Erev Chanukah
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.
Dec 14, 2025
Dec 15, 2025
Chanukah
Dec 16, 2025
Chanukah
Dec 17, 2025
Chanukah
Dec 18, 2025
Chanukah
Dec 19, 2025
Chanukah
Dec 20, 2025
Chanukah
Dec 21, 2025
Chanukah
Dec 22, 2025
Chanukah
Dec 25, 2025
Christmas
Dec
2 2025
Digging Deeper: Archaeology & the Bible Class | Or Atid
7:00PM - 8:30PM
10625 Patterson Avenue
Richmond, VA 23238
Class is taught by with archaeologist Frankie Snyder.
In the Late Second Temple Period, we begin to see more and mor…
Dec
3 2025
Hillel at VCU Bagel Break
11:30AM - 1:30PM
918 West Grace Street
Richmond, VA
Join us on Wednesday, December 5th, from 12:00-2:00 pm for our weekly bagel break. Stop by and grab a bagel to go or …
Dec
3 2025
JCFR Pirkei Avot Lunch and Learn Series hosted by Women's Philanthropy
12:00PM - 1:00PM
5403 Monument Avenue
Richmond, VA 23226
The JCFR Pirkei Avot Lunch & Learn series is a monthly, noon-hour gathering focused on timeless Jewish teachings abo…
Dec
4 2025
John Spencer Speaking Engagement - JCRC Israel Education
6:00PM - 8:30PM
Richmond, VA
Award-winning scholar and internationally recognized national security and military analyst John Spencer will be comi…
Dec
4 2025
Weinstein JCC Jewish Family Theatre presents 'Guys and Dolls'
7:30PM - 10:00PM
Weinstein JCC
5403 Monument Avenue
Richmond, VA 23226
The Weinstein JCC and Jewish Family Theatre presents 'Guys and Dolls' from December 4-14 at the Weinstein JCC.
Perfo…
Dec
5 2025
Hillel at VCU Lunch and Learn: Feminist Judaism
11:30AM - 1:00PM
Join us on Friday, December 5th, for our Lunch and Learn: Feminist Judaism with special guest Rabbi Salston!
Dec
5 2025
Hillel at VCU Hanukkah Shabbat Dinner
5:00PM - 7:00PM
Celebrate Shabbat with the spirit of Hanukkah!
Enjoy classic Hanukkah treats, connect with friends, and help us bring…
Dec
5 2025
Or Atid "Glow In The Dark" Family Shabbat Experience
6:00PM - 8:00PM
10625 Patterson Avemue
Henrico, VA 23239
Join us for a glowing, fun-filled Family Shabbat celebration! Enjoy a kid-friendly service, dinner, dessert, and craf…
Dec
5 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…
Dec
6 2025
Dec
6 2025
Kesher at the Loom: Chanukah Edition | RTA
7:30PM - 9:00PM
3809 Patterson Avenue
Richmond, VA 23226
Learn how to design your own Chanukah greeting card with JCC educator and artist Dawn Kowal, Wine and light refreshme…
Dec
6 2025
Weinstein JCC Jewish Family Theatre presents 'Guys and Dolls'
7:30PM - 9:30PM
The Weinstein JCC and Jewish Family Theatre presents 'Guys and Dolls' from December 4-14 at the Weinstein JCC.
Perfo…
Dec
7 2025
PJ Parent Idea Exchange
9:30AM - 10:00AM
Richmond, VA 23230
Please join PJ Library RVA for an informative, new pop up:
The PJ Parent Idea Exchange:
Bringing the Light
A Parent Wor…
Dec
7 2025
Super Sunday | Jewish Federation
10:00AM - 2:00PM
Super Sunday
Be a HERO for your community:
Join Us for Super Sunday December 7th!
Prizes will be aw…
Dec
7 2025
Cohen Elections-Members Only | BBYO
1:00PM - 3:00PM
All members are encouraged to join as shape the future of our chapter! Join us for BBYO elections as members step up …
Dec
7 2025
KBI Jleap
1:00PM - 2:30PM
Weinstein JCC
5403 Monument Ave
Richmond, VA 23226
Celebrate the joyous Festival of Lights with us this Chanukah! Join in for a magical afternoon filled with the glow o…
Dec
7 2025
Monarchs Elections- Members Only | BBYO
1:00PM - 3:00PM
5403 Monument Avenue
Richmond, VA 23226
All members are encouraged to join us at the JCC as we shape the future of our chapter. Join us for BBYO elections as…
Dec
7 2025
Weinstein JCC Jewish Family Theatre presents 'Guys and Dolls'
3:00PM - 5:00PM
The Weinstein JCC and Jewish Family Theatre presents 'Guys and Dolls' from December 4-14 at the Weinstein JCC.
