Outshine Hate: our proactive initiative
By Daniel Staffenberg, CEO, Jewish Federation of Richmond
It’s impossible to ignore that Antisemitism is on the rise.
Millions of Jews in the United States and...
New JCRC Director Announced
We are pleased to announce that Basya Gartenstein will join the Jewish Community Federation of Richmond as Jewish Community Relations Committee (JCRC) director in...
Dreaming about the Good that could be!
In a year filled with new fears, old threats, and so much worry, it’s sometimes tough to remember all the good we did.
As we...
JCFR to host security symposium; other training sessions
Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are quickly approaching.
In preparation, the Jewish Community Federation of Richmond is hosting a security symposium on Wednesday, July 21.
The...
Identity, race, and the importance of sharing our stories
The recent controversy over Whoopi Goldberg’s comments regarding Jews and race – along with the Jewish communal reaction – is as much about the...
JCFR’s Women’s Philanthropy: Doing Good in our Community
By Sylvia Farbstein
Imagine having to miss school due to not having the proper hygiene necessities or having to choose to buy food rather than...
JCRC:Antisemitism in our Schools: Tools for parents and students
By Larry Goldman, JCRC Education committee co-chair
Our K-12 students in both public and private schools have seen a rise of antisemitic encounters in the...
Federation welcomes Noa Tishby to Richmond and Grand Event
The Jewish Community Federation of Richmond is pleased to welcome Noa Tishby to Richmond as our guest speaker for the Grand Event, on Wednesday,...
Make your voice heard: Join Virginia Jewish Advocacy Day on...
By Debra Rodman, Interim Director JCRC
The core of the Jewish Community Relations Committee's work is the ongoing effort to connect with and build relationships...
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...
