JCFR President Amy Nisenson joined forces with her husband, David; and G.D. Rothenberg, Luis Margalit and Desiree Addy – in the recent Partnership2Gether Hadera-Eiron-SE Consortium's Volunteer Mission in Israel. Together with more than 20 volunteers from other cities in the...
Every year JFS Connecting Hearts uses National Foster Care Month to raise awareness about the nearly 1,000 children in Central Virginia’s foster care system. This year’s theme of “Engaging Youth. Building Support. Strengthening Opportunities” mirrors the efforts of JFS Connecting...
Beth-El’s Annual Meeting and Rededication Celebration Sunday, May 19, Sanctuary and Atrium, 3330 Grove Ave.  10 a.m. - 1 p.m. All are invited to our Rededication Celebration at 11:30 a.m., following the Annual Meeting (for voting members) that begins at 10 a.m. Once...

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Beth Ahabah Happenings

By Sarah Roper, Programs Manager On Friday, March 15th, the congregation held its annual Scouting Shabbat service. More than a dozen Scouts and adult leaders attended...

Winning Essay by Julianna Crockett

Editor's Note: The following is Julianna Crockett's award-winning essay. The Better Together program has brought some amazing opportunities to me and the whole community of...

Beth-El Happenings

By Ramona L. Brand Better Together is Better than Ever!  During this past school year, our teen program has been intertwined with Better Together, a program...

KBI Happenings

By Chava Maimon Let’s take a look at what’s been happening during the months of March-April at Keneseth Beth Israel (KBI)! Mrs. Leah Skaist has continued...

Testimonies from Israel Lecture Series

By Ron Fink Congregation Or Atid recently completed a 3-part lecture series with three members of the Jewish community who recently traveled to Israel and...

Or Atid Happenings

By Ron Fink While our thoughts and hearts have been with Israel over the last several months, we continue to pray for the end of...
By Dr. David B. Stein, Medical Director, Kirva Hospice Myths and Misconceptions Hospice Care is only for people who have given up on life It is a common misconception that hospice is about dying when in reality, it is designed to help...
The Weinstein JCC is proud to announce its receipt of a significant grant from the JCC Association of North America in collaboration with Israel’s Ministry for Diaspora Affairs. This grant, part of the Mit-habrim | Connections initiative, totaling $7.2 million,...