Richmond Jewish Foundation names Daniel Brandeis as CEO

After conducting an exhaustive national search led by its Executive Committee, the Board of Directors of Richmond Jewish Foundation (RJF) is pleased to announce...

Weinstein JCC Preschool – Early childhood educators as professionals

By Donna Peters, Early Childhood Director The Weinstein JCC Preschool is off to an exciting start for the new school year! I am pleased to share...

Super Sunday reaches hundreds of community members

Super Sunday was very successful over three hours plus on Dec. 4. A big thank you to the more than 50 volunteers and the Federation...

Friendship Circle of Virginia has record in-person year!

 By Tanya Buresh-Werby, Program Director Friendship Circle of Virginia (FCVA), like many non-profit organizations, had to adapt to new challenges during the pandemic. The 2022-2023 program...

Lights of Love shines brighter this year

By Morgan Goad, Associate Director of Development Jewish Family Services The Lights of Love shone brighter than ever this year! Thank you so much to everyone...

‘The Thread Collectors’ is the JCC’s Community Read Pick

In honor of the Weinstein JCC’s Diversity & Inclusion Festival, the book, "The Thread Collectors" by Alyson Richman and Shaunna J. Edwards, has been...

More than 200 advocate for Jewish Virginians

This year’s Virginia Jewish Advocacy Day on Feb. 8 was the culmination of a several-month effort by the Jewish Community Federation of Richmond and...

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...

JFS: Rich history of women’s leadership

March was Women’s History Month – a great time to highlight JFS’ own rich history of women’s leadership, creativity, and service. JFS history is...

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...