Past may show path to future

By Martha Cohen“Education means emancipation.”Lt. Governor Winsome Earle-Sears quoted Frederick Douglas at the Richmond Jewish Coalition and Second Union Rosenwald School Museum (SURSM) celebration...

Richmond Jewish Learning Experience launches

There are many different links joining all of us in the Jewish nation: a Passover Seder, a Bar or Bat Mitzvah, giving tzedakah (charity),...

5th grader Henry Zwerdling raises $580 for Ukraine

Ten-year-old Henry Zwerdling wanted to raise money for Ukraine. And he loves to bake. So, he came up with the idea, all on his...

JCFR Grand Event to feature Fed Talks on Nov. 9

The Jewish Community Federation of Richmond's 2022 Grand Event will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 5:30 p.m., at the Virginia Museum of History...

Hadassah Book Group

The Hadassah Book Group will discuss the novel "The Lost Shtetl" by Max Gross on Monday, Sept. 19, at 7 p.m. The meeting will be...

L’ Shana Tovah: Apples and Honey – What is the Origin?

One of the most well-known customs of Rosh Hashanah is the dipping of apple pieces in honey but what is its origin?In the time...

A Message from Executive Director Samuel Asher

I hope you're having a healthy and safe summer! We have had a busy summer here at VHM with a number of great programs and...

Visiting Exhibit: There’s Just Us

August 11 and 12, 2022, marked the five-year anniversary of the Unite the Right rally that shook the quiet, central Virginia city of Charlottesville. Through...

Hadassah and Friends luncheon

Over a dozen Hadassah women and friends of varied ages and interests enjoyed lunch, schmoozing and conversation in August at Hondo’s. The next luncheon is...

Accessories We Have Loved

Join us for this HUGE accessories sale! Jewelry, purses, scarves, hats, knick-knacks, accessories of all kinds. Sunday, Nov. 20.Do your holiday shopping all...