Making Jewish History Come to Life
Our 6th and 7th-graders time-traveled through Jewish History in Richmond!
These students are learning about Jewish American History as part of their curriculum. On Sunday, Oct. 19, they participated in the Jewish Richmond History tour, which took them on a whirlwind tour of historic locations and events through several hundred years of Jewish Richmond history. See photos with 6th and 7th graders - at top - Hebrew Burying Ground - and below - at the Capitol and Chimborozo Park.
Driving through Richmond they observed historic synagogues, cemeteries, and other buildings of Jewish interest. They stopped at several locations where Jewish history was made over the years. They heard stories of Jewish Richmonders from the past and brought these stories to life through dramatic readings of historic events.
Young Family Shabbat takes place on Friday, Nov. 7, at 5:30 p.m.
Temple Beth-El, 3330 Grove Ave. 23221
Shabbat is our Favorite “Challah Day”! Join Ramona Brand and Rabbi Rachel Salston for a musical family Shabbat designed for the wiggles.
Shabbat services alternate on Friday evenings and Saturday morning from month to month. A Tot friendly dinner or brunch is served after each service. Young family services are open to the public. Friday Services at 5:30 – 6 p.m. followed by Tot friendly dinner.
Nov. 7, Feb. 6, April 17,
Saturday Services at 9:30 – 10 a.m . followed by yummy breakfast.
Dec. 6, Jan. 3, March 7
Services and meals take place in the Kiddush Room at Temple Beth-El.
Email Ramona at r.brand@bethelrichmond.org to RSVP.
Consecration and Hebrew Naming: Sunday, November 16
We formally welcome our Kindergarten students to their Jewish education journey on Sunday,
Nov. 16 with a beautiful ceremony during religious school. During this ceremony, our Consecrants will be celebrated by our Religious School and TBE community. They participate in sweet service, and receive a special blessing from parents and Rabbi Salston. Each Consecrant receives a personalized Kippah and a special certificate. We can’t wait to say Bruchim Habaim and Mazel Tov!
November Religious School Calendar
Sunday classes: Nov. 9,16,23/ meets 9 a.m. – noon.
Wednesday classes: Nov. 2,19 / meets 4:15 – 6:15 p.m.