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Sights and Sounds of Purim Party in Central Virginia
Where You Can Attend a Free Purim Party in Central Virginia
Sometimes people are a little nervous. They don’t know if they are going to fit in. We tried to really get out in front of that by telling people in every single event — no Hebrew experience is required. You don’t have to be a member of our synagogue.”
Rabbi Patrick Beaulier (Brendan King, March 2023)
A Hanukkah Party for Everyone
Photo from our Short Pump Hanukkah Party at Gather-Short Pump.
Daniel Sangjib Min (December 2022)
Kehillah invites community to Short Pump Hanukkah Party
Rabbi Patrick Beaulier spoke with us about the event, the synagogue and the importance of community and connection.
Evanne Armour (December 2022)
Why you should celebrate the holidays in Richmond, Virginia
While the traditional Carytown Hanukkah won’t occur in 2022, a celebration is planned for December 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Gather (Short Pump).
Larry Bleiberg (November 2022)
Diversity Richmond Awards $78,000 in Grants
It was an honor to represent Kehillah and to forge deeper alliances with the LGBTQ+ nonprofits we hope to partner with.”
Rabbi Patrick Beaulier (Robyn Bentley, September 2022)
City Scene: Where Neighbors Can See and Be Seen
Photos from our first-ever Carytown Passover Festival at 2810: a community gathering place
(June 2022)
City Scene: Where Neighbors Can See and Be Seen
Photos from our Purim Party at Canon & Draw Brewing Company
(May 2022)
Growing the Faith
Religion has absolutely nothing to do with geography. It has to do with values.”
Rabbi Patrick Beaulier (Kim Catley, February 2022)
Jewish Community Celebrates New Year
Kehillah, Richmond’s only independent, progressive Jewish community, welcomes 5782 with virtual and in-person services for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
Mary Ellin Arch (December 2021)
Making Work Feel Less Like Work
By being in a place like Gather, we’re in the community, which is where we want to be.”
Rabbi Patrick Beaulier (Mary Ellin Arch, October 2021)
Jewish group brings Yom Kippur to Feed More
This year, we remember that for many, fasting is not a spiritual obligation but a sad reality of a broken world.”
Rabbi Patrick Beaulier (Alexa Welch Edlund, September 2021)
Richmonders pay tribute to Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
It was a night for mourning loss, but also embracing the future in hopes others will lead with compassion like Ginsburg did.
Tracy Sears (September 2020)
Bringing a “flashpoint of light” during the pandemic, Kehillah makes Rosh Hashana services easy
It’s the first night of Rosh Hashana, the Jewish new year, and though the pandemic kept Kehillah from holding a large gathering, it didn’t stop Beaulier from bringing a “little flashpoint of light” in the form of a driveway service.
Alexa Welch Edlund (September 2021)
Five “Helpers” We Think You Should Meet
After seeing a meme that said, “I can’t believe Passover is going to be cancelled by the plague,” Rabbi Patrick stepped up.
Alyssa Johnson (June 2020)
Movable Worship
Rabbi Patrick Beaulier’s Jewish congregation exists wherever members gather.
Dina Weinstein (January 2019)
Chanukah in Carytown (Richmond, VA)
This grant will pay dividends for a long, long time.”
Rabbi Patrick Beaulier (NCEJ, December 2018)