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Community Calendar
Welcome to the Richmond Jewish Community Calendar sponsored by the Jewish Community Federation of Richmond. If you have any questions about this calendar or its events please contact Mary Gayle Guidon at MGuidon@JewishRichmond.org.
Oct 1, 2025
Oct 2, 2025
Yom Kippur
Oct 6, 2025
Erev Sukkot
Oct 7, 2025
Sukkot
Oct 8, 2025
Sukkot
Oct 9, 2025
Sukkot
Oct 10, 2025
Sukkot
Oct 11, 2025
Sukkot
Oct 12, 2025
Sukkot
Oct 13, 2025
Sukkot
Oct 14, 2025
Shemini Atzeret
Oct 15, 2025
Simchat Torah
Oct
3 2025
Jewish VCU Shabbat Dinner
7:00PM
1003 Grove Avenue
Richmond, VA 23220
Join us for a traditional Shabbat dinner where friends gather for a delicious meal featuring our acclaimed matzah bal…
Oct
4 2025
Oct
8 2025
Rise & Renew Events for Women & Girls | KBI
12:00AM - 11:55PM
TBD
VA 23226
Sushi in the Sukkah
Rise & Renew is a series of monthly programs for women & girls centered around Rosh Chodesh-the …
Oct
9 2025
Weinstein JCC Salsa in the Sukkah
6:30PM - 8:30PM
5403 Monument Ave.
Richmond, VA 23226
Join the Weinstein JCC for Salsa in the Sukkah a celebration of cultural diversity within the transient nature of the…
Oct
10 2025
Jewish VCU Shabbat Dinner
7:00PM
1003 Grove Avenue
Richmond, VA 23220
Join us for a traditional Shabbat dinner where friends gather for a delicious meal featuring our acclaimed matzah bal…
Oct
11 2025
Oct
12 2025
Oct
15 2025
Rise & Renew Events for Women & Girls
All Day
6300 Patterson Ave
Richmond, VA 23226
Simchat Torah Siyum + Kiddush
Rise & Renew is a series of monthly programs for women & girls centered around Rosh Chod…
Oct
16 2025
Building Classroom Community Through Civil Discourse | VHM
9:00AM - 3:30PM
The MacArthur Memorial 198 Bank St, Norfolk, VA 23510
198 Bank St
Norfolk, VA 23510
Join the Virginia Holocaust Museum and Facing History & Ourselves for a day of professional learning centered on buil…
Oct
16 2025
JCFR Israel Update and Mission Information Session Zoom
12:00PM - 1:00PM
JCFR Israel Update and Mission Information Session Zoom
Contact Sara Rosenbaum for the zoom link
Oct
16 2025
History of European Antisemitism: Online Educator Workshop | VHM
4:30PM - 5:30PM
Join the Virginia Holocaust Museum and the Institute for Curriculum Services for an online workshop focused on examin…
Oct
16 2025
Weinstein JCC Leadership Development Program
5:30PM - 7:30PM
5403 Monument Ave, Richmond, VA 23226
5403 Monument Ave, Richmond, VA 23226
Richmond, VA 23226
The Weinstein JCC Leadership Academy program is designed to give prospective Weinstein JCC leaders insight into our b…
Oct
17 2025
Hillel at VCU Shabbat Dinner
5:30PM - 7:30PM
Students, join us for our Thai Top Ten Shabbat Dinner on Friday, October 17th, from 5:30 pm-7:30 pm at the Hillel House.
Oct
17 2025
Jewish VCU Shabbat Dinner
7:00PM
1003 Grove Avenue
Richmond, VA 23220
Join us for a traditional Shabbat dinner where friends gather for a delicious meal featuring our acclaimed matzah bal…
Oct
18 2025
Oct
19 2025
KBI Jleap
11:30AM - 1:00PM
Weinstein JCC
5403 Monument Ave
Richmond, VA 23226
Join us for an inspiring journey through the 7 Days of Creation ! Discover how Hashem created the world—light and d…
Oct
19 2025
Celebrate the J! Ribbon Cutting, Community Celebration & Open House
1:00PM - 3:30PM
5403 Monument Ave
Richmond, VA 23226
Jewish? Not Jewish? Everyone belongs at the J!
We’ve been proud to serve the Richmond community for nearly 80 years…
Oct
19 2025
Cohen Mother Daughter Pumpkin Painting- All Welcome | BBYO
1:00PM - 3:00PM
Join us for a cozy and colorful evening made just for mothers and daughters to laugh, bond, and get a little artsy! W…
Oct
19 2025
Monarchs Casino Night Program- All Welcome BBYO
1:00PM - 3:00PM
DC
Step into the BBYO Lounge and try your luck at a night full of games, laughs, and new friendships. Whether you're a p…
Oct
19 2025
Ruach and Recreation Middle School Club-Weinstein JCC
1:00PM - 3:00PM
Here’s the blurb from your flyer, fully transcribed for easy sharing with JCFR:
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Ruach & Recreation
Jewish eng…
Oct
21 2025
JCFR/JCRC Law Enforcement Breakfast
7:30AM - 9:00AM
Weinstein JCC - Richard November Room
5403 Monument Avenue
Richmond, VA 23226
We will meet with the leadership of local law enforcement agencies to facilitate a human touch between our community …
Oct
22 2025
Hillel at VCU Bagel Break
12:00PM - 2:00PM
Students, join us on Wednesday, October 22nd, from 12:00-2:00 pm for our weekly bagel break at the Hillel House.
