Ira Korshin named Associate Director, Jewish Life at VCU

Jewish Life at VCU is excited to welcome and announce its new Associate Director Ira Korshin! Ira is a VCU alum and passionate about Jewish...

We have Shalichim!

The JCFR is thrilled to be partnering with the Weinstein JCC for their Summer Camp Shlichim (emissaries) Program! This program is vital to continue the...

In Memoriam Daniel Dubansky 1947-2022

The Federation mourns the passing of Daniel “Dan” Dubansky, a friend and mentor to many, and who will have a lasting impact on our...

JNF USA – Focus on Education

By Alistair Bentley Building meaningful connections between young Jewish Americans and Israel has never been more important than it is today. Rising antisemitism, increased opposition to...

Halina Zimm tells her story

On June 28, Survivor Halina Zimm shared her story of living through the Holocaust at a session of the Alexander Lebenstein Teacher Education Institute...

Friendship Circle of VA to host Inaugural Inclusion Day at the...

Finally! After originally being scheduled in May 2020, and delayed due to the pandemic,  Friendship Circle of Virginia will be hosting the first event...

In Memoriam: Dr. I. Norman Sporn

The community was saddened with the passing of our dedicated longtime 5400 Club leader and friend Dr. I. Norman Sporn on June 2.Dr. Sporn...

Hadassah Super South Region Update

Hadassah Super South Region will present, Hadassah Out Loud- Super South Tri-Region Conference from Sept. 9-11, at the Hilton Atlanta Airport Hotel. Hadassah Richmond, as...

Ellen Renee Adams honored for years of service 

Outgoing Federation President Ellen Renee Adams was honored and celebrated for her many years of service to the Jewish Community at the 87th JCFR...

Friendship Circle’s 2nd Annual Walk N Roll

Friendship Circle of Virginia hosted its 2nd Annual Walk N Roll, a free event for the entire community on Sunday, May 22!Over 160 participants...