New Year's Day
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.
Jan 1, 2026
Jan 19, 2026
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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…
Jan
2 2026
Family Friendly Shabbat Experience | Or Atid
6:00PM - 8:30PM
10625 Patterson Avenue
Richmond, VA 23238
Kid friendly dinner, kiddush, songs, prayers and crafts for the New Year
Jan
3 2026
Temple Beth-El Young Family Shabbat
9:30PM - 10:30PM
Temple Beth-El, Kiddush Room
3330 Grove Ave.
Richmond, VA 23221
Shabbat is our Favorite “Challah Day”! Join Ramona Brand and Rabbi Rachel Salston for a family Shabbat designed f…
Jan
6 2026
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…
Jan
7 2026
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…
Jan
8 2026
How to Pray 101 with Rabbi Sherry Grinsteiner | Or Atid
6:00PM - 7:00PM
10625 Patterson Avemue
Henrico, VA 23239
Join Rabbi Sherry Grinsteiner for a 12-session class exploring the prayers of the Lev Shalem siddur, with a focus on …
Jan
8 2026
Israeli-Jewish Film Festival Opening Night: Lights, Camera, L'Chaim! | WJCC
6:00PM - 9:00PM
Weinstein JCC
5403 Monument Avenue
Richmond, VA 23226
Dress to impress and step into the spotlight at our Opening Night Red Carpet event! This will be an unforgettable eve…
Jan
9 2026
Jan
11 2026
Keneseth Beth Israel hosts Shlomo & Devorah Buxbaum Scholar in Residence
12:00AM
6300 Patterson Ave
Richmond, VA 23226
Fri Dinner & Oneg Open to anyone. Time TBD You may visit Rabbi Buxbaum's website at https://www.rabbishlomo.com/. On …
Jan
9 2026
Jan
10 2026
KBI Scholars in Residence
5:45PM - 9:30PM
6300 Patterson Ave
Richmond, VA 23226
Come join us for Friday night Dinner and hear Rabbi Shlomo Buxbaum speak- Rabbi Shlomo Buxbaum is a sought-after spea…
Jan
10 2026
Demystifying Davening with Temple Beth-El
9:30AM - 10:30AM
3330 Grove Avenue
Richmond, VA 23221
Shabbat services can feel mysterious. Why do we say Kaddish so many times? Why read both Torah and Haftarah? And what…
Jan
10 2026
Jan
16 2026
Richmond Yiddish Week
6:00PM - 2:00PM
Richmond Yiddish Week is a new festival inviting Richmonders of all backgrounds to explore Yiddishkayt (Yiddish cultu…
Jan
10 2026
KBI Women's Challah Bake
7:30PM - 9:30PM
6300 Patterson Ave
Richmond, VA 23226
Discover the beauty of the mitzvah of challah in a special session led by Devorah Buxbaum.
Devorah Buxbaum is a passio…
Jan
10 2026
Rise & Renew Events for Women
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Learning & Craft
Rise & Renew is a series of monthly programs for women & girls centered around Rosh Chodesh-the sta…
Jan
11 2026
Israeli-Jewish Film Festival Event
1:00PM - 3:00PM
Weinstein JCC
5403 Monument Avenue
Richmond, VA 23226
The Weinstein JCC's 17th Annual Israeli-Jewish Film Festival presents the film, The Ring, in partnership with the Vir…
Jan
11 2026
Jewish Chaplains in the U.S. Army | Congregation Brith Achim
2:00PM - 3:30PM
Congregation B'rith Achim
314 W. South Blvd.
Petersburg, VA 23805
This event will explore the vital role of Army Chaplains, with a special focus on those of the Jewish faith. The pres…
Jan
11 2026
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?…
Jan
13 2026
Israeli-Jewish Film Festival Event | Weinstein JCC
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Weinstein JCC
5403 Monument Avenue
Richmond, VA 23226
Weinstein JCC's 17th Annual Israeli and Jewish Film Festival presents the film, "Technion" at the Weinstein JCC
Jan
14 2026
SHTTL Film Screening | VCU
6:00PM - 9:00PM
907 Floyd Ave
Richmond, VA 23284
SHTTL (2022) is Ukrainian-French drama depicting a Jewish shtetl in Ukraine on the eve of the Nazi invasion known as …
Jan
14 2026
Tal's Take | Jewish Federation
6:30PM - 7:45PM
5540 Falmouth st
multi purpose room
Richmond, VA
Tal's Take - more details soon
Jan
15 2026
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…
Jan
15 2026
How to Pray 101 with Rabbi Sherry Grinsteiner | Or Atid
6:00PM - 7:00PM
10625 Patterson Avemue
Henrico, VA 23239
Join Rabbi Sherry Grinsteiner for a 12-session class exploring the prayers of the Lev Shalem siddur, with a focus on …
Jan
15 2026
Friendship Circle of Virginia - Evening of Friendship & Impact
7:15PM - 9:15PM
212 N Gaskins Rd
Richmond, VA 23238
An unforgettable evening of community and connection awaits.
Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, an open bar, and music. Bring a f…
Jan
16 2026
Hillel at VCU Shabbat Dinner
5:00PM - 7:00PM
Join Hillel at VCU for our first Shabbat dinner of the semester! Come for great food and stick around for even better…
Jan
17 2026
Israeli-Jewish Film Festival Event | Weinstein JCC
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Weinstein JCC
5403 Monument Avenue
Richmond, VA 23226
The Weinstein JCC's 17th Annual Israeli and Jewish Film Festival presents the film. "Pink Lady"
Jan
18 2026
3rd Annual Disability Expo | Friendship Circle
10:00AM - 2:00PM
Dewey Gottwald Center
2301 W Leigh St
Richmond, VA 23220
Join us at the Dewey Gottwald Center for this powerful, community-wide event that brings together nonprofits, service…
Jan
18 2026
Israeli-Jewish Film Festival Event | Weinstein JCC
1:00PM - 3:00PM
Weinstein JCC
5403 Monument Avenue
Richmond, VA 23226
The Weinstein JCC's 17th Annual Israeli and Jewish Film Festival presents, "Jews of the Wild West" at the Virginia Mu…
Jan
18 2026
Mar
29 2026
Mens's Basketball Pickup Games
7:30PM - 8:30PM
3809 Patterson
Richmond, VA 23221
Come play pickup Basketball at the Hersh Goldberg- Polin Gymnasium with other men.
Jan
19 2026
Hillel at VCU MLK Day of Service
9:30AM - 1:30PM
Come join Hillel at VCU in celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by serving our community wit…
Jan
19 2026
Parlor Meeting | KBI
7:30PM - 9:30PM
6515 Dustin Dr.
Richmond, VA 23226
Join us for an intimate evening to connect with other community members and learn more about an exciting opportunity …
Jan
20 2026
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
Jan
21 2026
William Daroff Addresses the Richmond Jewish Community
5:30PM - 6:45PM
Weinstein JCC
Richmond, VA 23226
William Daroff, CEO of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, and recognized as one of …
Jan
21 2026
Israeli-Jewish Film Festival Event | Weinstein JCC
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Weinstein JCC
5403 Monument Avenue
Richmond, VA 23226
The Weinstein JCC 's 17th Annual Israeli and Jewish Film Festival presents "Bliss"
Jan
22 2026
Young Adult Mezuzah Making | Beth Ahabah
6:00AM - 9:00PM
Congregation Beth Ahabah
1121 West Franklin Street
Richmond, VA 23220-3709
Mezuzah Making
Thursday, January 22, 6pm
Come out and play with clay! We'll make slabs of polymer clay, cut out our m…
Jan
22 2026
RJF - Investment Committee Meeting
11:45AM - 1:45PM
5540 Falmouth Street, Suite 201
Richmond, VA 23230
RJF Investment Committee meeting
Jan
22 2026
Mar
26 2026
NJOP Judaism Class | KBI
12:30PM
6300 Patterson Ave
Richmond, VA 23226
Join Rabbi Cantor for an engaging NJOP Judaism class that explores Jewish ideas and practices in an accessible and me…
Jan
22 2026
How to Pray 101 with Rabbi Sherry Grinsteiner | Or Atid
6:00PM - 7:00PM
10625 Patterson Avemue
Henrico, VA 23239
Join Rabbi Sherry Grinsteiner for a 12-session class exploring the prayers of the Lev Shalem siddur, with a focus on …
Jan
22 2026
Taste of Jewish Richmond | Jewish Federation
6:00PM - 8:00PM
5403 Monument Ave
Richmond, VA
This is an exciting opportunity for college students and recent alumni to connect with Jewish professionals in the Ri…
Jan
23 2026
NextGen Young Adult Shabbat
5:00PM - 7:00PM
