Week of September 10

Events on Campus:

Bagels and Lox Interest Meeting!

Join your favorite legal Jews to eat delicious Jewish food and learn more about Richmond JLSA!

Thursday, September 20

12:00 - 12:30 PM

Room 206

When we're finished with the bagels and lox, come downstairs and join us in the hallway outside the library for our...

Apples and Honey Social

Where we will nosh upon apples and honey, hang out with awesome people, and wish each other a sweet new year. 

Thursday, September 20

12:30 - 2:00 PM

Hallway by the library

And because you like us so much (and really want a home-cooked meal), come to Alison's house the next night for...

Welcome Back Shabbat Dinner

You and your family are invited to a good old fashioned Shabbat get-together! We will offer a kesher (conservative/reform) service at 6:00 and dinner at 7:15. If you can't (or don't want to) come to services, come for dinner! We'd love to have you! If you have any dietary restrictions, though, please let Alison know.

Friday, September 21

6:00 pm service

7:15 pm dinner

Alison's house (email for directions)

Please, please, please RSVP by Wednesday, September 19 so we know how much food to have. 

High Holiday Information

If you are interested in participating in high holiday services and meals through the University, please visit http://chaplaincy.richmond.edu/practice/jewish-life/high-holy-days.html for information.

If you are interested in attending a local synagogue for the high holidays, the list is located on the right side of the blog. You do NOT need a ticket to attend these synagogues' services but you DO need to bring your student ID. 

If you need a place to eat for the holidays, contact Alison, and she will set you up with a local family, possibly even hers!

Upcoming Events In the Community:

Poolside Apple Sangria Wednesday, September 19 5:30pm at Lisa Roday's Residence (RSVP) Join Network JCFR and Congregation Or Atid's Young Professionals to celebrate the New Year Poolside!  Signature drink, snacks, and connections provided.  BYOB and towel! Enterprise Circle Thursday, September 20 7:30am at the Weinstein JCC (5403 Monument Ave.) Join JCFR's Business Affinity group for breakfast and to hear Dr. Sheldon Retchin speak. Adventure Workshop: Envision Your Future Sunday, September 23 5:00pm at Jennifer Koch's Home (RSVP) Join us during the 10 Days of Repentance to discuss a goal oriented future and create a vision board to manifest positive change, direction, and abundance into your life. $10 fee includes all supplies, RSVP by 9/21. Tikkun Olam Monday Monday, September 24 5:30pm at Beth Sholom Gardens (1600 John Rolfe Parkway) Do a mitzvah and build a Sukkah for the residents!

And Now Your Weekly Joke!