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 engages 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
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Sat, February 4 2023
13 Shevat 5783
Upcoming Events
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Sunday ,
FebFebruary 5 , 2023Tu B'Shvat Adult Ed Program
Sunday, Feb 5th 5:00p to 7:00p
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Thursday ,
FebFebruary 9 , 2023Thursday Midrash w/Rabbi Knopf
Thursday, Feb 9th 1:00p to 2:00p
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Sunday ,
FebFebruary 12 , 2023SATO Book Club Discussion
Sunday, Feb 12th 3:00p to 5:00p
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Monday ,
FebFebruary 13 , 2023Essentials of Judaism: Intro to Jewish Thought
Monday, Feb 13th 7:00p to 8:30p
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Wednesday ,
FebFebruary 15 , 2023Essentials of Judaism: Intro to Jewish Thought
Wednesday, Feb 15th 7:00p to 8:30p
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Thursday ,
FebFebruary 16 , 2023Thursday Midrash w/Rabbi Knopf
Thursday, Feb 16th 1:00p to 2:00p
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Wednesday ,
FebFebruary 22 , 2023Essentials of Judaism: Intro to Jewish Thought
Wednesday, Feb 22nd 7:00p to 8:30p
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Wednesday ,
FebFebruary 22 , 2023Rising Song Circle
Wednesday, Feb 22nd 7:30p to 9:00p
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Thursday ,
FebFebruary 23 , 2023Thursday Midrash w/Rabbi Knopf
Thursday, Feb 23rd 1:00p to 2:00p
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Saturday ,
FebFebruary 25 , 2023Cinema Bistro: Hallelujah TBE Together!
Shabbat, Feb 25th 6:30p to 10:30p
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