Here for Good

In a year filled with new fears, old threats, and so much divisiveness, it’s a refreshing topic, “Here for Good” and one that is...

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...

JCFR announces new CLI class

The Jewish Community Federation of Richmond is delighted to announce the Community Leadership Institute Cohort of 2022: Julia Siegel Breton, Brooke Hyatt, Brad Kaplan,...

Transitions

July is a month of transition. The school year ends, and our kids move on to Summer Camp. Our time is spent enjoying family...

Brian’s Blog – “I’m not coping. I’m doing.”

Here's my quick take-away from Day 1. There are logistics and organization needed to get things done, there are analyses of how well things...

In Search of Jewish Communal Unity

By David Cohen Director Jewish Community Relations, JCFR Over the past several months the Jewish community has been struggling with how to best respond to both...

Engaging from the center, Advocating for All: Fighting Antisemitism from all...

As we at JCRC prepare for another season of political advocacy there is certainly an awareness of the interesting times we are in. Recent Elections Our...

Hopes for the Year Ahead – Taking Stock of the Year...

By David Cohen Director Jewish Community Relations, JCFR T’Shuvah is a major theme of the coming High Holidays. Jewish tradition asks us to take stock of our...

Israel Corner

Israel, Start-Up Nation By Ephraim Seidman Chair, JCRC Israel Education and Advocacy Committee I am sure you have all heard Israel referred to as “Start-Up Nation.” But...

Federation CEO Column: $18 changes the world!

Daniel Staffenberg Chief Executive Officer Jewish Community Federation of Richmond We are in the homestretch of our annual effort to raise the financial resources needed to care...