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Jewish Community Thriving in Church Hill and Midlothian

Kehillah recently gave birth to a Jewish community in Church Hill, where there had previously been no organized Jewish presence.

“Our Tu Bishvat Seder is poetic,” said Kehillah’s spiritual leader and co-founder, Rabbi Patrick Beaulier. “On a holiday where we celebrate the birthday o…

B’rith Achim Happenings

In January, Congregation B'rith Achim honored long-time member Frank Friedman for his tireless dedication and contributions to the synagogue and the larger Jewish community. 

Frank is a former President of Congregation B'rith Achim and has been the leader of the Tri-City Jewish Community F…

Or Atid Happenings

Lecture Focuses on the Plight of Mexican Jewry

The third session of a four-part series of lectures held at Congregation Or Atid titled “Our History Our Stories: Journeys of Jewish Communities Across Time and Continents,” was presented by Sam Richardson, Ph. D., Director of the Jewish Co…

What’s Happening at Beth Ahabah

Lots of Latkes!

On Sunday, December 14, members of the Beth Ahabah Brotherhood arrived bright and early to fry up crispy gluten-free latkes, which they then served to families after Religious School that morning. 

Donuts—freshly dipped in chocolate and vanilla glaze and crusted with spr…

Beth-El Religious School Happenings

Wrestling

By Ramona Brand, Director of Youth Learning

On December 6, I undertook a Bat Mitzvah ceremony, leading parts of the service, reading from Torah for the first time, and giving a D'var Torah.

I was uplifted by the family and friends who were kind enough to be present for this affi…