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PROVIDENCE, April 7, 2020 — Why is this Passover different from all other Passovers? It is easy to know the answer to that question, but we must acknowledge that it is also very hard. This year, especially for families and friends who love to gather in large groups for their Seders, the COVID-19 crisis brings disappointment. This year, we must celebrate the festival only with our household members as part of our effort to limit the spread of the novel coronavirus. We can derive strength and comfort knowing that we are helping to save lives in this way, but there is no denying that this is not the Passover we had hoped for. more

4/7/20

Barrington artist’s work is getting noticed

Barrington resident Rachel Rasnick “just picked up a brush and started painting” four years ago at Looking Upwards, a day program for adults with developmental disabilities. Rasnick, … more

MICHAEL SCHEMAILLE | 4/6/20

Isaac Kardon makes a point during the lecture.

You might be surprised by China’s presence in the Middle East

MIDDLETOWN – Here are seven things you would have learned had you attended Isaac Kardon’s fascinating lecture on China and the Middle East on March 8 at Temple … more

FRAN OSTENDORF | 4/6/20

Tifereth Israel speaker avows that the case for immigration is as strong as ever

BY AVERY HAMLIN Jeff Jacoby, the celebrated op-ed columnist for The Boston Globe, was the speaker at Tifereth Israel Congregation’s Sunday Breakfast Series on March … more

4/6/20

High school student gives Purim spiel a feminist spin

Elana, a senior at Barrington High School, wrote and directed the Moana Purim Spiel for Temple Habonim, in Barrington. Here, she shares details of that experience. Writing and … more

ELANA SHEINKOPF | 4/6/20

The coronavirus crisis and your retirement savings

With the coronavirus pandemic upending lives, the temptation to dip into retirement assets such as IRAs and 401(k)s early can be powerful, especially for those facing unemployment or unexpected … more

JASON E. SIPERSTEIN | 4/5/20

The rabbi logged on to Zoom: A bride and groom were waiting

BY BEN HARRIS (JTA) – Before everything changed, Jalna Silverstein and Asael Papour were planning a wedding much like many other Jewish nuptials on the Upper West Side of … more

BEN HARRIS | 4/5/20

Passover in quarantine will be different

People have been asking me how will they be able to do Passover while in quarantine? A friend tells me “Rabbi this year we won’t be doing a Seder because the kids are not coming.” more

RABBI YOSSI LAUFER | 4/5/20

The sweetness of tradition

Passover has always been my favorite holiday, and an important one for my family. In these uncertain times, and with the reality of seders-in-isolation, I’ve been reminiscing a lot about … more

MICHAEL SCHEMAILLE | 4/5/20

Indian Bnei Menashe Jews baking matzah in Churachandpur, India.

Passover customs around the world

Passover, which commemorates freedom and honors the Jews who escaped from slavery in Egypt, is one of the most important Jewish holidays. It is celebrated by Jews worldwide – but those … more

Patricia Raskin | 4/5/20