UJC Pearl Society Hosts "Pearl Birthday Bash" Social Action Party

The UJC Pearl Society recently hosted its annual social action party, bringing together women from across the community for an evening of mitzvah and merriment. This year's event, dubbed the "Pearl Birthday Bash," focused on assembling birthday kits for THRIVE Peninsula, a local non-profit …

UVA Joins Hillel International’s Flagship Campus Climate Initiative

Campus administrators will receive training and resources to counter antisemitism and create an inclusive and safe environment for Jewish students

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – As Jewish college students across North America experience unprecedented levels of antisemitism on campus, the Universit…

UJCVP and THRIVE Peninsula Partner to Provide Kosher for Passover Options

In an exciting new collaboration that strengthens community support networks on the Virginia Peninsula, the United Jewish Community of the Virginia Peninsula (UJCVP) and THRIVE Peninsula have announced a partnership to better serve Jewish families during the upcoming Passover holiday.

THRIV…

UJCVP to Sponsor Antisemitism Discussion at Local Social Justice Conference

The UJCVP is proud to sponsor a critical and timely session at the Hampton Roads Social Justice Conference on Wednesday, April 16 at 1:00 PM. The session, titled "Understanding Antisemitism: History, Impact, and Strategies for Allyship," seeks to shed light on the pervasive issue of antisemi…

QC … Drat! If you missed the 2024 deadline, start planning now!

A Qualified Charitable Distribution (“QCD”) is a useful tool if you’ve reached the age of 70-½ and want to give to a designated, field-of-interest, or unrestricted fund at the UJCVP Endowment. Indeed, in 2025, you can direct up to $108,000 from your IRA to many types of funds at the U…