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The Rhode Island Holocaust Memorial. Bottom right, is a portion of the inner curb with names of many of the survivors who came to R.I.

Help complete Holocaust Memorial inscriptions

The Rhode Island Holocaust Memorial, nestled on the banks of the Providence River, has a dual purpose. It stands in honor to, and as a reminder of, the 6 million Jews who were murdered at the … more

LEV POPLOW | 8/1/19

There’s nothing like a game in J-Camp’s gaga pit. Gaga is an Israeli game that all the campers enjoy.

Summer fun at camp

Wonder what some of our younger community members are doing this summer? Many of them are at camp. There are many fun options in Rhode Island, and photographer Glenn Osmundson recently visited two of … more

8/1/19

Three Rhode Island Film Festival films at the JCC

The Flickers’ Rhode Island International Film Festival (RIIFF), now in its 23rd year, will take place in venues across Rhode Island from Aug. 6-11, 2019. The festival has become a leading … more

JEWISH RHODE ISLAND STAFF | 8/1/19

Rebecca Kislak: Community building is part of giving back

Today Rebecca Kislak runs Kislak Consulting, a company that provides policy advice and strategic planning to healthcare, non-profit and government agencies. In November 2018, she was elected to … more

MICHAEL SCHEMAILLE | 8/1/19

Annual Books on the Beach Aug. 6

Hadassah Rhode Island hosts the ninth annual Books on the Beach Aug. 6 at OceanCliff in Newport. The fundraiser and luncheon brings authors to Newport to speak about their books. more

7/16/19

Touro Fraternal Association offers financial support for temple security

CRANSTON – Touro Fraternal Association is offering financial support to all Rhode Island synagogues to assist in hiring professional police protection for the High Holy Days. Touro, the area’s largest Jewish men’s fraternal association, has reached out to congregations in the state with an offer to help provide a safe and secure environment during Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. more

7/16/19

Holocaust center fundraiser draws crowd

On June 9, more than 125 women came together for the Sandra Bornstein Holocaust Education Center’s annual fundraising card party. The event, held at the Ledgemont Country Club, in Seekonk, was hosted by longtime SBHEC volunteer Sandra Bornstein. The fundraiser featured lunch, an afternoon of playing canasta and mahjong, and plenty of time to socialize. more

7/16/19

Arraignments at District Court, on Dorrance Street, after a July 2, ICE protest at the Wyatt Detention Center in Central Falls.

Day in court for protesters

The 18 protesters arrested July 2 at the Wyatt Detention Center in Central Falls – including members of the local Jewish community – were arraigned this morning at 6th District Court in downtown Providence. more

FRAN OSTENDORF | 7/11/19

BBG Regional Board (from left), Samara Quintero, Dora Friedman, Abby Avin, Lila Caplan, Dora Elice, Bella London.

Local teens elected to BBYO board

On May 27, at the Milton Arts Center, in Milton Massachusetts, Dora Elice, a rising senior at Moses Brown School, from Rehoboth, Massachusetts, and Reese Sock, a rising junior at Classical High … more

7/5/19

TMH Women’s Association holds 2019 Annual Meeting

The Miriam Hospital Women’s Association held its 122nd annual meeting June 5 at Ledgemont Country Club, Seekonk. The event included installation of new officers. Pictured (left … more

7/5/19