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Sen. Reed’s recent vote raises a red flag for Israel supporters

On Feb. 5, the U.S. Senate passed SB-1, the Strengthening America’s Security in the Middle East Act of 2019, in a bipartisan vote of 77-23. Rhode Island Sen. Jack Reed voted against … more

HOWARD BROWN | 4/4/19

Ken Schneider phones a client to make a delivery.

Kosher food pantry fills need in Jewish community

PROVIDENCE – There’s a unique food resource in the Rhode Island Jewish community. The Louis & Goldie Chester Full Plate Kosher Food Pantry, now celebrating its 10th anniversary, … more

FRAN OSTENDORF | 6/6/19

The power of memories on Tisha B’Av

Oppressive governments. Neighbors turning innocent neighbors in to the authorities. The most revered place desecrated. People exiled, fleeing a home that can no longer be home. Parents weeping … more

d'Var Torah | 8/1/19

Kenneth Silverbush, 85

NORTH PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Kenneth Silverbush, a resident of North Providence but a New Yorker at heart, passed away on the morning of April 25. Ken was born in Brooklyn on Dec. 14, 1934, to … more

5/4/20

For the baseball-starved, a look back on a legendary PawSox game

Before the coronavirus pandemic shut down sports, the Pawtucket Red Sox were about to celebrate their 50th – and final – season at McCoy Stadium. Among the events that had been planned … more

LARRY KESSLER | 8/7/20

When will we get back to our futures?

As I wrote this in December, the first COVID-19 vaccine had just been approved by the Food and Drug Administration, and a second one wasn’t far behind. Although they won’t be ready for … more

Larry Kessler | 1/7/21

The best part of my retirement was a surprise

So? Where is she now after so much kvetching about retiring? I’ve got a job! And a very big, enthusiastic yippee to that! How many people are a-wishin’ and … more

BARBARA KENERSON | 3/5/21

Sandra Bellin, 95

BOYNTON BEACH, FLA. – Sandra E. Bellin died peacefully March 13, 2021 at Discovery Village of Boynton Beach. She was the beloved wife of the late Arthur S. Bellin. They were married for 56 … more

5/19/21

Susan Kaplan, 84

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Susan Adler Kaplan passed peacefully on Oct. 30. Known for her tenacity, strength and compassion, Susan was respected in the community and acknowledged nationally for … more

11/1/21

Touro Open House features Joe Andruzzi

CRANSTON – Jewish men aged 18 and older are invited to attend an open house, hosted by Touro Fraternal Association, on Wednesday, April 27, at 6:30 p.m. at Touro Hall, 45 Rolfe Square, … more

4/1/22