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Jewish Events in Newport News and the Virginia Peninsula

41 upcoming Jewish community events in Newport News and the Virginia Peninsula from United Jewish Community of the Virginia Peninsula's calendar: classes, holiday celebrations, family and young adult programs, volunteering and more.

Updated daily · last read Oct 7, 2026

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October 2026

Beginner Crochet
Wed, Oct 711:00 AM – 12:00 PMThe J, 401 City Center Blvd., Newport News, VA 23606
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Today
Skills Series
Wed, Oct 76:00 – 7:00 PMThe J, 401 City Center Blvd., Newport News, VA 23606
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Today
Tanakh Study (TBE)
Wed, Oct 77:00 – 8:00 PMTemple Beth El, 600 Jamestown Rd., Williamsburg, VA 23185
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Today
Torah Study (TBE)
Thu, Oct 810:30 – 11:30 AMTemple Beth El of Williamsburg, 600 Jamestown Rd., Williamsburg, VA
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Tomorrow
Grand Club
Thu, Oct 811:00 AM – 1:00 PMJewish Peninsula, 401 City Center Boulevard, Newport News, VA 23606
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Tomorrow
Jews in Hollywood: On the Screen, Behind the Scenes: Crossing Delancey (TS)
Fri, Oct 95:00 – 7:00 PMTemple Sinai, 11620 Warwick Blvd, Newport News, VA 23601
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This week
Pickleball Open Play
Sun, Oct 1110:30 AM – 12:30 PMThe J, 401 City Center Blvd., Newport News, VA 23606
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This week
Camp Chaverim Karaoke Reunion
Sun, Oct 111:00 – 3:00 PMThe J, 401 City Center Blvd., Newport News, VA 23606
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Book Club (TBE)
Sun, Oct 112:00 – 3:00 PMTemple Beth El, 600 Jamestown Rd., Williamsburg, VA 23185
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Migration Film Series presented by Seltzer Film & Video at WUU
Sun, Oct 113:00 – 5:00 PMWilliamsburg Unitarian Universalists (WUU), 3051 Ironbound Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185
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Little Lions Club
Mon, Oct 125:00 – 6:00 PMThe J, 401 City Center Blvd., Newport News, VA 23606
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Ethics of Our Ancestors
Tue, Oct 1312:00 – 1:00 PMRodef Sholom Temple, 401 City Center Boulevard, Newport News, VA
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Hebrew School
Tue, Oct 134:30 – 6:00 PMThe J, 401 City Center Blvd., Newport News, VA 23606
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Weekly Torah Class (Chabad)
Tue, Oct 137:00 – 8:00 PMChabad of Williamsburg, Williamsburg, VA
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Beginner Crochet
Wed, Oct 1411:00 AM – 12:00 PMThe J, 401 City Center Blvd., Newport News, VA 23606
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Ivrit Achshav Hebrew Class (TS)
Wed, Oct 1411:00 AM – 12:00 PMTemple Sinai, 11620 Warwick Blvd, Newport News, VA 23601
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Skills Series
Wed, Oct 146:00 – 7:00 PMThe J, 401 City Center Blvd., Newport News, VA 23606
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Dessert & Discuss: The State of Inclusion Work in the Commonwealth
Wed, Oct 147:00 – 8:30 PMThe J, 401 City Center Blvd., Newport News, VA 23606
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Tanakh Study (TBE)
Wed, Oct 147:00 – 8:00 PMTemple Beth El, 600 Jamestown Rd., Williamsburg, VA 23185
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Torah Study (TBE)
Thu, Oct 1510:30 – 11:30 AMTemple Beth El of Williamsburg, 600 Jamestown Rd., Williamsburg, VA
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Flu Clinic
Thu, Oct 1511:00 AM – 2:00 PMThe J, 401 City Center Blvd., Newport News, VA 23606
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Grand Club
Thu, Oct 1511:00 AM – 1:00 PMJewish Peninsula, 401 City Center Boulevard, Newport News, VA 23606
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New Israel New England: How Jews Shaped Colonial Readings of the Bible(CNU)
Thu, Oct 1512:20 – 2:45 PMCNU Freeman Center, Room 201, Christopher Newport University, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News
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School's Out Camp
Fri, Oct 169:00 AM – 3:00 PMThe J, 401 City Center Blvd., Newport News, VA 23606
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JKids Glow Party
Sat, Oct 177:00 – 9:00 PMThe J, 401 City Center Blvd., Newport News, VA 23606
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Joint Sunday School: From Creation to Kindness
Sun, Oct 1810:00 AM – 12:00 PMThe J, 401 City Center Blvd., Newport News, VA 23606
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Jewish Medical Ethics (RST)
Sun, Oct 1810:15 AM – 12:15 PMRST Library, 401 City Center Blvd, Newport News, VA 23606
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Families
PJ Library: A Harvest of Colors
Sun, Oct 1810:30 – 11:30 AMThe J, 401 City Center Blvd., Newport News, VA 23606
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Pickleball Open Play
Sun, Oct 1810:30 AM – 12:30 PMThe J, 401 City Center Blvd., Newport News, VA 23606
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Parashat HaShavua (TS)
Sun, Oct 1811:00 AM – 12:00 PMTemple Sinai, 11620 Warwick Blvd, Newport News, VA 23601
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Navigators USA
Sun, Oct 181:00 – 3:00 PMThe J, 401 City Center Blvd., Newport News, VA 23606
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Israeli Elections 2026 Webinar
Mon, Oct 192:00 – 3:00 PM
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Little Lions Club
Mon, Oct 195:00 – 6:00 PMThe J, 401 City Center Blvd., Newport News, VA 23606
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Ethics of Our Ancestors
Tue, Oct 2012:00 – 1:00 PMRodef Sholom Temple, 401 City Center Boulevard, Newport News, VA
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Hebrew School
Tue, Oct 204:30 – 6:00 PMThe J, 401 City Center Blvd., Newport News, VA 23606
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Weekly Torah Class (Chabad)
Tue, Oct 207:00 – 8:00 PMChabad of Williamsburg, Williamsburg, VA
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Beginner Crochet
Wed, Oct 2111:00 AM – 12:00 PMThe J, 401 City Center Blvd., Newport News, VA 23606
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Ivrit Achshav Hebrew Class (TS)
Wed, Oct 2111:00 AM – 12:00 PMTemple Sinai, 11620 Warwick Blvd, Newport News, VA 23601
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Tanakh Study (TBE)
Wed, Oct 217:00 – 8:00 PMTemple Beth El, 600 Jamestown Rd., Williamsburg, VA 23185
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December 2026

