JFS: Transforming lives, strengthening our community

By Dr. Michael Mandel,  JFS President &Wendy Kreuter, JFS CEOAs 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 MuseumI’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,...

Community learns about the ‘Best of the Federation’

The 'best of Federation' was celebrated during its Annual Meeting at the Weinstein JCC on June 7.In opening remarks to the more than 150...

JFS holds 174th Annual Meeting

By Morgan Goad After two years of online Annual Meetings and last year’s meeting at our offices, JFS was thrilled to welcome the community to...

Weinstein JCC presents: Arts + Ideas 2023 season highlights!

The Weinstein JCC is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated highlights for next year's Arts + Ideas Cultural Arts season. Audiences can expect an...

Barbara Wise Honored for 38 Years with JCC Preschool

Weinstein JCC celebrates community, recognizes contributions, honors Barbara Wise at Annual Meeting By Michael Blanchard, Senior Director of Marketing and Member Experience The Weinstein JCC held...

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...