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From Hostages Square, prayers aim to transcend Israel’s fractured politics

TEL AVIV, Israel – The quavering sound of the shofar pealed through the small crowd gathered in Hostages Square on Sunday night for an evening of Selichot, the penitential prayers recited in … more

DEBORAH DANAN (JTA) | 10/8/24

We need High Holy Day prayers that meet the moment

I’ve spent the last year traveling the world – two trips each to Israel and Ukraine, along with time in Bulgaria, Ghana, Hungary, the United Kingdom, Georgia and beyond – and I have … more

ALEX WEISLER (JTA) | 10/8/24

Synagogues gear up for the High Holy Days

Summer is winding down, and we are gearing up for the High Holy Days. Our thoughts turn to the start of school and the bright promise of the Jewish New Year! Jewish Rhode Island does not list information regarding specific services and schedules. This year, we contacted all the synagogues, temples and congregational groups and asked about in-person and virtual services as well as if tickets will be required. What follows is the current information from those who responded along with contact information from our files from all known synagogues, temples and groups in our coverage area. more

JEWISH RHODE ISLAND STAFF | 9/6/24

For rabbis writing High Holy Days sermons during the Israel-Hamas war, procrastination pays off

On the morning of Oct. 7, Rabbi Erez Sherman was preparing for the Yizkor memorial service at his Conservative synagogue, Sinai Temple in Los Angeles. He had written a sermon, somewhat presciently, … more

JACOB GURVIS | JTA | 9/6/24

Mouthwatering dairy recipes for Shavuot

Shavuot is coming , at sundown on June 11, and to many of us, that means dairy! Cheesecake, blintzes and noodle kugels are traditional choices, but this year, why not add something delicious and … more

BY FRAN OSTENDORF | 6/7/24

Community commemorates Yom HaZikaron

PROVIDENCE – More than 125 people gathered May 13 in the social hall at the Dwares Jewish Community Center to pay tribute to Israel's fallen soldiers and victims of terror. This year's program … more

5/22/24

How to celebrate differently?

(JTA) – How might we celebrate Passover differently this year? With so many Israelis brutally murdered on Oct. 7, so many soldiers killed or wounded in battle, so many people – … more

RABBI ELIE KAUNFER | 4/17/24

10 new Haggadahs to freshen your seder

(JTA) – The creators of new Passover Haggadahs focused on Zionism and American patriotism were working on their projects long before Oct. 7, when Hamas attacked Israel and triggered a war in Gaza and a broad reckoning over both Israel and the place of Jews in the United States. Now the Haggadahs arrive at a time when the current crisis is certain … more

PHILISSA CRAMER and PENNY SCHWARTZ | 4/17/24

The audience at Temple Emanu-El’s spiel has a laugh at a skit.

Purim in Providence

4/5/24

A window into Judaism: My first Passover seder was a learning experience

My longstanding interest in religious traditions, particularly those involving food and customs, led to a captivating experience at around this time last year: my first Passover seder. While I … more

MARK ANTHONY HARDY | 4/5/24