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RIVERSIDE – On Aug. 17, 2022, the Rhode Island Israel Collaborative (RIIC) hosted a dinner and networking event to celebrate the fifth anniversary of its founding. RIIC was founded … more

MICHAEL SCHEMAILLE | 9/12/22

Landlubbers, it’s time to venture out of your comfort zone

Let’s start with this I hate boats. I hate boats of all sizes – little boats and huge boats, often referred to as yachts or cruise ships. They’re boring, you can’t go … more

BARBARA KENERSON | 9/11/22

Knit Happens features gorgeous yarns, curated collections and community

Even experienced knitters need to tink (unknit one stitch at a time) and frog (rip out several rows) to get to and correct their mistakes. Until very recently, I generally gave up and lived with … more

NANCY KIRSCH | 5/8/22

It may take time to ease into the wonderful freedom of retirement

So, you ask, how’s my perfect gig at the Halfway House at the golf course in Florida? (Jewish Rhode Island, March 2021.) Done. It ran its course (cute, huh?). Done, I … more

BARBARA KENERSON | 4/1/22

Rhode Islanders get glimpse of intriguing Israeli startups

PROVIDENCE – Israeli startups focused on early detection of autism, at-home urine testing and sailing analytics were in the spotlight on Feb. 16 as the RI-HUB and the Rhode Island Israel … more

SETH CHITWOOD | 3/7/22

Secure your legacy with a planned gift to our Jewish community

Are you looking for a way to support the local Jewish community in perpetuity, to create a legacy in a place you care so much about? As you think about your hopes for the future, consider creating … more

CLAIRE UZIEL | 1/10/22

A PACE fund lets you endow your annual gift to the Alliance

Every year, nearly 1,500 people make donations to the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island’s annual community campaign. This enables the Alliance to fund programs, both locally and overseas, that make our community strong and vibrant. But when donors pass away, their annual gift is usually lost. more

SARA MASRI | 12/4/21

JFF’s donor advised funds make charitable giving easy

Due to the phenomenon called year-end giving, charities across the country receive a big influx of donations between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve. People who want to help out tear a few … more

CLAIRE UZIEL | 11/7/21

Endowments help the Jewish community

Maybe you have only heard the word “endowment” in relation to higher education – maybe “endowed professor” or “endowed chair.” But have you ever hought about what “endowment” means? … more

CLAIRE UZIEL | 10/10/21

HSAs are a powerful, but overlooked, retirement asset

There are a lot of ways to grow wealth in a tax-efficient manner, but a Health Savings Account (HSA) is still the best – and most overlooked – deal in the tax code. That deal comes in … more

8/6/21