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This 1950 photo is of the 1949-50 pre-primary (kindergarten) class at Temple Beth El’s Sunday School. Teacher was Eleanor Lechan. The writer is the third boy from the right. The little girl with the broad brim hat is Eileen Shaw Horwitz who also now lives in Providence.
Memories of Fall River’s Beth El in happier times
When I recently saw that Fall River’s once-flourishing Conservative Temple Beth El has decided to sell its building on High Street and seek a smaller space, I was hardly surprised, but even so … more
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On Volunteering Day (Dec. 13), JAFI Youth Futures participants worked around Israel, including at a nursery near Gaza that had been damaged and in other activities around the country.
Community donates over $1 million to help Israelis
PROVIDENCE – 612 community members have contributed to the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island’s Israel Emergency Fund since it opened Oct. 11 in response to the attacks on Israel. … more
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Hadassah members at the gathering.
Hadassah celebrates the ‘miracles’ of Hanukkah and the IDF
On Dec. 10, over 25 Hadassah members and friends met for a cozy potluck luncheon in a private home in Pawtucket to light the fourth Hanukkah candle together and discuss many “miracles.” … more
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A good time was had by all at the young professional Hanukkah gathering at Riffraff in Providence.
Hanukkah Highlights!
On Dec. 14 , the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island hosted a young professionals Hanukkah happy hour at Riffraff in Providence to celebrate the last night of the holiday. Gifts were exchanged, … more
Families enjoyed making burekas at the Jewish Alliance of Greater RI Hanukkah event.
Hanukkah Happenings!
The good, the bad and the ugly at the dawn of 2024
Here are 10 thoughts, along with my observations, to usher in 2024: 1. Almost four years removed from the start of the pandemic, COVID-19 is now more or less just another thing to contend with , … more
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Jewish Community Day School of Rhode Island students enjoy the Festival of Lights during Hanukkah this year. Puzzles, dreidels, storytelling and so much more for a fun-filled eight days.
Hanukkah Happenings
Now more than ever, it's important to share the many ways we are bringing light into our lives and the lives of our neighbors and friends. In honor of the last night of Hanukkah, we wanted to shine … more
Mayor Brett Smiley
Mayor Smiley takes steps to fight antisemitism
PROVIDENCE – Mayor Brett Smiley is working hard to be proactive in the fight against antisemitism in the city and to encourage dialogue throughout the community. He says he wants all residents of Providence to feel safe, and he’s especially focused on the Jewish community … more
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A Jewish convert’s guide to enjoying the winter holiday jumble
This essay was first published on Kveller Jewish kids and Christmas: For some parents, this combination can seem like a proverbial minefield of challenges presented to us each winter. The … more
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Eight days of reading gifts
Hanukkah gift-giving can run the gamut from “I know just what they want” to “How did I get Uncle David’s name again?” But you can find a … more
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