Thank you to everyone who were able to join us in celebrating not just our past, but the exciting future that lies ahead. Here’s to another 175 years of making a difference in the lives of many!

In 1849, Rabbi Maximillian Michelbacher inspired the women in his congregation to form the Ladies Hebrew Benevolent Association (LHBA) to help care for the needs of their neighbors and community members. The LHBA aided wounded soldiers during the Civil War, welcomed and helped European refugees establish new homes in Richmond, and brought frontline medical care to the homes of many during the twin pandemics of TB and the Spanish Flu. Today JFS is a professional, non-profit social services agency offering high-quality senior care, counseling for people ages 5-95, and adoption and foster care services to all regardless of age, race, faith, income, or identity. In our 7th resettlement effort, we assisted over 50 Ukrainian families and individuals in the last year arriving in Richmond. This year we proudly celebrate 175 years of Transforming Lives and Strengthening our Community.

JFS at 175: Transforming Lives and Strengthening our Community Since 1849

Please enjoy this video highlighting some of JFS' accomplishments over the last 175 years with the help of our community, supporters, and friends.

Special Thank You to Our 175th Event Sponsors

Presenting

Steve and Kathy Markel
Abby Moore
Sandy and Samantha Sisisky

Partner

Nancy & Scott Belleman
The Samford Family                                         Jewish Community Federation of Richmond         Wells Fargo

Leadership

Tom and Wendy Rosenthal
Richard Birnbaum
Bob and Cindy Rolfe
Ron and Benita Felmus
Ken and Debbie Golden
Art and Susan Davis
Neil and Lynn Kessler & Family
Genworth

Patron

Cindy and George Lacy
The Morton G. Thalhimer Families
Keiter
Comprehensive Hand Surgery
McGuireWoods

Friend

Michael and Barbara Mandel
Howard Spielberg
Mike and Bonnie Eisenman
John and Gail Schwartz
Eric and Liz Shoenfeld
Martin and Kim Miller
Josh and Elly Goldberg                          Richmond Jewish Foundation                      Lorrie ShookBerkowitz & Bruce Block

Friend, cont.

Richard and Elisa Malkman
Michele Jacobson
Sydney Fleischer and Mike Camp
Bernie and Marie Henderson, Jr.
Wendy Kreuter
Fulton Bank
Richard and Linda Gary                                Danny and Robin Jackson

JFS Live at 175 with Andy Cohen Photo Gallery