Richmond
60/100
Normal for here
Based on 0 events over 60 weeks.
36/100
Jewish community
Based on Jewish population, synagogues, kosher food, Jewish schools, mikvah and Chabad.
How scores work. We never blend the two into one number.
- Jewish population
- 15,505
- Berman Jewish DataBank: Comenetz & Sheskin (2024), U.S. Jewish population estimates by county (same county estimates as AJYB 2024 Vol. 124 Appendix A), summed over the CBSA's counties, 2024
- Synagogues
- 11
- checked 25 Oct 2026
- Kosher food
- 7
- checked 25 Oct 2026
Safety in Richmond
Not safety advice. Not an emergency service.
Safety Score
60 Normal for here
Based on 0 events over 60 weeks.
Down 1 in the last 4 weeks (busier).
Few events have been reported here, so this score leans on United States as a whole.
The score compares Richmond with its own recent past. Compare it only with other cities in United States.
Official figure
No figure for this region; the national figure is shown.
6,274 antisemitic incidents recorded in United States (calendar year (Jan-Dec 2025)).
Source: ADL (Anti-Defamation League) - Audit of Antisemitic Incidents 2025, 2025.
Events in the last 12 months
| Assault | 0 |
|---|---|
| Attack or plot | 0 |
| Vandalism | 0 |
| Threat or harassment | 0 |
| Campus or institutional | 0 |
| Total | 0 |
Published events dated since 11 Nov 2025. See them in the feed.
Government travel advisory
The US State Department does not rate the United States itself.
Two questions for people who know Richmond
Would you wear a Magen David here?
Not enough reports yet.
Could you be visibly observant here?
Not enough reports yet.
One answer per question per device. Results appear once 20 people have answered. Answers are opinions, not checked facts.
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Jewish places in Richmond
Synagogues
11 · checked 25 Oct 2026
- Benjamin & Lillian Rockind Yeshiva Of Virginia Orthodox (Heimish) 6801 Patterson Ave, Richmond, VA, 23226, United States Source: Orthodox Union directory
- Chabad of Virginia 212 N Gaskins Rd, Richmond, VA 23238, USA Source: Google Maps
- Congregation Beth Ahabah 1121West, 1121 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA Source: Google Maps
- Congregation Brith Achim 314 W South Blvd, Petersburg, VA 23805, USA Source: Google Maps
- Congregation Etz Shemen 7114 Colemans Lake Rd, Church Rd, VA 23833, USA Source: Google Maps
- Congregation Or Ami 9400 W Huguenot Rd, Richmond, VA 23235, USA Source: Google Maps
- Congregation Or Atid 10625 Patterson Ave, Richmond, VA 23238, USA Source: Google Maps
- Kehillah Mailing Address Only, 14321 Winter Breeze Dr Ste 85, Midlothian, VA 23113, USA Source: Google Maps
- Keneseth Beth Israel Orthodox (Kiruv) 6300 Patterson Ave, Richmond, VA 23226, USA Source: Google Maps, Orthodox Union directory
- RW DOVE Grave 800 S Cary St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA Source: Google Maps
- Temple Beth-El 3330 Grove Ave, Richmond, VA 23221, USA Source: Google Maps
Chabad houses
1 · checked 25 Oct 2026
- Chabad of Virginia 212 N Gaskins Rd, Richmond, VA 23238, USA Source: Google Maps
Kosher food
7 · checked 25 Oct 2026
- Boychiks Deli 4024 Cox Rd B, Glen Allen, VA 23060, USA Source: Google Maps
- Hanes Market & Deli 3000 Hanes Ave, Richmond, VA 23222, USA Source: Google Maps
- Jerusalem Supermarket & Alquds sweets cafe 7226 Hull St, Richmond, VA 23235, USA Source: Google Maps
- N&W Kosher Catering 5403 Monument Ave, Richmond, VA 23226, USA Source: Google Maps
- New York Deli 2920 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221, USA Source: Google Maps
- Perly's 111 E Grace St, Richmond, VA 23219, USA Source: Google Maps
- Pop's Bar and Grill 210 Giant Dr, Richmond, VA 23224, USA Source: Google Maps
Jewish schools
3 · checked 25 Oct 2026
- BENJAMIN & LILLIAN ROCHKIND YESHIVA OF VIRGINIA Orthodox (Torah Umesorah member) 6801 PATTERSON AVE, RICHMOND, VA 23226 Source: US Private School Survey (NCES)
- RUDLIN TORAH ACADEMY Jewish (NCES Private School Survey 2023–24) 3809 PATTERSON AVE, RICHMOND, VA 23221 Source: US Private School Survey (NCES)
- TEMPLE BETH EL SCHOOL Jewish (NCES Private School Survey 2023–24) 601 N PARHAM RD, HENRICO, VA 23229 Source: US Private School Survey (NCES)
Mikvaot
2 · checked 25 Oct 2026
- Sharon Jaffa Women’s Community Center Mikvah and Keilim Mikvah Orthodox 6606 Patterson Ave, Richmond, VA, 23226, US Source: Orthodox Union directory
- The Sterling Mikvah Orthodox 212 North Gaskins Rd., Richmond, VA, 23238, United States Source: Orthodox Union directory
Sources
| Figure | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish population | Berman Jewish DataBank: Comenetz & Sheskin (2024), U.S. Jewish population estimates by county (same county estimates as AJYB 2024 Vol. 124 Appendix A), summed over the CBSA's counties | 2024 |
| Synagogues | Orthodox Union directory, Google Maps | checked 25 Oct 2026 |
| Chabad houses | Google Maps | checked 25 Oct 2026 |
| Kosher food | Google Maps | checked 25 Oct 2026 |
| Jewish schools | US Private School Survey (NCES) | checked 25 Oct 2026 |
| Mikvaot | Orthodox Union directory | checked 25 Oct 2026 |
| Official figure, United States | ADL (Anti-Defamation League) - Audit of Antisemitic Incidents 2025 | calendar year (Jan-Dec 2025) |
| Events and Safety Score | News reports collected and grouped by us | none published yet |
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