Perfo…
Dec
7 2025
Jewish Middle School Community (JMC) December Event
3:30PM - 5:30PM
CONGREGATION OR ATID
10625 Patterson Avenue
Henrico, VA 23238
Sufganiyot and Shenanigans: A White Elephant Night
Richmond Jewish Middle Schoolers come and enjoy making Sufganiyot …
Dec
7 2025
FREE Yiddish Music Concert featuring Cantor Susan Berkson | Beth Ahabah
4:00PM - 5:00PM
1121 W Franklin St.
Richmond, VA 23220
Yiddish Music Concert
featuring Cantor Susan Berkson
accompanied by Beth Ahabah Music Director, Natan Berenshteyn
Su…
Dec
7 2025
Our Histories Our Stories Talk Series | Or Atid
6:30PM - 8:30PM
10625 Patterson Avenue
Henrico, VA 23238
Nov. 9: The Expulsion of the Jews of Portugal in 1497: How is this expulsion different from all the other expulsions?…
Dec
8 2025
Virginia Holocaust Museum - Annual Meeting
5:30PM - 6:30PM
2000 East Cary Street
Richmond, VA 23223
Annual Meeting
Dec
8 2025
Jewish VCU - Chanukah drop
6:00PM - 8:00PM
1003 Grove Ave
Richmond, VA 23220
🎤 Live performance by Ari B. Lesser
🍩 Fresh donuts
☕ Hot chocolate
🕎 Menorahs-To-Go
🎁 Massive raffles
…
Dec
9 2025
JCFR/JCRC General Assembly Legislative Breakfast
7:30AM - 9:00AM
Weinstein JCC - November Room
5403 Monument Avenue
Richmond, VA 23226
Jewish Community Relations Committee of Richmond provides a venue where members of the Jewish community can come toge…
Dec
9 2025
RJF - Executive Committee Meeting
12:15PM - 1:45PM
5540 Falmouth Street, Suite 201
Richmond, VA 23230
RJF Executive Committee meeting
Dec
9 2025
Weinstein JCC Donor Appreciation Event
5:30PM - 7:30PM
5403 Monument Avenue
Richmond, VA 23226
Donor Appreciation Event (Invite)
Dec
9 2025
Rawan Osman Speaker | KBI
7:45PM - 8:45PM
6300 Patterson Ave
Richmond, VA 23226
We are excited to welcome Rawan Osman to Richmond, VA! Born in Syria and raised in Germany, Rawan is a passionate act…
Dec
10 2025
Weinstein JCC Jewish Family Theatre presents 'Guys and Dolls'
7:30PM - 9:30PM
The Weinstein JCC and Jewish Family Theatre presents 'Guys and Dolls' from December 4-14 at the Weinstein JCC.
Perfo…
Dec
11 2025
Weinstein JCC Jewish Family Theatre presents 'Guys and Dolls'
7:30PM - 9:30PM
The Weinstein JCC and Jewish Family Theatre presents 'Guys and Dolls' from December 4-14 at the Weinstein JCC.
Perfo…
Dec
12 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…
Dec
13 2025
Dec
13 2025
The Kippah Classic | Yeshiva of Virginia and BBYO
7:00PM - 9:00PM
5403 Monument Avenue
Richmond, VA 23226
Join us at the 2nd Annual Kippah Classic, December 13th 7pm at the JCC
On Saturday night December 13th we will fill …
Dec
13 2025
Weinstein JCC Jewish Family Theatre presents 'Guys and Dolls'
7:30PM - 9:30PM
The Weinstein JCC and Jewish Family Theatre presents 'Guys and Dolls' from December 4-14 at the Weinstein JCC.
Perfo…
Dec
14 2025
Dec
14 2025
Menorahs and Mimosas | Or Ami
10:00AM - 10:30AM
VA
A gathering with donuts and mimosas for current, recent, and future/potential Or Ami religious school parents. Please…
Dec
14 2025
BBYO Hanukah White Elephant Program- All Welcome
1:00PM - 3:00PM
Celebrate the Festival of Lights BBYO-style! Join us for a night filled with Hanukkah fun, from lighting the menorah …
Dec
14 2025
PJ Library | LEGO & Latkes
2:30PM - 4:00PM
Richmond, VA
Join PJ Library for a second year to celebrate Chanukah with other PJ Library families! Bricks4Kidz will be back wi…
Dec
14 2025
Weinstein JCC Jewish Family Theatre presents 'Guys and Dolls'
3:00PM - 5:00PM
The Weinstein JCC and Jewish Family Theatre presents 'Guys and Dolls' from December 4-14 at the Weinstein JCC.
Perfo…
Dec
14 2025
Chanukah on Ice
5:30PM - 7:30PM
4350 Pouncey Tract Rd
Glen Allen, VA 23060
Join us for the 24th Annual Chanukah on Ice presented by Chabad of Virginia and Friendship Circle of Virginia!
Celebra…
Dec
15 2025
City Hall Menorah Lighting | City of Richmond
4:30PM - 5:30PM
Join city officials for Richmond’s annual Menorah lighting.Join city officials for Richmond’s annual Menorah lighting.
