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Camp JORI begins national search for new director

Camp JORI Board President Deb Salinger announced the start of a search for a new director. The camp will be working with the Foundation for Jewish Camping and the American Camping Association to identify potential candidates. A search committee … more

8/6/15

My ‘MOMentum’ trip to Israel

When I first heard about the Jewish Women’s Renaissance Project’s (JWRP) Momentum trip to Israel, I was underwhelmed. A distant relative gushed to my mother about the wonderful time she had on the trip last year, causing her to nag me to sign up … more

Irina Missiuro | 8/6/15

My year in Israel: A life-altering experience

Returning to the States after a year abroad in Israel, family and friends have all greeted me with smiles, hugs and the same innocent question: “Well ... how was it?” The question comes automatically, as much as a standard “hi” is … more

CHLOE NEWMAN | 8/6/15

Temple Am David makes plans for the future

It’s a time of struggle for many area congregations and Am David, in Warwick, is no exception. The Am David temple, on Gardiner Street, has been up for sale since January. Several months ago, Am David and its longtime rabbi, Richard Perlman, … more

FRAN OSTENDORF | 8/6/15

Five golden rules for kids using tech devices

(StatePoint) The next generation of smartphone users is getting a head start on device destruction. Children are breaking more smartphones, tablets and laptops than ever before, say experts. Their tech-forward parents have so far shelled out … more

8/6/15

Tips to supplement learning at home

(StatePoint) – There’s no reason that learning should stop once the bell rings. When concepts are reinforced at home, not only do children learn faster, they are better prepared to excel in school. Whether your children are in preschool or … more

8/6/15

The high cost of back-to-school prep

From backpacks and notebooks to markers and pens, children and parents across New England have begun their back-to-school shopping. Or have they? In an effort to save money, many parents are reusing school supplies and stocking up throughout … more

STEPHANIE ROSS | 8/6/15

Prepare your young child for school

Transitioning to a new school, program or classroom requires adjustment on the part of both the child and the parents. Especially important for the young child is proper social and emotional preparation. The following tips from the National … more

8/6/15

New school year at PHDS

While students think of the summer months as time off from school, those who work in the schools spend the summer months busily preparing for the new school year. Providence Hebrew Day School is no exception to this rule. Administrators and teachers … more

MIRIAM ESTHER WEINER | 8/6/15

What’s new At JCDSRI?

This has been a busy summer at the Jewish Community Day School of Rhode Island. As of the writing of this article, extensive work is underway updating the school’s Internet infrastructure to support wireless devices throughout the building in … more

ADAM TILOVE | 8/6/15