Beth-El Religious School Happenings
By Ramona L. Brand, Director of Youth LearningPrepping for Passover
This past month was a flurry of Passover learning and activities as our students get...
Or Ami Happenings
Meditation:
Join us for 1/2 hour of Jewish Meditation at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 9, immediately preceding the 7:30 service. No prior meditation experience...
Spring is here, and it is an exciting season at Hillel!
At the end of March, we hosted our inaugural “Alumni Shabbat” bringing together current students and VCU alumni for a delicious dinner and conversation.We hosted the event at Susie’s...
Honoring service, leadership, and community
Stories will be shared, meaningful awards presented, and an inspiring vision for the future unveiled at the 2025 Annual Meeting of the Weinstein JCC.
Scheduled for Thursday, May 22, this event promises an unforgettable evening of...
