Chanukah
Community Calendar
Welcome to the Community Calendar, the Virginia Peninsula's central resource for what’s happening in our Jewish community. If you have any questions about this calendar or its events please contact Martha Vogel at mvogel@ujcvp.org.
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Feb
02
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For decades, Super Sunday has been a cornerstone of our community—an inspiring day when we come together to make a difference. Held on the UJC campus, this annual call-a-thon fundraiser has become a tradition th...
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Feb
16
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Join us for a screening of A Tree of Life: The Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting to experience the incredible resilience of our Jewish community following the deadliest massacre of American Jews.
This event will feat...
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Jan 1, 2025
Jan 1, 2025
New Year's Day
Jan 2, 2025
Chanukah
Jan 20, 2025
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Dec
23 2024
Jan
1 2025
Sarfan Center Closed Winter Break
UJCVP
401 City Center Boulevard
Newport News, VA 23606
The Sarfan Center will be closed for Winter Break from December 23, 2024 till January 1, 2025.
Dec
24 2024
Jan
1 2025
UJC Closed Winter Break
UJCVP
401 City Center Boulevard
Newport News, VA 23606
The UJC Office will be closed for Winter Break from December 24, 2024 through January 1, 2025.
Jan
1 2025
Hanukkah at New Town
6:00PM - 7:00PM
New Town Main Street Gazebo
5125 Main St.
Williamsburg, 23188
Join together as a community at the New Town Main St. Gazebo in Williamsburg as we celebrate the last night of Hanukk…
Jan
5 2025
Inside the Middle East with Intelligence Analyst Avi Melamed
6:30PM - 8:00PM
Join us for an enlightening evening with renowned geopolitical expert and educator, Avi Melamed.
In his presentation…
Jan
7 2025
T3 - Talking Torah for Today (Rodef Sholom)
12:00PM - 1:00PM
Rodef Sholom Temple
401 City Center Boulevard
Newport News, VA
Join Rodef Sholom Temple and Rabbi David Eligberg on Tuesdays at noon for an exploration of Parshat Hashavua, the wee…
Jan
7 2025
Hebrew School
4:30PM - 5:30PM
UJCVP
401 City Center Boulevard
Newport News, VA 23606
Community Hebrew School
Questions: email Carmela@ujcvp.org
Jan
12 2025
Jan
14 2025
Lion of Judah Conference
UJCVP
401 City Center Boulevard
Newport News, VA 23606
Save the Date for the 2025 Lion of Judah Conference
January 12-14, 2025
Atlanta Marriott Marquis
For more inform…
Jan
12 2025
Temple Sinai: Writing about being a Jew
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Temple Sinai
11620 Warwick Blvd.
Newport News, VA 23601
This will be led by Jill Keech.
Jan
12 2025
Bagels & Fraylox Winter Concert
2:00PM - 3:30PM
UJCVP
401 City Center Boulevard
Newport News, VA 23606
Join us at the J for an afternoon concert with Bagels & Fraylox Klezmer band! Bring the whole family and enjoy some …
Jan
14 2025
Red Cross Blood Drive
10:00AM - 2:00PM
UJCVP
401 City Center Boulevard
Newport News, VA 23606
Make your New Years resolution to help someone else. One pint of blood can save up to three lives!
Questions? Email …
Jan
14 2025
T3 - Talking Torah for Today (Rodef Sholom)
12:00PM - 1:00PM
Rodef Sholom Temple
401 City Center Boulevard
Newport News, VA
Join Rodef Sholom Temple and Rabbi David Eligberg on Tuesdays at noon for an exploration of Parshat Hashavua, the wee…
Jan
14 2025
Hebrew School
4:30PM - 5:30PM
UJCVP
401 City Center Boulevard
Newport News, VA 23606
Community Hebrew School
Questions: email Carmela@ujcvp.org
Jan
14 2025
20/30 Game Night
5:30PM - 7:30PM
Tradition Brewing Co.
700 Thimble Shoals Blvd.
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Newport News, VA 23606
Meet up with our UJC 20/30 young adult group at Tradition Brewing Co. for a cozy winter evening of board games, puzzl…
Jan
14 2025
Temple Sinai Board Meeting
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Temple Sinai
11620 Warwick Blvd
Newport News, VA
Temple Sinai Board Meeting
Jan
15 2025
UJCVP Board of Director's Meeting
7:00PM - 8:30PM
UJCVP
401 City Center Boulevard
Newport News, VA 23606
The Board of Directors will meet at 7:00pm at the UJCVP. Board members who are unable to attend the meeting in pers…
Jan
16 2025
Art with Abby Kids Art Series
5:00PM - 5:45PM
UJCVP
401 City Center Boulevard
Newport News, VA 23606
Join the fun afterschool at the J for a 4-week art series with instructor (and NNPS art teacher), Abby Parrish. Kids …
Jan
18 2025
Youth New Year Movie Night
7:00PM - 9:00PM
UJCVP
401 City Center Boulevard
Newport News, VA 23606
Camp Chaverim hosts youth New Year movie night!
