Staying for Good

By Rebecca Caspi Director, Israel Office JFNA Whenever he called me from the United States, my uncle asked the same question, “Do you think you’re going to...

Ellen Renee Adams joins JFNA National Women’s Philanthropy Board

Federation President Ellen Renee Adams is one of 27 leaders to be selected for The Jewish Federation of North America’s National Women’s Philanthropy (NWP)...

Help us with Reflector Readership Survey

Share your thoughts -- Reflector Readership Survey. Federation is building and strategizing for the future, and we are seeking your input as we determine the...

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...

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 Stands With ISRAEL

On Thursday, May 20, the Jewish Community Federation of Richmond held a Virtual Gathering: “Richmond Stands With Israel,” featuring a number of special speakers...

Stories of Survival

“My little sister was loaded while still alive into a truck with corpses, and this was the last time I saw her.”  Betty Miatowitz, 92,...

Miriam Davidow to receive Neil November DCSA

Longtime community leader and passionate volunteer Miriam Davidow will receive the Federation’s Neil November Distinguished Community Service Award at the Virtual Annual Meeting on...

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...

Responding to a Pandemic – Collectively

An update from JCFR President Ellen Renee Adams and CEO Daniel Staffenberg On March 11th, 2020, the first impacts of COVID-19 were felt in our...