Dec
15 2025
Guy's NIght Chanukah Get-Together | KBI
7:30PM - 9:30PM
2308 Westwood Ave
Richmond, VA 23230
Join us for a fun night out at top golf! Enjoy great company, refreshments and a d'var Torah.
Dec
16 2025
RJF - Grants Committee
12:15PM - 1:15PM
5540 Falmouth Street, Suite 201
Richmond, VA 23230
RJF Grants Committee meeting
Dec
16 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
Dec
16 2025
KBI Family Chanukah Party
6:30PM - 8:30PM
6300 Patterson Ave
Richmond, VA 23226
Come join us for a fun Chanukah Party!
Enjoy Mad Science, doughnut decorating, a delicious dinner, an exciting raffle…
Dec
17 2025
Donut Decorating Pop-up | Weinstein JCC
5:00PM - 6:00PM
5403 Monument Ave.
VA - Richmond, VA (Weinstein), VA 23226
Have you ever had Israeli style donuts with rich frosting and every filling to your heart's desire. Well, come join u…
Dec
17 2025
Beth-El Chanukah Circus
5:30PM - 8:30PM
2313 Eagles View Terr
Richmond, VA 23233
The circus is coming! Open to the entire Jewish community, Temple Beth-El's Chanukah circus extravaganza is guarantee…
Dec
17 2025
RJLE Annual Hanukkah Party
7:00PM - 10:00PM
TBA
Richmond, VA 23226
RJLE (Richmond Jewish Learning Experience) Annual Hanukkah Party
Dec
18 2025
Latkes & Pajamas | Weinstein JCC
5:00PM - 7:00PM
5403 Monument Ave.
VA - Richmond, VA (Weinstein), VA 23226
Latkes and Pajamas
Weinstein JCC’s Community Chanukah Celebration
Thursday, December 18
5-7pm
Menorah Lighting -- J…
Dec
18 2025
Pajamas and Latkes Community Chanukah Celebration | Weinstein JCC
5:00PM - 7:00PM
Weinstein JCC
5403 Monument Avenue
Richmond, VA 23226
Join friends and loved ones at the Weinstein JCC as we celebrate the 5th night of Chanukah. We'll light the menorah t…
Dec
18 2025
RJF - Board of Directors Meeting
5:30PM - 7:00PM
5540 Falmouth Street, Suite 201
Richmond, VA 23230
RJF - Board meeting
Dec
18 2025
Friendship Circle Friendraiser Kickoff
7:00PM - 9:00PM
VA
Join us for the Friendship Circle Friendraiser Kickoff — a warm and welcoming community gathering where you can lea…
Dec
19 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…
Dec
20 2025
Dec
20 2025
Kehillah Annual Hanukkah In Midlothian
5:30PM - 7:30PM
4810 Market Square Ln
Midlothian, VA 23112
Our annual program includes a live, bring-your-own menorah lighting ceremony, so feel free to bring yours from home a…
Dec
20 2025
Menorah Madness
7:00PM - 9:00PM
2410 Ownby Ln
Richmond, VA 23220
Get ready to light up the night at Menorah Madness! Join NextGen for an unforgettable Hanukkah celebration filled wit…
Dec
21 2025
Hanukkah Storytime with Rabbi Salston
11:00AM - 1:00PM
10464 Ridgefield Pkwy
Henrico, VA 23233
Calling all kiddos and adults alike!
𝙹𝚘𝚒𝚗 𝚃𝚎𝚖𝚙𝚕𝚎 𝙱𝚎𝚝𝚑-𝙴𝚕'𝚜 𝚁…
Dec
21 2025
Hanukkah Homebody Hangout
3:00PM - 5:30PM
Henrico, VA 23233
So much is happening next week during Hanukkah!!! It’s definitely a good problem to have!! On that note, don’t fo…
Dec
21 2025
Congregation Or Atid Hanukkah Community Celebration
4:30PM - 6:30PM
10625 Patterson Avemue
Henrico, VA 23239
Join us and the entire Richmond Jewish Community as we celebrate with kid-friendly festivities of music, food, crafts…
Dec
24 2025
Pickleball on Christmas Eve | Jewish Federation
6:00PM - 10:00PM
1406 N. Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23229
Richmond, VA 23229
Enjoy a family-friendly, all-skill level and the opportunity to connect and have fun together playing the fastest-gro…
Dec
26 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…
Dec
27 2025
Dec
30 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. Com…
Dec
31 2025
New Year's Eve at Congregation Or Ami
12:00AM
9400 Huguenot Rd
Richmond, VA 23235
Celebrate New Year's Eve at Or Ami where we'll be enjoying drinks and hors d'oeuvres while listening to the smooth ja…
Dec
31 2025
Jan
1 2026
New Year's Eve Party at the JCC
8:00PM - 12:30AM
Weinstein JCC
5403 Monument Avenue
Richmond, VA 23226
Get ready for an unforgettable night of music, dancing, and celebration as we count down to the new year!
Live music b…