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Apr 5, 2024

UJCVP Shabbat Message: Feeling Nachas

What a joy it was to see so many grandparents and special friends Friday afternoon at our Sarfan Early Childhood Center's annual Grandparents Day. The room was full of Bubbies and Zaydes, Nannys and Papas, Grammys and Gramps. As the children led their performances, there is only one word I c…

Mar 22, 2024

UJCVP Shabbat Message: We Will Dance Again

On Friday, a parade of smiling children from our Sarfan Early Childhood Center marched through the campus spreading Purim joy. Being surrounded by a sea of energetic and costumed children, you can't help but have a smile on your face and feel appreciation for our dedicated team that works ti…

Mar 11, 2024

Leaders Receive Briefing on Legislation Aimed at Antisemitism on TikTok

On Friday, March 8, the UJCVP joined with other Jewish Federations from across North America for a crucial virtual briefing on the “Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act” (HR 7521).

This bipartisan bill, backed by the Jewish Federations of North America…

Mar 6, 2024

Virginia’s Attorney General’s letter to UVA board calls for moral clarity

On Friday, March 1, Attorney General Jason Miyares wrote the UVA Board of Visitors about a student led BDS referendum at the school. The complete text of the letter can be found in the article.

Mar 1, 2024

UJCVP Shabbat Message: Celebrating Each Person

Last weekend, we had the privilege of welcoming Pamela Rae Schuller to our community for a weekend of comedy, storytelling and inspiration. Pamela is an internationally known inclusion advocate. Her extraordinary personal story of growing up with the most severe known case of Tourette's Synd…