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Re: No American Jew should vote Democratic (Oct. 2)

As an American citizen, I’m proud to be able to vote for whomever I choose on Election Day. I also defend Jerry Fogel’s right to urge people to vote for the party of his choice. But I object to his chutzpah that he has to tell me what to … more

Letters to the editor | 10/29/15

Freedom to vote

As an American and a Jew, I am outraged and insulted that someone would tell me what party not to vote for as a result of a single issue. There are many issues for which Republicans have either voted no or not allowed a vote to take place. Where … more

Arthur Fixler | 10/29/15

Reminiscences of Liz Hollander

Liz Hollander was an extraordinary human being. “She was a truly righteous person,” wrote one member of the J Street RI steering committee. Others described Liz as “warm,” “insightful,” “feisty,” “generous” and … more

Eleanor Lewis and Judy Kaye | 10/29/15

An evening of film and music honoring Poland’s Jewish reawakening

In 2009, the world-renowned American violinist Joshua Bell stood on a stage in Czestochowa, Poland, to play Brahms’ Violin Concerto in D on a Stradivarius violin, the very same violin that had been owned and played in the same town by the Polish … more

LINDA SHAMOON | 10/29/15

Youth group plans exciting events

CRAFTY (Cranston Area Federation of Temple Youth) at Temple Sinai in Cranston is excited to share news about plans for this year. Newly elected student leaders, Emma Rosenfield and Jack Gabrilowitz, say they look forward to planning more … more

Jewish Voice Staff | 10/29/15

On Block Island, a congregation is born

BLOCK ISLAND, R.I. – Though it seems unlikely that a Jewish community took root on this very small island 13 miles off the coast of Rhode Island, many years ago it did. A uniquely beautiful oasis that calls to travelers, Block Island has been a … more

GLORIA S. REDLICH | 10/29/15

Provocative play raises questions about race, class, anti-Semitism

Race. Class. Religion. Assumptions. These are the overarching themes in “Defamation,” a play that will be performed on Nov. 10 at Temple Habonim, in Barrington. Most recently on a national tour, “Defamation” offers audience members an … more

LEAH C. BOURAMIA | 10/29/15

Camp JORI announces new director

The board of Camp JORI, a nonprofit residential children’s summer camp dedicated to providing high-quality programming to every child who wants a Jewish camping experience regardless of ability to pay, announces the selection of Deborah Salinger … more

10/29/15

‘The Outrageous Sophie Tucker’ comes to the JCC

The Dwares Jewish Community Center will host an exclusive Rhode Island screening of “The Outrageous Sophie Tucker,” a documentary about the comedic genius who charmed and delighted audiences in the early half of the 20th century. The … more

SETH CHITWOOD | 10/29/15

Friendship, spirituality and ritual explored in ‘A Remarkable Kindness’

Diana Bletter’s third book, “A Remarkable Kindness,” follows four American women who have moved to a seaside village in northern Israel for different reasons. Her first novel, which celebrates the positive power of friendship and finding … more

STEPHANIE ROSS | 10/29/15