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Jun 1, 2026

PJ Library Families Made Something Beautiful!

By Lisa Plotkin

Just ahead of Shavuot, PJ Library RVA’s event Make Something Beautiful, in partnership with Aleph Bet Preschool, welcomed PJ families to Chabad of VA for an afternoon of learning and Shavuot paper art.

Children, parents, and grandparents were encouraged to attend thi…

May 29, 2026

The Stories We Tell About Israel — and About Ourselves

By Tal Bahar

Writer’s Block

Writer’s block. Many long months of constant and abundant writing that suddenly came to a halt. I could no longer transfer everything racing through my mind onto the page. But really, it didn’t happen in a single day. Because it isn’t only about writing.…

May 27, 2026

Honeymoon Israel RVA Pivots to Thriving, Vibrant Jewish Budapest

Four Richmond couples – Rabbi Scott and Rabbi Randi Nagel, Andrew and Danielle Baker, Avi and Catherine Remetz and, Justin and Vanessa Tussey - traveled to Budapest, Hungary, as part of the Honeymoon Israel RVA experience in early May.

Due to the timing and flight cancellations to I…

May 27, 2026

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Amy Nisenson to be Honored with Neil November DCSA

Mazel Tov to Amy Nisenson who will be honored with the Federation’s highest award – the Neil November Distinguished Community Service Award at Federation’s Joint Annual Meeting on June 3.

Amy is a long-time dedicated and passionate Jewish Community leader noted for her care and lead…

May 13, 2026

Nannette Shor Honored with Richmond YWCA Outstanding Women Award

Former Federation President and long-time community leader Nannette Shor was honored on Tuesday, May 12, with a Richmond YWCA Outstanding Women Award for Volunteerism.

A Richmond native, Nannette has dedicated more than 40 years to strengthening the Richmond community through exceptional vo…