Passover
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 MGuidon@JewishRichmond.org .
Apr 2 - Apr 9, 2026
Apr 14, 2026
Yom HaShoah
Apr 21, 2026
Yom HaZikaron
Apr 22, 2026
Yom HaAtzma’ut
Apr
1 2026
Temple Beth-El Passover Service & burning of the Ḥametz
8:00AM - 10:00AM
3330 Grove Avenue
Richmond, VA 23221
Temple Beth-El will usher in Passover with a Service followed by coffee/doughnuts; then we will burn the Ḥametz. If…
Apr
1 2026
Hillel at VCU Bagel Break
12:00PM - 2:00PM
Students, join us on Wednesday, April 1st, from 12:00-2:00 pm for our weekly bagel break. Stop by and grab a bagel to…
Apr
1 2026
Hillel at VCU Passover Seder Masquerade
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Students and alumni are welcome to join us for a festive Passover Seder Masquerade. Come dressed as one of the ten pl…
Apr
1 2026
Open Passover Seder | Kehillah
6:00PM - 8:00PM
9221 Forest Hill Ave
Richmond, VA 23235
Skip the huge, impersonal seders! Come for one night, or come for both! Our fun, low key, intimate Passover seders in…
Apr
1 2026
Temple Beth-El First Night Seder
7:00PM - 10:00PM
3330 Grove Avenue
Richmond, VA 23221
Join us for a festive seder that includes the following menu plus all the trimmings!
Matzah Ball Soup • Brisket • …
Apr
2 2026
Second Night Seder | Congregation B'rith Achim
6:00PM - 9:00PM
Petersburg, VA
Looking for a place for second night Seder? Congregation B'rith Achim in Petersburg is coming to the rescue! We'd lov…
Apr
4 2026
Jewish Life at VCU - Cholent and Board games
3:00PM - 6:00PM
1003 Grove Ave
Richmond, VA 23220
Kick back with a bowl of hot cholent, cold drinks, board games, great friends, and the best vibes on campus.
It’s th…
Apr
6 2026
Digging Deeper: Archaeology & the Bible Class | Or Atid
7:00PM - 8:30PM
10625 Patterson Avenue
Richmond, VA 23238
Digging Deeper: Archaeology and the Bible
April 2026 Session: Ancient Jewelry – Beads and Bangles of our Ancestors…
Apr
8 2026
Hillel at VCU Bagel Break
12:00PM - 2:00PM
Join us on Wednesday, April 8th, from 12:00-2:00 pm for our weekly bagel break. Stop by and grab a bagel to go or sti…
Apr
9 2026
Hillel at VCU Bagel Break MCV Campus
12:00PM - 1:00PM
Calling all MCV students - join us on Thursday, April 9th, from 12:00-2:00 pm for our Bagel Break at the medical camp…
Apr
10 2026
Hillel at VCU Shabbat Dinner
5:00PM - 7:00PM
Students, join us on Friday, April 10th, from 5:00-7:00 pm for our Pizza Night Shabbat Dinner at the Hillel House! By…
Apr
11 2026
Tot Shabbat at Congregation Beth Ahabah
9:00AM - 10:30AM
Congregation Beth Ahabah
1121 West Franklin Street
Richmond, VA 23220-3709
Join us for a fun, exciting, and interactive Shabbat service experience led by Beth Ahabah clergy, full of singing, m…
Apr
11 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…
Apr
11 2026
Jewish Life at VCU - Cholent and Board games
3:00PM - 6:00PM
1003 Grove Ave
Richmond, VA 23220
Kick back with a bowl of hot cholent, cold drinks, board games, great friends, and the best vibes on campus.
