April 3 • 11:30 a.m. Intergenerational Model Passover Seder with the 7th and 8th Graders from Rudlin Torah Academy Learn the story about the Jews’ struggle for freedom and their journey from Egypt. Have fun, meet new people and enjoy a full complimentary Passover meal! Led by Rabbi Yosef Bart, Principal of Rudlin Torah Academy […]
Dine out and support JFS! #RVACHARITYDAYS
We are so excited to partner with ToastRVA in #RVACHARITYDAYS! JFS will receive 10% of all food sales, including takeout, at Toast on Monday, September 18th, and at Talley’s Meat and Three on Wednesday, December 20th. We look forward to seeing you there! Toast: Monday, September 18 Talley’s Meat and Three: Wednesday, December 20 Save the dates! And schedule […]
Wine Table Tuesday to benefit JFS Richmond
Want to learn more about JFS Richmond and the services we provide? Come to Wine Table Tuesday at Quirk Hotel! Join us for a celebration of the grape and good at Quirk Hotel and Maple & Pine. They feature their newest wines. A portion of the fee and all gratuities go to support JFS Richmond. Tuesday, March […]
Draw Back The Curtain
Draw Back the Curtain is a project that has taken a journey of its own, in preserving the history of the brave Jewish families who emigrated from the Former Soviet Union to Richmond in the 1990’s. The film was a collaborative effort between University of Richmond Hillel students and JFS. The feature-length film is a […]
EnRich for Life
August 1, 2016 – EnRich for Life @ The Weinstein JCC The Weinstein JCC and Jewish Family Services have teamed up to create two new and innovative programs designed to provide older adults with a monthly activity that enlightens and engages. After the educational Food for Thought speaker series, seniors can spend an afternoon at […]
18th Annual Golf+Tennis Classic
The Golf and Tennis Classic was a huge success this year. Held June 1st at the beautiful Jefferson Lakeside Country Club, tennis and golf players persevered through sun and rain and competed for prizes. JFS partnered with the Weinstein JCC and Beth Sholom Lifecare Community to host this event. Over 125 people came out to […]
JFS Celebrates Another Great Year!
The Annual Meeting is a time to celebrate the year’s successes at JFS. The 166th Annual Meeting was held at Luck Stone Corporation and celebrated many accomplishments: providing the highest quality services to our clients, new community collaborations, and successful events such as the Big Schtick and Draw Back the Curtain. JFS expects to end […]
JFS champions honored with Shamash award
At this year’s 166th JFS Annual Meeting, Jerry and Ann Samford will be honored with the Shamash Award, one of the highest awards bestowed on those who are recognized leaders in the Richmond Jewish community as well as supporters of JFS. The Shamash is the candle in the menorah that serves and lights the […]
The Story Behind the Story: Draw Back the Curtain
Draw Back the Curtain is a project that has taken a journey of its own, in preserving the history of the brave Jewish families who emigrated from the Former Soviet Union to Richmond in the 1990’s. Jewish Family Services can think of no better way to celebrate Jewish-American Heritage month than with a screening […]
Have an appetite for knowledge?
JFS is excited for the debut of our new speaker series in partnership the Weinstein JCC, “Food for Thought.” The series brings experts in aging, from a variety of professions and fields, together to share their unique advice and experience. Food for Thought will ignite conversation and arm people with all the information to […]