David T. Kalman – A Volunteer for Israel

By Skip Kozakewicz, Reflector Editor Richmonder David T. Kalman had always wanted to volunteer in Israel with Sar-El, the National Project for Volunteers for Israel...

Grandparents, special friends, and the ties that Unite our Community

Grandparents and Special Friends Day at RTA is more than a celebration—it is a reaffirmation of the school’s commitment to building strong Jewish communities. Rooted...

Happy 100th Bernice Slipow!

"My mother is a neat woman," noted Janet Meyers. "She has enjoyed a rich and active life." In April, her mother, Bernice Slipow, celebrated her...

Grand Response gathers the community for an inspiring event at Altria...

Approximately 300 community members attended a spectacular evening filled with laughter, entertainment, tears and a return to hope at the Grand Response held at...

Leadership2Gether – Building our American and Israeli partnerships and family!

By Conor Shapiro It was a great honor and a “heckuva” lot of fun to represent JCFR at the P2G Leadership 2Gether Retreat in Charleston,...

A RECORD-BREAKING SUPER SUNDAY

A big thank you to our dedicated volunteers and community members for making this Super Sunday a historic success on Dec. 8. We surpassed a...

Beth-El’s Annual Meeting and Rededication Celebration

Beth-El’s Annual Meeting and Rededication Celebration Sunday, May 19, Sanctuary and Atrium, 3330 Grove Ave.  10 a.m. - 1 p.m. All are invited to our Rededication Celebration...

From the war in Ukraine to a brief visit in Richmond...

By Sam Revenson For three-and-a-half days in December, Inessa Nosenko inspired everyone she encountered during her brief time here. Since day one of the war, Inessa...

MEGA Chanukah event AT VCU

Jewish Life at VCU presented the first-ever public Chanukah celebration in Monroe Park on Dec. 12. With over 100 people in attendance, it was an...

Save the Date: Yom HaShoah Commemoration – April 27

Mark your calendars for our Yom HaShoah Commemoration on Sunday, April 27, held in the Virginia Holocaust Museum's Choral Synagogue. This year, we are honored...