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,...

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. 3 In the heart of Richmond, a transformative narrative awaits your attention this...

New Shaliach will soon be in Richmond

Shahar Vaknin, our new community Shaliach (community emissary) to the Jewish Community Federation of Richmond, recently visited the Hadera-Eiron region and learned about the...

Lone Soldiers have a special love of Israel 

Editor's note. The Reflector spoke with Richmonder Stacie Stufflebeam recently about her three sons serving as Lone Soldiers with the IDF.  Several other Richmond...

Rachel Goldberg asks public to mark her son’s 100th day of...

Reflector Editor's Note: The following article is re-reprinted from the Jan. 9th edition of the Times of Israel.  Former Richmonder Rachel Goldberg, the mother of...

Virginia – first state to send surplus tactical gear to Israel

Editor's Note: The following are excerpts from articles published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch in October and November. Local law enforcement agencies donated used armor...

Ephraim Seidman: A Volunteer at the Israel Guide Dog Center for...

 By Skip Kozakewicz, Reflector Editor Ephraim Seidman and his wife, Bunny Wilks, have devoted many years to raising guide dogs, and have a long and...

Six cyclists take part in Ride With Hersh

On Sunday, Jan. 14, six local cyclists took part in a 100-Minute Ride in Richmond to mark the 100 days since the hostages were...

Nannette and Nathan Shor: ‘Right time for us to visit Israel’

Longtime community leaders Nannette and Nathan Shor visited Israel the last week of 2023, and agreed it was both emotionally difficult for them and...