Shalom Israel RVA
Open to all in the community - join us!
Our mission is to lead members of the Richmond Jewish community and allies of all backgrounds into mature relationships with the land, people, and State of Israel. Through nuanced educational and cultural programming, facilitated conversations, guest speaker programs, panel discussions, cultural engagement opportunities, and travel experiences, SHALOM Israel RVA will engage people intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually about Israel, inspiring them to contribute to a more compassionate, just, and peaceful future for Israel and its neighbors.
The polarized nature of the public and internal Jewish conversation about Israel, where Israel is either all-right or all-wrong, victim or oppressor, hero or villain, encourages tribal loyalty rather than honest and nuanced discussion about complex subjects. Many of us avoid talking about it for fear of angering or alienating others.
We have ceased to speak with each other about one of the most important Jewish subjects of our time because it is too “divisive.” A middle ground is desperately needed between propaganda and knee-jerk criticism, a space required for open dialogue, so people can form mature relationships and a better understanding of Israel.
We’d love your help to build SHALOM Israel RVA. If you are interested in taking a leadership role, please email Rabbi Knopf or Cantor Rosenblatt.
Temple Beth-El’s SHALOM Israel RVA is supported, in part, by a generous contribution from the Jewish Community Federation of Richmond.
Upcoming Events
(click on any event for details)
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Wednesday ,
MarMarch 10 , 2021SHALOM Israel RVA: Rabbi Sarna
Wednesday, Mar 10th 7:30p to 8:45p
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Sunday ,
AprApril 25 , 2021Israeli TV & Movie Club
Sunday, Apr 25th 7:00p to 9:00p
Discussion: Srugim -
Sunday ,
MayMay 23 , 2021Israeli TV & Movie Club
Sunday, May 23rd 7:30p to 9:30p
Discussion: TBA
Mon, March 1 2021
17 Adar 5781
Upcoming Events
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Monday ,
MarMarch 1 , 2021RISC: Rally
Monday, Mar 1st 7:00p to 9:00p
Richmonders Involved to Strengthen Our Communities: Rally -
Saturday ,
MarMarch 6 , 2021Tot Shabbat
Shabbat, Mar 6th 10:00a to 11:00a
For families with children age Birth -5 / Open to the entire community Families can enjoy a Shabbat service geared for young children and filled with music, stories, movement and more. A musical, meaningful service designed for wiggles. For zoom link email Ramona at r.brand@bethelrichmond.org -
Wednesday ,
MarMarch 10 , 2021SHALOM Israel RVA: Rabbi Sarna
Wednesday, Mar 10th 7:30p to 8:45p
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Saturday ,
MarMarch 13 , 2021Havdalah Hangout
Shabbat, Mar 13th 7:15a to 7:45p
Second Saturdays beginning in November 2020 - all are invited! -
Tuesday ,
MarMarch 23 , 2021RISC: Nehemiah Action
Tuesday, Mar 23rd 7:00p to 9:00p
Richmonders Involved to Strengthen Our Communities: Nehemiah Action -
Saturday ,
AprApril 10 , 2021Tot Shabbat
Shabbat, Apr 10th 10:00a to 11:00a
For families with children age Birth -5 / Open to the entire community Families can enjoy a Shabbat service geared for young children and filled with music, stories, movement and more. A musical, meaningful service designed for wiggles. For zoom link email Ramona at r.brand@bethelrichmond.org -
Saturday ,
AprApril 10 , 2021Havdalah Hangout
Motzei Shabbat, Apr 10th 8:45p to 9:15p
Second Saturdays beginning in November 2020 - all are invited! -
Sunday ,
AprApril 25 , 2021Israeli TV & Movie Club
Sunday, Apr 25th 7:00p to 9:00p
Discussion: Srugim -
Saturday ,
MayMay 1 , 2021Tot Shabbat
Shabbat, May 1st 10:00a to 11:00a
For families with children age Birth -5 / Open to the entire community Families can enjoy a Shabbat service geared for young children and filled with music, stories, movement and more. A musical, meaningful service designed for wiggles. For zoom link email Ramona at r.brand@bethelrichmond.org -
Sunday ,
MayMay 2 , 2021Drive-In Dinner & Concert
Sunday, May 2nd 6:00p to 9:00p
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