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Sharing memories and connections at a shiva

Arthur Robbins and I became good friends through some historical projects decades ago. About 25 years ago , he invited me to conduct oral-history interviews with his dear aunt, Eve Medoff … more

Guest columnists | 4/5/24

Passover helps us clear the clutter in our lives

Some 2-6% of Americans are hoarders, and hoarding disorders are on the rise, according to the International OCD Foundation. “Since the COVID-19 pandemic, experts say they’ve seen a … more

Patricia Raskin | 4/5/24

The wisdom of ‘fools’ and ‘be merciful to me, a fool’

Poets praise folly, perhaps to protect their art form from harsh assaults. Poets praise folly, perhaps to protect their art form from harsh assaults. I have excerpted a few lyrical … more

Mike Fink | 4/5/24

This Passover, I have a lot to pray for

Passover, which will arrive in late April this year, hasn’t been normal since 2019. First came the pandemic years of 2020 and 2021, followed by the improved, but cautious, year of 2022. … more

Larry Kessler | 4/5/24

Before you plan the same old menu, check out this new Passover cookbook

Miriam Pascal Cohen’s latest book, “Real Life Pesach Cooking” (Mesorah Publications, 2024) might be a lifesaver for those of us looking for a fresh cookbook … more

FRAN OSTENDORF | 4/5/24

Finding joy and meaning in Pesach during this difficult time Finding joy and meaning in Pesach during this difficult time

Pesach is a joyous celebration of our physical redemption from the land of Egypt. We host or attend sederim, during which we eat foods that connect us to the events of the narrative, we share the … more

d'Var Torah | 4/5/24

Providence journalist’s new book examines the ‘Pill Mill Killer’

Philip Eil wasn’t quite 24 when he learned a startling fact: His father, Dr. Charles Eil, had been a medical school classmate of Paul Volkman, M.D., the convicted … more

ROBERT ISENBERG | 4/5/24

L’dor vador: Our traditions keep us close

It’s not easy being far from family, especially during different, and sometimes difficult, life-cycle changes. More people than ever seem to be experiencing the trials and tribulations of … more

Fran Ostendorf | 4/5/24

Barbara Wong, M.D., 81

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Barbara Schepps Wong, M.D. died on March 14, 2024, after a long, courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Her life was marked by accomplishment and the constant … more

4/1/24

Jean Wilkes, 67

CRANSTON, R.I. – Jean R. (Maxson) Wilkes, of Cranston, passed away peacefully at her residence on March 11, 2024. She was the loving wife of Andrew L. Wilkes, with whom she shared 41 years of … more

4/1/24