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For years , most Jews have focused on neo-Nazi and similar groups as the greatest threat in the Diaspora. It has become clear that we now have a coalition of antisemitic and anti-Israel … more

Letters to the editor | 12/3/23

Suffering in Israel and Gaza

Thanks so much for your coverage of the current, horrible situation in Israel and Gaza and of the local response in our Jewish community. As I write this note I am brokenhearted, as so many of … more

Letters to the editor | 12/3/23

Why evict Jeshuat Israel?

In regard to the eviction of Congregation Jeshuat Israel from Touro Synagogue headed up by Louis Solomon of Congregation Shearith Israel, New York City, I have one question, “why”? … more

Letters to the editor | 10/5/23

RICI signs letter

In anticipation of the University of California Regents’ upcoming board meeting, a coalition letter signed by 99 organizations was submitted to the UC Regents on Sept. 18, 2023, urging … more

Letters to the editor | 10/5/23

Another take on Adams

I found Aaron Ginsburg’s recent article about Rabbi Soloveichik’s presentation at the Newport Historical Society (September 2023) pretty interesting, especially the quotes from John … more

Letters to the editor | 10/5/23

Why evict Jeshuat Israel?

In regard to the eviction of Congregation Jeshuat Israel from Touro Synagogue headed up by Louis Solomon of Congregation Shearith Israel, New York City, I have one question, "why"? Congregation … more

Letters to the editor | 9/12/23

Hadassah memories

I read the wonderful article on Pawtucket Hadassah by Judy Silverman and Karen Beraha in the May issue of Jewish Rhode Island. As a past president of the Pawtucket chapter of Hadassah, along … more

Letters to the editor | 6/1/23

Tribute to Rabbi Marc and Jackie Mandel

It is with a heavy heart that our family bids adieu to Rabbi Marc and Jackie Mandel and family. Faithful stewards of the Touro Synagogue in Newport for over a decade, the Mandels touched the lives of … more

Letters to the editor | 5/4/23

A few thoughts

A few thoughts Thank you for publishing the review of “Bad Jews” (see page 16) The play title “Bad Jews” bothers me deeply. After I read the review of the play in The … more

Letters to the editor | 3/3/23

We’ve come a long way

I just want to say it’s amazing how far we’ve come in RI. I can still remember the pain of reading a letter to the editor in the Jewish Voice more than a decade ago from a reader who … more

Letters to the editor | 1/6/23