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Or Atid Happenings

Or Atid Hosts Hazzan for Celebration of Music 

Congregation Or Atid recently hosted Hazzan Dr. Evlyn Gould for a three-day weekend celebration  entitled “Shir Delight: A Shabbat of Music.”  

The weekend’s celebration began with a musical Kabbalat Shabbat and dinner featuring a va…

Kehillah Happenings

As spring gave way to summer, Kehillah continued to prove that Jewish life in Richmond can be joyful, creative, and deeply welcoming.

In May, our community gathered for a number of meaningful events across the region. 

We celebrated Shabbat in Church Hill at Second Arrow, where participan…

Or Ami Happenings

Mitzvah Day

On Sunday, May 17, Or Amians young and older came together to do good. 

The sun shone on Mitzvah Day as teams went to pick up trash at the river and help tend the animals at Loving Acres. 

Over 250 sandwiches were made for struggling individuals served by Blessing Warrio…

Beth Ahabah Happenings

By Sarah Roper

Shabbat Service Celebrating Brotherhood
Beth Ahabah Brotherhood members volunteer at the synagogue and in our community throughout the year—cooking, serving meals, helping local organizations, and more. The organization sponsors baseball games, basketball games, football ga…

Beth-El School Happenings

Editor’s Note:  Mazel Tov to Ramona Brand for leading/directing Beth-El’s Religious School for many years and as a Jewish educator for more than 40 years.  She will continue teaching for several months. See several photographs of her being honored on the last day of school.

 

By Ram…