Joy Sisisky appointed as Interim CEO of San Francisco-based Jewish...

Joy Sisisky, a native of Richmond, has been named Interim CEO of the San Francisco-based Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund. Sisisky, daughter of Susan...

Celebrations

Whether it’s a wedding, engagement party, Bar or Bat Mitzvah, even a B’nai Mitzvah, or other special Simchas, there is large amount of planning...

Still time to sign up for Turkey Trot set for Dec....

Make plans to walk, run, trot or wobble off your Thanksgiving dinner and support women’s heart health and pioneering research at Hadassah Medical Organization...

Two ‘incredible’ families host Israeli baseball player this summer

Itai Goldner, a 19-year old Israeli National Team baseball player, played baseball for the Patriots in the Piedmont League in the Richmond area this...

Kids’ Place: the PLACE to be for kids!

Kids’ Place offers a dynamic after-school opportunity that enriches the social growth and individuality of children through a Jewish lens and is designed to...

VHM is truly a place to pursue knowledge

By Samuel Asher, Executive Director, Virginia Holocaust Museum In his autobiography, "Songs My Mother Taught Me," Marlon Brando uses the word “seichel” to sum up...

Hadassah & Friends lunch group

Hadassah & Friends lunch group met in May at Shorty's Diner. The women enjoyed good food and company. Everyone is welcome to join them next on...

Ask the Doc?

By Dr. David B. Stein, Medical Director, Kirva Hospice Myths and Misconceptions Hospice Care is only for people who have given up on life It is a...

Irving Blank to be honored with Humanitarian Award from VCIC

Longtime community leader Irving M. “Irv” Blank will receive a Humanitarian Award from the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities on Oct. 25. The annual...

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,...