Jewish Overnight Campers

For the third summer, the Federation, in partnership with the Foundation for Jewish Camping, is again be offering One Happy Camper Grants to first-time...

Unique Children’s Memorial Joins VHM’s Permanent Collection

The Virginia Holocaust Museum proudly announces the opening on April 7 of the Children’s Memorial, a new exhibit honoring the memory of the 1.5...

VHM Annual Meeting set for Oct. 19

Fall is here, and we have some exciting things coming up at the museum that we want to share. First, if you have not had...

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...

Holocaust Education workshop held for 100 teachers

By Megan Ferenczy, Director of Education, Virginia Holocaust Museum This summer the Virginia Holocaust Museum along with valued partner Longwood University, is holding its annual,...

Hadassah’s History Walk of the Murals of Jackson Ward

Following the success of Hadassah Richmond’s Shockoe Bottom history walk, Arlene Wiener will lead another walking tour of the Jackson Ward murals. The walk will...

Ukraine through the lens of Kol Yiseral Erevim Zeh Bazeh

Editor’s Note: Rachel Peters traveled to Ukraine in May 2019 along with six other Susan and Mark Sisisky JDC Global Enrichment Fund Fellows. The...

Friendship Circle of Virginia has record in-person year!

 By Tanya Buresh-Werby, Program Director Friendship Circle of Virginia (FCVA), like many non-profit organizations, had to adapt to new challenges during the pandemic. The 2022-2023 program...

Meaningful Meals served over 6,000 meals

Meaningful Meals is closing its doors this summer. For us, saying goodbye is not easy. With your kind donations we have fed over 6,000 meals...

Women’s Led Megillah Reading

Women's Led Megillah Reading Richmond Hadassah is partnering with Richmond’s Chabad of Virginia to hold a women's led Megillah Reading  on Purim, Monday March 6  Are...