Tu BiShvat
Community Calendar
Welcome to the Richmond Jewish Community Calendar sponsored by the Jewish Community Federation of Richmond. If you have any questions about this calendar or its events please contact Mary Gayle Guidon at [email protected].
Feb 2, 2026
Feb 16, 2026
President's Day
Feb
3 2026
Digging Deeper: Archaeology & the Bible Class | Or Atid
7:00PM - 8:30PM
10625 Patterson Avenue
Richmond, VA 23238
Class is taught by with archaeologist Frankie Snyder.
In the Late Second Temple Period, we begin to see more and mor…
Feb
4 2026
JCFR Pirkei Avot Lunch and Learn Series hosted by Women's Philanthropy
12:00PM - 1:00PM
5403 Monument Avenue
Richmond, VA 23226
The JCFR Pirkei Avot Lunch & Learn series is a monthly, noon-hour gathering focused on timeless Jewish teachings abo…
Feb
5 2026
How to Pray 101 with Rabbi Sherry Grinsteiner | Or Atid
6:00PM - 7:00PM
10625 Patterson Avemue
Henrico, VA 23239
Join Rabbi Sherry Grinsteiner for a 12-session class exploring the prayers of the Lev Shalem siddur, with a focus on …
Feb
7 2026
Jewish Life at VCU - Cholent and Board games
3:00PM - 6:00PM
1003 Grove Ave
Richmond, VA 23220
Kick back with a bowl of hot cholent, cold drinks, board games, great friends, and the best vibes on campus.
It’s th…
Feb
9 2026
Feb
11 2026
We are excited to announce the date and location for our next FedPro conference, scheduled for February 9-11, 2026, a…
Feb
10 2026
Jewish Advocacy Day at the Virginia General Assembly
8:00AM - 2:00PM
815 E Grace St.
Richmond, VA 23219
Join with members of the Jewish community from across the Commonwealth to meet with our Senators and Delegates to dis…
Feb
11 2026
Hillel at VCU Bagel Break
12:00PM - 2:00PM
Join us on Wednesday, Feb 11th from 12:00-2:00 pm for our weekly bagel break. Stop by and grab a bagel to go or stick…
Feb
11 2026
Hillel at VCU Alumni Basketball Watch Party
6:30PM - 8:30PM
Join us on Wed, Feb 11th from 6:30-8:30 pm for our Alumni Basketball Watch Party, at Pizza and Beer of Richmond.
Feb
11 2026
Hillel at VCU Alumni Basketball Watch Party
6:30PM - 8:30PM
Join Hillel at VCU for an Alumni Basketball watch party at Pizza and Beer of Richmond!
Feb
12 2026
Pack with a Purpose: A Hillel Care Kit Party
3:30PM - 5:00PM
Join Hillel on Thursday, Feb 12th, from 3:30-5:00 pm for a hands-on mitzvah night as we pack care kits with sanitary …
Feb
12 2026
Weinstein JCC Leadership Development Program
5:30PM - 7:30PM
5403 Monument Ave, Richmond, VA 23226
5403 Monument Ave, Richmond, VA 23226
Richmond, VA 23226
The Weinstein JCC Leadership Academy program is designed to give prospective Weinstein JCC leaders insight into our b…
Feb
12 2026
How to Pray 101 with Rabbi Sherry Grinsteiner | Or Atid
6:00PM - 7:00PM
10625 Patterson Avemue
Henrico, VA 23239
Join Rabbi Sherry Grinsteiner for a 12-session class exploring the prayers of the Lev Shalem siddur, with a focus on …
Feb
13 2026
Hillel at VCU Shabbat Dinner for Repro Rights
5:00PM - 7:00PM
Join us on Friday, February 13th, from 5:00-7:00 pm for our Shabbat Dinner for Reproductive Rights. We will take a lo…
Feb
13 2026
Musical Kabbalat Shabbat service with dinner | Or Atid
6:00PM - 8:00PM
10625 Patterson Avenue
Richmond, VA 23238
Musical Kabbalat Shabbat service with dinner
Feb
14 2026
Demystifying Davening with Temple Beth-El
9:30AM - 10:30AM
3330 Grove Avenue
Richmond, VA 23221
Shabbat services can feel mysterious. Why do we say Kaddish so many times? Why read both Torah and Haftarah? And what…
Feb
14 2026
Jewish Life at VCU - Cholent and Board games
3:00PM - 6:00PM
1003 Grove Ave
Richmond, VA 23220
Kick back with a bowl of hot cholent, cold drinks, board games, great friends, and the best vibes on campus.
