Playing our role

I had the opportunity to watch my son Eli in his first middle school theatre production a few weeks ago. Eli had caught the acting...

Israel Corner

Israel, Start-Up Nation By Ephraim Seidman Chair, JCRC Israel Education and Advocacy Committee I am sure you have all heard Israel referred to as “Start-Up Nation.” But...

JCFR Proposed Officers and Board Members for 2023-24

2023 – 2024 Nominated Board of Directors The JCFR welcomes 2023-2024 Nominees for Board of Directors. Past President Ellen Renee Adams has proposed the following...

JCFR Men’s Sip & Socialize Event at Brambly Park

  Tuesday, March 29 5 p.m. | Brambly Park   First drink on us! Join us for this unique opportunity to discover your Jewish Richmond – ice breaker...

Ukraine through the lens of Kol Yiseral Erevim Zeh Bazeh

Editor’s Note: Rachel Peters traveled to Ukraine in May 2019 along with six other Susan and Mark Sisisky JDC Global Enrichment Fund Fellows. The...

Crisis in Israel brings heartache and political challenges here at home

When hostilities increase in Israel, our hearts go out to our friends and family who have endured these repeated escalations.  We also care deeply...

Richmond-area religious, organization leaders express support to the Jewish Community,...

Editor’s note: The following statement was issued by the Federation on Jan. 17. Richmond – This weekend, we watched the unfolding situation in horror at...

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...

Lion Behind the Pin

The Federation held a signature Women's Philanthropy event, the Lion Behind the Pin (LBTP), on Sept. 10. More than 30 women attended the brunch program...

SPCS Community Conversation: ‘The Choices We Make Have a Lasting Impact’

By Skip Kozakewicz, Reflector Editor On Sunday, March 19, at the University of Richmond, Jeannie Opdyke Smith, daughter of Polish Holocaust rescuer Irene Gut Opdyke,...