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Ecuador’s president highlights Jewish contributions to his country

RIO DE JANEIRO (JTA) – The president of Ecuador praised his country’s Jewish community on the 80th anniversary of its founding. Several Jewish and non-Jewish officials attended the … more

11/8/18

Some of the inspiring Jews we lost in 2018

JTA – The end of every year brings the grim task of remembering the prominent Jews who passed away over the previous 12 months. But in doing so, we are able to pay tribute to their incredible … more

GABE FRIEDMAN | 1/12/19

Givat HaTurmusim

This time in March is the best time to see the colorful flowers around Israel. If you wish to catch a blue and purple field March is the place and time What? Givat HaTurmusim, or “Hill … more

Or Cohen | 3/8/20

Interesting facts about pets in the pandemic

One out of three households got a new pet during the pandemic. Surveys in Spain, Israel and the United Kingdom found remarkably similar results. People believed that pets would help them or their … more

5/9/21

Congregation B’nai Israel Cantor Jeff Cornblatt has his own unique style. “I don’t fit into anything – not my pants, not any social design,” Cornblatt says, illustrating his affinity for what he calls “bad jokes.”

Attendance at B’nai Israel’s services zooms up

For Woonsocket’s struggling Congregation B’nai Israel, online services have turned into somewhat of a phenomenon, with attendance at Shabbat services up 10-fold – at least. That … more

CYNTHIA BENJAMIN | 1/10/22

ADL reports massive increase in antisemitic incidents in 2022

(JTA) – From Neo-Nazi propaganda campaigns to attacks against Orthodox Jews to threats directed at synagogues, the number of antisemitic incidents in the United States … more

ASAF ELIA-SHALEV | 4/2/23

Spielberg’s Oscar-winning Holocaust documentary to be shown April 7

“You stepped over bodies. You didn’t pay attention. It didn’t mean anything. I never knew anyone’s name. I didn’t want to know.” more

GIOVANNA WISEMAN | 3/1/24

Purim, Purim everywhere! (2016)

Looking for a spiel, carnival or party? Here are some of the community Purim events happening in Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts. Information is up to date as of press time. Orthodox Beth Sholom: Purim Carnival 275 Camp St. … more

JEWISH VOICE STAFF | 3/18/16

JDC sustains Jewish renewal programs in Poland with thanks to the Annual Campaign

The Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island impacts programs and services around the world as well as here at home. Each year, funds raised through the Annual Campaign are allocated to core partners overseas. The American Joint Distribution … more

JENNIFER ZWIRN | 8/6/15

Biblical garden

Temple Beth-El’s Biblical Garden was initially planned by Mrs. David Adelman in the 1960s and included a weeping mulberry tree, Pyracantha bushes shaped as menorahs, a burning bush and various herbs, all chosen for their symbolism in our faith’s … more

Judy Moseley | 3/13/14