As summer transitions into fall, the Jewish Community Relations Council of the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater annually takes deliberate steps to ensure Jewish students, families, and professionals are recognized and respected in their schools, workplaces, and cultural spaces.
Part of this ongoing effort includes the annual distribution of a letter and a five-year Jewish holiday calendar (JewishVa.org/5-year) to public and private school principals, college and university faculty, civic leaders, arts administrators, and other key partners throughout the region.
This outreach encourages inclusive scheduling practices that account for major Jewish observances and promotes broader awareness of Jewish life within the diverse community.
By initiating these conversations and sharing educational tools, the JCRC continues its mission of building bridges across sectors while actively supporting Jewish visibility and belonging. A logistical aid, the calendar is also a reminder of the importance of cultural respect, accommodation, and allyship in public life.
Through this work, the JCRC reaffirms its commitment to advocating for the Jewish community while fostering partnerships rooted in mutual understanding and shared values.
JCRC shares Jewish Holiday Calendar and letter to promote inclusion
