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The minor in Jewish studies at Virginia Wesleyan University blends courses with hands-on experiences to provide a well-rounded education in Judaism as a lived experience. Located in a strong and diverse Jewish community as well as a region of historic religious and cultural diversity, Virginia Wesleyan University provides an environment with strong connections for an innovative Jewish studies minor that is one of only six in Virginia.

Baruch ha'Shem: It's the counting of the (H)Omer!
04/26/2017

Baruch ha'Shem: It's the counting of the (H)Omer!

Thank you.
04/08/2017

Thank you.

Princess Alice, the mother of Charles' father, hid several Jews in her home in Greece as members of their community were being sent to be murdered, the prince told survivors in Vienna.

Watch out, chametz, here comes "Matzoh Man"!
04/07/2017

Watch out, chametz, here comes "Matzoh Man"!

A Washington synagogue’s rabbi is full of unleavened levity.

Mmm, and KOSHER, too!
03/23/2017

Mmm, and KOSHER, too!

Ah, Spring. When Jewish minds turn to baseball...
03/08/2017

Ah, Spring. When Jewish minds turn to baseball...

Team Israel has two victories in the World Baseball Classic so far: a 2-1 win over South Korea, and a 15-7 win over Chinese Taipei. Meet the Mensch on the Bench! This guy is the Jewish answer to the popular Christmas toy and story “Elf on the Shelf,” and he’s a special part of Israel’s WBC team. Her...

A fascinating (if small) photo collection of members of Bnei Menashe, "Lost Tribe" Jews from India.
02/14/2017

A fascinating (if small) photo collection of members of Bnei Menashe, "Lost Tribe" Jews from India.

It's the first time in three years that members of the Bnei Menashe community have moved to Israel.

In honor of Tu B'Shevat (which starts tonight), it might be worthwhile to think about all kinds of trees, including fami...
02/10/2017

In honor of Tu B'Shevat (which starts tonight), it might be worthwhile to think about all kinds of trees, including family trees. If so, here's a little food for thought:

As an indigenous activist—I am a Métis from the Paddle Prairie Metis settlement in Alberta, Canada—there is one question I am most often asked by the public, one that can instantly divide a community due to its intense and arduous subject matter. Yet, regardless of the scenario, each time I ...

A nice Jewish boy just putting in a hard day at work... at the SUPER BOWL!
02/07/2017

A nice Jewish boy just putting in a hard day at work... at the SUPER BOWL!

The Jewish wide receiver defied physics to help his team make a historic comeback.

To my students: Remember, the only limitation on what you can achieve is your own vision of what you can achieve.
01/30/2017

To my students: Remember, the only limitation on what you can achieve is your own vision of what you can achieve.

Between 1936 and 1941, a time when the U.S. sharply limited immigration, the German Jewish Student Refugee program rescued more than 100 Jews.

01/18/2017

Members of the local Jewish community (and other interested parties): Over the next 2 Sundays (01/22 and 01/29), there will be in-depth discussions of the wonderful new LEV SHALEM siddur (the siddur for the Conservative movement). The sessions will from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Congregation Beth El, and will be led by our own Cantor Wendi Portman Fried, and Rabbi Michael Panitz (of Temple Israel). All are welcome.

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