It’s th…
Feb
15 2026
Kids Club days | KBI
10:00AM - 12:00PM
6300 Patterson Ave
Richmond, VA 23226
For kids 8-12
Join us for a fun cooking experience with friends, led by Mrs. Elly Goldberg!
Feb
15 2026
Shalom, Sankofa: Uniting Our Stories | JCC
12:00PM - 4:00PM
5403 Monument Avenue
Richmond, VA 23226
What's in a name? "Shalom" is the Hebrew word for peace and greeting. "Sankofa" is a symbol from the Akan peoples of …
Feb
15 2026
JCFR Lion of Judah Generosity "Tea" Thank you event
2:00PM - 4:00PM
JCFR Lion of Judah Generosity "Tea" Thank you event
Feb
15 2026
Truth Under Fire: Diplomacy, Film, and the Fight Against Antisemitism
6:30PM - 8:00PM
10625 Patterson Ave.
Richmond, VA 23238
A special presentation with guest speaker Heather Waters, a respected filmmaker, community business leader, and CEO o…
Feb
16 2026
The Kabbalistic Tree: Visual Interface of Jewish Mysticism
4:00PM - 5:30PM
STEM Building
817 W Franklin St
Richmond, VA 23220
Most students of Kabbalah find themselves "visualizing" its cosmogonic and cosmological teachings. The iconic "Tree o…
Feb
17 2026
Rise & Renew Event for Women & Girls | KBI
12:00AM - 11:55PM
6300 Patterson Ave
Richmond, VA 23226
Create you own terrarium
Rise & Renew is a series of monthly programs for women & girls centered around Rosh Chodesh…
Feb
17 2026
Prayer and Meditation with Rabbi Paul | RTA
7:00PM - 8:00PM
212 N Gaskins Rd
Richmond, VA 23238
Three Tuesdays, February 10, 17, 24 - 7:00pm
Prayer and Meditation: Prayer is one of Judaism’s boldest ideas: that …
Feb
18 2026
Hillel at VCU Bagel Break
12:00PM - 2:00PM
Join us on Wednesday, February 18th from 12:00-2:00pm for our weekly bagel break. Stop by and grab a bagel to go or s…
Feb
19 2026
NJOP Judaism Class | KBI
12:30PM
6300 Patterson Ave
Richmond, VA 23226
Join Rabbi Cantor for an engaging NJOP Judaism class that explores Jewish ideas and practices in an accessible and me…
Feb
19 2026
Hamantaschen Bake-a-thon | NCSY
6:00PM - 8:00PM
6506 Barcroft Ln
Richmond, VA 23226
Both Parents and teens can come a learn how to make Hamantaschen for Purim!! Dinner will be provided as well as discu…
Feb
19 2026
How to Pray 101 with Rabbi Sherry Grinsteiner | Or Atid
6:00PM - 7:00PM
10625 Patterson Avemue
Henrico, VA 23239
Join Rabbi Sherry Grinsteiner for a 12-session class exploring the prayers of the Lev Shalem siddur, with a focus on …
Feb
19 2026
Rabbi Shai Held: The God of Judaism is a God of Love
6:00PM - 8:30PM
Jefferson Hotel
101 W Franklin
Richmond, VA 23220
It is one of the last acceptable prejudices in American culture: the God of the "Old Testament" is a God of vengeance…
Feb
19 2026
Young Adult Hamantaschen Baking | Beth Ahabah
6:00PM - 9:00PM
Congregation Beth Ahabah
1121 West Franklin Street
Richmond, VA 23220-3709
Congregation Beth Ahabah's Young Adult Community Kibbitz
Hamantaschen Baking
Thursday, February 19th, 6:00pm
at Congr…
Feb
19 2026
Feb
22 2026
Scholar in Residence Rav Shai Held | Temple Beth-El
6:00PM - 9:30AM
VA
Register at https://www.bethelrichmond.org/sir2026
Schedule of Events
Thursday 2/19 • VCU Lyons Lecture
6:00 -7:30…
Feb
19 2026
The Unbreakable Soul | Chabad of Virginia
7:00PM - 8:00PM
212 N Gaskins Rd
Richmond, VA 23238
Three Thursdays, February 12, 19, 26 - 7:00pm
The Unbreakable Soul: Life can overwhelm — but the Jewish soul cannot…
Feb
21 2026
Jewish Life at VCU - Cholent and Board games
3:00PM - 6:00PM
1003 Grove Ave
Richmond, VA 23220
Kick back with a bowl of hot cholent, cold drinks, board games, great friends, and the best vibes on campus.
