Larry Berman is the communications director for the Rhode Island House of Representatives. Raised in Woonsocket, he now lives in Cumberland with Beth a preschool teacher at Providence Hebrew Day …
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MICHAEL SCHEMAILLE
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6/5/20
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(JTA) — Last year saw the most anti-Semitic incidents in the United States since at least 1979, according to the Anti-Defamation League.
The 2,107 incidents recorded in 2019 reflect a 12% …
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Ben Sales
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5/12/20
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Purim, which this year will be celebrated on March 10, with the megillah reading the evening before, is a festive holiday. But underneath its celebratory aspects lurks an egregious example of …
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Larry Kessler
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3/8/20
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While “Meister Menorahs” sound like a niche Hanukkah item – and, in fact, they could be – they are what Herb Meister, of Newport, and his family have being crafting and …
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JESSICA MURPHY
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2/6/20
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Providence Hebrew Day School welcomed Governor Gina Raimondo on Jan. 9 when she visited the school to show her solidarity with the Orthodox community following a string of anti-Semitic attacksin New …
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2/6/20
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Erin Minior recently spoke with Jewish Rhode Island about last year’s merger between Jewish Family Service and Jewish Seniors Agency, the challenges and rewards of operating a community service agency, and her connection to Jewish culture.
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MICHAEL SCHEMAILLE
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2/6/20
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Providence Hebrew Day School welcomed Governor Gina Raimondo on Jan. 9 when she visited the school to show her solidarity with the Orthodox community following a string of anti-Semitic attacks over …
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1/21/20
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Hanukkah is a time for celebration throughout the Jewish Rhode Island community. Above, the lighting of the menorah at the Rhode Island State House is always festive. Among the other activities: …
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1/8/20
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Be sure to check jewishrhody for recipes, interesting articles and everything you need to celebrate Hanukkah, including the 2019 menorah candle lighting times and blessings.
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12/18/19
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