Hanukkah at City Center
Sun, Dec 66:00 – 7:00 PMCity Center at Oyster Point, 701 Town Center Dr., Newport News, VA 23606
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Hanukkah at New Town
Thu, Dec 106:00 – 7:00 PMNew Town Main Street Gazebo, 5150 Main Street, Williamsburg, VA 23188
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About events in Newport News and the Virginia Peninsula

These are the community events United Jewish Community of the Virginia Peninsula publishes on its calendar at jewishpeninsula.org, read by FedFinder every day. Religious services, holiday dates and internal meetings aren't included here; the full calendar has them. A listing on a public calendar isn't always open to everyone, so check eligibility and registration with the host.

United Jewish Community of the Virginia Peninsula on FedFinder → Programs, ways to get involved, and how to get in touch.

Jewish events nearby

Norfolk, Virginia Beach and Tidewater 35 events · 26 mi
Richmond, Virginia 43 events · 61 mi

Questions

Where can I find Jewish events in Newport News and the Virginia Peninsula?

This page lists the upcoming community events on United Jewish Community of the Virginia Peninsula's calendar (41 right now), read daily. For the Federation's programs, services and how to get involved, see its FedFinder page.

Are these events open to everyone?

Many are. Each listing says so when it's open to all; otherwise check eligibility, cost and registration with the host before you go.

How do I get my event listed in Newport News and the Virginia Peninsula?

Hosts can submit an event on FedFinder's "Promote your event" page. A featured event appears at the top of this page and the Event Calendar for people looking for events in Newport News and the Virginia Peninsula.