Spanberger Tells Jewish Leaders: "You Have a Partner" in Her Administration

Virginia's newly inaugurated governor addressed hundreds of Jewish community leaders this week, emphasizing her administration's commitment to fighting antisemitism, supporting Israel and celebrating with the Jewish community. 

Speaking to attendees at an annual advocacy gathering in the s…

Historic Jewish Advocacy Day Draws Record Participants to Virginia Capital

In a powerful demonstration of civic engagement, nearly 300 Jewish advocates from across Virginia descended on the state capital for Jewish Advocacy Day, shattering previous attendance records and marking a watershed moment for Jewish community advocacy in the Commonwealth.

The unprecedent…

Stitched with Love: Annual Knitz-vah Project Delivers Warmth When Needed

When the temperatures drop, our community steps up. For the second year in a row, knitters and crocheters from across the Peninsula came together for our Knitz-vah Project, turning skeins of yarn into something much more meaningful—warmth for our neighbors in need.

Over 50 handmade items,…

L’Dor V’Dor: How CNU Hillel Took Holocaust Education into Their Own Hands

Three day weekends are precious. For hardworking college students, they provide a much needed mental break and are a promise of extra rest. That's what makes it so remarkable that eight CNU Hillel students chose to spend their long weekend in January traveling to Washington, D.C. to visit th…

Local Teen Leadership is Going Global for Maccabi 2026

As the JCC Maccabi Games go international, leadership lands locally in the Virginia Peninsula community.

For the first time in over 40 years, the annual JCC Maccabi Games will return to Toronto, Canada. “Hosting the JCC Maccabi Games is an unparalleled opportunity to engage Jewish tee…