Community Engagement
The Weinstein JCC welcomes everyone to share in the richness of the Jewish heritage . Enjoy the restfulness of Shabbat , learn about the Jewish holidays , and so much more . Programs are offered for people of all ages and are rooted in Jewish values and traditions .
Shana Tova Festival
We ’ re “ keepin it sweet ” and welcoming the new year at our first annual Shana Tova Festival . Grab a chair or blanket and meet us outside for live music by The Jangling Reinharts . Beer , wine , and food available for purchase . Kosher dietary restrictions observed . Free and open to the public .
Sunday , September 18 , 4:00 – 6:00 PM FREE
Five Week ‘ Crash Course ’ in Basic Judaism
Instructor : Rabbi Yosef Bart Ages : 18 +
Explore fundamentals and facets of Traditional Judaism in this unique and thought-provoking five part lecture series . Topics include Belief in God , Torah , The Sabbath , Jewish Observance and Sexuality . This series is co-sponsored by the RJLE - Richmond Jewish Learning Experience and NJOP - the National Jewish Outreach Program .
Hebrew Reading Crash Course coming in January !
Mondays : October 24 , 31 , November 7 , 14 , 21 , 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM CODE : 19402
$ 50 member I $ 75 nonmember
Save these dates ! More details to follow .
Fall Festival At Camp Hilbert
Sunday , October 30 , 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM FREE
Book Fair Family Event
Sunday , November 6 , 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM FREE
Chanukah Gift Shop
We ’ ll have all the essentials to make the holiday bright ! Items will be available for purchase in the lobby December 1-23 , 2022
Global Day of Jewish Learning
Local rabbis will present topics and facilitate discussions around the theme , Rebuilding : How do we heal ourselves and our relationships ? How do we proceed after national tragedies ? How have the Jewish People moved forward following times of crisis ?
Global Day of Jewish Learning ( GDJL ) is an international day of study and unity bringing together Jews of all beliefs and backgrounds all across the world on the same day .
Advanced registration is encouraged . Space is limited .
This event is planned by the GDJL committee chaired by Melissa and Andy Brownstein and Elaine and Mitchell Ragone
Sunday , November 13 , 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM FREE
Shabbat Sha-Bang ! Lights & Latkes
Join us for a “ mock ” Shabbat and Hanukkah dinner in celebration of the Festival of Lights . We ’ ll light candles , eat latkes , sing songs , and play dreidel . Fun for the whole family !
With support from Jewish Community Federation of Richmond
Thursday , November 22 , 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM CODE : 19388
Adults : $ 15 member |$ 20 nonmember Children under 12 : $ 8 member | $ 10 nonmember
Contact Leslie McGuigan , Community Engagement Director , at 545-8644 or lmcguigan @ weinsteinjcc . org for more information . 8 Weinstein JCC | 2022 Fall Activity Guide