Whether you are a stay-at-home mom or a seasoned industry professional the JCC’s new JHub Adult activity group is the place for you to connect with new and established friends. We will be hosting monthly activities at the JCC and around town in conjunction with other local organizations.
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!
Come join us in the Richard A. Arenstein Lobby as we decorate Sufganiyot (donuts) and light the menorah in honor of the holiday of Chanukah. On Chanukah we eat items fried in oil to commemorate the miracle of the small amount oil that kept the ancient Temple’s menorah lit for 8 days.
Join us for a cozy and joyful Chanukah celebration at the JCC! Slip into your favorite pajamas and bring the whole family for an evening filled with warmth, laughter, and holiday fun. Enjoy delicious, freshly made latkes with all the toppings, and a community candle lighting to brighten the night.
December 18
January 15 & 29
February 12 & 26
March 12 & 26
Ancient Wisdom for a World in Flux. Revisit the stories you thought you knew—and uncover the ones you may have missed. This series delves into the rich complexity of the Torah’s narratives to explore timeless questions: What is justice? Why is it so deeply connected to faith? Discover how an ancient text speaks powerfully to the moral and spiritual dilemmas of the 21st century.
Our 2025 Chanukah party will be catered by JewFro, feature a live band, and include an open bar. Expect over $500 in raffle prizes, giveaways, and a night full of light, music, and connection.
Live music by Groove Motive with Rich Lehman!
Heavy Hors D’oeuvres, Beer and Wine included. Cash bar.
Music, Dancing and More!
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.
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!
Come share in the birthday of the trees while planting your own fledgling garden. Enjoy elements of the Sheva Minim or 7 species that are native to the land of Israel and whose fruits are held in high regard and celebrated on Tu B’Shvat.
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.
Join JHub, in collaboration with NextGen and Congregation Beth Ahabah’s YACK, for a Purim party that’s 13 going on 30… JEWStyle!
Sensory-friendly hour
Celebrate Purim with a community–wide festival at the JCC! All ages are welcome for a vibrant day filled with live music, delicious kosher food, carnival games, and family–friendly activities. This year’s theme, Purim Around the World, will bring a global flavor to the celebration with crafts, performances, and experiences inspired by Jewish communities worldwide. Kosher food and beverages available for purchase. Free and open to the community
Celebrate Purim with a community–wide festival at the JCC! All ages are welcome for a vibrant day filled with live music, delicious kosher food, carnival games, and family–friendly activities. This year’s theme, Purim Around the World, will bring a global flavor to the celebration with crafts, performances, and experiences inspired by Jewish communities worldwide. Kosher food and beverages available for purchase. Free and open to the community
Memorial service to commemorate Israel’s fallen soldiers and victims of terrorism. Yom Hazikaron is not simply a day of remembrance. It is a day of deep connection — to families who carry loss every day, to a people whose resilience is written into Jewish history, and to the values of courage, sacrifice, and hope that continue to sustain the State of Israe
Celebrate Israel’s Independence with a vibrant, family–friendly event with food, music, activities, and more for all ages. We will also host the 2nd Annual “Light the Way” torch lighting ceremony in collaboration with Jewish Community Federation of Richmond and community Shlichah Tal. Stay tuned for more details!
JPrideRVA creates opportunities for Richmond’s Jewish LGBTQ+ community to proudly embrace and celebrate both these vital facets of identity. At a time of rising antisemitism and legislation targeting the LGBTQ+ community, Jewish spaces must be safe havens for connection, learning, and support.
Ancestral Allyship, a new book by Rabbi Mike Moskowitz, is rooted in the knowledge that how we treat each other defines our religious identity. Allyship is often seen as a response by someone of privilege to the oppression or affliction of another. This is only necessary when the unity of our humanity has already broken down. In the Jewish tradition, we are obligated to proactively prevent this breakdown. When we attach ourselves to God’s expectations of ethical living, cleaving to an ideal way of being, we strive to create a world free from all forms of dehumanization. This book helps us to move closer toward it.
Books will be available for purchase and book signing to follow.
Celebrate Shabbat in full color! Join JHub, NextGen, and Kehillah at the Weinstein JCC for a festive dinner filled with tradition, pride, connection, and community. Come for the challah, stay for the joy!
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