"Stand Together" in DC to Bring Together A Stadium of Voices in Unison

Almost one year ago, nearly 300,000 American supporters of Israel rallied together on the Mall in Washington D.C. The Jewish Federations of North America and the Conference of Presidents of Major Jewish American Organizations are urging the Jewish community to stand together again on Nov. …

2024 Election Guide Keeps Virginia Peninsula Jewish Voters Informed

The Jewish Community Relations Council of the UJCVP has compiled a guide to the 2024 Election to provide the information needed to become an informed voter. 

This year’s guide was produced both for the congressional races and the local races, with candidates answering questions important…

UJCVP's Statement Condemning Iran Attacks on Israel

The United Jewish Community of the Virginia Peninsula joins with other Jewish Federations across North America in condemning Iran’s massive bombardment attacking Israel in the strongest possible terms.

From Hamas to Hezbollah to the Houthis, Iran has been the power supporting Israel's ter…

UJCVP Shabbat Message: The Amen Effect

This past spring our Sarfan Early Childhood Center planted new garden beds and the children have taken care of them with incredible enthusiasm.  All summer, they have worked hard to tend to the school's garden - watering the plants, weeding the beds, checking on their growth, and eagerly aw…

Temple Sinai Hosts Concert with Robbie Schaefer

On November 10th at 2pm, Temple Sinai in Newport News will host Robbie Schaefer, a musician, songwriter, and playwright devoted to service through the arts.

Robbie Schaefer’s concert weaves original songs together with musical midrash, a good dose of humor, and the occasional Paul Simon p…