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We Jews talk a lot about our history, but often the history of the people, not so much the history of our religion or Torah. An exception is Jonathan Sarna, University Professor of American Jewish … more

JOHN LANDRY | 11/13/24

Students study at the Community Beit Midrash of RI.

Community Beit Midrash of RI: Bringing Jewish education to more families

A group of families in Rhode Island came together with a common goal – to provide their children with a Jewish education beyond the fifth grade. more

SETH CHITWOOD | 9/18/24

Providence College extends transfer deadline for Jewish students

PROVIDENCE – The Jewish-Catholic Theological Exchange Committee (JCTE) at Providence College (PC) in Providence is pleased to note the PC Administration will consider transfer applications … more

5/22/24

Genealogist shares search for Crypto-Jewish ancestors

Touro Synagogue Foundation announces the second event of its 2024 Judah Touro Program Series. Genealogist Genie Milgrom will present a Zoom program on Thursday, May 9, at 7 p.m. Milgrom will … more

4/16/24

Upcoming Delve Deeper course to focus on early Jewish-Christian relations

The Delve Deeper Series will hold a Zoom course, “Two Nations in Your Womb: Jews and Christians in Late Antiquity,” starting in February. Delve Deeper is an adult-education … more

DORI ADLER | 12/3/23

Try these resources when talking to your children about the current conflict

As we all continue to process the events in Israel, PJ Library offers resources to help parents navigate topics that may be difficult to discuss with young children. more

10/10/23

Teens propel a trend toward gender-neutral mitzvah ceremonies

Like many Jewish teens, Ash Brave was nervous for their b’nai mitzvah. Memorizing the Torah portion, sending invitations, planning a party: It’s a lot for a 13-year-old to think about during what can already be an anxiety-filled age. more

SHIRA NATHAN | 6/1/23

Jewish groups mobilize to fight climate change

PROVIDENCE – On Feb. 7, some 40 people gathered to learn about the Jewish climate movement’s efforts to fight climate change both locally and nationally. Jakir Manela, CEO of the … more

FRAN OSTENDORF | 2/16/23

10 Awesome benefits of J-Camp

Camp has many benefits for children. And J-Camp at the Alliance’s Dwares Jewish Community Center in Providence is no exception. We asked director Jim Rawl to give us his take on why you should … more

2/3/23

Grant helps Camp JORI provide more robust mental-health support

Nearly one in three teenagers currently has an anxiety disorder, according to the National Institute for Health Care Management Foundation, and the need for mental-health assistance continues to … more

SARAH GREENLEAF | 2/3/23