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Finding local community, across the globe

Editor’s Note: The following article is by Annie Weinberg, a Richmond native, who is Executive Director of the Brody Jewish Center, Hillel, at UVA. She shares reflections on the Grand Event and her  2024 Sisisky Fellows trip to Tbilisi, Georgia, with 10 Richmonders. In the photo, Annie v…

Annual Kippah Classic: A Huge Success

The 2^nd Annual Kippah Classic was a huge community success.

The evening began with Havdallah led by Yeshiva Senior, Yossi Jacknin.

Living up to the hype, the MC for the event was Yeshiva of Virginia AND Monarch AZA (BBYO) alumni Benny Winkelmann. Ettie & Yali Klestzick stepped in to man …

Hadassah Richmond Responds to Legislation during the General Assembly

From championing a strong US-Israel relationship to fighting antisemitism and standing up for women’s health equity, Hadassah and Hadassah Richmond are making a difference, bringing healing and justice to the world.

Believing that women have an important role in driving legislative policy…

Kesher at The Loom: Weaving Women Together

Kesher at The Loom was created to meet a growing desire for meaningful connection among women in our Jewish community—connection to one another, to creativity, and to Jewish life itself.

The name reflects its purpose: kesher, meaning connection, and the loom, a symbol of weaving many indi…

JFS Celebrates Staff Milestones

JFS Richmond celebrated the dedication and commitment of its staff on Dec. 5 during its annual holiday party, an evening that combined seasonal cheer with meaningful recognition.

While the event included festive food, drinks and friendly conversations, one of the biggest highlights of the e…