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Published in the November Issue of the Reflector
Amy Melnick-Scharf, JCRC Chair
Rabbi Yitzhak taught that "A ruler is not to be appointed unless the community is first consulted" (Babylonian Talmud Berachot 55a)
Voting is an expression of being Jewish
When I think about democracy, I see …
The bedrock of American liberty is a strong, thriving democracy and an engaged citizenry. The COVID-19 pandemic has altered almost every aspect of the way we live, including how we vote in elections. It’s a longstanding tradition that nonpartisan groups across the spectrum do their part by…
The True Meaning of Normalization:
Reflections on the Abraham Accords
(October 2020 Issue of “The Reflector”)
This past month, the Jewish community of Richmond joined with Jewish communities around the globe in celebrating the historic peace agreements signed at the White House betw…
The Jewish Community Federation of Richmond Celebrates the US Brokered Peace Agreements Between Israel, the United Arab Emirates, and Bahrain
September 16, 2020
The Jewish Community of Richmond joins with Jewish communities around the globe in celebrating the historic peace agreements si…
