Federation

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...

By Daniel Staffenberg, CEO, Jewish Community Federation of Richmond We were walking the neighborhood for Halloween with our youngest sons’ best friends and their parents,...

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

What does Jewish life look like in 2025, 2040 or even 2050? How can Federation build, sustain and support a community that is empowered, connected,...

The Jewish Community Federation of Richmond is accepting nominations for the Neil November Distinguished Community Service Award. The award, named in honor of Neil November...

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By Jesse Feld Director of Development and Engagement Jewish Community Federation of Richmond In a very poetic way, the Jewish Community Federation of Richmond’s year usually starts...

Good morning USA! While you were sleeping, we began the trek to the Ukraine border. We’re a little more than halfway there at the...

Federation President Ellen Renee Adams is one of 27 leaders to be selected for The Jewish Federation of North America’s National Women’s Philanthropy (NWP)...

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...