Leading, inspiring, and empowering

By Basya Gartenstein Director, Jewish Community Relations Committee, JCFR Shalom Jewish Community of Richmond. The Jewish Community Relations Committee has been formulating plans for the years ahead...

Dignity Grows hosted by JCFR making an impact

It was a truly heartwarming day in mid-June as members of the Junior League of Richmond joined forces with the Jewish Community Federation of...

It is okay to be angry!

 Editor's Note: As part of our Federation's Partnership2Gether (P2G) initiative, members of the Richmond Jewish community - Melissa Brownstein, Marvin Daniel, Josh Goldberg, Seth...

Brian’s Blog – Final Thoughts

The Richmond and Utah contingents on the trip won the prize for earliest flights out of Warsaw. The reward was a 3:30am wake-up call....

In Search of Jewish Communal Unity

By David Cohen Director Jewish Community Relations, JCFR Over the past several months the Jewish community has been struggling with how to best respond to both...

GuideStar Awards Jewish Community Federation of Richmond A Gold Level Non-Profit

Jewish Community Federation of Richmond has been awarded the GuideStar Gold-level Seal, the highest level of non-profit recognition available, demonstrating the organizations dedication and commitment...

David T. Kalman – A Volunteer for Israel

By Skip Kozakewicz, Reflector Editor Richmonder David T. Kalman had always wanted to volunteer in Israel with Sar-El, the National Project for Volunteers for Israel...

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...

‘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...

Nannette Shor to receive Neil November DCSA

Nannette Shor, a passionate volunteer and longtime leader of the Jewish community, will receive the Jewish Community Federation of Richmond’s Neil November Distinguished Community...