Upcoming Event Highlights
A Taste of Their Roots Shabbat Dinner: Student Hosts
Friday, March 20th
5:00-7:00 pm
RSVP for location details
Celebrate Shabbat this month with two incredible student hosts! You’ll be welcomed into a student’s home to taste the flavors that shaped them and experience Shabbat in their own unique style.
Gabby’s Shabbat will feature a Cajun-inspired menu, and Matan’s Shabbat will highlight Asian-inspired flavors — each bringing their own personality and traditions to the table.
RSVP to receive location details. We can’t wait to share this special, student-led Shabbat with you!
Schmear & Share:
Navigating Complexity & Dual-Narrative Conversations
Wednesday, March 25th
12:00-1:00 pm
Student Commons
VCU students and Richmond community members are invited to grab a bagel and participate in a discussion on conflict in Israel and the Middle East, examining today’s most pressing issues and fostering a deeper, more informed understanding of the region.
Join us for this important conversation as we welcome David Makovsky and Ghaith Al-omari, senior fellows at The Washington Institute to campus.
Bagel Break: Why Is Purim the Queerest Jewish Holiday
Wednesday, March 4th
12:00-2:00 pm
Hillel House
Grab a bagel and learn why Purim is often considered the queerest Jewish holiday. We’ll explore themes of hidden identity, transformation, and celebration while enjoying good food and great conversation. Come as you are and bring a friend!
Celebrate Passover with Hillel at VCU
Join us for a festive Passover Seder Masquerade on Wednesday, April 1st, from 6:00-8:00 pm.
Come dressed as one of the ten plagues and get ready for a night of costumes, meaningful traditions, and lots of matzah-filled fun!
Register below by March 27 to save your spot.
Full Events Schedule
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Dental School Bagel Break
Dental School Bagel Break
Tues, Mar 3rd
12:00-1:00pm
Dental School
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Workshop: Jewish Students, Belonging, & Understanding Antisemitism
Wed, Mar 4th
4:00-6:00pm
Virtual
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Bagel Break
Wed, Mar 18th
12:00-2:00pm
Hillel House
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Volunteer at Ram Pantry
Mon, March 23rd
11:15am-12:30pm
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Blind Spot Movie Screening
Mon, March 23rd
6:00-8:30pm
Weinstein JCC
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Schmear and Share: Navigating Complexity and Dual Narrative Conversations
Wed, Mar 25th
12:00-1:00pm
VCU Student Commons
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Medical School Coffee Break
Tues, Mar 24
7:45-8:15AM
Medical School Building
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Volunteer at Rams in Recovery
Wed, March 26th
12:00-1:00pm
Meet at Hillel House