Embracing a spirit of innovation and growth
Shalom,Embracing a spirit of innovation and growth, we are excited to share some exciting developments that will shape the future of our community.As of...
Yashi is a ‘life changer’ for Sharon Ashtar
By Ephraim Seidman
Your cell phone alarms you that you are in imminent danger, and you need to seek shelter immediately. You run to a...
Our voices were heard on Virginia Jewish Advocacy Day
"Wow!"
A comment from many who attended our annual Virginia Jewish Advocacy Day on February 7.Over 200 individuals from all across the Commonwealth met with...
The Federation has moved!
The Jewish Community Federation of Richmond is officially in a new office, effective March 1.
See more information in Daniel Staffenberg’s CEO column for March.
JCFR PJ Library hosts Sefer with Saba & Savta
By Lisa Plotkin
Relationships are the foundation for just about everything. Children and their grownups are no exception.
On Sunday, February 18, over 50 grandparents, parents,...
It is okay to be angry!
Editor's Note: As part of our Federation's Partnership2Gether (P2G) initiative, members of the Richmond Jewish community - Melissa Brownstein, Marvin Daniel, Josh Goldberg, Seth...
Taste of Israel featured Israeli food specialties
Approximately 1,200 people came out to the Federation’s Taste of Israel special event on Sunday, Jan. 14, held at the Weinstein JCC.
This day focused...
Make your voice heard: Join Virginia Jewish Advocacy Day on...
By Debra Rodman, Interim Director JCRC
The core of the Jewish Community Relations Committee's work is the ongoing effort to connect with and build relationships...
Ephraim Seidman: A Volunteer at the Israel Guide Dog Center for...
By Skip Kozakewicz, Reflector Editor
Ephraim Seidman and his wife, Bunny Wilks, have devoted many years to raising guide dogs, and have a long and...
David T. Kalman – A Volunteer for Israel
By Skip Kozakewicz, Reflector Editor
Richmonder David T. Kalman had always wanted to volunteer in Israel with Sar-El, the National Project for Volunteers for Israel...