New Year, New Beginnings for Friendship Circle of Virginia!
Friendship Circle of Virginia (FCVA) focuses on creating an inclusive community, one friendship at a time.
Our core programs are Friends Programs: Friends@Home and Friends...
“The U.S. and the Holocaust” screening at VHM featured German Embassy...
The Virginia Holocaust Museum, VPM and the JCFR recently partnered to bring a screening and panel discussion for “The U.S. and the Holocaust,” a...
Violins of Hope tells many stories of the Holocaust
By Skip Kozakewicz
Reflector Editor
Violins of Hope is now in the Mid-Atlantic Region for the first time – until Oct. 24. It features a collection...
In Memoriam: Gilbert Rosenthal, 1925-2021
In Memoriam: Gilbert Rosenthal, 1925-2021
Longtime community leader Gilbert Rosenthal died peacefully at Westminster Canterbury Richmond on February 13.
Longtime leader and great friend of the community Gilbert “Gil”...
SPCS Community Conversation: ‘The Choices We Make Have a Lasting Impact’
By Skip Kozakewicz, Reflector Editor
On Sunday, March 19, at the University of Richmond, Jeannie Opdyke Smith, daughter of Polish Holocaust rescuer Irene Gut Opdyke,...
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...
FCVA hits big home run with Virginia ‘Inaugural Inclusion Day at...
On Sunday, Aug. 21, Friendship Circle of Virginia held its biggest and most inclusive event to date, the “Inaugural Inclusion Day at the Diamond!"
Giving...
JCFR allocates more than $1.9 million to local, regional and international...
By Sara Rosenbaum, Chief Impact Officer
After a successful Federation Annual Campaign, which raised more than $2.8 million from community members, the Allocations Committee convened...
A memorable Memorial Service at Emek Sholom Holocaust Cemetery
By Lenora “Cookie” Solodar
Co-Pesident
Emek Sholom Cemetery Company
THE 2021 Kristallnacht Memorial Service at Emek Sholom Holocaust Memorial Cemetery seemed extra special this year!
Was it the...
SAVE THE DATE: ‘The Choices We Make Have a Lasting Impact’...
SAVE THE DATE: 'The Choices We Make Have a Lasting Impact'
Sunday, March 19, 3-5 PM
FEATURING JEANNIE OPDYKE SMITH
Author, Daughter of Polish Holocaust Rescuer Irene...
