Federation Stories

Crystal Jackson Making Lifelong Connections in Israel

Editor’s Note: The following feature article by Crystal Jackson, a NextGen Richmond community member, reflects on her current Masa Israel Journey experience. An article by Daniel Cymes, sharing his current Masa experience, is also on Reflector digital. The JCFR supports Masa through annual…

Mississippi Arson Attack Especially Heart-Breaking for Richmond Couple

The arson fire that heavily damaged Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, Mississippi, has enraged Jews across the U.S., particularly Gail and Bill Moskowitz.

The longtime Richmond Jewish community members lived in Jackson for seven years.

Gail reached out to a good friend in Jackson immedi…

Local Law Enforcement Appreciated

The Richmond Jewish Community is thankful and appreciative to our local law enforcement members who provide their services to keep us safe and secure 365 days a year.

To show our appreciation, on National Law Enforcement Day recently, a group of volunteers and Federation and Richmond Jewish…

Masa Israel Journey: A Life-Changing Israel Experience

Editor’s Note: The following feature article by Daniel Cymes, a NextGen Richmond community member, reflects on his current Masa Israel Journey experience. A future article by Crystal Jackson will share her Masa experience teaching middle school students. The JCFR supports Masa through annu…

“Israelis Need a Big Hug!”

William Daroff, CEO of the Conference of Presidents of Major Jewish Organizations, offered timely, and thought-provoking insights into the global challenges and opportunities facing Jewish communities today at a special JCRC community program on January 21 at the Weinstein JCC. 

“Since O…