More than 400 people attended the JCFR's Grand Response at the Altria Theater to Stand with Israel on Nov.2. (Below) Yehuda Kurtzer, President of the Shalom Hartman Institute, was the guest speaker.The chairs for the event were: Charley and...
By Nannette Shor
The Paula Carl Mega Challah Bake, featuring Rochie Pinson, master challah baker and the author of the internationally bestselling “RISING! The Book of Challah,” was held on October 15th at Chabad of Virginia.
Nearly 150 women gathered for...
By Rachel Loria
On November 12th, the Emek Sholom Committee and community members gathered for Kristallnacht at the Emek Sholom Holocaust Memorial Cemetery.
The cold weather did not stop our committee, and those who support us, from attending to support not...
Synagogue Happenings
Beth-El Simchat Torah Honorees
Last year, the Temple Beth-El Simchat Torah honorees were Rabbi Emeritus Gary Creditor, Gail Grandis and Ben Lewis.
Due to the ongoing renovations, the Temple...
Beth-El Religious School Happenings
By Ramona L. Brand, Director of Youth LearningTot Shabbat: Saturday, December 2For families with children - age Birth -5 / Open to the entire...
Or Atid Happenings
Virginia Holocaust Program and the Daffodil Project
The Virginia Holocaust Museum (VHM) partnered with Congregation Or Atid’s Religious School and The Daffodil Project for a...
Beth Ahabah Happenings
Pulpit Exchange October 20th
Congregation Beth Ahabah welcomed members of Third Street Bethel AME Church to Shabbat services on Friday, October 20th. Reverend Reuben J....
KBI Happenings
By Chava Maimon
Since the terror attacks in Israel began over the holiday of Simchat Torah, Keneseth Beth Israel (KBI) has made significant efforts to...
Kehillah Happenings
A Hanukkah Party for Everyone
We’re bringing Hanukkah back to Short Pump! Join us for an inclusive party on Saturday, December 9 at Gather (2400...
Time has always been a surprising measure to me.
When you look forward it feels long, but when looking back it feels like a flash. This comes to my mind as my 2-year Hadassah Richmond presidency comes to an end.Back...
Weinstein JCC is proud to host the 15th Annual Israeli and International Jewish Film Festival from Jan. 18-28, as part of the 2023-2024 Arts + Ideas Season.
This popular film festival is presented by Weinstein Properties and is dedicated to...
