The Paula Carl Mega Challah Bake, Braiding Edition, is coming in...
By Jill Grossman, Director, Women's Philanthropy and Affinities
The Paula Carl Mega Challah Bake, featuring Rochie Pinson, master challah baker and the author of the...
The compassionate call to action by the JCRC of the Jewish...
By Basya Gartenstein, Director, Jewish Community Relations Committee, JCFR
In response to the ongoing crisis in Afghanistan, the Jewish Community Relations Committee (JCRC) of the...
Back to the Future – Go to Synagogue, strengthen community
It had been a while, probably too long, since I had been in Shul.
I had the pleasure of camp Shabbats this summer. However, while...
JCFR: Allocating more than $1.958 million from the 2023 Annual Campaign
By Sara Rosenbaum, Chief Impact Officer
After a successful Federation Annual Campaign, which raised more than $3 million from community members, the Allocations Committee convened...
International definition of antisemitism signed into law
Surrounded by Holocaust Survivor Halina Zimm, RTA students, Commonwealth elected officials and special guests, Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed historic legislation adopting the International Holocaust...
JCRC educating with local public schools on Jewish Issues
In anticipation of the 2023-2024 school year, the Jewish Community Relations Committee is making strides in guiding public school educators in Powhatan and Hanover...
RJCL celebrates Happy Teacher Appreciation Week
On the right of the cart, Miriam Davidow, a longtime community volunteer, helps deliver lunches to teachers at Longan Elementary School in Henrico County...
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...
L’ Shana Tovah: Apples and Honey – What is the Origin?
One of the most well-known customs of Rosh Hashanah is the dipping of apple pieces in honey but what is its origin?
In the time...
Brad Kaplan joins Federation as director of principal gifts
Brad Kaplan joined the Jewish Community Federation of Richmond in July as director of principal gifts.
Kaplan, a native of Los Angeles, brings a proven...
