Step up to the plate, baseball enthusiasts and community champions alike! It's time to gear up for an extraordinary evening celebrating faith night at The Diamond. Join us on Thursday, August 10, as we proudly celebrate the vibrant Richmond Jewish Community in a thrilling showdown as the Richmond Flying Squirrels take on the Bowie Baysox. Gates open at 5:30 PM; the game begins at 6:35 PM. This event welcomes all, from the tiniest sluggers to the most seasoned fans. Bring the whole family and experience the joy of cheering on our beloved Flying Squirrels while creating lasting memories together. As the sun sets, prepare for an awe-inspiring spectacle as the night sky lights up with dazzling fireworks.

Historical Thinking Skills Teacher Workshop w/ the Virginia Museum of History & Culture + the Virginia Holocaust Museum Join educators from the Virginia Museum of History & Culture and the Virginia Holocaust Museum to engage with historical thinking skills through the project-based learning program Virginia History Day and the education resources of both institutions. Resources for grades 4-12 will be the focus of this event, but educators from all grade levels are encouraged to attend. All Virginia social studies educators, including from homeschools and private schools, are encouraged to attend. This free, in-person workshop will be held on Friday, September 22 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM at the Virginia Holocaust Museum, 2000 E Cary St, Richmond, VA 23223. Space is limited to the first 15 registrants, so register today! Participation in the workshop includes: * Coffee and light breakfast * $40 stipend * Certificate of participation for CEU points This workshop is sponsored in part by the Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources Eastern Region Program, coordinated by Waynesburg University.   TO REGISTER CLICK HERE!   Questions? Email Sam Florer at sflorer@virginiahistory.org

We will be closed for Yom Kippur on Sept. 25th. We will reopen as normal on Sept. 26th.

Defiant Requiem: Teaching About Art and Music as Resistance During the Holocaust October 11, 2023 | 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM Location: Virginia Holocaust Museum Cost:  FREE Click HERE For More Details!

Museum Closure   The Museum will be closed on Tuesday, Oct. 17th due to construction. We will reopen as normal on Oct. 18th.

Please join local Jewish students for a private tour of VHM followed by planting 250 daffodils in the Museum's Memorial Garden. The daffodils will be planted in memory of the 1.5 million children who perished during the Holocaust, as part of the Daffodil Project, a "global initiative to plant a worldwide Living Holocaust Memorial." The event is sponsored by Congregation Or Atid and Virginia Holocaust Museum.

Memorial Without Witness

Tuesday, November 14, 2024 1:00PM National Mall, Washington DC JCFR is providing subsidized bus transportation from Richmond. Register below to reserve your seat. Age 18 and under requires a chaperone. For more details about the event, click HERE. REGISTER FOR THE BUS HERE! Registrations first come first served, based on availability. Deadline to register is Monday,11/13/23 at noon. SECURITY The US Park Police and Metro DC Police will be managing security for the event. Full safety protocols will be enforced. PROGRAM ORGANIZED BY THE JEWISH FEDERATIONS OF NORTH AMERICA AND THE CONFERENCE OF PRESIDENTS OF MAJOR AMERICAN JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS