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Nov 25, 2025

From Nature to the Dance Floor: Winter at the Weinstein JCC

As the winter season approaches, the Weinstein JCC is buzzing with programs for every age and interest, from preschoolers exploring nature to teens performing in a full-scale musical, families enjoying Jewish films, and the entire community celebrating New Year’s Eve together.

With opport…

Nov 25, 2025

Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future: at the VHM

By Samuel H. Asher, President & Executive Director, Virginia Holocaust Museum

As the holiday season approaches, my thoughts turn to family, friendship, and gratitude. At the Virginia Holocaust Museum, this season carries special meaning. It is a time to reflect on the power of memory, the i…

Nov 24, 2025

Kristallnacht Commemoration:Togetherness Allays Fear

By Rachel Loria

On November 9, members of the Jewish community, along with friends and supporters, gathered at Emek Sholom National Holocaust Memorial to commemorate Kristallnacht, The Night of Broken Glass.

The sense of community felt even stronger this year as many speakers (see photos …

Nov 11, 2025

A Hand to Hold: Giving Every Child the Family They Deserve

Each November, Jewish Family Services partners with WTVR CBS 6 for “A Hand to Hold,” a campaign dedicated to raising awareness about children and teens in Central Virginia’s foster care system who are waiting for a permanent, loving family.

Over the course of the month, CBS 6 will hig…

Nov 6, 2025

Brushstrokes of Support: How JFS Helped an Artist Thrive

With the support of JFS, Iryna Litvinova has been able to continue her journey as an artist in the United States, sharing the beauty of Ukrainian folk art with a new community.

Litvinova’s artistic journey began at the age of 3 in Ukraine, where she discovered a deep passion for art. Over…