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While much of our lives will be paused in the coming weeks, Hanukkah is a reminder that the Jewish community is strong and resilient, despite often trying circumstances. The candles we light on each … more

JEWISH RHODE ISLAND STAFF | 12/3/20

A Hanukkah present for you

I was born on the first night of Hanukkah. So you may understand why I have a special affinity for this holiday, my other birthday, which we celebrated with songs and stories and dreidel games … more

From the archives | 12/3/20

Jelly doughnuts are a tasty Hanukkah treat.

5 Hanukkah food hacks to make your holiday dinner easy and delicious

This article originally appeared on Kveller. As the Festival of Lights approaches, you might be frying latkes and making applesauce in your dreams. The food is delicious and everyone is content … more

LAUREN MANAKER | 12/3/20

Add some color to your Hanukkah menu with these savory beet latkes

This recipe originally appeared on The Nosher. These beet pancakes are great for using up a variety of other root vegetables. Using a food processor will make quick work of the shredding aspect of … more

ELISA SPUNGEN BILDNER | 12/3/20

The gift of giving at this time of the year

Once upon a time, in a faraway land, a man decided to take a hike through some hills. He had planned a 25-mile hike. When he reached the 24-mile mark, he got very tired and wished a car would come … more

d'Var Torah | 12/3/20

Ending a dark year with the Festival of Lights

Putting together the annual “Year in Review” article every December is like taking a short trip down memory lane. It’s always an interesting exercise to take a look back at a year, … more

Fran Ostendorf | 12/3/20

A brief history of our JCC

The Jewish Welfare Board, the former national association of Jewish community centers, surveyed the facilities and programs of the Providence JCC, on Benefit Street, in 1934. Highlighted in the final … more

From the archives | 10/2/20

Running toward causes and beliefs

Around 2005, when I was working as a college recruiter for Yeshiva University, most of the high school seniors I interviewed were planning to take a gap year to study in Israel. I usually asked them … more

Daniel Stieglitz | 10/2/20

Reflections on an extraordinary three years

The last three months have been incredibly challenging for all of us. For many, it has meant increased stress and worry; for others, the loss of a job or reduced hours; and for some, it has meant the … more

ADAM GREENMAN | 7/3/20

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo speaks to Orthodox Union students and representatives urging state legislative members to consider non-public school STEM funding at the state Capitol on Wednesday, March 1, 2017, in Albany, N.Y.

Allen Fagin, head of the Orthodox Union, reflects on how the pandemic has changed Orthodox life

(JTA) – Even before the coronavirus pandemic hit the New York region in March, the Orthodox community was on edge. A surge in anti-Semitic incidents targeting visibly Orthodox Jews climaxed … more

Shira Hanau | 6/26/20