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...

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 Affinities If 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 Richmond The 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 Committee and Larry 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...