Schedule of Local Holiday Services for 5782

Our Richmond-area Synagogues plan in-person and Virtual services during the upcoming High Holidays. For a list of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services as...

Celebrating the Jewish New Year with Traditional Foods

This year, the Jewish New Year is a time to join once again with family and friends to share some quality time together safely.Following...

Hadassah Happenings: The Elinor Bloom Marshall Award – Donate and Celebrate

The Elinor Bloom Marshall Humanitarian Award celebration honoring Ann Eisenberg will be held Sunday, Oct. 10 at 5 p.m. While the ceremony will be...

Help us with Reflector Readership Survey

Share your thoughts -- Reflector Readership Survey.Federation is building and strategizing for the future, and we are seeking your input as we determine the...

Violins of Hope tells many stories of the Holocaust

By Skip Kozakewicz Reflector EditorViolins of Hope is now in the Mid-Atlantic Region for the first time – until Oct. 24. It features a collection...

Stand Against Antisemitism, Standing up for Israel gatherings attract large groups...

Numerous gatherings have been held in the past two months focused on standing against antisemitism and support for Israel. Many Richmonders have supported these...

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...

Violins of Hope Exhibit brings Voices of Redemption to RV

Three museums to showcase violins played during the Holocaust Exhibit serves as catalyst for conversation about tolerance & social justice 12-week...

Sen. John Warner – a loyal Jewish community supporter

By Irv BlankThe death of John Warner was not unexpected. After all, he was 94 years of age.The country and Virginia have both lost...

Elinor Bloom Marshall Humanitarian Award

Plans are in full swing for the 2021 Elinor Bloom Marshall Humanitarian Award celebration to be held Sunday, Oct. 10.While the ceremony will be...