Drop your child(ren) at the UJC gymnasium from 7-9pm for a fun movie…
Jan
19 2025
Temple Sinai: The mitzvah of Tzaar Baal Hayim
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Temple Sinai
11620 Warwick Blvd.
Newport News, VA 23601
Having compassion for animals with dog & cat sitter Monique Aronsohn.
Jan
19 2025
Temple Sinai Adult Torah Study & Bagel Nosh
11:00AM - 12:00PM
Temple Sinai
11620 Warwick Blvd.
Newport News, VA 23601
Join Fred Levy & Joanna Homrighausen for an informal discussion in the Temple library.
Jan
20 2025
UJC & Sarfan Center Closed for MLK Day
UJCVP
401 City Center Boulevard
Newport News, VA 23606
The UJC & Sarfan Center will be closed for MLK Day
Jan
21 2025
T3 - Talking Torah for Today (Rodef Sholom)
12:00PM - 1:00PM
Rodef Sholom Temple
401 City Center Boulevard
Newport News, VA
Join Rodef Sholom Temple and Rabbi David Eligberg on Tuesdays at noon for an exploration of Parshat Hashavua, the wee…
Jan
21 2025
Hebrew School
4:30PM - 5:30PM
UJCVP
401 City Center Boulevard
Newport News, VA 23606
Community Hebrew School
Questions: email Carmela@ujcvp.org
Jan
22 2025
Bootcamp Fitness
5:30PM - 6:30PM
UJCVP
401 City Center Boulevard
Newport News, VA 23606
Bootcamp Fitness, LLC provides strength, cardio, core, and flexibility training (modifications are always provided). …
Jan
23 2025
Art with Abby Kids Art Series
5:00PM - 5:45PM
UJCVP
401 City Center Boulevard
Newport News, VA 23606
Join the fun afterschool at the J for a 4-week art series with instructor (and NNPS art teacher), Abby Parrish. Kids …
Jan
26 2025
Temple Sinai: Let's Get Cooking with Rabbi Severine
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Temple Sinai
11620 Warwick Blvd.
Newport News, VA 23601
You're in for a Treat!
Jan
26 2025
Temple Sinai Fund Raising Event
11:00AM - 1:00PM
Temple Sinai
11620 Warwick Blvd.
Newport News, VA 23601
Temple Sinai Fund Raising Event followed by light refreshments.
Jan
26 2025
Screams Before Silence Film Presentation
4:00PM - 6:00PM
UJCVP
401 City Center Boulevard
Newport News, VA 23606
This film is for adults only. The film contains scenes that viewers may find disturbing.
Come to the J for a viewin…
Jan
27 2025
CNU Film Screening: One Life
5:00PM - 7:00PM
CNU Trible Library Theater
1 Avenue of the Arts
Newport News, VA 23606
Join CNU's Department of Philosophy & Religion for the International Holocaust Remembrance Day film screening of One…
Jan
27 2025
Bootcamp Fitness
5:30PM - 6:30PM
UJCVP
401 City Center Boulevard
Newport News, VA 23606
Bootcamp Fitness, LLC provides strength, cardio, core, and flexibility training (modifications are always provided). …
Jan
28 2025
T3 - Talking Torah for Today (Rodef Sholom)
12:00PM - 1:00PM
Rodef Sholom Temple
401 City Center Boulevard
Newport News, VA
Join Rodef Sholom Temple and Rabbi David Eligberg on Tuesdays at noon for an exploration of Parshat Hashavua, the wee…
Jan
28 2025
Hebrew School
4:30PM - 5:30PM
UJCVP
401 City Center Boulevard
Newport News, VA 23606
Community Hebrew School
Questions: email Carmela@ujcvp.org
Jan
29 2025
Virginia Jewish Advocacy Day is an opportunity to come together and advocate with members of the Jewish communities …
Jan
29 2025
Bootcamp Fitness
5:30PM - 6:30PM
UJCVP
401 City Center Boulevard
Newport News, VA 23606
Bootcamp Fitness, LLC provides strength, cardio, core, and flexibility training (modifications are always provided). …
Jan
30 2025
Kibbitz & Create
10:00AM - 12:00PM
UJCVP
401 City Center Boulevard
Newport News, VA 23606
Join our fiber arts craft group for a morning of snacks, chatting, and crafting.
All fiber arts welcome.
Jan
30 2025
Art with Abby Kids Art Series
5:00PM - 5:45PM
UJCVP
401 City Center Boulevard
Newport News, VA 23606
Join the fun afterschool at the J for a 4-week art series with instructor (and NNPS art teacher), Abby Parrish. Kids …
Jan
30 2025
20/30 Art Night
6:00PM - 7:00PM
UJCVP
401 City Center Boulevard
Newport News, VA 23606
Hang out at the J with your 20/30 young adult friends for a fun art night. Learn to make custom DIY fridge magnets …