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We Are Read in Amsterdam

9/1/2016
We Are Read in Amsterdam – Jill and Lindsay Goodman of West Warwick recently visited the Anne Frank house in Amsterdam. According to Jill, it was an amazing experience to walk behind the …

A riveting story

11/9/2017
On Sunday, Oct. 29, in the Gussie and Victor Baxt Social Hall at the Dwares Jewish Community Center in Providence, the audience was enthralled by Ada Winsten’s story of her family’s …

At the Jewish Community Center

5/15/2019
On May 9, members of the Rhode Island Jewish community celebrated Israeli's 71st birthday with music, food and dancing in the field behind the Dwares Jewish Community Center in Providence. The chilly, windy weather didn't dampen the spirits of the crowd that included all ages. Click to see more photos.

At Brown RISD Hillel

5/15/2019
On May 9, Brown RISD Hillel students, staff and guests enjoyed a full day of themed activities in celebration of Israel's independence. Rabbi Alex Weissman led an exploration of Israeli poetry. The day finished with multiple rounds of “Extreme Gaga,” also known as Israeli Dodgeball. Click to see more photos.   

Fun at J-Camp

8/4/2016
Campers in the newspaper group at summer J-Camp recorded some of the daily activities at camp. Above, they caught the Israel culture group. At right, the therapy dog paid a visit. And they found some …

How's your challah?

2/17/2021
On Feb. 11, more than 100 women gathered on Zoom for the Great Rhode Island Virtual Challah Bake. The annual challah-baking event often fills a room with singing, dancing and noise. Click here to see a photo gallery of some of this year's creations.

Fun with Challah

11/9/2017
The Great Rhode Island Challah Bake is an annual event for women and girls in Rhode Island. This year, close to 200 gathered Oct. 30 at the Alliance’s Dwares Jewish Community Center in …

Remember last summer?

12/9/2016
Campers from 2016 J-Camp participated in many electives including the newspaper group, led by Fran Ostendorf, editor of The Voice. Here are some samples of their writing and illustrating to prompts. …