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Jeffrey Brier helps open The Miriam Hospital time capsule.

Miriam Hospital time capsule contents revealed

PROVIDENCE – On Thursday morning, June 19, the time capsule from the cornerstone of The Miriam Hospital’s second building was opened by Jeffrey G. Brier and family as more than 50 members of the Miriam staff … more

FRAN OSTENDORF | 6/19/25

Sh’ma Koleinu: Solidarity with Butler Hospital workers is a moral call for us all

By now, you have likely seen, read or heard that on May 15, 2025, nearly 800 union employees at Butler Hospital went on strike. In partnership with dedicated leaders of 1199SEIU New England, those … more

RABBI HEATHER SHORE | 6/19/25

PROVIDENCE, RI—Wednesday, June 18, 2025—Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island annual meeting. Photo Glenn Osmundson

Alliance celebrates 14 years, welcomes sixth board chair

PROVIDENCE – Members of the Jewish community celebrated 14 years of the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island at the organization’s annual meeting Wednesday night [June 18]. … more

6/19/25

PROVIDENCE, RI—Monday, June 16, 2025—Rabbi Preston Neimeiser leads the Rhode Island Faith Communities’ “Together in Welcome.” A vigil for immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers. The event was held at the Rhode Island Irish Famine Memorial. lenn Osmundson/Jewish Rhode Island

Interfaith vigil supports immigrant rights

The mood was somber. The voices were serious. And the tone was a call to action as approximately 50 members of the interfaith community came together Monday [June 16] to advocate for rights for … more

FRAN OSTENDORF | 6/18/25

Annual Golf Classic a success

The 39th Annual Richard Bornstein Memorial Dwares JCC Golf Classic, held on June 9, was a tremendous success, raising more than $90,000 and drawing an impressive 167 guests to the Warwick Country … more

BRIGITTE BAUM | 6/18/25

RI Foundation offers grants to Jewish groups in Greater Providence

PROVIDENCE, RI – Jewish community charitable organizations, synagogues and day schools serving Greater Providence have until July 11 to apply for more than $40,000 in grants through the Bliss, … more

6/17/25

Summer food program feeds campers at no cost

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 … more

6/10/25

Volunteers make Alliance’s Campaign a success

The success of the Jewish Alliance’s Community Campaign relies not only on generous donors but also on the passion and dedication of volunteer solicitors. After all, volunteers are the heart … more

6/10/25

Books on the Beach returns for 10th year

Hadassah Rhode Island (Roberta Schneider, president) and Hadassah Southern New England Region (Jody Fredman, president) have again worked to invite two well-known and recently published authors to … more

JEWISH RHODE ISLAND STAFF | 6/10/25

Brown graduation

` Over memorial weekend , the Rhode Island Coalition for Israel (RICI), together with Brown alumni and parents, organized an aerial banner to fly overhead during Brown’s graduation. The banner … more

6/10/25