Richmond Stands With Israel
Your Presence Was Felt
You showed up for your neighbor.
You showed up for your family.
You showed up for your friends.
You showed up for Jews around...
RTA receives $100,000 donation from Carole and Marcus Weinstein for scholarships
On the morning of Sept. 1st, RTA - Richmond Hebrew Day School was the recipient of an historic contribution in support of its scholarship...
Susan Meyers to be honored with a Humanitarian Award by VCIC...
Longtime community leader Susan Meyers, who has been an active volunteer with the Jewish Community Federation of Richmond for decades, will be honored by...
Let your children find their way to “Do Jewish”
Editor's Note: A native of Norfolk who grew up at Temple Israel there, Brandon Metheny is an attorney and Director of Admissions at the...
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...
JFS: Transforming lives, strengthening our community
By Dr. Michael Mandel, JFS President &
Wendy Kreuter, JFS CEO
As JFS’ 2023 Fiscal Year comes to a close, it offers us the opportunity to...
Virginia Holocaust Museum – Preserving history, shaping the future ...
By Samuel Asher. Executive Director, Virginia Holocaust Museum
I’m excited for our renovations to be complete and for the public to see what we have...
A second home: Israeli Shlichim impacting Weinstein JCC’s Camp Hilbert
In the heart of the welcoming Jewish community in RVA, two young Israeli women, Tal and Yarden, have discovered a home away from home.
As...
FCVA: Featured Friendship – Dylan and Emmi!
By Tanya Buresh-Werby, Program Director
You may have heard Friendship Circle of Virginia (FCVA) is about creating an inclusive community, one friendship at a time.
Lasting...
A life-changing summer camp Shlichut experience
Editor's Note: The following article and photos were featured in the July issue of "Currents," published by the Jewish Agency for Israel. In September,...
