Archives for October 2025

JFS Richmond and Beth Sholom Senior Living proudly celebrates Christine Hanger as a graduate of the CAPABLE (Community Aging in Place, Advancing Better Living for Elders) program. Hanger joined the program, which lasted four months, to build independence at home and focus on organization of living spaces and her personal calendar. Throughout the program, she […]

With the support of JFS, Iryna Litvinova has been able to continue her journey as an artist in the United States, sharing the beauty of Ukrainian folk art with a new community. Litvinova’s artistic journey began at the age of 3 in Ukraine, where she discovered a deep passion for art. Over the years, she […]

As the winter holidays approach, Jewish Family Services Richmond and the Weinstein Jewish Community Center are preparing to light up Richmond once again with Lights of Love, a cherished Hanukkah tradition that has been bringing warmth and joy to the community since 2019. Each year, paper flames displayed at the JCC represent gift requests from […]

Each November, Jewish Family Services partners with WTVR CBS 6 for “A Hand to Hold,” a campaign dedicated to raising awareness about children and teens in Central Virginia’s foster care system who are waiting for a permanent, loving family. Over the course of the month, CBS 6 will highlight the personal stories of youth in […]