Israel & Overseas

Editor's Note: The following are excerpts from articles published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch in October and November.Local law enforcement agencies donated used armor...

Editor's note. The Reflector spoke with Richmonder Stacie Stufflebeam recently about her three sons serving as Lone Soldiers with the IDF.  Several other Richmond...

Shahar Vaknin, our new community Shaliach (community emissary) to the Jewish Community Federation of Richmond, recently visited the Hadera-Eiron region and learned about the...

By Cathy Plotkin Never been to Israel or haven’t been in ages?  Would you like to participate in a unique Interfaith and Interracial Israel experience? ...

"Unbreakable Ukrainians" at the City of Richmond's Main Library  Sept. 1 - Oct. 3In the heart of Richmond, a transformative narrative awaits your attention this...

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,...

In late April thru early May, eight Richmonders spent time in Israel participating in three programs on behalf of our community and to celebrate...

IDF appeals for more volunteers due to uptick in terrorist acts. We are all saddened by the news that Israeli civilians are once again being...

By Sara Rosenbaum, Chief Impact Officer, JCFR Since February 2022, community members have generously donated $487,183.54 to support the Jewish Community Federation of Richmond’s Ukraine...

Key Facts About IsraelFlagThe colors blue and white were chosen according to the colors of the ‘Tallit’ – the Jewish prayer shawl. The Star...