Crisis in Ukraine: News and Resources

We've worked in Ukraine for decades - but today, the need is different. https://vimeo.com/696548277/2b5023b3a3 The estimated 200,000 Jews living in Ukraine have been profoundly affected by the...

Brian’s Blog – We’re Headed to Poland on Monday Morning

On Monday, April 4, 2022, Ellen Renee Adams, Sara Rosenbaum and I head to Poland as part of a fly-in with the Jewish Federations...

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.

Dreaming about the Good that could be!

In a year filled with new fears, old threats, and so much worry, it’s sometimes tough to remember all the good we did. As we...

Security Grants awarded to Richmond Jewish Institutions

Three years ago, in response to rising Antisemitism and threats, the Jewish Community Federation of Richmond made a significant investment in Community Security. The RVA...

A banker, lawyer, and developer walked into the room…

John Levy, President, John B. Levy & Company, Inc., led the conversation at the Sept. 8 meeting of the Jewish Community Federation of Richmond’s...

Back to the Future – Go to Synagogue, strengthen community

It had been a while, probably too long, since I had been in Shul. I had the pleasure of camp Shabbats this summer. However, while...

Ukraine through the lens of Kol Yiseral Erevim Zeh Bazeh

Editor’s Note: Rachel Peters traveled to Ukraine in May 2019 along with six other Susan and Mark Sisisky JDC Global Enrichment Fund Fellows. The...

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...

Lion of Judah Reception and Watch Party: Jan. 9

Join your fellow Richmond Lions for a Reception and Watch Party on Jan. 9, 6 p.m., as we celebrate the proud history of the...