Whether you’re single or in a relationship, this Shabbat is all about you! Think cozy vibes, delicious food, and pl…
Jan
23 2026
Scholar-in-Residence Aimee Ginsburg Bikel | Beth Ahabah
5:45PM - 9:00PM
1121 W Franklin Street
Richmond, VA 23220-3709
Shabbat Service celebrating Women of Beth Ahabah featuring Scholar-in-Residence Aimee Ginsburg Bikel as a special gue…
Jan
23 2026
Musical Kabbalat Shabbat with Dinner | Or Atid
6:00PM - 8:00PM
10625 Patterson Avenue
Richmond, VA 23238
Musical Kabbalat Shabbat with Dinner
Jan
23 2026
Jan
24 2026
KBI Youth Shabbaton
7:45PM - 3:00PM
6300 Patterson Ave
Richmond, VA 23226
For all elementary- and high-school–age children:
We are excited to host a Shabbat geared for all kids. Our teens w…
Jan
24 2026
PJ Library | Rooted in Joy
9:45AM - 10:30AM
6300 Patterson Avenue
Richmond, VA
Join PJ Library & KBI for a morning of stories and Shabbat-friendly play to share the joy of Shabbat and Tu B’Sheva…
Jan
24 2026
Hillel at VCU Alumni Basketball Watch Party
5:00PM - 8:00PM
Join Hillel at VCU in connecting with our Alumni community over basketball!
Jan
24 2026
Temple Beth-El's Filmmaker in Residence Karen Kruger, "Letters from Brno'
7:00PM - 9:00PM
VA
Film starts at 7:00 pm at 601 N Parham Rd, followed by discussion with Karen Kruger and light refreshments. Appropria…
Jan
25 2026
PJ Library's Little L'Chaim
9:30AM - 10:30AM
VA
PJ Library is excited to continue a social opportunity for PJ parents and their children under 2 to gather for inform…
Jan
25 2026
Jewish Middle Schoolers -Play Together at Surge Adventure Park | Or Atid
1:30PM - 3:30PM
Surge Adventure Park
1406 N Parham Road, Suite A200
Richmond, VA 23229
Jewish Middle Schoolers - Jump, Play & Explore Together at Surge Adventure Park
Join old and new Jewish friends in an…
Jan
25 2026
The Magic of Theo Bikel: A Centennial Celebration
4:00PM - 6:00PM
Weinstein JCC
5403 Monument Avenue
Richmond, VA 23226
Aimee Ginsburg-Bikel, widow of the late, great icon Theodore Bikel, z”l. In honor of his centennial, Aimee has crea…
Jan
26 2026
City of Light: Student, Seniors & Survivor Encounter | Weinstein JCC
9:30AM - 12:15PM
5403 Monument Ave.
VA - Richmond, VA (Weinstein), VA 23226
In a meaningful collaboration between the Virginia Holocaust Museum, RTA Richmond Hebrew Day School, and the Weinstei…
Jan
27 2026
Finding Hope: Halina Zimm's Story of Survival and Resilience
1:00PM - 2:00PM
Chesterfield Baptist Church 16530 Hull Street Road, Moseley, VA 23021
16530 Hull Street Road
Moseley, VA 23021
Halina Drexler (later Zimm) grew up in Lodz, Poland, with her parents and two sisters, Helen and Nana. In Poland life…
Jan
27 2026
Senior Schmooze and Nosh Mo'adon Scams, AI and Smart Protection | Or Atid
2:00PM - 4:00PM
10625 Patterson Avenue
Richmond, VA 23238
Scams, AI and Smart Protection: Staying Safe Online. Learn practical tips to protect yourself from modern scams, incl…
Jan
28 2026
Jan
29 2026
How to Pray 101 with Rabbi Sherry Grinsteiner | Or Atid
6:00PM - 7:00PM
10625 Patterson Avemue
Henrico, VA 23239
Join Rabbi Sherry Grinsteiner for a 12-session class exploring the prayers of the Lev Shalem siddur, with a focus on …
Jan
31 2026
Shabbat Shira | Or Atid
10:00AM - 12:00PM
10625 Patterson Avenue
Richmond, VA 23238
Shabbat Shira has come to symbolize the heroism and dedication of Jewish women. In recent years, it has evolved into …