Mayor Smiley takes steps to fight antisemitism
Long-awaited Jewish deli opens in Pawtucket
Try these resources when talking to your children about the current conflict
As we all continue to process the events in Israel, PJ Library offers resources to help parents navigate topics that may be difficult to discuss with young children.
450 Hamas targets struck in Gaza over last day
IDF continues military operation in Khan Yunis on 63rd day of the war.
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Promising Israeli swimmer who opted for combat role died saving many
Eden Nimri found herself on October 7 fighting for her own life as well as the lives of other female …
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Call to cancer patients to get flu and COVID-19 Omricon vaccines
The vaccines are available free at your public health fund. the vaccine can be obtained at all health …
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Lacking a majority, Netanyahu puts off cabinet vote allowing West Bank Palestinian laborers enter Israel
Israel's defense establishment is concerned that the ban on Palestinian workers entering Israel, in place …
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Live Updates: Missiles continue to be launched at northern and southern Israel
IDF continues military operation in Gaza more than 2 months after Hamas massacre on Simchat Torah.
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Missile barrage on central Israel, direct hit reported in Holon
In first since Friday, terrorists launch missile barrage towards central Israel.
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50 years of Israeli assassinations prove they're not the solution
Targeted killings of Hamas and Islamic Jihad leaders haven't debilitated those groups, but alas …
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Lindsay Kuhn has found her dream career: Helping others find theirs
We too often view criticism as disloyalty
Harvard Prof. Shaye J.D. Cohen identifies the Maccabean Revolt against Greek King Antiochus IV Epiphanes, which began in 167 B.C.E., as “history’s first recorded struggle for relgious …
An evening of Jewish reflections on Chinese food
PROVIDENCE – The Arts Emanu-El Committee at Temple Emanu-El is excited to announce a screening of the documentary film “Meet and Eat at Lee’s Garden” on Dec. 23, with kosher pre-film Chinese appetizers …
Spread light during this dark December
As I write this column, we face continuing troubles worldwide. In the Middle East, Israel and Hamas have agreed to a short pause in the fighting, which will probably be over by the time you read …
What binds Jews together is stronger than our disagreements
Something for everyone in our online community calendar
The joy of gathering together
New England summers aren’t what they used to be
Respect every Jewish journey
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The beautiful, menacing, confusing propaganda of ‘Triumph of the Will’
On March 28, 1935, “Triumph of the Will” – directed, produced, edited and co-written by Leni Riefenstahl – was released. The film …
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The spectrum of antisemitism
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 …
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 …
Moroccan donuts are a Hanukkah treat
I was never able to pronounce the name of this pastry correctly. Sfenj actually means “sponge,” and these are indeed spongy, springy and full of air bubbles. I learned this recipe from my friend and pastry chef Ruta ...
On Nov. 7, a strongly worded editorial appeared in the Boston Globe urging a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. “We recognize Israel’s right to defend itself,” read an oft-quoted …
The holiday season is upon us. We know you’re busy. And the Jewish Alliance wants to help by making it easy for you to make donations, whether at the year’s end or any time throughout the …
PROVIDENCE – About 45 members of The Women’s Alliance attended its fall celebration, on Nov. 9, at Hope & Main’s Downtown Makers Marketplace. The event featured Lisa …
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