By Lisa Plotkin, PJ Library Coordinator- JCFR
Thanks to the creative vision of PJ Library Lead...
People Features
Come explore these feature stories highlighting the successes and passion of people making an impact and connections in Jewish RVA.
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This summer, I was given an opportunity to travel to Israel with a group of teenagers from all ov...
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Editor’s Note: The Jewish Federation of Richmond has begun a three-year partnership with the Un...
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By Lisa Plotkin
Mix 22 families, 40 adults, 40 children, and excellent volunteers with tie dye, ...
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A personal reflection by Hayley Grossman
When my dear friend, Joh, told me about the trip of a l...
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The 2025 graduation class of the Federation’s Community Leadership Institute was recognized and...
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Light and joy highlighted the first Torch Lighting Ceremony in Richmond marking Israel’s 77th I...
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By Dot Heffron, Director, Women's Philanthropy, JCFR
On May 14, the Jewish Community Federation ...
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With the support of JFS, Iryna Litvinova has been able to continue her journey as an artist in th...
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Editor's Note: The following article on Hillel at VCU was published in Washington Jewish Week on ...
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During her 41+ years at Richmond Jewish Foundation, Joice Burnette never wanted to be recognized....
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Jewish Women International proudly announces Arlene Slutzah as the 2025 recipient of the Sofie St...
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If you ask somebody about their most cherished Passover tradition, likely they will first mention...
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Spring is in full bloom in Virginia, and with it comes a surge of students visiting the Museum on...
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By Samuel Asher
On April 3, the Museum unveiled the Henri Maizels Memorial Butterfly Garden mura...
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By Tanya Buresh-Werby, Assistant Director, FCVA
At Friendship Circle of Virginia (FCVA), every...
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By Ramona L. Brand, Director of Youth Learning
Prepping for Passover
During April, there was a ...
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A Purim Celebration for the “Princes”
On the evening of Friday March 14, Or Atid held a Puri...
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By Amy Unger
On Sunday, April 6, Congregation Or Atid held its 3rd annual Yom Ha Shoah Holocaust...
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Beth-El’s Annual Meeting, Installation of Rabbi Rachel Salston followed by Champagne Brunch is ...
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Camp Seed
Camp Seed has always been 4 weeks (typically July).
This year we’ve added 2 weeks a...
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By Sarah Roper
Scout Shabbat
Cub Scout Pack 437, as well as several other Scouting America unit...