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Taglit-Birthright trip was a learning experience

What would you say if you were offered a free roundtrip ticket to Israel for 10-days? You may ask what the catch is or perhaps immediately answer, “Of course!” More than 400,000 young Jewish people from 66 countries have received the gift of a … more

ELANAH CHASSEN | 6/18/15

Robert Yaffe and Eve Stieglitz honored by Congregation Beth Sholom

Congregation Beth Sholom’s Annual Gala was held May 17 at the synagogue’s social hall. Robert Yaffe, owner of Wildflour Bakery, Garden Grille and The Grange was honored for his hard work, devotion and contribution to the Providence and Jewish … more

6/18/15

Ukuleles For Peace bring music and message to Rhode Island

On July 12, Ukuleles For Peace, an orchestra of Arab and Jewish teens from Israel, will perform at Temple Torat Yisrael in East Greenwich. The group is the brainchild of Paul Moore, a British ex-pat who came to Israel in the ’70s. A seasoned … more

6/18/15

Don’t diet – eat smart

We’ve all heard the adage, “You are what you eat.” Are we? Medical researchers think so. Does this mean that Marilyn Monroe was bitter during her self-imposed diet periods, when she ate nothing but grapefruit and coffee? Perhaps, but it’s … more

Irina Missiuro | 6/18/15

Visit the invigorated J-Fitness

J-Fitness has experienced an epiphany. Turns out, in order to foster a sense of community, you need to focus on the individual. That’s exactly what’s in store for the members who arrive to work out. So, if you haven’t been honoring your New … more

Irina Missiuro | 6/18/15

Tires CATCH a new life

The David C. Isenberg Early Childhood Center teachers designed and painted tires June 16 during a staff training. The project was inspired by the JCCA Discover CATCH curriculum: healthy eating, gardening and physical activity, according to Nicole … more

6/18/15

Chasing the dream

Most people will spend about one-third of their lives sleeping – that is if they are fortunate enough to be able to sleep. Each year 60-100 million of us wake each day but do not feel rested. A few years ago I became one of the countless victims … more

LINDA AMORE, RN | 6/18/15

$50,000 available to Jewish groups

PROVIDENCE – Jewish community charitable organizations, synagogues and day schools from Barrington to East Greenwich have until June 25 to apply for more than $50,000 in grants from the Rhode Island Foundation through the Bliss, Gross, Horowitz … more

6/18/15

Stolzman receives Dorothy Lohmann Community Service Award

On June 18, the Rhode Island Bar Association presented Robert I. Stolzman, Esq., the 2015 Dorothy Lohmann Community Service Award. The 2015 Annual Meeting Awards Reception took place at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence. The award … more

6/18/15

Calling all PC grads from the ’20s, ’30s and ’40s

Did you attend Providence College before 1950? Are you Jewish? If so, we want to hear your story! Dr. Arthur Urbano of the Theology Department and Dr. Jennifer Illuzzi of the History Department are conducting research on the history and … more

6/18/15