Federation

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

By Jesse Feld Director of Development and Engagement Jewish Community Federation of RichmondIn a very poetic way, the Jewish Community Federation of Richmond’s year usually starts...

The International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Working Definition of Anti-Semitism has recently come under fire and just his year two alternative definitions have been released. ...

For the past 12 months we have faced challenges that most of us have not experienced in our lifetime. While we are in this...

By Rabbi Hal Schevitz Chair, Richmond Council of Congregational RabbisRecently, I had the privilege of participating in a meeting with several community leaders as we...

By Jesse Feld Director of Development and Engagement, Jewish Community Federation of RichmondRabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks (zt”l) is renowned worldwide for his writings, distinguished theologies and...

By David Cohen Director – Jewish Community Relations Jewish Community Federation of RichmondMuch has been made about the recent Super Bowl ad featuring Bruce Springsteen and...

Daniel Staffenberg Chief Executive Officer Jewish Community Federation of RichmondWho doesn’t enjoy a good bowl of Chicken Soup, a tasty piece of brisket or perfect bagel...

By Jesse Feld Director of Development and Engagement, Jewish Community Federation of RichmondLet’s start with the obvious: the past 12 months have been a roller coaster...

By Amanda Braun Associate Director of Development & Engagement Jewish Community Federation of RichmondOn Sunday, January 24, twenty women virtually came together to learn a family...