Resolution “Commending the Jewish Community in Virginia” presented to JCRC/JCFR

On March 12, the JCRC and Jewish Community Federation of Richmond hosted Virginia Delegate David Owen for a special presentation of a House of...

Community shows strength during Jewish Advocacy Day  

More than 200 Jewish community members from throughout the Commonwealth crowded the halls of the General Assembly on Virginia Jewish Advocacy Day on Jan....

Large group attends annual JCRC Legislative Breakfast

    Several dozen state and local elected officials and staffs from City of Richmond and surrounding counties had productive conversations with more than 50...

Dr. Sam Richardson joins Federation as director of JCRC  

Dr. Sam Richardson has joined the Jewish Community Federation of Richmond's professional team as director of the Jewish Community Relations Committee. Federation CEO Daniel Staffenberg...

“A Better Life for Their Children”

By Dot Heffron, Director, Women's Philanthropy,JCFR On September 5th, thirty community members joined JCFR staff for an exclusive tour of the exhibit, “A Better Life...

Mayoral Forum draws over  165 people at VHM

Over 165 people joined the Federation's Jewish Community Relations Committee and the Rotary Club of Richmond for the Richmond Mayors Forum at the Virginia...

Mayoral Forum presented by JCRC/Rotary Club of Richmond set for Sept....

 Bringing Rotarians, business-owners, community members, and people of faith alike to come together to hear from candidates about the issues critical to leading the...

Families of K-12 Students

We are grateful to Chesterfield County Public Schools, Henrico County Public Schools, and Richmond Public Schools for acknowledging Rosh Hashanah, Oct. 3, as the...

The Jewish Community Relations Committee of JCFR: Fostering Unity and...

The Federation’s Jewish Community Relations Committee (JCRC) brings together and mobilizes the Jewish community on critical issues—amplifying our collective voice. We foster meaningful relationships among...

JCRC: Ways to celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month locally

By Debra Rodman, JCRC Director May is Jewish American Heritage Month, a time to reflect, explore, and celebrate the American Jewish Experience. There are many ways...