Arts + Ideas celebrates Jewish creativity and culture through visual arts, literature,
film, and live performance. Signature events include the Lee & Bernard Jaffe Family
Jewish Book Festival, which highlights Jewish authors and ideas, and the Virginia
Festival of Jewish Film, presented by Alma & Howard Laderberg, showcasing powerful
stories from Jewish and Israeli perspectives. The Leon Family Gallery features rotating
exhibits from local and international artists exploring Jewish or Israeli themes and
perspectives. Additional programming includes partnerships with local theaters, artist
talks, culinary events, and more.