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...
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...
A year of building
By Daniel Staffenberg, CEO, Jewish Community Federation of Richmond
The Jewish Community Federation of Richmond is proud of its role in leading a strong Jewish...
The compassionate call to action by the JCRC of the Jewish...
By Basya Gartenstein, Director, Jewish Community Relations Committee, JCFRIn response to the ongoing crisis in Afghanistan, the Jewish Community Relations Committee (JCRC) of the...
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...
A life-changing summer camp Shlichut experience
Editor's Note: The following article and photos were featured in the July issue of "Currents," published by the Jewish Agency for Israel. In September,...
Community learns about the ‘Best of the Federation’
The 'best of Federation' was celebrated during its Annual Meeting at the Weinstein JCC on June 7.In opening remarks to the more than 150...
What is the process for Jews to obtain German Citizenship and...
By Basya Gartenstein, Director, Jewish Community Relations Committee
The Federation’s Jewish Community Relations Committee worked with the Weinstein JCC to host the German Consul General,...
If you see something, say something.
Earlier this year, the Jewish Community Federation of Richmond, in partnership with Secure Community Network (SCN), debuted an online incident reporting form. SCN is...
Attorney General Miyares Announces Antisemitism Task Force Members
Editor's Note - JCFR CEO Daniel Staffenberg selected as a member of the antisemitism task force.
RICHMOND, Va. – Commonwealth of Virginia Attorney General Jason...
