Hadassah Tri-Region Conference

The Hadassah Super South Tri Region conference was held Sept. 9-11 in Atlanta. Hadassah members from the Southern Seaboard, Southern and Southeastern regions, covering the...

In Memoriam: Gilbert Rosenthal, 1925-2021

In Memoriam: Gilbert Rosenthal, 1925-2021 Longtime community leader Gilbert Rosenthal died peacefully at Westminster Canterbury Richmond on February 13. Longtime leader and great friend of the community Gilbert “Gil”...

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...

Violins of Hope Concert at Beth Ahabah: Oct. 17

On Oct. 17, at 5:30 p.m., Violins of Hope Richmond will present a special concert at Congregation Beth Ahabah with the Virginia Holocaust Museum. It...

Co-Leading Richmond’s Honeymoon Israel Trip this summer

Editor’s Note: Fifteen young Richmond couples took part in a wonderful life-changing JCFR Honeymoon Israel trip earlier this summer. Rabbi Ahuva Zaches of Congregation...

Schedule of Local Holiday Services for 5782

Our Richmond-area Synagogues plan in-person and Virtual services during the upcoming High Holidays. For a list of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services as...

New Year, New Beginnings for Friendship Circle of Virginia!

Friendship Circle of Virginia (FCVA) focuses on creating an inclusive community, one friendship at a time. Our core programs are Friends Programs: Friends@Home and Friends...

‘What a priceless gift you have given me!’

Oprah Winfrey said, “What I know is, is that if you do work that you love, and the work fulfills you, the rest will...

Kristallnacht Remembrance Service: Nov. 6

By Alex Keisch Each year, we gather to remember the horror of Kristallnacht. This was a night of wilding, of terror, of death and destruction...

The Last Cyclist at VHM: April 28

On April 28, the Jewish Family Theater’s presentation of The Last Cyclist, will be at the Virginia Holocaust Museum. In cooperation with the Weinstein...