JEWISH LIFE, ISRAEL & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Tu B’ Shvat Celebration
Monday, February 2, 2026 5:00 – 6:00 PM
Come share in the birthday of the trees while planting your own fledgling garden. Enjoy elements of the Sheva Minim or 7 species that are native to the land of Israel and whose fruits are held in high regard and celebrated on Tu B’ Shvat.
Free and open to the community No RSVP required
Women’ s Night Out! Kesher at The Loom: Quilling with Elana Asher
Thursday, February 5, 2026 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Celebrate Tu B’ Shvat with an evening of creativity, connection, and your best gals! Local emerging artist, Elana Asher, will guide us through the elegant art of quilling, using coiled paper strips to create intricate designs. Inspired by the Sheva Minim( Seven Species), each guest will choose to craft either an olive branch or a pomegranate— symbols of growth, peace, and abundance.
No experience necessary— just bring your curiosity and a friend. Light refreshments will be served.
$ 18 member | $ 25 nonmember Included in the A + I Subscription
JHub Adult Purim Party: B’ nei Mitzvah Throwback!
Saturday, February 28, 2026 8:00 – 11:00 PM
Join JHub, in collaboration with NextGen and Congregation Beth Ahabah’ s YACK, and Temple Beth El’ s Bridge, for a Purim party that’ s 13 going on 30 … JEWStyle!
Remember the awkward middle school dance floor, the DJ yelling“ HORA TIME!” and that first really big deal party? We’ re bringing it all back— but this time with an open bar( Mitzvah)! Whether you rocked the mic at your B’ nei Mitzvah or never had one, this is your chance to relive( or LIVE!) the magic.
Dress as your younger self, grab your friends, and get ready to dance, laugh, and hora the night away!
$ 40 member | $ 55 nonmember
Torah Stories for Grown-ups with Rabbi Don Cantor of RJLE Bi-weekly Thursdays at 1 PM December 18 January 15, 26 February 12, 26 March 12, 26
Ancient Wisdom for a World in Flux. Revisit the stories you thought you knew— and uncover the ones you may have missed. This series delves into the rich complexity of the Torah’ s narratives to explore timeless questions: What is justice? Why is it so deeply connected to faith? Discover how an ancient text speaks powerfully to the moral and spiritual dilemmas of the 21st century.
$ 5 JCC member I $ 7 nonmember
Purim Around the World
Sunday, March 1, 2026 12:00 – 3:00 PM A sensory – friendly hour will take place from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Celebrate Purim with a community – wide festival at the JCC! All ages are welcome for a vibrant day filled with live music, delicious kosher food, carnival games, and family – friendly activities. This year’ s theme, Purim Around the World, will bring a global flavor to the celebration with crafts, performances, and experiences inspired by Jewish communities worldwide.
Kosher food and beverages available for purchase.
Free and open to the community RSVP requested but not required
With support from the RCJE fund of the Jewish Community Federation of Richmond( JCFR)
10 Weinstein JCC • Winter / Spring 2026 Activity Guide