Jewish Museum & Cultural Center

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Jewish Museum & Cultural Center The JMCC is currently open by appointment for tours. We host lectures, films, and musical performances. That synagogue was a victim of the Holocaust.

The Jewish Museum & Cultural Center houses artifacts and exhibits that reflect the history of the Hampton Roads Jewish community. On display is an eighteenth-century Torah Schroll rescued from a synagogue in Trebic, Czechoslovakia.

11/02/2026

For the month of November, we want to fill our pet pantry! As the holiday season quickly draws nearer, we understand that some pet families face unique challenges. We want to ensure all families can feed their pets, and we’re asking for your help!

Our incredible Board has coordinated with some very generous, pet-loving businesses to set up collection stations! All month long, you can drop off new, unopened pet food, dry or wet, at any of the following businesses:

Post Secondary Brewing
Griff's Restaurant & Sports Lounge (Portsmouth Blvd)
619 Cantina Oldetowne
Olde Towne Public House
Lucky Pups Pet Wash
Bide A Wee Golf Course - Baron’s
Rivers Casino Portsmouth
MoMac Brewing Company
Harbor Trail Brewing Company
PetSuites Chesapeake
Twisted Pig Ale and Smokehouse
Portsmouth Armie Navie
Vintage Barber Co- Churchland
Port Rover
VCA Airline Boulevard Animal Hospital
Churchland Animal Clinic

11/02/2026
11/01/2026

🍻🏆 IT'S VEER AWARDS TIME, Y'ALL! 🏆🍻

🎉 LET'S BRING HOME THE GOLD! 🎉

Guess what, Portsmouth?! It's that time of year again, and we need YOUR help! 🙌🍺

Voting for the VEER Music Awards is here, and we would LOVE for you to show some love to your FAVORITE OLDE TOWNE PORTSMOUTH BREWERY — POST SECONDARY BREWING! ❤️🍻

From cold craft b**rs and live music 🎶 to trivia nights 🧠, Music Bingo 🎤, and all the amazing friendships we've made along the way, YOU are what makes our little brewery so special!

🏆 SO LET'S GET THOSE VOTES ROLLING! 🏆

✅ Cast your vote!

✅ Share with your friends!

✅ Spread the word!

✅ Help put Post Secondary Brewing in the spotlight!

We're beyond grateful for this incredible community and all the love you've shown us. Now let's show everyone just how much OLDE TOWNE PORTSMOUTH ROCKS! 🎸🍻

❤️ VOTE POST SECONDARY BREWING! ❤️

Because great b**r, great music, and great friends deserve a little recognition! 🍺🎶

11/01/2026

BOO! What's scarier than Halloween? Missing A Night at the Children's Museum! 🎃

We've got something even sweeter than your Halloween candy haul! 🍬✨

Join us Saturday, November 14th, for an unforgettable evening of food, fun, and Wheels of Wonder, all in support of the Children's Museum of Virginia!

The countdown is ON, and you don't want to miss this one!

Don't ghost us! 👻 Tickets are selling fast - grab yours today!

https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/portsmouth-museums-foundation/NATMWheelsofWonder

10/31/2026

Children are invited to join us to celebrate the Saints on November 1 with our All Saints' Pageant. 😇

Costumes will be provided. Email [email protected] for more information.

10/31/2026

Address

607 Effingham Street
Portsmouth, VA
23704

Telephone

(757) 391-9266

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