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Kehillah is giving birth to the Jewish community in Church Hill, where there is currently no organized Jewish presence.

“Just as we created Jewish communities in Midlothian, Short Pump and even VA Pridefest, we knew that Church Hill needed a formal Jewish presence,” says Kehillah’s sp…

Dec 28, 2025

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B 'rith Achim Happenings

Congregation B'rith Achim of Petersburg wishes you a happy 2026!

May the secular year be full of memories that will be cherished, both in your Jewish life and beyond! Congregation B'rith Achim enjoyed a lovely Hanukkah party complete with live music by Lynne Lapidus and Hazzan Marian Turk.…

Dec 28, 2025

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Beth Ahabah Happenings

Religious School
Beth Ahabah's Religious School wrapped up the year with the second and third grade Hebrew Boot Camp Gesher.

Parents and students alike learned about the Jewish year and created a calendar with stickers to represent all of the Jewish holidays, including Shabbat. It was a gre…

Dec 27, 2025

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Or Atid Celebrates 40 Years

A crowd of well-wishers packed the sanctuary of Congregation Or Atid recently in celebration of the synagogue’s 40^th year of existence in Richmond.

Gala attendees included a number of founding members who started the congregation in their homes as well as many of today’s membership numb…

Dec 26, 2025

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Or Ami Happenings

Intro to Judaism Class

Are you or someone you know thinking about possibly converting to Judaism?

Or just interested in learning more about Jewish religion and culture on an adult level? If so, you do not want to miss Rabbi Ahuva’s Introduction to Judaism course.

Beginning on January 6…

Synagogues

KEHILLAH CREATES FIRST JEWISH COMMUNITY IN CHURCH HILL

B 'rith Achim Happenings

Beth Ahabah Happenings

Or Atid Celebrates 40 Years

Or Ami Happenings