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Donald Dwares speaks to golfers before the start of play.

Annual Richard Bornstein golf tourney raises $90,000

MIDDLETOWN – As Donald Dwares prepared to fire the shotgun start for the 38th Annual Richard Bornstein Memorial Dwares JCC Golf Classic, on June 17, he told the golfers, “It’s a … more

BRIGITTE BAUM | 7/5/24

New commission members

Newest appointed members of the Providence Human Relations Commission with Mayor Brett Smiley. Stephanie Hague, chief policy officer at the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island, is representing … more

6/7/24

Cara Mitnick, Gabe Amo, Harris Chorney and Rich Glucksman.

Rep. Amo voices support for Israel, fighting antisemitism

PROVIDENCE – On May 20, the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island welcomed U.S. Rep. Gabe Amo, D-R.I., to the Alliance’s Dwares Jewish Community Center for an intimate dialogue focusing … more

JEWISH RHODE ISLAND STAFF | 6/7/24

Departing shaliach Elihay Skital reflects on his eventful 2 years in R.I.

Elihay Skital, the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island’s shaliach (emissary from Israel), will be completing his two-year shlichut (mission) at the end of June. … more

DORI ADLER | 6/7/24

Discussing Hadassah (left to right) : Esta Barcohana, Judy Silverman, Judy Shefshick-Karll, Alyse Teitelbaum.

Hadassah RI celebrates the group’s 112th anniversary

PROVIDENCE – Hadassah members and friends gathered in Brown/RISD Hillel’s cozy student lounge on March 17 to celebrate Hadassah’s 112th anniversary. Participants also learned about … more

YARDENA KAPACH WINKLER | 4/5/24

Sewing for foster children

On Sunday , March 17, congregants of Congregation Beth David in Narragansett were joined by several members of Temple Shalom in Middletown for the annual Tote Bag Project. Participants brought sewing … more

4/5/24

A superhero, a scientist and a T. rex star in 2024’s new Passover children’s books

A superhero who saves the day; the return of a beloved multi-generational family of Jewish bears; a budding young nonbinary scientist who’s an heir to Frankenstein and a folk-style Ethiopian … more

PENNY SCHWARTZ | JTA | 4/5/24

Tips for growing a glorious garden

When spring arrives, the urge to get outside and enjoy the warmer temperatures is natural. Maybe it even inspires thoughts of a new project, such as planting tiny seeds in hopes of a bountiful … more

KENDRA DOE-MODE | 3/1/24

Sweethearts celebrate at the Kosher Cafe

Good company, live music, dancing and lunch. Guests of the Kosher Senior Cafe had it all Feb. 9 at the Sweetheart Dance sponsored by Jewish Collaborative Services and the Jewish Alliance of Greater … more

2/14/24

Supreme Court Justice Melissa A. Long, left, and Attorney Hamza Chaudary speak to the group.

Teens get a moving lesson on privilege, bias and stepping up

PROVIDENCE – The energy was palpable as a group of high school students crowded around tables on Jan. 22, talking excitedly over slices of pizza. Their dinner guests were a Rhode Island Supreme … more

GIOVANNA WISEMAN | 2/2/24