The Cohen School at Temple Torat Yisrael, in East Greenwich, celebrated its graduates and students at closing ceremonies on May 22.
The children were blessed under a large …
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DORI ADLER
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6/9/16
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Did you know that, according to the National Retail Federation, consumers spent $60 billion on Black Friday? During the holiday season, it is easy to be consumed with your own family’s wants …
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STEPHANIE HAGUE
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12/23/16
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It’s well known that people enjoy numerous benefits from having pets beyond basic companionship. More studies and data show that pets help lower blood pressure and cholesterol and overall …
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JEWISH VOICE STAFF
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6/23/17
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The Jewish War Veterans of the USA, Department of Rhode Island, took part in the 233rd Bristol Fourth of July Parade. From left to right: Michael Smith, Mike Schlesinger, Steven Musen, Steve …
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8/9/18
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Once upon a time not too long ago, Providence was a bagel desert. The options were sparse and dry, and, well, kind of pathetic: frozen hockey pucks of bagels in the supermarket’s frozen …
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CYNTHIA BENJAMIN
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6/6/19
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The Emergency Relief and Recovery Campaign has raised close to $200,000 (as of press time) to benefit members of the community who find themselves in need of assistance in these challenging …
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SARA MASRI
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5/3/20
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Mark Werner wants us to know that we can do more to support Israel than just writing a check.
“Our obligation as Jews is to strengthen Israel,” Werner, a self-described Zionist and the son of a Holocaust survivor, said in a recent phone interview. “I believe Israel is very important for the protection of Jews around the world.”
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FRAN OSTENDORF
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10/14/20
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Touro Fraternal Association recently provided 160 healthy lunches for Rhode Island Hospital front-line workers who have been treating COVID-19 patients throughout the pandemic.
Touro previously …
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1/7/21
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Rhode Island Coalition for Israel (RICI) continues to focus its efforts on exposing and pushing back on anti-Semitism in Rhode Island.
On one front, RICI recently worked to bring the Va’ad …
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3/5/21
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NEWPORT – On Aug. 15, at Touro Synagogue, two audiences gathered to hear two important historical letters, read aloud, marking the 74th anniversary of this moving community ceremony. One …
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SAM SHAMOON
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8/18/21
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