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Apr 29, 2025

Tal's Take: For The Glory of The State of Israel

Reflector Main Assets (11)

By Tal Bahar, Jewish Agency Israeli Emissary

At the Jewish Community Federation of Richmond

Editor's Note: Due to her schedule, Tal will not hold a discussion program in May.

 In ninth grade, for the first time in my life, I attended a military funeral.

If I remember correctly, it was t…

Apr 29, 2025

New Richmonder learns about Jewish Richmond through CLI

By Arielle Falzone

I moved from LA with my husband in August 2023, and one of the first things I started looking for was a way to feel more connected to the Jewish community here in Richmond.

After doing some research and asking around, I met with Avi Remetz at the Jewish Community Federat…

Apr 28, 2025

Nancy Nelson's love of Israel & special bonds with Israeli family & friends

Nancy Nelson's love of Israel and special bonds with Israeli family and friends span many years.

By Nancy Nelson

 

My first connection to Israel was when Israeli cousins I had never met randomly showed up in Richmond.

I was in middle school at the time.

A few years later, I had my firs…

Apr 24, 2025

It’s all about the Am…

By Sam Richardson, Director, Jewish Community Relations, Jewish Community Federation of Richmond

I am struck by the contrast of who is not included in the traditional Passover story – and who is encouraged to be a part of the eternal story.

As is commonly known, Moses our Teacher, is not…