Calling all Host Families: The Teen Israel Exchange is BACK!
The wait is finally over! Emerging from a Covid hiatus.
We are thrilled to reintroduce one of our most beloved JCFR Partnership Programs - the...
Nannette Shor to receive Neil November DCSA
Nannette Shor, a passionate volunteer and longtime leader of the Jewish community, will receive the Jewish Community Federation of Richmond’s Neil November Distinguished Community...
Sara Waskin receives JCFR L’Dor V’Dor Woman of Valor Award
By Jill Grossman, JCFR Director of Women's Philanthropy and AffinitiesIf you’re going to live, leave a legacy. Make a mark on the world that...
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...
Quiet leadership of influence seeks no power but it changes lives
By Daniel Staffenberg, CEO, Jewish Community Federation of RichmondThe Hebrew Bible tells the stories of two kinds of leader: kings and prophets. The kings...
JCRC focuses on critical issues involving public education
By Miriam Davidow, Chair, JCRC Education CommitteeandLarry Goldman, JCRC Education Committee Member
The Jewish Community Relations Committee of the Jewish Community Federation of Richmond is...
Mayor Stoney proclaims Jewish American Heritage Month
In a ceremony at Richmond City Hall on Thursday, May 18, Mayor Levar Stoney declared May as Jewish American Heritage Month to recognize and...
Richmonders attend GA in Israel, P2G Budget and Planning sessions
In late April thru early May, eight Richmonders spent time in Israel participating in three programs on behalf of our community and to celebrate...
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...
JCFR Proposed Officers and Board Members for 2023-24
2023 – 2024 Nominated Board of Directors
The JCFR welcomes 2023-2024 Nominees for Board of Directors. Past President Ellen Renee Adams has proposed the following...
