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.
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.
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Shin Bet uncovers Bedouin terror cell plotting attacks on police station, Beersheba bus station
The Shin Bet statement further detailed an attack that was planned on a Beersheba nightclub that was uncovered following the arrest and …
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US envoy Huckabee's senior advisor allegedly skewed West Bank reports to favor Israel- NYT
The NYT report accuses Milstein of enabling an alleged annexation effort of the West Bank by assisting in the acceleration of Israeli …
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IDF officer killed in southern Lebanon, three others injured during operation
Tzapalamus was killed when a Humvee flipped during operational activity in the area of the Litani River.
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US issues Middle East travel warning amid Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia
The US State Department warns Americans of possible attacks and travel disruptions in the Middle East as Houthi hostilities against Saudi Arabia …
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US State Department restores Israel to highest anti-trafficking ranking for first time since 2021
Justice Minister Yariv Levin called the renewed Tier 1 ranking recognition of Israel’s intensive work against human trafficking.
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Former military secretary alleges attempt to alter official records of Oct. 7 massacre timeline
“What the public is being told is not what actually happened,” he added. “This isn’t my truth. It’s the country’s truth.”
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Tomorrow at 6 a.m., one ticket could win $200,000
Turns out only 280 tickets are left before the live drawing tomorrow morning, and every ticket helps fund 2,000 medical emergency responses a …
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From 3:55 to 6:40 a.m.: Former military sec. reveals what happened before the Hamas attack
Former military secretary Avi Gil recounts the dramatic hours leading up to October 7, including the initial 3:55 a.m. alert, his 6:29 a.m. call …
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'I'm a lifelong Jerusalemite, but Tel Aviv and I are starting a love story'
This week at Ben-Gurion Airport: A social worker hiking in Spain to quiet disturbing thoughts, and a biochemist exploring nature after …
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Camp JORI: New solar array generates savings, cuts CO2 emissions
After a decade of hoping and planning, Camp JORI in South Kingstown finally dedicated its new solar array, which promises tens of thousands of dollars in savings each year and a big reduction in the camp's environmental footprint.
Kart racing, axe throwing at upcoming Touro Fraternal open house
The Touro Fraternal Association will hold an open house Oct. 21, replete with kart racing, axe throwing and a "time machine gaming experience" at R1 Indoor Karting, located at 100 Higginson Ave. in Lincoln, R.I.
Artisans to sell wares, support causes at Beth-El Sisterhood Marketplace
Temple Torat Yisrael to hold second annual holiday craft market
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.
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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 …
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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
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Tomorrow | Temple Beth-El Shabbat Service,
Tomorrow | Temple Sinai Friday Evening Service,
Every Saturday, starting October 10 - 31 | Temple Sinai Saturday Morning Breakfast,
Every Saturday, starting October 10 - 31 | Temple Sinai Torah Study,
Every Saturday, starting October 10 - 31 | Temple Sinai AM service,
Jewish students shouldn’t have to choose between safety and silence
Graduate students like me are often missing from the national conversation about antisemitism on campus. Our experiences are distinct from those of undergraduates.
The school became the first college to join a Project Shema and Ruderman Family Foundation program aimed at fighting antisemitism, planning to train the newest psychologists to confront the oldest hatred.
PROVIDENCE — State Sen. Samuel D. Zurier wishes readers of Jewish Rhode Island a shanah tovah, adding, "May it be a good year, a year of peace." The message from the senator, who represents Providence's District 3 in the Statehouse, should appear...
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