Come join the Israel Journey beginning Nov. 5

By Cathy Plotkin Never been to Israel or haven’t been in ages?  Would you like to participate in a unique Interfaith and Interracial Israel experience? ...

‘Unbreakable Ukrainians: A journey into the heart of resilience’

"Unbreakable Ukrainians" at the City of Richmond's Main Library  Sept. 1 - Oct. 3In the heart of Richmond, a transformative narrative awaits your attention this...

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,...

Richmonders attend GA in Israel,  P2G Budget and Planning sessions

In late April thru early May, eight Richmonders spent time in Israel participating in three programs on behalf of our community and to celebrate...

Volunteers for Israel

IDF appeals for more volunteers due to uptick in terrorist acts. We are all saddened by the news that Israeli civilians are once again being...

Ukraine Emergency Update

By Sara Rosenbaum, Chief Impact Officer, JCFR Since February 2022, community members have generously donated $487,183.54 to support the Jewish Community Federation of Richmond’s Ukraine...

Key Facts About Israel

Key Facts About IsraelFlagThe colors blue and white were chosen according to the colors of the ‘Tallit’ – the Jewish prayer shawl. The Star...

Yad Vashem Summer Seminar: Guiding educators  in teaching the Holocaust without...

By Ramona L. Brand, Director of Youth Learning, Temple Beth-El On a sticky July evening, this summer in Jerusalem, I sat in a low-ceilinged meeting...

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,...

P2G Teen Trip to Israel

By Sara Rosenbaum, Chief Impact Officer, JCFR July 17th finally arrived and after months of planning and fingers crossed that Covid would not interfere, two...