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Homecoming

How times change: This brunch, held in September 1987, celebrated the 75th anniversary of the Jewish Home for the Aged on the East Side of Providence. The ad showcases a prominent guest, Dr. Stanley … more

9/8/24

RICI hosts CUFI district director

In August , the Rhode Island Coalition for Israel (RICI) sponsored and hosted the Latino District Director of Christians United for Israel (CUFI), Pastor Daniel Gonzalez, at various events during the … more

9/8/24

A chance to explore American Jewish identity

PROVIDENCE – On July 22, professionals from across Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) offices in the State of Rhode Island joined the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island in … more

EMMA NEWBERY | 9/8/24

Together again in New Bedford

Beatles songs and Jewish liturgy will merge again, this time at Congregation Tifereth Israel, in New Bedford, Massachusetts. The congregation will host a Beatles Shabbat on Friday, Sept. 13, at … more

ANN MESSIER | 9/8/24

Cantor Brian Mayer leads HaZamir Providence and Jerusalem in song during a spring 2024 program in Providence.

HaZamir welcomes new members to Providence choir

HaZamir: The International Jewish Teen Choir provides meaningful musical experiences for young people in 35 chapters across the U.S. and Israel. Rehearsals for the 2024-2025 season will begin in … more

9/8/24

Jewish Young Professionals look to connect

The Jewish Young Professionals (JYPs) of Rhode Island is a group of unaffiliated young Jewish people who get together periodically for Jewish connection and camaraderie. We are an informal group that … more

9/8/24

George Washington Letter reading emphasizes civil civic dialogue

NEWPORT – “Be the leader who models tough, difficult conversations. Create environments that facilitate dialogue across difference, especially for our young people.” This … more

SAM SHAMOON | 9/8/24

Touro Fraternal awards $5,000 college grants to Strachman, Cohen

CRANSTON – Elena Strachman and Jonathan Cohen have been awarded grants of $5,000 each from Touro Fraternal Association to assist in their pursuit of higher education degrees. Strachman is … more

9/8/24

Temple Habonim celebrates Jews and baseball in September

Since Lipman Pike first donned a uniform for the Troy (New York) Haymakers on May 9, 1871, Jews have had an indelible relationship with America’s pastime. For more than 150 years, Jews and … more

DOUGLAS STARK | 9/8/24

Community Campaign needs your help

Volunteers are our lifeline. For decades, Jewish philanthropy has relied on its community members for generosity, energy and connections between the needs we have and the outreach that’s done. … more

JENNIFER ZWIRN | 9/8/24