It’s th…
Apr
12 2026
Yom Ha'Shoah Holocaust and Heroism Remembrance Day Commemoration | Or Atid
9:30AM - 12:00PM
10625 Patterson Avenue
Richmond, VA 23238
At Congregation Or Atid, we honor the memory of the Holocaust with education and reflection. We invite you to join us…
Apr
12 2026
Be Safe & Secure | Jewish Federation of Richmond
1:00PM - 4:00PM
Be Safe & Secure
April 12 | 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Keneseth Beth Israel
Recent incidents nationally and internationally a…
Apr
12 2026
"Stages of Life" Concert at Congregation Beth Ahabah
4:00PM - 5:15PM
Congregation Beth Ahabah
1121 West Franklin Street
Richmond, VA 23220-3709
All are invited to a Stages of Life Concert on Sunday April 12th at 4pm, featuring Beth Ahabah’s Music Director, N…
Apr
13 2026
Hillel at VCU and PACE Center Queer Faith and Spirituality
5:30PM - 7:00PM
Students and community members, join us on Monday, April 13th. from 5:30-7:00 pm for a night of storytelling, reflect…
Apr
13 2026
Thinking Jewishly | Jewish Federation
6:00PM - 9:30PM
VA
A Thinking Jewishly (big community event \ small group gathering invite only)
Apr
14 2026
Finding Hope: Halina Zimm's Story
1:00PM - 3:00PM
Chesterfield Baptist Church 16530 Hull Street Road, Moseley, VA 23021
16530 Hull Street Road
Moseley, VA
Halina Drexler (later Zimm) grew up in Lodz, Poland, with her parents and two sisters, Helen and Nana. In Poland lif…
Apr
14 2026
JMOR Talks: An Evening with Jim Weinberg
5:30PM - 7:00PM
2100 East Cary Street
Richmond, VA 23223
Join us for a special Yom HaShoah program featuring Jim Weinberg—one of Richmond’s most respected philanthropic a…
Apr
14 2026
Western Henrico Church Softball League
6:30PM
10844 Millington Lane
Henrico, VA 23238
The Temple Beth El Men's Club has an all-Jewish softball team in the WHCS for over 35years. The 2026 season is beginn…
Apr
14 2026
Voices of the Generation with Juli Kohner Yom HaShoah Commemoration | WJCC
7:00PM - 8:30PM
5403 Monument Ave.
VA - Richmond, VA (Weinstein), VA 23226
Join us as we discover the incredible true story of Hanna and Walter Kohner—childhood sweethearts from Czechoslovak…
Apr
15 2026
Hillel at VCU Bagel Break
12:00PM - 2:00PM
Students, join us on Wednesday, April 15th, from 12:00-2:00 pm for our weekly bagel break. Stop by and grab a bagel t…
Apr
15 2026
Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Asher | KBI
12:00PM - 1:00PM
6300 Patterson Ave
Richmond, VA 23226
Come join us for lunch at KBI and learn the halachot of Sefirat HaOmer.
Apr
16 2026
RJF - Investment Committee Meeting
11:45AM - 1:45PM
5540 Falmouth Street, Suite 201
Richmond, VA 23230
RJF Investment Committee meeting
Apr
16 2026
Hillel at VCU
3:00PM - 5:00PM
Students, join us on Thursday, April 16th from 3:00–5:00 PM at the Virginia Holocaust Museum. Together with student…
Apr
16 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…
Apr
16 2026
Colors of Spring Gallery Opening | Weinstein JCC
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Weinstein JCC
5403 Monument Avenue
Richmond, VA 23226
A diverse selection of works by members of the Metro Richmond Artists Association (MRAA), a nonprofit dedicated to pr…
Apr
18 2026
Jewish Life at VCU - Cholent and Board games
3:00PM - 6:00PM
1003 Grove Ave
Richmond, VA 23220
Kick back with a bowl of hot cholent, cold drinks, board games, great friends, and the best vibes on campus.