It’s th…
Feb
22 2026
Mar
3 2026
Feb
22 2026
Kids Club days | KBI
10:00AM - 12:00PM
6300 Patterson Ave
Richmond, VA 23226
Ages 8–12
Join us for a fun and creative pottery class with friends, led by Mrs. Ilana Lessin.
Feb
22 2026
Weinstein JCC & Hadassah Game Day
10:00AM - 4:00PM
5403 Monument Avenue
5403 Monument Avenue
Richmond, VA 23226
Weinstein JCC & Hadassah Game Day
February 22, 2026
$36
Come join us for an exciting fun-filled day paying your favori…
Feb
22 2026
Jewish Middle Schoolers: Play & Explore at Surge Adventure Park | Or Atid
1:15PM - 3:30PM
Surge Adventure Park
1406 N Parham Rd Suite A200
Richmond, VA 23229
Join old and new Jewish friends in an afternoon of fun. This event is co-sponsored by the JMC and the Weinstein JCC's…
Feb
24 2026
Join us at the Cabell Library Starbucks on Tuesday, February 24th, from 10:00 -11:30 am for a cup of coffee and some …
Feb
24 2026
Senior Purim Celebration | Or Atid
2:00PM - 4:00PM
10625 Patterson Avenue
Richmond, VA 23238
Enjoy an afternoon of creativity, tradition, and connection. Enjoy making
hamantaschen, crafting festive masks, and c…
Feb
24 2026
Prayer and Meditation with Rabbi Paul | RTA
7:00PM - 8:00PM
212 N Gaskins Rd
Richmond, VA 23238
Three Tuesdays, February 10, 17, 24 - 7:00pm
Prayer and Meditation: Prayer is one of Judaism’s boldest ideas: that …
Feb
25 2026
Hillel at VCU: Schmear and Share
11:30AM - 1:00PM
Join us on Wednesday, March 25th, from 12:00-2:00 pm for Schmear and Share: Navigating Complexity and Dual-Narrative …
Feb
25 2026
Hillel at VCU Bagel Break
12:00PM - 2:00PM
Join us on Wednesday, February 25th, from 12:00-2:00 pm for our weekly bagel break. Stop by and grab a bagel to go or…
Feb
25 2026
Feb
25 2026
Thinking Jewishly (invite only) | Jewish Federation
7:30PM - 9:30PM
VA
An invite only small Thinking Jewishly group gathering in a private home.
Feb
26 2026
How to Pray 101 with Rabbi Sherry Grinsteiner | Or Atid
6:00PM - 7:00PM
10625 Patterson Avemue
Henrico, VA 23239
Join Rabbi Sherry Grinsteiner for a 12-session class exploring the prayers of the Lev Shalem siddur, with a focus on …
Feb
26 2026
Parochial or Plural: A conversation about Jewish Education | RTA, VCU
7:00PM - 9:00PM
3809 Patterson Avenue
Richmond, VA 23226
Join us to discuss the history of Jewish education, its constants and its changes, as well as the many arguments ab…
Feb
26 2026
The Unbreakable Soul | Chabad of Virginia
7:00PM - 8:00PM
212 N Gaskins Rd
Richmond, VA 23238
Three Thursdays, February 12, 19, 26 - 7:00pm
The Unbreakable Soul: Life can overwhelm — but the Jewish soul cannot…
Feb
28 2026
Shabbat Morning Chant Service | Kehillah
10:00AM - 12:00PM
2200 Carrington St.
Richmond, VA 23223
Hebrew Kirtan is a meditative, call-and-response practice blending traditional Jewish liturgy and mystical Hebrew phr…
Feb
28 2026
Jewish Life at VCU - Cholent and Board games
3:00PM - 6:00PM
1003 Grove Ave
Richmond, VA 23220
Kick back with a bowl of hot cholent, cold drinks, board games, great friends, and the best vibes on campus.
It’s th…
Feb
28 2026
Adult Purim Party B’nei Mitzvah Throwback! | NextGen
8:00PM - 11:00PM
5403 Monument Ave
Richmond, VA 23226
Join JHub, in collaboration with NextGen and Congregation Beth Ahabah’s YACK, for a Purim party that’s 13 going o…
Feb
28 2026
Boys Game Night | KBI
8:00PM - 9:30PM
6300 Patterson Ave
Richmond, VA 23226
Join us for a fun Boys’ Night Out for 6th grade and up—featuring games, contests, prizes, and delicious food!