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Sandra Bornstein Holocaust Education Center issues statement on suspension of key holidays

Last week , the Department of Defense's intelligence agency suspended 11 holiday observances, including Holocaust Days of Remembrance and other significant cultural and historical events, in response … more

Guest columnists | 2/14/25

Contradicting Trump, Saudi Arabia says no change in its demand for Palestinian state

(JTA) – Within minutes of Donald Trump’s meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Saudi Arabia threw cold water on one of the U.S. president’s pronouncements. On … more

Guest columnists | 2/14/25

Sharing memories and connections at a shiva

Arthur Robbins and I became good friends through some historical projects decades ago. About 25 years ago , he invited me to conduct oral-history interviews with his dear aunt, Eve Medoff … more

Guest columnists | 4/5/24

The RI Israel Coalition benefits Americans and Israelis

Though the judicial reform protests continue on the streets of Israel, with all sorts of sub-protests and counter-protests, everyday life continues as well. No matter where … more

Guest columnists | 10/5/23

Sumner Winebaum’s sculpture “Pleasure Ground.”

Two benefactors at the beach

For 30 years, Betsey and I have enjoyed spending a few days each summer at a beach town in southern Maine. Our kids grew up visiting this enclave, and now both our grandkids have begun to feel … more

Guest columnists | 10/5/23

Adrian Hall with his mother, Mattie, and sister, Syble.

A Texas tale, Part II

This tale relates to my previous one about visiting art museums in Texas. In July 1991, having already visited some impressive examples in Fort Worth and Dallas, I headed to another crossroads: … more

Guest columnists | 4/2/23

A perplexing painting: Los Angeles, London and Providence

On our first flying vacation since COVID arrived, Betsey and I recently visited Los Angeles, my hometown. We were eager to see my siblings, their spouses and the towering new social hall built by the … more

Guest columnists | 9/11/22

Israel has nothing to apologize for

We now have a cease-fire in the recent war between Israel and Hamas. This was a violent and horrific conflict that presented an existential threat to Israel. The Israel Defense Forces’ … more

Guest columnists | 6/3/21

We shouldn’t have to live in fear

Growing up in Providence and Barrington with two white moms, I never thought there was anything different; Skin color never mattered in my family. But when I walked out in this world of ours, skin … more

Guest columnists | 9/3/20

Our Judaism compels us to fight for divestment and against anti-Semitism

EDITOR’S NOTE: In the April 2019 edition of Jewish Rhode Island, “Brown Divest referendum ‘deeply harmful’ ” offered an opinion on the student referendum vote … more

Guest columnists | 5/2/19