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How Hanukkah sufganiyot became a national treat in the Netherlands

AMSTERDAM (JTA) – Though they are considered a caloric hazard in Israel, sufganiyot are a rare Hanukkah treat for many Jews in Europe. When the holiday arrives, some Jewish … more

Cnaan Liphshiz | 12/23/16

Paula Libby Feldman, 90

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Paula Libby Feldman died Jan. 24 at Wingate on Blackstone Boulevard. She was predeceased by her husband of 67 years, Melvin. Born in Providence, the daughter of the late … more

2/2/17

The surge in anti-Semitism? Here’s how to stop it

JTA – Almost daily accounts of vandalized cemeteries, spray-painted swastikas and bomb threats to JCCs and other Jewish agencies have naturally evoked considerable alarm. Clearly, … more

DANIEL ELBAUM and MARC STERN | 3/16/17

Film at EP Library to counter RI BDS movement

On June 26 at 7 p.m., the East Providence Library and a number of community groups will be co-sponsoring the film “Muslim Zionist.” The community groups, coming together as the Rhode … more

6/23/17

Re: 10 Commandments (Sept. 8)

I am sure that the author of “The 10 Commandments of the Religious Reasonable” did not mean to insult the millions of thoughtful, sincere and intelligent Jews (and, in fact, people of all … more

Letters to the editor | 10/16/17

William Schwartz, 84

NEW YORK, N.Y. – William Schwartz of New York died on Dec. 20, 2017. Bill was born on May 6, 1933, in Providence, the son of the late Martha (Glassman) Schwartz and the late Morris Schwartz. … more

1/19/18

Owner unveils Albert Einstein letter thanking Chicago man for saving Jews

JTA – A letter from Albert Einstein to a Chicago man thanking him for helping Jews to escape Nazi Germany has been made public by his daughter. Enid Bronstein has kept the letter penned by … more

3/4/18

How Holocaust experts want to help Mark Zuckerberg solve Facebook’s denial dilemma

JTA – Holocaust experts want to meet with Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg over the social network’s unwillingness to automatically remove anti-Semitic and Holocaust denial material. The … more

8/9/18

Remembering Kristallnacht

BY HILARY SALK This is the third article in a series leading up to the 80th anniversary of Kristallnacht. As Nov. 9 approaches and I continue to have an opportunity to write about the 80th … more

10/12/18

4 strategies to reckon with the stock market roller coaster

After a quiet and steady bull market in 2017, stock market volatility returned with a stomach-churning vengeance in late 2018, conjuring unpleasant memories of the Great Recession of a decade ago and … more

Guest columnists | 1/31/19