Richmond has over 250 years of Jewish history and a welcoming, diverse community today. Within a 2-hour radius you’ll find synagogues of every movement, Jewish museums, cemeteries, cultural sites, and Jewish-owned restaurants beloved by locals.
Jewish Food & Restaurants
(Not all kosher, but culturally Jewish or Jewish-owned)
- Pop’s Bar and Grill – kosher dairy, mostly pizzas
- Publix, Kroger – Kosher & holiday sections
- Trader Joe’s – kosher meat (Empire chicken, Teva beef)
- Hiddr Meats VA – kosher, organic farm with bulk purchasing
- Perly’s Delicatessen – award winning, classic Jewish comfort food
- Suzie’s Deli – Israeli-American inspired deli and events
- Jewfro – Afro-Jewish Fusion (only open for pop-ups and catering)
- Cupertino’s – great lox and have supported us on Shabbat
- Baltik Bagels – they cater our Yom Kippur break fast
- Nate’s Bagels – another great option
- Chewy Bagel – another grant option
Cultural & Historical Sites
- Virginia Holocaust Museum – One of the largest in the nation
- Beth Ahabah Museum & Archives – Jewish history in Virginia
Community Organizations
- Weinstein Jewish Community Center (JCC) – Gym, pool, camps, arts and Jewish programs
- Jewish Family Services – Counseling, senior care, adoption services
- Jewish Community Federation of Richmond – Community life & events
- Hillel at VCU – Jewish life on campus
- Hillel at University of Richmond – Jewish life on campus
Want to learn more about Jewish Richmond? Reach out to rabbi@kehillahrva.org