Update on Water Collection for Richmond

Dear Community - 

I am deeply moved and incredibly proud to share the extraordinary story of how our community came together to support our neighbors in Richmond yesterday during a critical water shortage. What we accomplished in less than 24 hours was nothing short of inspiring, and it is…

Urgent Water Drive to Support Richmond’s Water Shortage

Richmond is currently experiencing a severe water shortage, and the situation has become urgent for many residents.

In an effort to support our neighbors in need, the UJCVP is partnering with the Jewish Federation of Richmond to organize a water collection drive to help provide access to th…

UJCVP Shabbat Message: Standing Tall and Speaking Loudly

This week, I was moved by the bravery of a student leader who stood before a House of Delegates select committee in Richmond to share her personal experience with antisemitism on campus.  Kiera Schneiderman is the student body president at Virginia Tech and through her testimony she exhibit…

JCRC Statement of Gratitude to Senator Warner for his Opposition to JRDs

The following is a statement from the Jewish Community Relations Council of the UJCVP in response to the three resolutions that came before the Senate on November 20, each aiming to block different offensive U.S. weapons shipments to Israel:

The United Jewish Community of the Virginia Peni…

Hanukkah at the Heart of the UJC

The first night of Hanukkah begins at sunset on December 25, 2024.  The Jewish Family Services office has received requests from families in the community in need of assistance with gifts for their children for Hanukkah.

The JFS office focuses on supporting children from infancy up to 18 y…