Federation Stories

Landmark $6 Million Commitment Expands Access to Jewish Education

Five-year commitment from the Goldberg Family will support Rudlin Torah Academy excellence, expand affordability, and invest in a vibrant Jewish future for Richmond.

The Jewish Community Federation of Richmond today announced a landmark $6 million, five-year commitment from Josh and Elly Go…

30th Annual Grand Event to Feature Bruce Pearl on Oct. 22

PJ Library: Sharing Jewish Holidays with Your Child’s Secular Class

By Lisa Plotkin & Molly Dickinson

In August, PJ Parents and a PJ Grandparent joined PJ Library Lead Parent Volunteer Molly Dickinson and PJ Library Coordinator Lisa Plotkin for PJ Parent Idea Exchange to discuss teaching the upcoming High Holy Days in their children’s secular classrooms.  

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Sen. Tim Kaine Supports $1 Billion Bill for American Jewish Communities

The JCRC was honored to host Senator Tim Kaine and a group of his staff at the JCFR office on Friday, August 21. A key focus of the meeting was on Jewish Community Security, but other topics were covered.

JCFR President Brian Greene led off the session by describing what it is like to be Je…

Showing Up for Israel

Editor’s Note: The following article by Lisa Looney is about her recent eight-day Volunteer Birthright Israel program in Israel. She is a longtime community volunteer and serves as Co-Chair of the Israel and Oversees Committee on the Federation Board of Directors. 

By Lisa Looney

On Octobe…