RI Supreme Court issues final ruling on Newport synagogue dispute
Old-school musical theater fun flies in the face of DEI politics in ‘Some Like It Hot’ at PPAC
PROVIDENCE – Drag and gender fluidity. Color-conscious casting. A sense of humor. These things may be in the crosshairs of Trump’s new Department of Government Efficiency’s …
New Passover children’s books include a mystery, a seder and a graphic novel
This easy take on a Passover classic is sure to become a family favorite.
Once you’re halfway into Passover, and the leftovers from seder are long gone, do you find yourself craving something that will scratch the the itch for doughy bread and silky pasta? That’s when it’s time to whip up…
Cleared for publication: Master Sergeant Asaf Cafri fell in battle in northern Gaza
Asaf Cafri, who served as a tank driver in the 79th Battalion, 'Machatz' Brigade (14th), fell during combat in the northern Gaza Strip.
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Ahead of Memorial Day 5785: The number of Israel's fallen stands at 25,417
Since last Memorial Day, 316 fallen soldiers have been added to the tally, along with 61 disabled …
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Israel's depressing déjà vu: Directionless war and sacrificing hostages for power
At a time when Netanyahu is again ready to sacrifice the hostages for the sake of the coalition, Smotrich …
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The fate of the Israeli hostages is in the hands of an abysmally indifferent government
From U.S. President Trump to Education Minister Yoav Kisch, those responsible for the fate of the 59 …
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Sirens in Israel wake us up to who we are and what we face
Let the sirens we heard Thursday and will hear twice next week on Remembrance Day wake us to the …
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Editor's Notes: Mike Huckabee's unabashed faith redefines diplomatic norms
"My prayer is that during my time here, we’ll see the children of Jews, Muslims, and Christians …
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Abbas successor? PLO approves creation of vice president role
PLO approves a vice president post for the first time, signaling potential leadership succession …
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Alliance takes action as part of Adamah’s Climate Leadership Coalition
When will we be truly safe and free?
We live in a country that declares that each of us has the inalienable right to be free. Of course, comparing the freedoms we have today with those we had under Paro is quite interesting. But are we …
Freedom is more important than ever
’Tis the season to write about freedom. It is the central theme in the Haggadah, the story of Passover. It’s an ongoing theme in my April columns. There is no better time than …
Bring on the happiness
Winter ramblings
Grateful to avoid the pressure of resolutions
Light in the cold darkness
Thoughts and ramblings on voting this year
Diane Feinerman, 92
Myra Shays, 93
Laura Putterman, 50
Gloria Winston, 98
Arlene Adler, 89
Sanford Altman, 75
William Bliss, 75
Neal Bornstein, MD, 78
Richard Garfinkel, 85
Leatrice Glantz, 92
Thomas Gleckman, 90
Rachel Hurlich, 79
Fred Levin, 88
Kenneth Martin, 85
Elizabeth Matathia, 96
Margaret Meisner, 94
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David Brooks, yet again
In my column this past January, I wrote about The New York Times columnist David Brooks (b. 8/10/61), who came to the newspaper in September …
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Denial is great… until it isn’t.
Rabbi Jim Rosenberg (March 2025) flashed me back to my own reactions to David Brooks’s opinion pieces. I learned about Christianity’s inherent antisemitism in the 1950’s …
Klops makes a tasty dinner
BY SONYA SANFORD This story originally appeared on The Nosher. N icknamed “Yiddish meatloaf,” klops is an egg-filled meatloaf that likely originated in Austria, …
On Sunday, April 27, at 11 a.m. the Rhode Island Coalition for Israel (RICI) will host a virtual event with Israel365Action and a member of the Israeli Knesset, Ohad Tal, to discuss the importance of …
Enid Cherenson’s family has been buying seafood from Wulf’s Fish for 40 years. Originally an iconic fish store in the Jewish district of Brookline, Massachusetts, Wulf’s Fish …
Do you have a furry friend you’d like to share with the community? May is coming up, and that means it's time for Jewish Rhode Island's annual pet issue where we feature photos of your pets, …
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