Sept 8 - Brad Finkel: New CEO of the Weinstein JCC. Brad brings with him 25 years of JCC experience and a strong track record of transformative leadership. He is an accomplished and well-respected Jewish community professional and is very excited to work at our JCC and help shape the Center’s future. Brad and his wife Rachel and children come to us from Chicago. He will tell us about his past and tell us his plans for our JCC’s future.

Sept 15 - Enrich For Life: Albert Regni is a professional classical and jazz musician who played 50 years with the New York Philharmonic, as well as many years as saxophonist with the New York City Ballet, the Metropolitan Opera, many Broadway shows, recordings, movies, and commercials.  After he moved here in 2002, both Al and his wife, Rose taught for 16 years at VCU and he played gigs with the Richmond Symphony, the National Symphony Orchestra, and others. His long career has included, among many experiences, playing for several years under Maestro Leonard Bernstein, touring with Liza Minelli, and doing Broadway shows with the likes of Barbra Streisand and Bette Midler.

Join us for Kosher Lunch at 11:45 a.m. and the program at 12:30. Lunch is free, but RSVP is a must to Shari Menlowe-Barck at sbarck@weinsteinjcc.org or 804-545-8611.

Sept 22 - Rosh Hashanah Eve: NO PROGRAM

Sept 29 - David Brackins,  Regional Security Advisor for Richmond with the Federation and the Peninsula Secure Community Network. Topic: Traveler Safety and Security Best Practices When You Travel.  Learning Objectives: ​ • Educate Safety when you • Plan • Pack ​ • At the airport • In transit • At your hotel • Around your destination…Learn best practices to enhance safety and security for work, mission, or leisure travelers.

Look for other emails from Shari about other special activities.