Winter 2026 Registration Opens Dec 15
featuring Michael Shapiro, author and CEO, Ketubah.com
Thursday, October 23
Originally created 2,500 years ago as a unilateral marriage contract stating what a groom would provide for his bride, the ketubah evolved from the tenth century onward into a richly decorated expression of love and commitment. In connection with the book, Ketubah Renaissance: The Artful Modern Revival of the Jewish Marriage Contract by Michael Shapiro, founder of Ketubah.com, the world’s leading Ketubah publisher, this exhibit illuminates the contemporary revival of the marriage contract and displays the beautiful and innovative ketubot created by local artisans. Books will be available for purchase.
12/6, 12/7,12/10,12/11,12/13. and 12/14
3:00PM Sunday Matenees
Guys and Dolls is considered by many to be the perfect musical comedy. When it opened on Broadway in 1950, Guys and Dolls ran for 1,200 performances, receiving nearly unanimous positive reviews from critics and winning a bevy of awards, including Tony Awards, Drama Desks and Oliviers. Frequently revived, the show has been done with numerous all-star casts, including productions/concerts featuring Ewan McGregor, Jane Krakowski, Brian Stokes Mitchell and Jessica Biel. With music and lyrics by Frank Loesser and set in Damon Runyon’s mythical New York City, Guys and Dolls takes us from the heart of Times Square to the cafes of Havana, Cuba, and even into the sewers of New York City. Eventually everyone ends up right where they belong!
Join us for a special Kesher at The Loom evening in celebration of the upcoming holiday of Chanukah! Together with the Weinstein JCC’s Preschool Jewish Atelier and accomplished artist Dawn Kowal, we’ll explore the beauty of light and creativity as Dawn guides us in designing our own Chanukah and holiday greeting cards in her signature pen & ink style.
Enjoy a warm, festive evening of connection, creativity, and community—complete with light refreshments and drinks.
The Israeli and Jewish Film Festival presents a diverse and inspiring lineup of award-winning films and engaging, educational programming that connects to both Jewish and Israeli stories.
Step into the spotlight and join us for an unforgettable evening as we kick off the 2026 Jewish & Israeli Film Festival in style! Our Opening Night Red Carpet Event will set the tone for an extraordinary season of storytelling, culture, and connection. With “Shabbat–inspired” heavy hors d’oeuvre, beer and wine bar included.
Film screening of Bad Shabbos and a Meet & Greet with Bad Shabbos screenwriter Zach Weiner
Walk the red carpet and pose in front of our festival step & repeat.
Kyra Sedgwick and Cliff “Method Man” Smith lead an incredible ensemble cast in the uproarious new comedy BAD SHABBOS, winner of the Audience Award for Best Narrative at the Tribeca Film Festival!
David and his fiancée Meg are about to have their parents meet for the first time over a Shabbat dinner on New York’s Upper West Side when an accidental death (or murder?) gets in the way. With Meg’s Catholic parents due any moment, this family dinner soon spirals into a hilarious disaster.
Arnon Noble is a religious man with a strong bond to his mother, a Holocaust survivor. When the mother’s health deteriorates, he travels to her old hometown, Budapest to search for the mythological ring that saved her life in the past.
Technion, one of the world’s leading technological research institutions, opened in 1924 on Haifa’s Mt. Carmel. The school’s 100-year history paralleled and invigorated the growth of the State of Israel. Modern-day Israel, with its strong economy and scientific and technological achievements, owes a great deal to Technion. Meet the visionaries who began and grew this institution.
Battie and Lazer, a young Jewish ultra-Orthodox couple receive an unmarked envelope with pictures of Lazer kissing another man. He tells her that the pictures are fabricated and that he is blackmailed by the Wolf’s gang who are terrorizing the ultra-Orthodox community. Unfortunately for Battie this is only partially true.
It is a feature length documentary. The independent not-for-profit film is produced by Electric Yolk Media and directed by award-winning filmmaker Amanda Kinsey. Through on-camera interviews, compelling footage, and historical photographs, the film tells a positive immigration story and highlights the dynamic contributions Jewish Americans made to shaping the Western United States.
Sassi and Efi, a loving couple burdened by debt left by Sassi’s son, face life’s hardships with humor despite their age gap. Their peaceful routine is disrupted when Omri, Sassi’s kind but impulsive grandson, and David, Efi’s former student, enter their lives, putting their relationship to the test. Eighteen years after Aviva, My Love, Sasson Gabai and Asi Levi reunite with director Shemi Zarhin for a funny and touching story about love, family, and loyalty that offers a warm yet painful reflection on today’s social realities.
Thursday, Januray 15 at 7:00 PM
This exhibition addresses the important religious significance of water, or “mayim,” in Judaism, its critical need to be protected for human and environmental health, and the unique connection all humanity has to the finite, necessary resource.
Thursday, February 12 at 7:00 PM
Since 1839, photography has captured moments of light and shadow, freezing them in time and transforming them into art. Alex Nyerges, an internationally acclaimed photographer, curator, author, and photo historian, has created images for over 40 years. He is the Director and CEO of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) in Richmond.
Thursday, April 16 at 7:00 PM
A diverse selection of works by members of the Metro Richmond Artists Association (MRAA), a nonprofit dedicated to promoting visual arts through exhibitions, workshops, and community programs.
Join us for an interactive Women’s Night Out program at this special Kesher at The Loom evening in honor of Tu B’Shvat, the Jewish New Year of the Trees. Local emerging artist Elana Asher will guide participants through the meditative and intricate art of quilling – the process of rolling, shaping, and gluing paper strips into beautiful designs. Choose between two stunning symbolic designs inspired by the Sheva Minim (Seven Species): the olive branch, a symbol of peace and resilience, or the pomegranate, representing abundance and connection. No prior experience needed. Light refreshments will be served.
Monday 5AM-10PM
Tuesday 5AM-10PM
Wednesday 5AM-10PM
Thursday 5AM-10PM
Friday 5AM-6PM
Saturday 7AM-6PM
Sunday 7AM-6PM
Pool opens 30 minutes after facility opening and closes 30 minutes prior to facility closing.
Monday 5AM-10PM
Tuesday 5AM-10PM
Wednesday 5AM-10PM
Thursday 5AM-10PM
Friday 5AM-6PM
Saturday 7AM-6PM
Sunday 7AM-6PM