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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 MGuidon@JewishRichmond.org .
May 5, 2026
May 15, 2026
Yom Yerushalayim
May 22 - May 23, 2026
Shavuot
May 25, 2026
Memorial Day (US)
May
6 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…
May
9 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…
May
17 2026
Rise and Renew Women's Rosh Chodesh event | KBI
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Keneseth Beth Israel
6300 Patterson Ave
Richmond, VA 23226
Unleash your creativity and learn the art of floral arrangement in a hands-on workshop let by Aliza Asher
Rabbi Menac…
May
17 2026
Rise and Renew Women's Rosh Chodesh event | KBI
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Keneseth Beth Israel
6300 Patterson Ave
Richmond, VA 23226
Unleash your creativity and learn the art of floral arrangement in a hands-on workshop let by Aliza Asher
Rabbi Menac…
May
17 2026
The Zelmenyaners: A Family Saga Book Discussion | Richmond Public Library
2:00PM - 3:30PM
Richmond Public Library- Main Branch
101 E. Franklin St.
Richmond, VA 23219
During 2026, Richmond Public Library will be hosting programs as part of Between Two Worlds: Exploring Jewish Culture…
May
17 2026
PJ Library | Make Something Beautiful: Shavuot
2:30PM - 3:45PM
Join PJ Library children, parents, and grandparents to Make Something Beautiful, based on the book The Art Lesson: A …
May
17 2026
Weinstein JCC Annual Meeting
3:00PM - 5:00PM
5403 Monument Ave, Richmond, VA 23226
5403 Monument Ave, Richmond, VA 23226
Richmond, VA 23226
The Annual Meeting of the Weinstein JCC will be held on May 17, 2026 to celebrate the year, install a new Board Presi…
May
17 2026
Celebrating Rosh Hodesh Sivan with Song and Learning | Or Atid
6:00PM - 8:00PM
10625 Patterson Ave
Henrico, VA 23238
Rising Song Circle: Celebrating Rosh Hodesh Sivan with Song and Learning
Welcome the new month of Sivan with the Ris…
May
18 2026
Friendship Circle Cafe Pop Up
5:00PM - 7:00PM
5403 Monument Avenue
Richmond, VA 23226
Join us at the Friendship Cafe, a pop-up experience where good food meets even greater purpose. Our cafe provides han…
May
18 2026
Young Adult Shavuot Cheese & Butter Making - Beth Ahabah
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Congregation Beth Ahabah
1121 West Franklin Street
Richmond, VA 23220-3709
Shavuot Cheese & Butter Making with Rabbi Nagel!
Young adult 20s-45ish shavuot cheese and butter making.
Monday, May …
May
19 2026
Tea and Torah | KBI
2:30PM - 3:30PM
email us for the address
Richmond, VA 23226
Come join us for tea and a discussion- Topic: Becoming the Person the Moment Requires: Preparedness, Mindfulness, and Growth
May
20 2026
May
21 2026
Erev Shavuot Service with Yizkor at Congregation Beth Ahabah
5:45PM - 7:30PM
Congregation Beth Ahabah
1121 West Franklin Street
Richmond, VA 23220-3709
Join us for a joyful Erev Shavuot service featuring the Exodus Torah reading (10 commandments!), also including the f…
May
21 2026
The Many Stories of Ruth - Shavout evening | Or Atid
6:30PM - 9:00PM
10625 Patterson Avenue
Henrico, VA 23238
Join us for an enriching Shavout evening. The Many Stories of Ruth - a panel discussion on choosing Judaism.
May
22 2026
Mount Sinai Mountain of Ice Cream | Kehillah
5:30PM - 7:00PM
4810 Market Square Ln
MIDLOTHIAN, VA 23112
Celebrate Shavuot with Kehillah, the independent Jewish community of Midlothian + RVA.
- Interactive Shavuot storyte…
May
28 2026
Pizza and Parsha | KBI
5:15PM - 6:15PM
Keneseth Beth Israel
6300 Patterson Ave
Richmond, VA 23226
Come join us for a delicious pizza dinner and learn about the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Winston, followed by a …
May
28 2026
JMOR at Top Golf - Powered by Federation
6:30PM - 8:30PM
2308 Westwood Ave.
Richmond, VA
The Jewish Men of Richmond are inviting you to come out for a night of fun and fellowship. A program for Jewish men o…
May
31 2026
Pearl Society Garden Party | JCFR
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Chabad of Virginia
212 N. Gaskins Rd.
Richmond, VA 23238
Join fellow members of the Federation's Pearl Society as we celebrate and honor your generous philanthropic contribut…
May
31 2026
May
31 2026
Music of the Moon & Stars Concert at Congregation Beth Ahabah
4:00PM - 5:15PM
Congregation Beth Ahabah
1121 West Franklin Street
Richmond, VA 23220-3709