Honoring Memory, Inspiring the Future

For 25 years, students across the Peninsula have been invited to learn the lessons of the Holocaust and express what they've discovered through their own creativity—an opportunity made possible by donors who believe education is one of our strongest tools for building a more compassionate …

Shabbat Message: When Standing Still is Not an Option

Friends,

This week, I had the honor of attending the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities' Board & Chapter Summit, celebrating a remarkable milestone: 90 years of pursuing a bold dream of communities that are welcoming, respectful and fair to all. From its origins as the National Confe…

NNPD Detective to be Honored with Lamplighter Award on Hanukkah

Jewish Peninsula is proud to announce that Newport News Police Detective Rhett Henley has been selected as the inaugural recipient of the Lamplighter Award, recognizing his extraordinary dedication to protecting and serving the local Jewish community.

The Lamplighter Award honors individual…

Jessi Malkin Named to Prestigious JFNA Leadership Cohort

Jewish Federations of North America recently announced the third cohort of the Executive Accelerator, a year-long prestigious program designed to equip professionals in the Jewish Federation system with the resources, network and coaching to competently and confidently grow in their career…

Recognizing—And Spreading—Good

Our community Sunday school came together for a special program centered on the beautiful Jewish concept of Hakarat HaTov—literally translated as "recognizing the good." Children of all ages explored this timeless value and discovered how cultivating an attitude of gratitude enriches our l…