At Kehillah, not everything needs to be an “event.” Some of the most meaningful moments happen when you’re just… with people. Folks gather to talk, eat, laugh, reflect, or just be together. Kehillah’s strength isn’t just in its services or events — it’s in the relationships that outlast them.
Current Groups
Family Gatherings
A fun alternative to Hebrew school or tot Shabbat, our family gatherings are fun, free meetups in parks and other public spaces. Make friends with other families, enjoy nature walks, playgrounds and other places where kids can play and families can get to know one another — stress free.
Upcoming Events
Kehillah Family Fall Nature Walk | Sunday November 15 | 11AM | Pocahontas State Park Nature and Heritage Center
Reach out to Annemarie Richards for info annemarie2349@gmail.com
Rosh Chodesh Group
Kehillah women united by a desire to deepen their knowledge of Judaism and cultivate more meaning and joy in their lives through community. Gatherings typically include Torah or text study, personal reflection and sharing.
Upcoming Events
Rosh Chodesh Kislev | Thursday November 12 | 6PM
Rosh Chodesh Tevet | Thursday December 10 | 6PM
Rosh Chodesh Shevat | Saturday January 9 | 6PM
For info and to RSVP, reach out to Adina Archer. adinaarcher5000@gmail.com
Mens Group
No agenda, no set programs — just a group of Kehillah men getting together and helping one another. We also come up with stuff we’d like to do in the future like service projects or visits to different events around Richmond.
Upcoming Events
First Hangout | Thursday November 12 | 6PM
For info and to RSVP, reach out to Kevin Williams. kevinwilliams5000@gmail.com
Nature Walks
Joel and Denise will lead us in monthly nature walks, followed by an optional easy hike. Learn identification of trees by their leaves, buds, bark, fruit and remnants; discussion of local birds that migrate to and from the area, flowering plants, dragonflies, butterflies, reptiles, amphibians and more. If nature is your sanctuary, this group is for you. Hikes are are intergenerational, and hosted north and south of the James River, weather permitting.
Upcoming Events
Dutch Gap Conservation Area Hike | Sunday November 29 | 10am
Reach out to our co-leaders for more info. denisedowg11@gmail.com | jlcg60@yahoo.com
Coffee with the Rabbi
Exactly what is sounds like. Rabbi Patrick has open coffee dates around RVA — and you’re welcome to join him. It’s casual, feel free to bring your partner and friends. Just connection over caffeine. If it’s later in the day, then cocktails or mocktails.
Reach out the the rabbi for times. rabbi@rabbipatrick.com
Gals & Gabs
We wine, we dine, we hang out and… gab. Usually at Pam’s house.
Reach out to Pamela for info and to get on the text thread for invites. shawp@protonmail.com
Chesed
Help our Kehillah family out in a time of need. Volunteer to bring food, take someone to the store, get groceries or just keep someone company. A low key, one-time way to make a big difference.
Reach out to Edva for info. edvaKashiMSW@gmail.com
Frequently Asked Questions
I RSVP’d on the calendar. Now what?
You need to reach out to the social circle host for the address, directions or other info. This is for security reasons. The RSVP on our calendar only holds your spot.
How do I start a group?
Fill out our form and we will help you get a group started.
I have other questions. Who do I speak with?
Reach out to rabbi@rabbipatrick.com