Ten wishes for the year ahead

By Daniel Staffenberg, CEO, Jewish Community Federation of Richmond 1. That all the Hostages held in Gaza return home safely and securely and peace returns...

Make your voice heard: Join Virginia Jewish Advocacy Day on...

By Debra Rodman, Interim Director JCRC The core of the Jewish Community Relations Committee's work is the ongoing effort to connect with and build relationships...

Help us with Reflector Readership Survey

Share your thoughts -- Reflector Readership Survey. Federation is building and strategizing for the future, and we are seeking your input as we determine the...

Quiet leadership of influence seeks no power but it changes lives

By Daniel Staffenberg, CEO, Jewish Community Federation of Richmond The Hebrew Bible tells the stories of two kinds of leader: kings and prophets. The kings...

Ten Complete 2020 Community Leadership Institute

The Jewish Community Federation of Richmond’s Community Leadership Institute 2020 cohort graduated from the program Nov. 23. During the program, 10 local participants grew their...

Critical mistake to make Israel and Hamas Moral Equals

Editor's Note: The following Op Ed commentary by Daniel Staffenberg appeared in the Nov. 2nd issue of the Richmond Times Dispatch The single deadliest...

How we move forward

Training saved lives, in Pittsburgh, Poway and Colleyville!  Shalom, The events in Texas last month are a stark reminder that as Jews we face threats every...

Life in Ukraine by a JDC insider

Editor’s Note: During the Ukraine Crisis, the JDC has distributed weekly emergency bulletins providing an ‘insider’s update” on current developments. This one from early...

Embracing a spirit of innovation and growth

Shalom, Embracing a spirit of innovation and growth, we are excited to share some exciting developments that will shape the future of our community. As of...

JCFR Proposed New Officers and Board Members for 2022-23

The JCFR Nominating Committee, chaired by Past President Nannette Shor, has proposed the following New Officers and Board Members for 2022-23: 2022 - 2023 Board...