It’s th…
Apr
19 2026
PJ Library's Little L'Chaim
10:00AM - 11:00AM
Richmond, VA 23230
PJ Library offers this social opportunity for PJ parents and their children under 2 to gather for informal play and s…
Apr
19 2026
Sofie Stahl Luncheon Honoring Gail Grandis the 2026 Recipient | JWI
12:30PM - 3:30PM
601 North Parham Road
Henrico, VA 23229
Kosher Dietary Laws Observed - Catering by Amy Beth Lehman
All Guests must rsvp by April 9th to Arlene Slutzah 4907 D…
Apr
19 2026
Introduction to Yiddish Language
2:00PM - 3:30PM
Main Library, Richmond Public Library
101 E. Franklin St.
Richmond, VA 23219
Lomir zikh lernen in eynem—let’s learn together!
During 2026, Richmond Public Library will be hosting programs as…
Apr
19 2026
Yom HaShoah Commemoration | VHM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
2000 East Cary St
Richmond, VA 23223
The Virginia Holocaust Museum cordially invites you to our 2026 Yom HaShoah Commemoration, as we gather to remember a…
Apr
19 2026
Jewish Middle Schoolers: Mini-Golf: Fairways, Friends & Fun | Or Atid
2:30PM - 4:30PM
Patterson Golf Park
12586 Patterson Avenue B
Richmond, VA 23226
Join your Jewish friends for a relaxed and exciting game of mini golf, plenty of laughs, and a great time together. G…
Apr
20 2026
Yom Hazikaron Memorial Service | Weinstein JCC
7:00PM - 8:00PM
5403 Monument Ave.
VA - Richmond, VA (Weinstein), VA 23226
Memorial service to commemorate Israel’s fallen soldiers and victims of terrorism. Yom Hazikaron is not simply a da…
Apr
21 2026
Development Committee Meeting | RJF
12:00AM - 1:00PM
5540 FALMOUTH ST
Suite 201
Richmond, VA 23230
RJF - Development Committee Meeting
Apr
21 2026
Apr
21 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
Apr
22 2026
Hillel at VCU Bagel Break
12:00PM - 2:00PM
Students, join us on Wednesday, from 12:00-2:00 pm, for our weekly bagel break. This week, we will be learning about …
Apr
22 2026
Yom Ha’atzmaut Community Celebration & 2nd Annual Torch Lighting Ceremony
5:00PM - 7:00PM
5403 Monument Ave.
VA - Richmond, VA (Weinstein), VA 23226
Celebrate Israel’s Independence with a vibrant, family–friendly event with food, music, activities, and more for …
Apr
23 2026
Life & Legacy Celebration | Richmond Jewish Foundation
5:30PM - 7:30PM
Richmond Jewish Foundation Life & Legacy Celebration
Apr
24 2026
Next Gen at Musical Kabbalat Shabbat
6:00PM - 8:30PM
10625 Patterson Avenue
Richmond, VA 23238
Next Gen at Or Atid's Musical Kabbalat Shabbat sprinkled with a taste of Israel followed by a dinner.
Apr
25 2026
Jewish Life at VCU - Cholent and Board games
3:00PM - 6:00PM
1003 Grove Ave
Richmond, VA 23220
Kick back with a bowl of hot cholent, cold drinks, board games, great friends, and the best vibes on campus.
It’s th…
Apr
26 2026
Walk for Israel
3:30PM - 5:00PM
5403 Monument Ave.
VA - Richmond, VA (Weinstein), VA 23226
Community Walk for Israel
Join us for a powerful outdoor gathering as our community comes together — across synago…
Apr
28 2026
Apr
28 2026
JCFR L'Dor V'Dor
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Weinstein JCC
The Jewish Community Federation of Richmond's signature Women's Philanthropy event celebrating and honoring the impac…
Apr
28 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…
Apr
29 2026
Hillel at VCU Bagel Break
12:00PM - 2:00PM
Join us on Wednesday, April 29th, from 12:00-2:00 pm for our weekly bagel break. Stop by and grab a bagel to go or st…
Apr
29 2026