Israel Impact: 1.2m hot meals, 37k sheltered evacuees, 5 loan platforms

A new impact report shows that since the horrific October 7th Hamas attacks on Israel, Jewish Federations of North America had, as of June, raised an astounding $833 million – more than half of the total funds contributed by the global Jewish community – and allocated $433 million to…

Camp Chaverim Expands Programming through Partnership with Mariners’ Museum

This summer, campers at Camp Chaverim will have an exciting opportunity to engage in meaningful watershed educational experiences (MWEEs) both on land and water as part of a new partnership between the Mariners Museum and the UJCVP. The Mariners’ Lake, which sits within The Mariners’ Par…

Annie Weinberg Named Executive Director of Brody Jewish Center at UVA

The Brody Jewish Center, Hillel at the University of Virginia announced that Annie Weinberg will serve as its next executive director after serving as co-managing director this year.

She will succeed previous executive director Jake Rubin, who started a new position with Hillel Internationa…

Tepper Foundation Awards UJCVP $50,000 Security Grant

Jewish institutions across the U.S. have tightened security measures as a response to an increase in antisemitism since the attack on Israel by Hamas on October 7. Because those measures have come at great financial cost to the community, the United Jewish Community of the Virginia Peninsula…

A Message from UJCVP President: Embracing New Opportunities Together

I am deeply honored and excited to begin this term as the President of the UCJVP. Reflecting on our rich history, I am reminded of the countless lives we have touched and the positive changes we have sparked. As I step into this role, I am filled with optimism and enthusiasm for the incredib…