Join the community at the Weinstein JCC as we welcome Idan Chabasov, the “Challah Prince,” a famous Challah Instagram influencer for an interactive challah experience. Idan combines breathwork, mindfulness, and meditation as he works the challah dough to create intentional masterpieces of braided, edible art.
As we prepare for the Yamimm Noraim (10 days of awe) take a moment to reflect on the cyclical nature of the Jewish calendar. Come and create a sweet round challah to take home to bake and enjoy, in honor of the upcoming Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah.
Wednesday, September 3 at 6:15 PM
Panel discussion with artists and art professionals that will explore the connection and interplay between Judaism and art, both in contemporary times and across the evolving history of artistic expression.
at 7:00 PM
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.
In honor of National Jewish Book Month this November, we’ve curated an exceptional gathering of talented authors, all set to share their captivating stories with our vibrant community from November 3 to November 24, 2025.
Every Monday in November, as hosted by the 5400 Club, there will be an author presentation and book talk as part of the Fife-Davis Family Annual Jewish Book Fair. Authors may be virtual or in-person. Specific authors to be announced.
Rivonia’s Children, a finalist for the Alan Paton Prize, South Africa’s highest honor for nonfiction, recounts the little known story of three Jewish families and their remarkable struggle alongside Nelson Mandela against Aparteid. Imprisoned, exiled and in some cases, murdered, these activists paid a terrible price for their courage, but their sacrifices helped pave the way for a multi-racial democracy.
Carole King’s extraordinary career has defined American popular music for more than half a century. She shaped the soundtrack of 1960’s teen culture, was a leading figure in the singer-songwriter movement of the 1970’s and yet, struggled to reconcile her fame with her roles as a wife and mother….
Since ancient times, the Jewish people have recalled the story of Exodus and reflected on the implications of having been slaves. Did the tradition teach that Jews should speak out against slavery and oppression everywhere or act cautiously to protect themselves in a hostile world?
In this stirring memoir, local Richmond author and Jewish community member, Lisa Printz Roday, begins her narrative with the sudden death of her forty-seven-year-old father.
Rather than crush the twenty-one-year-old Printz Roday, it is the pivotal moment that sustains her in each new crisis she faces, including two harrowing preterm births. With remarkable candor, a little dry humor, and plenty of heart, Printz Roday explores how the experiences that shake us to our core can make us stronger than we could ever imagine.
Born in Ethiopia, raised in Israel, and currently living in New York City, Beejhy Barhany is the owner of Tsion Café, a renowned Ethiopian-Israeli restaurant in Harlem. She is the author of Gursha: Timeless Recipes for Modern Kitchens, a cookbook celebrating the timeless recipes and rich history of Ethiopian Jewry.
Beejhy will offer a cooking demo and discussion about Beta Israel traditions and experiences, including the upcoming holiday of Sigd, while we enjoy delicious samples from her cookbook, Gursha, prepared by the chefs and owners of local Richmond restaurant, JewFro. Kosher dietary laws observed.
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy sounded the alarm that loneliness “represents an urgent public health concern”—exacerbated by social media overuse, the residual effects of the pandemic, and the lack of meaningful relationships. In The Joy of Connections,
From the first Asian-American to be ordained as a rabbi, a stirring account of one woman’s journey from feeling like an outsider to becoming one of the most admired religious leaders in the world. Rabbi Angela Buchdahl serves as the Senior Rabbi of Central Synagogue in New York City, the first woman to lead this flagship congregation.
In the Fall of 2023, Voices in Peace, the Jewish community’s inclusive choir, was created with a mission to bring together singers of different backgrounds, faiths, and identities to share in a musical experience designed to break down the barriers and build connection. Since that fateful beginning, Voices in Peace, under the direction of Natan Berenshteyn and Jamie Barrack, has performed their songs of peace throughout the community audiences totaling over 750 people and counting.
Louis B. Mayer & Irving Thalberg: The Whole Equation is a history of the duo behind MGM Film. The nonfiction book by Kenneth Turan, a regular critic for the Los Angeles Times and NPR, follows the unlikely trajectory that led both men to the movies.
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!
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.
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. The full film festival line-up will be announced in November!
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.
Walk the red carpet and pose in front of our festival step & repeat.
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