The compassionate call to action by the JCRC of the Jewish...

By Basya Gartenstein, Director,  Jewish Community Relations Committee, JCFRIn response to the ongoing crisis in Afghanistan, the Jewish Community Relations Committee (JCRC) of the...

Dignity Grows hosted by JCFR making an impact

It was a truly heartwarming day in mid-June as members of the Junior League of Richmond joined forces with the Jewish Community Federation of...

A life-changing summer camp Shlichut experience

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,...

Community learns about the ‘Best of the Federation’

The 'best of Federation' was celebrated during its Annual Meeting at the Weinstein JCC on June 7.In opening remarks to the more than 150...

What is the process for Jews to obtain German Citizenship and...

By Basya Gartenstein, Director, Jewish Community Relations Committee The Federation’s Jewish Community Relations Committee worked with the Weinstein JCC to host the German Consul General,...

If you see something, say something.

Earlier this year, the Jewish Community Federation of Richmond, in partnership with Secure Community Network (SCN), debuted an online incident reporting form. SCN is...

Attorney General Miyares Announces Antisemitism Task Force Members

Editor's Note - JCFR CEO Daniel Staffenberg selected as a member of the antisemitism task force. RICHMOND, Va. – Commonwealth of Virginia Attorney General Jason...

Calling all Host Families: The Teen Israel Exchange is BACK!

The wait is finally over! Emerging from a Covid hiatus. We are thrilled to reintroduce one of our most beloved JCFR Partnership Programs - the...

Nannette Shor to receive Neil November DCSA

Nannette Shor, a passionate volunteer and longtime leader of the Jewish community, will receive the Jewish Community Federation of Richmond’s Neil November Distinguished Community...

Sara Waskin receives JCFR L’Dor V’Dor Woman of Valor Award

By Jill Grossman, JCFR Director of Women's Philanthropy and AffinitiesIf you’re going to live, leave a legacy.  Make a mark on the world that...