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Apr 19, 2024

UJCVP Shares Guide to Bring Meaning into Seders this Year

Each year, Passover is a unique moment on the Jewish calendar that unites the Jewish people in its widely observed tradition of sitting around the table reciting the ancient story of the Exodus from Egypt.  However, as we sit at our seder tables this year, we are confronted with a new quest…

Apr 8, 2024

Governor Glenn Youngkin Signs Bipartisan Hate Crime Legislation

RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin signed 100 bills, including SB7 and HB18 which safeguard Virginians from unlawful discrimination, hate crimes, and antisemitism on Tuesday, April 2. The Governor also vetoed four bills.  

“From day one, we have made combating antisemitism and r…

Apr 5, 2024

UJCVP Shabbat Message: Feeling Nachas

What a joy it was to see so many grandparents and special friends Friday afternoon at our Sarfan Early Childhood Center's annual Grandparents Day. The room was full of Bubbies and Zaydes, Nannys and Papas, Grammys and Gramps. As the children led their performances, there is only one word I c…

Mar 22, 2024

UJCVP Shabbat Message: We Will Dance Again

On Friday, a parade of smiling children from our Sarfan Early Childhood Center marched through the campus spreading Purim joy. Being surrounded by a sea of energetic and costumed children, you can't help but have a smile on your face and feel appreciation for our dedicated team that works ti…

Mar 11, 2024

Leaders Receive Briefing on Legislation Aimed at Antisemitism on TikTok

On Friday, March 8, the UJCVP joined with other Jewish Federations from across North America for a crucial virtual briefing on the “Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act” (HR 7521).

This bipartisan bill, backed by the Jewish Federations of North America…