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Without uttering a word, our pets still communicate with us

I’ve done a lot of studying of emotional intelligence, and I present webinars and seminars on nonverbal communication and communication in general. And I find a very strong comparison between … more

Patricia Raskin | 5/10/24

The marvelous month of May

Sea winds pierce our solitude. That’s how Ralph Waldo Emerson described the month of May. I see it quite differently. Yes, it’s a moon I would describe to bless Mother’s … more

Mike Fink | 5/10/24

The agony and the ecstasy of a life well-run

Editor’s note: Larry Kessler, beloved area runner and writer, died on April 25 at age 71. He had been writing this column since August 2019. His now final column was submitted a week before his … more

Larry Kessler | 5/10/24

Animals are God’s creation too

The Torah portion is Kedoshim, and the topic is “Holy Things,” laws and regulations that can guide us toward a life that is sanctified and set apart from the ordinary and the mundane. The … more

d'Var Torah | 5/10/24

Rachel Linsky will show you the moves to join in a klezmer dance party at Jewish Culture Fest

Rachel Linsky is a Boston-based dancer, choreographer and educator. Her work draws from contemporary dance, her Jewish upbringing and history, and Yiddish folk dance traditions. Linsky was a … more

SARAH GREENLEAF | 5/10/24

Pollen and pets and patrons

I have to admit that I dread May. While everyone else is outside, enjoying the nice weather and the beautiful flowering trees, I hide inside with swollen eyes, a scratchy throat and bulging sinuses. … more

Fran Ostendorf | 5/10/24

Britney Coleman as Bobbie in the North American Tour of “Company,” playing at Providence Performing Arts Center through April 28.

Theater Review: Touring ‘Company’ at PPAC

PROVIDENCE – Composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim redefined the Broadway musical form by being at once intelligent and heartfelt, melodic and musically enigmatic, traditional and highly unconventional. For many in the audience, Sondheim’s challenging, … more

BOB ABELMAN | 4/25/24

Multimedia genocide-awareness program to be held at RIC

“Remembrance, Resilience and Renewal: Genocide Awareness Through the Arts , ” a multidisciplinary program of music, art, spoken word and dances from four cultures that have faced genocide, will be presented on April 28 at Rhode Island College. Judith Lynn Stillman, Rhode Island College’s artist-in-residence, is the artistic director, pianist, and curator of the program, which takes place during Genocide Awareness and Prevention Month. … more

LEV POPLOW | 4/18/24

Brown/RISD students produce new online Jewish journal

The Brown RISD community has a new proud Jewish voice that has gained a lot of positive attention with its debut issue. The Brown Jewish Journal, an online publication produced by seven Brown and RISD students, made its debut in March. And it’s … more

FRAN OSTENDORF | 4/18/24

Celebrate our culture at Jewish Culture Fest

PROVIDENCE – On June 2, Rhode Islanders are invited to the Jewish Culture Fest, a day-long festival of music, food, art and entertainment. The outdoor event will feature a kids’ area, artisan marketplace, crafts, food trucks, … more

FRAN OSTENDORF | 4/17/24