Each year, the Jewish Community Relations Council of the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater sends a five-year calendar and information about the Jewish holidays to school superintendents, principals, and business, civic, and arts leaders in Hampton Roads. A letter accompanies the calendar, encouraging the leaders to consider these important holidays when scheduling events such as tests, dances, back-to-school nights, and other community programming.
The accompanying letter also introduces educators and civic leaders to resources available to them, including speakers from the JCRC and Holocaust Commission of the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater, background, lesson plans, and activities on antisemitism, Jewish American Heritage Month, Israel, Judaism, and more.
This calendar and its resources are meant to be used by the community throughout the year.
Visit www.jewishva.org/5-year to view the calendar, which can be shared electronically or printed. If issues or questions surrounding the calendar or other areas of concern arise, contact Robin Mancoll, JCRC director, at RMancoll@ujft.org.
JCRC shares Holiday Calendar with local schools, businesses, and civic leaders
