The Best Part of Kehillah Isn’t On the Calendar
Conversations. Connections. Community — no sign-up required.
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
New! Monthly 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. 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
Kehillah Young Women
A group of younger Kehillah women getting together to watch movies at someone’s house, have a potluck, celebrate life’s joys…casual stuff. Reach out to Jessica or Pamela for info. jessicaborda88@gmail.com | pamelacshaw@gmail.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
More Groups Coming Soon
How to Get Involved
No forms. No RSVPs. No announcements. There’s no master list, no Google Calendar, no tickets. You just meet someone at a Kehillah event, or reach out to them. You get invited, and that’s it.
- Come to a Kehillah event. Any event. Shabbat dinner, torah study, a holiday…anything you want
- Ask about our different social circles. Someone will fill you in on the details. Simple as that.
- You get invited by someone who’s already part of it — often right at that Kehillah event.
- Or reach out to the people on this site. Again, simple as that.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why aren’t these social events listed on the calendar?
Because they aren’t official events. They’re casual hangs with like-minded people.
What if I want to start a social group for people like me?
Great! Come to Kehillah events, ask people if they are interested, and now you have a group.
I have other questions…
Reach out to rabbi@rabbipatrick.com