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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…

Sheryl Sandberg at General Assembly: I am a proud Zionist

Sheryl Sandberg, founder of Lean In and former COO of Meta, said at the Jewish Federations of North America’s annual General Assembly in Washington, DC that she has come to embrace her Jewish and Zionist identities since the October 7th Hamas attacks on Israel.

“I am female, I am a busi…

New Security Enhancements in Place on UJCVP Campus

This month, the UJCVP has taken more steps to bolster campus security as part of a broader commitment to safeguarding our community.

“As we continue to prioritize safety for everyone who walks through our doors, we are proud to announce a series of newly completed security enhancements,