Judith Lynn Stillman to bring 'Echoes of Remembrance' to area
Tuesday, October 27
SHARON, Mass. — Judith Lynn Stillman will present “Echoes of Remembrance and Resilience” at 7 p.m. Nov. 7 at Temple Sinai of Sharon. Stillman says the show will be a “deeply moving and multifaceted musical journey exploring humanity’s capacity to...
Ballet RI features story of Holocaust survivor Anka Nachtigal
Wednesday, October 28
PROVIDENCE — Dance is more than a form of entertainment; it is a way of storytelling. Through expressive choreography, dancers can reveal emotions that words sometimes cannot describe. The weekend of Oct. 23-25, Ballet RI collaborated with the...
Dave Talan
Tuesday, October 13
"I get calls from people saying, 'Hey, I’m a Democrat, I supported Smiley, and I want to help you out now.' Aside from school policy, I’m almost in 100% agreement with the mayor.
Rep. David Morales
Friday, September 4
"Watching my mom work a multitude of minimum-wage jobs was stressful. I understand the urgent needs and struggles working families are going through, especially in our city today."
Divestment resolution harms Jews, won’t help Palestinians
When a ballot measure singles out Israel, even in universal language, silence would not feel like peace. It would feel like accepting that Jewish connection to Israel is a problem to be eradicated.
Supporting divestment an act of tzedakah
Many of the volunteers, including myself, are Jewish — and our work for divestment has been motivated by the values our Jewish upbringing instilled in us.
Providence divestment measure ineffective, poor fiscal policy
The ordinance also acknowledges a fundamental flaw: the city lacks authority to direct many of its investments.
Workers of the world unite...to defend Israel
Paul Mailhot of the Socialist Workers Party noted Lenin’s words in 1919: “We often see the capitalists fomenting hatred against the Jews in order to blind the workers….Shame on accursed tsarism which tortured and persecuted the Jews."
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Shin Bet, police arrest senior Balad activist Abd Abu Shahada over suspected security offenses
Police on Wednesday placed a three-day gag order on the investigation. No connection between the arrest and the investigations into suspected …
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Four oil tankers destroyed by naval mines in Strait of Hormuz, IRGC announces
In a statement, the elite corps said the tankers were still ablaze, and added that two other vessels had been seized.
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Pro-Israel Republican Rep. Mike Lawler concedes to Democratic challenger Cait Conley in NYC
Lawler, a former state assemblyman, has worked tirelessly during two terms on Capitol Hill to build his brand as the quintessential suburban …
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IDF Spokesperson's Unit pushes back after former soldier joins Breaking the Silence
IDF Spokesperson Brig.-Gen. Effie Defrin responded to the announcement with an urgent letter sent to unit commanders, saying that the soldier's …
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Jewish Democrat Jeremy Moss becomes Michigan's first openly gay Congress member
Moss will fill an open seat in the 11th Congressional District being vacated by Democratic US Rep. Haley Stevens of Birmingham, who …
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Trump's military aid bombshell exposes Netanyahu's greatest failure - opinion
Trump's threat to end US military aid exposes a deeper crisis in Israel's alliance with America, one Netanyahu has helped create, the author …
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Israel's election panel certifies results after finding no evidence of fraud
Continue reading at Haaretz.com »
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Trump, conceding stunning midterm loss, admits Iran war and gas prices hurt Republicans
US president says victorious Democrats 'did a good job' after surprise wins in Texas, Kansas and South Carolina; but White House strikes defiant …
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US Democratic tsunami: Three major challenges facing Israel after Republican defeat - analysis
Trump's Iran strategy, Democratic control of Congress, and the 2028 presidential race could reshape Israel's relationship with Washington for …
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R.I. Jews commemorate Oct. 7 by feeding the community
PROVIDENCE — About 30 community members joined together at the Bonnie & Donald Dwares Jewish Community Center to commemorate the Oct. 7 attacks by ensuring food is available for community members, both in Rhode Island and in Israel.
Former Oct. 7 hostage at Brown: ‘They hurt me on purpose’
PROVIDENCE — Maya Regev, who was abducted along with her brother from the Nova Music Festival Oct. 7 and held captive in Gaza, spoke here Oct. 8, three years and a day after her...
Camp JORI: New solar array generates savings, cuts CO2 emissions
Kart racing, axe throwing at upcoming Touro Fraternal open house
Tzedakah in the holiday season: Justice, joy and shared abundance
The pilgrimage festivals — particularly Sukkot, Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah — are deeply rooted in the spirit of philanthropy and shared responsibility. Rather than being an optional holiday practice, tzedakah is the lifeblood of the season.
An unbelievable summer camp
The following story sounds fictitious, but I didn’t make it up. Yes, I’ve always enjoyed reading short stories and novels, but I also learned to seek and savor historical accuracy.
Help Jewish Rhode Island today!
Become a patron today! Jewish Rhode Island needs your help now more than ever. Your donations make up a critical part of our budget. With your help, we can continue to cover the Jewish community in Southern New England. Our Patron Campaign closes...
Lights in the darkness
On Oct. 7, 2023, I was at the Central Massachusetts Torah Center to celebrate Simchat Torah. As October and the third anniversary of Oct. 7 approach, I cannot help but reflect on that day. We were …
Does anyone really know Rhode Island?
The tapestry of the Jewish people
Looking forward to what brings us together
How you can show your support for the paper and the new editor
When I wrote a column in March and headlined it “The Long Goodbye,” I had no idea how prescient that really was. Honestly, it was supposed to encapsulate my years as a journalist before retiring. Instead, lots of my friends and co-workers have...
Pets and patrons in May
DELRAY BEACH, Fla. — Dr. Leonard “Lazar” Labush, 95, died Oct. 14 in Delray Beach, Florida, with his loving wife by his side. He was the beloved husband of Glenda (Feiler) Labush for 65 years. Born in Providence, a son of the late Abraham and...
Every Wednesday, starting September 30 - December 9 | Delve Deeper: The World Behind the Bible,
Today | Off of Hope: A Gathering of Interfaith Partners,
For everyone
Tomorrow | Gallery at Central Opening: Rabbi Wayne Franklin,
Every Thursday, starting October 29 - November 19 | RI Reform Congregations: Introduction to Judaism,
Singles
Tomorrow | Hadassah Trip to the Gardner Museum in Boston,
Former Oct. 7 hostage at Brown: ‘They hurt me on purpose’
PROVIDENCE — Maya Regev, who was abducted along with her brother from the Nova Music Festival Oct. 7 and held captive in Gaza, spoke here Oct. 8, three years and a day after her...
The synagogue’s social hall will be transformed into a festive holiday marketplace featuring handmade arts and crafts from more than 20 local artists and vendors
The program aims to help community members and organizations by providing funding for projects that strengthen Jewish life, build connections and create opportunities for engagement throughout Rhode Island.
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