Richmond-area religious, organization leaders express support to the Jewish Community,...
Editor’s note: The following statement was issued by the Federation on Jan. 17.
Richmond – This weekend, we watched the unfolding situation in horror at...
JCRC Legislative Breakfast welcomes large group
Jewish Community Relations Committee Chair Rob Slotnick welcomed more than 100 community members, Virginia Legislators and recently elected state officials to the Federation Legislative...
The many lessons from Colleyville and the right time for government...
Beyond the clear lessons from Colleyville on security, vigilance, and preparedness – the most enduring lesson may be on how Antisemitism framed around Israel...
Mayor Stoney proclaims Jewish American Heritage Month
In a ceremony at Richmond City Hall on Thursday, May 18, Mayor Levar Stoney declared May as Jewish American Heritage Month to recognize and...
Bridge building and advocacy
By Basya Gartenstein, Director, Jewish Community Relations Committee, JCFR
Shalom, as of August 1, it has been my privilege to serve the Richmond Jewish community...
New JCRC Director Announced
We are pleased to announce that Basya Gartenstein will join the Jewish Community Federation of Richmond as Jewish Community Relations Committee (JCRC) director in...
JCRC focuses on critical issues involving public education
By Miriam Davidow, Chair, JCRC Education Committee
and
Larry Goldman, JCRC Education Committee Member
The Jewish Community Relations Committee of the Jewish Community Federation of Richmond is...
Federation’s Advocacy at Work
By Amy Melnick-Scharf, JCRC Chair, Jewish Community Federation of Richmond
and Basya Gardenstein, JCRC Director, JCFR
This year’s legislative session provides us with much to learn...
Speaking to Allies about Israel and Antisemitism
By David Cohen
Director, Jewish Community Relations
JCFR
Over the past few months, the Jewish community has truly struggled to process a rise in anger and hatred...
Leading, inspiring, and empowering
By Basya Gartenstein
Director, Jewish Community Relations Committee, JCFR
Shalom Jewish Community of Richmond.
The Jewish Community Relations Committee has been formulating plans for the years ahead...