Dave Talan
"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
"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."
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."
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.
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Hadassah inaugurates Cyprus medical center, plans hospital near Nicosia
The Limassol facility opened with specialist consultations, diagnostic imaging, and rehabilitation, as Hadassah outlined plans for a hospital …
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Rubio spoke with Lebanon's Aoun about confiscation of explosives from Hezbollah, US official says
Rubio urged Aoun to hold accountable those who ordered, financed, and directed the shipment of of hundreds of kilograms of explosives from …
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Car ramming reported in West Bank, IDF dispatched to scene
IDF soldiers have been dispatched to the area.
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Trump addresses Michigan synagogue as antisemitism event sparks Jewish community backlash
Trump addressed hundreds of Michigan Jews by video at a DOJ-backed antisemitism event, drawing criticism from progressive Jewish leaders ahead …
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US midterms could reshape support for Israel as anti-Israel sentiment grows among voters
The US midterms could determine more than control of Congress, offering an early indication of how opposition to Israel is shaping Democratic …
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WATCH: Israel ‘very close’ to creating conditions for regime change in Iran, Netanyahu adviser says
Ophir Falk said military and economic pressure was creating an opening for Iranians to challenge their rulers, while stressing that regime …
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Pillay decries US sanctions on ICC, where she is ‘confident’ Netanyahu will one day stand trial
Peace prize winner, who received award after accusing Israel of 'genocide' in war against Hamas, hits out at Israeli response to her victory …
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Incoming UTJ MK compares yeshiva students' situation to Holocaust era
Elyakim Shtark compares yeshiva students' fears of arrest at airports to restrictions on crossing borders during the Holocaust.
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Mossad prank shows anyone can fake Israeli government emails despite nine years of warnings
Nine years after official warnings, government agencies still fail to enforce basic email protections. A prank demanding cat pictures in …
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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.
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
Artisans to sell wares, support causes at Beth-El Sisterhood Marketplace
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 …
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
The now of 2026, is the world of George Orwell’s “1984,” one of the most prophetic books of the twentieth century.
Tomorrow | Temple Beth-El Shabbat Hallelu,
Tomorrow | Temple Sinai Friday Night Shabbat,
Tomorrow | Hattie Ide Chaffee Home presents Fishel Bresler,
Every Saturday, starting October 10 - 31 | Temple Sinai Saturday Morning Breakfast,
Every Saturday, starting October 10 - 31 | Temple Sinai Torah Study,
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 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.
A newly formed local chapter of the pro-Jewish gun club “Lox and Loaded” is open to new members. The club is open to any adult “who is pro-Israel and pro-Jewish regardless of religious affiliation.”
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