Oct
22 2025
Oct
22 2025
RTA Open House
7:30PM - 9:00PM
3809 Patterson Avenue
Richmond, VA 23221
Come learn about RTA, our excellent community Jewish Day School.
Oct
23 2025
Hillel at VCU Nourished by Tradition: Matzo ball Soup Making
4:00PM - 6:00PM
Students, join us at the Hillel House to learn how to make your own matzo ball soup to take home and make care packag…
Oct
23 2025
KBI Pizza & Parsha
5:15PM - 8:00PM
6300 Patterson Ave
Richmond, VA 23226
Enjoy an engaging hour of Torah learning with different community Rabbis - each sharing insights into the Parsha in t…
Oct
23 2025
Chabad of VA Annual Meeting
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Chabad of Virginia
212 Gaskins Road
Richmond, VA
Chabad of VA Annual Meeting
Oct
23 2025
Ketubah Renaissance Exhibit & Book Talk | Weinstein JCC
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Weinstein JCC
5403 Monument Avenue
Richmond, VA 23226
Ketubah Renaissance: The Artful Modern Revival of the Jewish Marriage Contract by Michael Shapiro, the world’s lead…
Oct
24 2025
Hillel at VCU Cold Brews and Conversations
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Join us on Friday, October 24th, from 10:00 am-12:00 pm for free Starbucks coffee and Jewish discussion!
Oct
24 2025
Jewish Meditation | Or Ami
7:00PM - 7:30PM
9400 Huguenot Road
Richmond, VA 23235
Join Lisa Halberstadt for Jewish Meditation before Shabbat Services that begin at 7:30.
Oct
24 2025
Jewish VCU Shabbat Dinner
7:00PM
1003 Grove Avenue
Richmond, VA 23220
Join us for a traditional Shabbat dinner where friends gather for a delicious meal featuring our acclaimed matzah bal…
Oct
25 2025
Oct
26 2025
Friendship Circle October Birthday Circle - Adaptive Horseback Riding
1:00AM - 3:45PM
2650 Judes Ferry Rd
Powhatan, VA 23139
Join us at Mesa Vista Farm on Sunday, October 26, for a Friendship Circle favorite, Adaptive Horseback Riding!
During …
Oct
26 2025
JMOR Cook and Connect | Jewish Federation
10:00AM - 12:00PM
6300 Paterson Ave
Richmond, VA 23226
Join Jewish Men of Richmond from across RVA for a fun morning preparing dishes for November's Jewish Food Festival! W…
Oct
26 2025
Camp Fair | Federation
12:30PM - 2:30PM
5403 Monument Ave
Richmond, VA 23226
Join us for an opportunity to learn more about the magic of Jewish summer camp at our expo. Hear from directors of lo…
Oct
26 2025
History, Restoration, & Preservation of Beth Ahabah's Stained Glass Windows
12:30PM - 2:00PM
1121 W Franklin Street
Richmond, Virginia, VA 23220
Presenter: Heather Dinkin, Director of Congregational Operations at Beth Ahabah
Oct
26 2025
Weinstein JCC Arts + ideas Kickoff Event
4:00PM - 7:30PM
Weinstein JCC
5403 Monument Avenue
Richmond, VA 23226
TBA
Oct
27 2025
Virginia Holocaust Museum - Annual Meeting
5:30PM - 7:30PM
2000 East Cary Street
Richmond, VA 23223
The Museum's 2025 Annual Meeting
Oct
28 2025
Teaching About Art, Literature & Music During Holocaust | VHM
10:00AM - 3:00PM
Virginia Holocaust Museum
2000 East Cary St
Richmond, VA 23223
Join the Virginia Holocaust Museum for a day of professional development focused on art, literature and music during …
Oct
28 2025
Seniors Schmooze and Nosh Moadon at Congregation Or Atid
2:00PM - 4:00PM
10625 Patterson Avenue
Henrico, VA 23238
Calling all Jewish “Older” Adults in the greater Richmond community looking for a fun afternoon get together. Tod…
Oct
28 2025
Weinstein JCC Board meeting
5:30PM - 7:00PM
5403 Monument Ave, Richmond, VA 23226
5403 Monument Ave, Richmond, VA 23226
Richmond, VA 23226
board of directors meeting
Oct
28 2025
Friendship Circle - Mom's Night Out
7:00PM - 8:30PM
9221 Forest Hill Ave
Richmond, VA 23235
Enjoy an evening of meaningful connections, food, and a lighthearted game of Bunco with other moms of children with d…
Oct
29 2025
Hillel at VCU Bagel Break
12:00PM - 2:00PM
Students join us on Wednesday, October 29th, from 12:00-2:00 pm for our weekly bagel break at the Hillel House! Stop …
Oct
29 2025
Oct
30 2025
RJF - Investment Committee Meeting
11:45AM - 1:45PM
5540 Falmouth Street, Suite 201
Richmond, VA 23230
RJF Investment Committee meeting
Oct
30 2025
KBI Pizza & Parsha
5:15PM - 8:00PM
6300 Patterson Ave
Richmond, VA 23226
Enjoy an engaging hour of Torah learning with different community Rabbis - each sharing insights into the Parsha in t…
Oct
30 2025
Oct
31 2025
Jewish VCU Shabbat Dinner
7:00PM
1003 Grove Avenue
Richmond, VA 23220
Join us for a traditional Shabbat dinner where friends gather for a delicious meal featuring our acclaimed matzah bal…