Generosity. Leadership. Legacy.
By Jill Grossman
JCFR Director of Women’s Philanthropy and AffinitiesMother and daughters. Nieces, grandmothers, sisters and friends. Over 100 community members watched as Nannette Shor...
Two Jewish Cookbooks, and a Potluck!
“Matzoh Ball Gumbo” by Marcie Cohen Ferris
“Jew-ish” by Jake Cohen
On Sunday, June 26, from 4 to 7 p.m., the Hadassah Book Group will get...
URJL experiences meaningful spring semester after COVID challenges
Despite the ongoing challenges presented by COVID-19, Jewish Life at the University of Richmond enjoyed a meaningful spring semester of programming that concluded with...
‘The Road Beyond Roe: Advocating for Reproductive Rights’
It’s been 49 years since the landmark Supreme Court decision Roe v. Wade, and the fight for reproductive rights rages on.
“Roe set the precedent...
Yom HaShoah Commemoration
The Virginia Holocaust Museum commemorated Yom HaShoah on Sunday, May 1.
In opening remarks, Executive Director Samuel Asher said, “In today’s atmosphere of political, cultural,...
Hadassah’s History Walk of the Murals of Jackson Ward
Following the success of Hadassah Richmond’s Shockoe Bottom history walk, Arlene Wiener will lead another walking tour of the Jackson Ward murals.
The walk will...
Members of Commission to Combat Antisemitism Appointed
The Jewish Community Federation of Richmond and Richmond Jewish Community Relations Committee congratulate Samuel Asher, Executive Director of the Virginia Holocaust Museum, on being...
Meaningful Meals served over 6,000 meals
Meaningful Meals is closing its doors this summer. For us, saying goodbye is not easy.
With your kind donations we have fed over 6,000 meals...
Friendship Circle of VA’s meaningful April Birthday Circle at Loving Acres
On April 24, The Friendship Circle of Virginia hosted its April Birthday Circle at Loving Acres Farm Sanctuary in memory of Alexis Nichols.
Alexis was...
JCFR Proposed New Officers and Board Members for 2022-23
The JCFR Nominating Committee, chaired by Past President Nannette Shor, has proposed the following New Officers and Board Members for 2022-23:2022 - 2023 Board...
