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Jews have lived in what is now the Czech Republic for more than 1,000 years, and over that time a rich Jewish culture developed. It was centered in Prague and spread throughout the region. But after … more

LEV POPLOW | 1/20/17

“Mekonen: The Journey of an African Jew” will be screened on Jan. 11, at the Dwares JCC,

New Ethiopian-Israeli soldier film at Dwares JCC

“Mekonen: The Journey of an African Jew” is a new mini-documentary that will be screened on Jan. 11, at the Dwares JCC, beginning at 7 p.m. An Ethiopian-Israeli will lead a discussion of … more

LARRY KATZ | 1/5/17

‘Jewish Yoga’ at Torat Yisrael

Temple Torat Yisrael and yoga instructor Jeannine Margolis welcome all to “Jewish Yoga” classes at the East Greenwich synagogue Tuesday evenings at 6. Margolis says people … more

SAM SERBY | 1/5/17

Student in grades 1-3 perform in the choir at the pre-Hanukkah celebration on Dec. 21. The choir was under the direction of Rabbi Avrohom Jakubowicz and Mrs. Shiffy Yukdowsky.

Students celebrate Hanukkah at Providence Hebrew Day School [Photo gallery]

1/5/17

Dan Gamm with volunteers at the Boys and Girls Club of Pawtucket.

Volunteers are crucial to our community

The Talmud teaches us to “… sustain the non-Jewish poor with the Jewish poor, visit the non-Jewish sick with the Jewish sick, and bury the non-Jewish dead with the Jewish dead … more

STEPHANIE HAGUE | 1/5/17

The writer, Emma Axelrod, left, with Allie Wollner.

Brown, RISD students explore their identities, Jewish and otherwise

Brown University alum Allie Wollner ’10 returned to campus the week of Nov. 28 to lead students in a series of creative writing workshops centered on a Jewish theme. This was the second … more

EMMA AXELROD | 12/23/16

Chuck Nickles, “Sundown on Worden’s Pond,” oil

Annual Plein Air show opens Jan. 8

It’s time for the annual show in the Gallery at Temple Habonim, featuring Plein Air artists. This show, which opens Jan. 8 and runs through March 2, features works by members of the summer … more

12/23/16

Storytime with PJ Library was part of the recent festivities at the Hope Street Stroll.

Hanukkah on Hope Street [Photo gallery]

December is definitely one of the busiest times of the year, which is the best reason to grab a few friends and have a fun night out! On Dec. 15 from 6–9 p.m., J Marcel, Evolve … more

12/9/16

A menorah with straight branches similar to the menorah at the synagogue in Dura Europos outside the Chabad House in Providence.

Menorah? Hanukkiah? Hanukkah Menorah?

What’s the difference between these terms? A menorah is a candelabrum with seven or nine branches or holders for light; it is often associated with the seven-branched menorah that was in the … more

RUTH BREINDEL | 12/9/16

Israeli ‘soldier for peace’ draws a crowd at Brown University

Risking your life, forfeiting your safety, and putting yourself through hell for a higher mission. These are all sacrifices we attribute to soldiers, and they are sacrifices that Yakir Englander … more

MICAH ROSEN | 12/9/16