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.