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Winter Baxt lecture highlights history behind ‘The Quiet Village’

Please join the Sandra Bornstein Holocaust Education Center for our Winter Baxt Lecture at Temple Beth-El on Dec. 8 at 10 a.m. This year, we are presenting a two-part series on the upcoming … more

12/8/24

Helping out

Howie Bromberg recently spent several weeks volunteering in Israel. Here he is picking pomegranates. There are many opportunities to volunteer in Israel through groups and individually. You can read … more

12/8/24

Nonprofit leaders hear from Amo, Magaziner about Security Grant Program

The Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island reaffirmed its support for security opportunities in Rhode Island with an open gathering for nonprofit leaders on Dec. 2. Agency heads and staff got a … more

EMMA NEWBERY | 12/8/24

“The Swimmer”: Challenges faced by a gay Israeli athlete

Temple Emanuel’s LGBTQ+ Affinity Group, TEQ and the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island are pleased to collaborate for the first time to bring an event to the entire community. The … more

STEVEN HOREN | 12/8/24

Jordan Fleischer and Moshe Karlin at the D’or l’dor event.

Honoring our legacy through inspired cooking

On Monday, Oct. 28, the Jewish Federation Foundation of Greater Rhode Island (JFF) honored the Dor L’Dor Society with a special event featuring two young, local Jewish chefs. In an airy room at … more

12/8/24

Newspaper courtesy Rhode Island Jewish Historical Association

Witness to History

The assassination of Yitzhak Rabin , then-prime minister of Israel, was one of the most dramatic events of the 1990s, sending shockwaves throughout the Jewish Diaspora. The Dec. 7, 1995, issue of the … more

12/8/24

Pam Morris, Lisa and Alex Kaufman, Stacy and Doug Emanuel, and Scott Wolf who presented recipients with the Wolf Award for multigenerational philanthropy.

JCS event celebrates leadership, legacy, community impact

WARWICK – Jewish Collaborative Services (JCS) 7th Annual Meeting was an evening of heartfelt celebration of the agency’s achievements over the past year, honoring exceptional individuals … more

JESSICA HOARD | 12/8/24

Hadassah program aims to fight antisemitism with knowledge

On Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, the Rhode Island Chapter of Hadassah hosted an online program as part of its ongoing “Let’s Talk” community series. The event, “Find Out. Speak Out … more

SHAINA WEINTRAUB | 12/8/24

Hillel leaders in Rhode Island reflect on past year and look ahead to new initiatives

As a school year unfolds in Rhode Island, campus Hillels are reflecting on the turbulent year behind them and taking stock of the ways in which Jewish life on college campuses continues to thrive. On … more

EMMA NEWBERY | 12/8/24

Bringing aid: Building hope

The Jewish Alliance’s largest overseas partner, the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (the Joint or JDC), acts as our global emergency response partner, working in 70 countries … more

BRAD SWARTZ | 12/8/24