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On June 6, a rally and ride was held to support Israel and against anti-Semitism. Motorcyclists started in Warwick and ended at Praise Tabernacle Church in Cranston where there were speakers.

On June 6, some 75 members of the Rhode Island Jewish and Christian communities attended a rally in support of Israel and against anti-Semitism. The speeches took place at the end of a motorcycle ride from Warwick to … more

6/16/21

Alliance annual meeting tonight

There’s still time to register for the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island’s 10th Annual Meeting. The virtual event takes place at 7 p.m. tonight. You must register to attend. To receive a Zoom link, go to https://www.jewishallianceri.org/annualmeeting/ more

6/16/21

‘Great American Deli Schlep’ rides into Rhody

Jewish motorcyclist Steve Goode was met with a large sandwich and even larger smiles from the Rhode Island Jewish community as he pulled up in front of Providence’s newest Jewish deli, Bubbie’s Market & Deli, on June 11. more

HANNAH ALTMAN | 6/16/21

Area synagogues begin the process of reopening

As more people receive COVID-19 vaccinations and return to in-person gatherings in Rhode Island, synagogues are addressing the question of how to expand their services. Jewish Rhode Island reached … more

HANNAH ALTMAN | 6/3/21

Update from Project Shoresh

Project Shoresh recently raised almost $170,000 though a matching community campaign to jumpstart expansion, bringing four new couples to live in Providence and learn and grow with the organization. … more

6/3/21

RIIC partnership helps R.I.’s Hispanic small-business owners

PROVIDENCE – On April 29, the Rhode Island-Israel Collaborative (RIIC) and the Rhode Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce announced the winners of the R.I. Latino Biz Web Design Project, which … more

MICHAEL SCHEMAILLE | 6/3/21

R.I.’s Israeli emissary to share her inspiring story on June 9

Many Rhode Islanders vaguely know that Or Cohen was an Israeli naval officer before she became the community’s shlichah, or Israeli emissary. During the pandemic, over a dozen Jewish … more

LARRY KATZ | 6/3/21

My sister’s wedding in Israel

The happiest event in Jewish life is a wedding, the moment when two worlds/two families become one. I flew back to Israel last month for my sister’s wedding celebrations. It … more

OR COHEN | 6/3/21

Summer food program feeds kids for free

PROVIDENCE – With summer right around the corner, it’s time to think about keeping children healthy while school is out. The Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island provides free meals to … more

6/3/21

Kosher Café welcomes back seniors

Guests of the JCS Kosher Senior Cafe at the Dwares Jewish Community Center in Providence and the JCS Kosher Senior meal site at Temple Sinai in Cranston met together for Friday lunch on May 7 in the … more

6/3/21