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MAY IS JEWISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH!

Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM) is an annual recognition and celebration of the achievements and contributions of Jews to the fabric of American life and...

Or Ami Happenings

By Win LoriaHavdalah and HotcakesOn March 9th, over 50 Or Ami congregants and community members joined at the congregation for a brief Havdalah service,...

KBI Happenings

The year of 2024 has kicked off at Keneseth Beth Israel (KBI) with a flurry of activities!On New Year’s Day, KBI and the Richmond...

Or Atid Sip and Schmooze: Jan. 14

Congregation Or Atid's Young Jewish Families (YJF) invites other young Jewish families to join in a relaxing evening of conversation, cheese, and wine at a...

Richmond Stands With Israel

More than 1,000 people attended the Jewish Community Solidarity Gathering - Richmond Stands with Israel on Oct. 9. In partnership with Richmond Synagogues and...

New Hillel at Virginia Commonwealth University selects Joel Bond as executive...

Experienced Jewish nonprofit professional to lead recently opened Hillel for VCU students in Richmond Hillel at Virginia Commonwealth University in early July named Joel Bond...

Looking Back, Eyes Ahead

I have been thinking a lot about our community over the last few months; spending time on what we have been through and what...

VHM will feature TEI in its 20th year

By Samuel AsherExecutive Director, Virginia Holocaust MuseumThe mission of the Virginia Holocaust Museum is twofold. First, we are dedicated to preserving the history of...

Beth-El School Happenings

By Ramona L. Brand, Director of Youth LearningAni L’Dodi v’Dodi Li I am my Beloved’s and my Beloved is mine. This sweet phrase taken from...