Let your children find their way to “Do Jewish”
Editor's Note: A native of Norfolk who grew up at Temple Israel there, Brandon Metheny is an attorney and Director of Admissions at the...
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...
JFS: Transforming lives, strengthening our community
By Dr. Michael Mandel, JFS President &Wendy Kreuter, JFS CEOAs JFS’ 2023 Fiscal Year comes to a close, it offers us the opportunity to...
Virginia Holocaust Museum – Preserving history, shaping the future ...
By Samuel Asher. Executive Director, Virginia Holocaust MuseumI’m excited for our renovations to be complete and for the public to see what we have...
A second home: Israeli Shlichim impacting Weinstein JCC’s Camp Hilbert
In the heart of the welcoming Jewish community in RVA, two young Israeli women, Tal and Yarden, have discovered a home away from home.
As...
FCVA: Featured Friendship – Dylan and Emmi!
By Tanya Buresh-Werby, Program Director
You may have heard Friendship Circle of Virginia (FCVA) is about creating an inclusive community, one friendship at a time.
Lasting...
A life-changing summer camp Shlichut experience
Editor's Note: The following article and photos were featured in the July issue of "Currents," published by the Jewish Agency for Israel. In September,...
Community learns about the ‘Best of the Federation’
The 'best of Federation' was celebrated during its Annual Meeting at the Weinstein JCC on June 7.In opening remarks to the more than 150...
JFS holds 174th Annual Meeting
By Morgan Goad
After two years of online Annual Meetings and last year’s meeting at our offices, JFS was thrilled to welcome the community to...
Weinstein JCC presents: Arts + Ideas 2023 season highlights!
The Weinstein JCC is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated highlights for next year's Arts + Ideas Cultural Arts season. Audiences can expect an...
