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Student displays are highlights of annual academic fair

PROVIDENCE – With a focus this year on science, Providence Hebrew Day School’s annual academic fair included projects from students in kindergarten through eighth grade. more

Miriam Esther Weiner | 6/21/13

Expanding our state’s TDI program is the right thing to do

Pawtucket Rep. Elaine A. Coderre said “yes” last year to then Senator Rhoda E. Perry, when she sought a House sponsor of S 2734. Perry’s legislative proposal would have amended the state’s existing Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI) … more

Herb Weiss | 6/6/13

A link in the chain of Jewish history

NARRAGANSETT – Judaism is a new passion of mine, one that has existed since I first attended Alexander Muss High School in Israel two years ago. more

Sarah Marasco | 6/6/13

A Father’s Day first

PROVIDENCE – My first Father’s Day without a father will be empty. I still mourn the April 6 loss of him, his voice, his smile and his being. Those tangibles are gone forever, so I will try to fill my void with thoughts of his lessons, gifts and … more

Karen Borger | 6/6/13

Sharing stories of my father

RUMFORD – I have learned this year that the first of everything is very hard. I am told it will get better, but will it? more

Wendy Joering | 6/6/13

Father’s Day gifts for your Jewish dad

Father’s Day is just around the corner. If your dad is tough to shop for, we’ve got you covered with gifts for Jewish dads with a variety of interests. more

JNS.org | 6/6/13

Father’s Day, Bible style

The great epic poet Homer once said, “For rarely are sons similar to their fathers; most are worse, and a few are better.” In honor of Father’s Day 2013, JNS compiled some quick facts about some rather not-so-famous (tho ugh not all infamous) … more

Binyamin Kagedan | 6/6/13

The power of dads

PROVIDENCE – We can know one thing for certain: the upcoming celebration of Father’s Day will be filled with greeting cards about golf and fishing. While you are enjoying your celebration, feel confident in the knowledge that fatherhood has a … more

Andrea Epstein, LISCW | 6/6/13

Those in active duty face risks beyond the battlefield

PROVIDENCE – In 2012, 349 active military personnel (from all branches of the United States military) committed suicide. That represents a 15 percent increase from the 301 suicides occurring in 2011, according to accounts widely reported by … more

6/6/13

Google Glass portends brave new Jewish world

HIGHLAND PARK, N.J. (JTA) – Over the past few weeks, strangers have begun stopping high school computer science teacher Chaim Cohen on the street. A few accuse him of recording them without their knowledge. Even fewer blame him for all of … more

Yaffa Klugerman | 6/6/13