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Hillel at VCU Celebrates

By Sheri Rodman, Executive Director

We closed out the fall semester with a snowy “Shabbanukkah” celebration, as students braved the storm to gather for a Hanukkah-style Shabbat dinner filled with warmth, light, and community.

The holiday spirit was truly in the air as students wrapped …

JFS Partners With RTA for Skyler Legano Toy Drive 2025

When Skyler Legano (obm) was a student at Rudlin Torah Academy, he was known for something far greater than his years: a deep joy for giving.

Skyler had osteosarcoma, a rare and aggressive form of bone cancer, and he passed away at just 12 years old while in the 8th grade at RTA. Even durin…

Special Gifts from JFS Help People of All Ages

The holiday season is defined by generosity, and as it drew to a close, JFS Richmond remained at the center of that spirit, working tirelessly to ensure people at every stage of life felt supported and cared for through meaningful gifts shared across the community.

In the weeks leading up t…

January at the Weinstein JCC: Stories That Bind the Community

The Weinstein JCC will host a robust lineup of cultural, educational, and family-focused programs throughout January, reflecting its ongoing mission to strengthen Jewish life, foster learning, and bring people together across generations.

Unless otherwise noted, all film screenings take pla…

Hadassah Region Presidents’ Israel Mission of Resilience, Service, Hope…

Am Yisroel Chai! by Rebecca Young

As a Richmonder and co-Southern Seaboard Region President, I had the incredible honor of joining 24 of my fellow Hadassah Region Presidents on a week-long mission to Israel. In the photo, Rebecca Young picks olives in Israel

It was a chance not only to wit…