Resources for Families

Explore all that the Federation offers for families.

PJ Library sends free Jewish children's books to families across the world every month. We know that something magical happens when parents sit down together to read with their children. PJ Library shares Jewish stories that can help your family talk together about values and traditions that are important to you.

A program of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation, PJ Library is made possibile through partnerships with philanthropists and local Jewish organizations. Families raising kids from birth through 9 years old with Judaism as part of their lives, are welcome to sign-up. PJ Library welcomes all Jewish families, whatever your background, knowledge, or family make-up, or observance may be.

Sign-up for PJ Library

Jewish Camp

Jewish camp weaves Jewish values, culture, and traditions into the fabric of camp, helping campers to connect to their own identity and the larger Jewish community. Spirited and dynamic staff members use experiential learning to reveal what makes Jewish religion and culture so unique in today’s world. At camp, Jewish and Israeli culture is celebrated through song, food, art, and dance.

The impact of Jewish camp is immediate—campers return home connected to a community and friends that will last them a lifetime. And it doesn’t stop there. Children with pivotal Jewish camp experiences are more likely to become adults who value their Jewish heritage, support Jewish causes, and take on leadership roles in their communities.

One Happy Camper Application

Jewish Camp Scholarships

Jewish Community Federation of Richmond is proud to provide scholarships and special grants for all types of educational initiatives enabling parents to send their children to overnight summer camps as well as to participate in Israel Experience programs. Nothing makes Jewish identity and history come alive for young people like an Israel Experience Program or a Jewish summer camp.

One Happy Camper

Richmond's Need Based Camp Scholarship

Richmond Jewish Foundation Scholarships

Partnership2Gether + Teens

Want to build meaning connections with Israeli peers? Then traveling and participating in our Partnership2Gether programs is or you!

Programs and delegations to Israel include Educators, Teens, Medical Professionals, Young Adults, Artists, and more. Find out how to get involved and your place in the partnership.

We encourage anyone who has plans to be in Israel to consider a visit to the region where you will be greeted by our friends, offered home hospitality, and provided with a customized behind-the-scenes and off-the-beaten-path tourism experience based on your interests. To start planning your visit, please contact Sara Rosenbaum, Chief Impact Officer.