TBE Sisterhood RVA

05/17/2026

A heartfelt thank you to all of our wonderful Temple Beth-El school teachers for another incredible year! Your dedication, warmth, patience, and love for our students help make our school community so special. We are deeply grateful for all that you do each and every day. Wishing you a relaxing, joyful, and well-deserved summer! ☀️💙

05/03/2026

Looking for a simple way to get involved?

The Temple Beth-El Sisterhood is looking for friendly volunteers to spend a little time in the Gift Shop on Sunday mornings. It’s a short shift, easy to learn, and a great way to be part of what’s happening.

If you enjoy connecting with people and lending a hand, this is a great fit.

Sundays, 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM at the Parham Location.

Interested? Contact Arlene at arlene4907@gmail.

03/24/2026

What a meaningful and engaging afternoon at Temple Beth-El Sisterhood’s Judaism & Journalism with Guest Speaker Jeff Schapiro event this past Sunday!

We were honored to welcome Jeff E. Schapiro, whose decades of experience covering Virginia politics brought incredible insight, perspective, and storytelling to our community. From reflections on journalism’s evolving role to behind-the-scenes moments from his 45-year career, Jeff captivated everyone in the room.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this event such a success.

We also want to recognize and thank the generous donors of the Jacob & Selma Brown Religious School, whose support helps make events like this possible:

**$300+**
Helen Horwitz, Sherrie Kashinejad

**$200–$299**
Susan Beller, Debbie Falik, Chris Greenberg, Gail & John Jay Schwartz, Mary Siegel

**$100–$199**
Anonymous (3), Lois & Richard Backer, Loretta Barowsky, Frona Colker, Susan Davis, Roberta Elford, Benita Felmus, Fern & Jeff Frost, Gail & Stuart Grandis, Inge Horowitz, Risa & Jay Levine, Laura Lewis, Dale F. Moes, Michael Schwartz, Richmond BizSense, Cathy Soffin, Audrey Schumacher Turner, Arlene Wiener, Gini Blostein-Wolf & Franklin Wolf

**Up to $99**
Anonymous, Norma Jean Fiedler, Judy Gary, Maryann James, Blanche Kornfeld, Judith Kowler, Marci Linas, Joan & Neal Menkes, Sandra Nogi, Toby Rosenthal, Arlene & Martin Slutzah, Rita Stein, Nancy Walter, Marian Winer

We’re grateful for this incredible community of supporters and friends!

03/16/2026

Tomorrow is the last day to register! You don't want to miss it! https://www.bethelrichmond.org/event/donor26

📰 Judaism & Journalism
The community is invited to join the Temple Beth-El Sisterhood on Sunday, March 22 at 1 PM for an engaging conversation with Jeff E. Schapiro, UVA Center for Politics Scholar and veteran journalist who covered Virginia politics for 45 years — from United Press International to Virginia Business magazine, and nearly 40 years at the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Schapiro has appeared on C-SPAN, NPR, BBC, and contributed to The Economist. He’s been honored by the Virginia Press Association and inducted into multiple Halls of Fame for his reporting on politics, to***co, and Virginia culture.

You're invited!

📰 Judaism & Journalism

The community is invited to join the Temple Beth-El Sisterhood on Sunday, March 22 at 1 PM for an engaging conversation with Jeff E. Schapiro, UVA Center for Politics Scholar and veteran journalist who covered Virginia politics for 45 years — from United Press International to Virginia Business magazine, and nearly 40 years at the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

Schapiro has appeared on C-SPAN, NPR, BBC, and contributed to The Economist. He’s been honored by the Virginia Press Association and inducted into multiple Halls of Fame for his reporting on politics, to***co, and Virginia culture.

📍 3330 Grove Ave Social Hall

📝 Register by March 17: https://www.bethelrichmond.org/event/donor26

03/13/2026

You're invited!

📰 Judaism & Journalism

The community is invited to join the Temple Beth-El Sisterhood on Sunday, March 22 at 1 PM for an engaging conversation with Jeff E. Schapiro, UVA Center for Politics Scholar and veteran journalist who covered Virginia politics for 45 years — from United Press International to Virginia Business magazine, and nearly 40 years at the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

Schapiro has appeared on C-SPAN, NPR, BBC, and contributed to The Economist. He’s been honored by the Virginia Press Association and inducted into multiple Halls of Fame for his reporting on politics, to***co, and Virginia culture.

📍 3330 Grove Ave Social Hall

📝 Register by March 17: https://www.bethelrichmond.org/event/donor26

02/23/2026

Sisterhood's Mishloach Manot!

The custom of sending treats to friends and family on Purim -- mishloach manot -- dates back to the Megillah.

You can participate in this mitzvah by adding your name to the Purim ecards sent to ALL recipients for a donation of $126—OR you can add your name on the ecards sent to specific TBE members and/or to religious school families, teachers and staff at $7 per recipient.

This is a wonderful way to say thank you to the teachers and staff and your donation is a charitable contribution to Sisterhood and TBE.

All orders of greetings are due by Sunday, Feb. 22 and will be delivered between February 22 and March 2.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Friday, Feb. 20, 9:00am): goody bag assembly
Sunday, Feb. 22, 10 am - Noon: delivery volunteers to pick up bags and deliver by March 2

To send Mishloach Manot or to volunteer go to:
https://www.bethelrichmond.org/campaign/purim26

02/18/2026

📰 Judaism & Journalism

The community is invited to join the Temple Beth-El Sisterhood on Sunday, March 22 at 1 PM for an engaging conversation with Jeff E. Schapiro, UVA Center for Politics Scholar and veteran journalist who covered Virginia politics for 45 years — from United Press International to Virginia Business magazine, and nearly 40 years at the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

Schapiro has appeared on C-SPAN, NPR, BBC, and contributed to The Economist. He’s been honored by the Virginia Press Association and inducted into multiple Halls of Fame for his reporting on politics, to***co, and Virginia culture.

📍 3330 Grove Ave Social Hall
📝 Register by March 17: https://www.bethelrichmond.org/event/donor26

01/14/2026

Thank you to everyone who has already donated to our Little Hands Hygiene Drive! 💙 Your generosity is making a real difference.

There’s still time to give! We’ll be collecting donations through 1/18. Every item helps support children and families in need.

12/30/2025

Temple Beth-El Sisterhood is collecting NEW items for Little Hands Virginia to support young children in their earliest years of life. Your donation can make a real impact for families in our community.

The final date to donate is approaching in just over two weeks on January 18. You can find the donation box at both the Parham Lobby and Grove Atrium.

Did you know?

1 in 3 children in the Greater Richmond region are economically disadvantaged.

Nearly 40% of children in the City of Richmond live below poverty thresholds.

Every donated item has a purpose — offering comfort, supporting development, encouraging early literacy, and promoting safety.

Let’s come together and make a difference for the littlest members of our community. 💙