Brith Achim Congregation

Brith Achim Congregation Congregation Brith Achim is an egalitarian Conservative Jewish congregation in historic Petersburg, Virginia.

We welcome all who seek a deeper connection to Judaism. Brith Achim is an established congregation with a Conservative orientation, located in the historic City of Petersburg, serving Jewish communities throughout southern and central Virginia.

Shabbat Shalom from Congregation B’rith Achim! This week we read Parshat Ki Teitzei, toward the end of the book of Deute...
08/21/2026

Shabbat Shalom from Congregation B’rith Achim! This week we read Parshat Ki Teitzei, toward the end of the book of Deuteronomy. This parsha mentions 74 mitzvot—more than any other parsha! Please join us for a spirited service to welcome in Shabbat tonight at 7:30 pm!

Shabbat Shalom and Chodesh Tov! Today is the first day of the Hebrew month of Elul. That means that Rosh HaShanah is onl...
08/14/2026

Shabbat Shalom and Chodesh Tov! Today is the first day of the Hebrew month of Elul. That means that Rosh HaShanah is only a month away! The beginning of Elul is the time when we start our spiritual preparation for the High Holy Days. It’s a month of self-reflecting and making amends. The High Holy Days are also a time of justice, when God weighs our deeds over the last year and hopefully finds them favorable. That’s a perfect sentiment for this week’s parsha, Shoftim. Shoftim means “judges,” and this parsha is all about creating a just society. Parshat Shoftim also contains one of the most well-known verses in the Torah: “Justice, justice shall you pursue.” (Deuteronomy 16:21) We hope that during this Shabbat you might think of ways you can help build a more just society. And we hope you’ll join us tonight at 7:30 pm for a spirited Friday night service!

Shabbat Shalom! This Shabbat we read Parshat Eikev, the third parsha in the book of Deuteronomy. In Parshat Eikev, Moses...
07/31/2026

Shabbat Shalom! This Shabbat we read Parshat Eikev, the third parsha in the book of Deuteronomy. In Parshat Eikev, Moses continues his last speech to the Israelites, urging them to abandon their “stiff-necked ways” and follow God’s commandments before entering the Promised Land. This parsha also contains one of the most beautiful sentiments in the Bible: “So now, what does God require of you? Only to fear God, to walk in all God’s ways and to love God and to serve God with all your heart and with all your soul. Keep these commandments for your own good. Behold! It is to your God, that the heavens and the earth belong.” (Deuteronomy 10:12-14) We hope you will join us for a spirited Friday night service this evening, and that you will find some moments for peace and reflection this Shabbat! 🕯️🕯️

Shabbat Shalom! This week we read Parshat Va’Etchanan, which contains the Ten Commandments, Shema, and V’Ahavta! Yes, th...
07/24/2026

Shabbat Shalom! This week we read Parshat Va’Etchanan, which contains the Ten Commandments, Shema, and V’Ahavta! Yes, the Shema and V’Ahavta are taken directly from the Torah—they appear near the beginning of the book of Deuteronomy. Join us for a spirited Friday night service at 7:30 pm and some discussion of the parsha!

This evening begins the 25-hour fast of Tisha B’Av. This is a time to mourn the greatest tragedies of the Jewish people,...
07/22/2026

This evening begins the 25-hour fast of Tisha B’Av. This is a time to mourn the greatest tragedies of the Jewish people, particularly the destruction of Jerusalem and the Second Temple in 70 AD. Sinat Chinam—baseless hatred, in this case the infighting of the Jews, is what allowed the destruction of the Second Temple to happen. Tisha B’Av is a time to reflect on how we can prevent further tragedy in the future. I hope you are all able to take some time for reflection on this day.

Shabbat Shalom! Please join us for a spirited Friday night service and nosh afterward tonight at 7:30 pm. This week we r...
07/17/2026

Shabbat Shalom! Please join us for a spirited Friday night service and nosh afterward tonight at 7:30 pm. This week we read Parshat Devarim, the first parsha in the book of Deuteronomy. In it, Moses reminds the Israelites of some of the highlights of their wanderings in the desert; he reminds them of their sin of believing the negative reports of the spies about the Land of Israel instead of having faith that God was bringing them to a good land; and he encourages them to press on and remember God’s miracles that they witnessed as they go into the Land of Israel. Come hear more about the parsha and sing with us this evening!

Shabbat Shalom! We hope you can join us for services this evening at 7:30! This week the Torah portion we read is anothe...
07/10/2026

Shabbat Shalom! We hope you can join us for services this evening at 7:30! This week the Torah portion we read is another combined parsha: Mattot-Masei. These are the last two parshas of the Book of Numbers. These parshas include the laws of vows, the unusual request of the tribes of Reuven and Gad, laws around murder, and a clarification on the ruling about the five daughters of Zelophehad. Want to know more? Or would you like to just spend a Friday evening with some nice people and then have some nosh? Then come join us!

Shabbat Shalom! This week we read a double portion from the Torah: Parshat Chukat and Parshat Balak. In Parshat Chukat w...
06/26/2026

Shabbat Shalom! This week we read a double portion from the Torah: Parshat Chukat and Parshat Balak. In Parshat Chukat we read about the ritual of the red heifer, as well as the story of Moses striking a rock instead of speaking to it to draw forth water. Parshat Balak is the parsha with the taking donkey! In this parsha, King Balak of Moab hires the prophet Balaam to curse the Israelites. But after an angel of God appears, Balaam is only able to offer blessings for the Israelites, not curses. We at B’rith Achim hope that you do a little Torah study and get a lot of rest this Shabbat! 🕯️🕯️

Chodesh Tov (Happy New Month)! Today the Hebrew month of Tammuz begins. Tammuz is the 4th month of the Hebrew calendar i...
06/16/2026

Chodesh Tov (Happy New Month)! Today the Hebrew month of Tammuz begins. Tammuz is the 4th month of the Hebrew calendar if you count Nissan (the month that Passover is in) as the first month. Tammuz is a sad month, as it contains one of Judaism’s four dawn-to-dusk fast days (also known as minor fast days) on the 17th, commemorating the day when the Romans breached the walls of Jerusalem before destroying the second Temple. So while Rosh Chodesh is always a joyful time, we include some extra prayer and reflection on this day.

As we enter Shabbat this week we are also celebrating Shavuot, the holiday of the giving of the Torah. We also stopped c...
05/22/2026

As we enter Shabbat this week we are also celebrating Shavuot, the holiday of the giving of the Torah. We also stopped counting the Omer on Thursday night, because Shavuot is the holiday that the Omer counts up to! In ancient Israel, the first fruits of the grain harvest were brought to the Temple, as instructed by the Torah. Shavuot has also become a holiday where dairy is traditionally eaten. So as you have yourself a scoop of ice cream or slice of cheesecake this Shabbat, reflect on the miracle of the revelation of the Ten Commandments at Mount Sinai.

Address

314 W South Boulevard
Petersburg, VA
23805

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 12pm
Tuesday 9am - 12pm
Wednesday 9am - 12pm
Thursday 9am - 12pm
Friday 9am - 12pm

Telephone

(804) 732-3968

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Brith Achim Congregation posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category