War in Israel: When Disinformation Dominates

A note of concern before reading the rest of this document: while it is important to never look away from the horrors being committed against Israel, it is critical to remember that social media is intentionally graphic and incendiary. Do not consume yourself with social media; remember to ta…

JCRC Chair Letter to Editor of Style Weekly

To the Editor of Style Weekly and the Leadership of Studio Two Three: 

I am writing today in response to the opinion piece "The Artists' Voice," published on January 28, 2024. As a board member of the Jewish Community Federation of Richmond and the Chair of its Jewish Community Relations C…

JCRC Thanks Gov. Youngkin

The Virginia Jewish communities express appreciation for the inclusion of supplementary funding for security and Holocaust education in Governor Youngkin's budget proposal (press release linked below). We look forward to working with the Governor and General Assembly to see these proposals i…

JCRC Statement on Book Bans in Virginia Schools

JCRC Statement, with support of Community Partners, on Book Bans in Virginia Schools

The Jewish Community Relations Committee (JCRC) of the Jewish Community Federation of Richmond vehemently condemns the banning of books in Virginia schools. We strongly oppose the use of banned book lists p…

JCRC Statement on Recent Gun Violence in Richmond