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On Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024, at the Israeli Culture Series and PJ Library program "Lights and Delights: Hanukkah in Israel," Ben Adler and his daughter, Lila Adler, 6, play a dreidel game. Glenn Osmundson/Jewish Rhode Island

On Dec. 11, at the Dwares Jewish Community Center, the Israeli Culture Series and PJ Library partnered to bring a multi-generational Israeli Hanukkah experience to the community. … more

JEWISH RI STAFF | 12/18/24

Members of United Brothers Synagogue in Bristol sample the latkes at the recent Latkepalooza.

UBS celebrates with Latkepalooza

BRISTOL – Latkepalooza at United Brother Synagogue may not be a typical Hanukkah tradition to many, but it has been going on for over a decade at the synagogue located at 205 High St.

From the mouthwatering scent of frying potatoes to the crispy crunch of the finished product, Latkepalooza is a beloved event that the members look forward to attending yearly.

SETH CHITWOOD | 12/18/24

Our Christmas baby turned into a welcome Hanukkah miracle

There’s nothing wrong with being born on Christmas. Many noteworthy individuals have a Dec. 24th or 25th birthday. Not, of course, Jesus, whose birthday is never mentioned … more

BEN SHRAGGE | 12/8/24

Gelt It – Elevate Your Hanukkah

Gelt, literally “money” in Yiddish, often shows up around games of dreidel during Hanukkah. Though routinely given to children, there is also a tradition of giving gelt to teachers as a … more

SARAH GREENLEAF | 12/8/24

Recap: 5+ Ways to Celebrate

Host an interfaith Hanukkah potluck dinner with friends, colleagues, chosen or biological family Make decorations for your own menorah (the Hanukkah candle holder) with found or recycled … more

12/8/24

An interfaith, justice-forward Hanukkah: 5 holiday takeaways for every couple or community

Hanukkah, the holiday of “dedication” or the “Festival of Lights”, is an eight-day holiday in the Jewish tradition that commemorates the destruction and re-dedication of the historic Second Temple in Jerusalem. While the holiday will always remain tied to that historical period, … more

EMMA NEWBERY | 12/8/24

Hanukkah is all about miracles. I’m starting to see my disability that way too.

For the last few years, as soon as my fiancée and I busted out our menorah and lit the candles for the first night of Hanukkah, I would snap a quick … more

SAMUEL DUNSIGER | 12/8/24

The David C. Isenberg Early Childhood Center at the Dwares Jewish Community Center in Providence had handcrafted sukkahs on display during Sukkot. Created by ECC classrooms, teachers, and parents and their children, these little sukkahs really brightened the lower lobby of the JCC. Made from mostly natural and recycled materials these miniatures celebrated Sukkot and the JCC’s smallest members.

Sukkah at the Schools

11/3/24

From Hostages Square, prayers aim to transcend Israel’s fractured politics

TEL AVIV, Israel – The quavering sound of the shofar pealed through the small crowd gathered in Hostages Square on Sunday night for an evening of Selichot, the penitential prayers recited in … more

DEBORAH DANAN (JTA) | 10/8/24

We need High Holy Day prayers that meet the moment

I’ve spent the last year traveling the world – two trips each to Israel and Ukraine, along with time in Bulgaria, Ghana, Hungary, the United Kingdom, Georgia and beyond – and I have … more

ALEX WEISLER (JTA) | 10/8/24