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Maya Regev, who was abducted by Hamas from the Nova music festival during the Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist attacks in Israel, describes her experience before an audience at the Brown RISD Hillel Oct. 8.

Former Oct. 7 hostage at Brown: ‘They hurt me on purpose’

Maya Regev described her her time in captivity: "I was in a family home, surrounded by kids from age four to 14, walking around me, talking to me like it's normal.” more

Daniel Margolis | 10/14/26

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. more

Daniel Margolis | 10/13/26

Volunteers pack emergency bags for community members experiencing hunger as part of the Oct. 7 memorial at the Dwares JCC.

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. more

JRI Staff | 10/7/26

Camp JORI's 384-panel solar array, dedicated on July 30, 2026. The 145.92-kW installation will generate most of the camp's annual electrical needs.

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. more

JRI Staff | 10/2/26

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. more

JRI Staff | 10/2/26

Artisans to sell wares, support causes at Beth-El Sisterhood Marketplace

PROVIDENCE — Who doesn’t love to purchase special, handmade items for gift giving? All kinds of unique treasures will be up for sale Sunday, Nov. 8 9:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. at the Sisterhood of Temple Beth-El’s fourth annual Artisan Marketplace at... more

Nancy Bianchi | 10/2/26

Temple Torat Yisrael to hold second annual holiday craft market

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 more

Elaine Shapiro | 10/2/26

Jewish Alliance opens new round of community microgrants

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. more

Brad Swartz | 10/2/26

R.I. Coalition for Israel launches ‘Lox and Loaded,’ pro-Jewish gun club

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.” more

JRI Staff | 10/2/26

Jonas Clark Hall is the center of Clark University.

Clark University first in new partnership confronting antisemitism

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. more

Daniel Margolis | 9/25/26