Stories,photos

264 results total, viewing 131 - 140

Neal Drobnis, coordinator of kosher nutrition, recently celebrated 10 years with the Kosher Senior Cafés. He received kudos from visitors and café participants and cake was served at … more

8/1/19

Presidents, left to right: Rabbi Ethan Adler, Meri Kaufman (2012-2013), Walter Horowitz (2007-2010), Honorable Edward Newman (1984-1986), Stanley Barnett (1986-1989), Harris Chorney (2014 - present), Robert Babat (2010-2012), and Alvin Gabrilowitz (1989 - 1993; 2013 - 2014). Not pictured: Joe Block (1980-1982), deceased; Bruce Jacober (1982-1984), deceased; Michael Hoffer (1993-1998); Sheldon Slomowitz (1998-2001); Sara Nelson (2001 - 2002; 2004 - 2007); Steven Poulten (2002-2004)

Congregation Beth David celebrates its 40-year history and its future

When the 60 or so Jews who summered in Narragansett began to gather for Shabbat services at the home of Charles and Sarah Koffler, they couldn’t imagine that over time their devotion would … more

FRANK PROSNITZ | 7/5/19

The Afro-Semitic Experience brings new musical to WaterFire Arts Center on July 23

In the early 1990s, composer John Zorn began to ask, “What is Jewish music? What is its future?” Those questions gave rise to the Radical Jewish Culture movement, whose goal is to explore what Jewish music can be. more

MICHAEL SCHEMAILLE | 7/5/19

Dwares JCC Golf Classic raises $63,000

CRANSTON – On June 3, golfers arrived at the beautiful Alpine Country Club to a shining sun, warm weather and a bit of wind for the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island’s 34th … more

SETH FINKLE | 7/5/19

Ken Schneider phones a client to make a delivery.

Kosher food pantry fills need in Jewish community

PROVIDENCE – There’s a unique food resource in the Rhode Island Jewish community. The Louis & Goldie Chester Full Plate Kosher Food Pantry, now celebrating its 10th anniversary, … more

FRAN OSTENDORF | 6/6/19

Fighting Hunger in R.I.

On April 28, The Outreach Program was held at Temple Beth-El. Participants packaged 40,000 meals that were distributed to Rhode Island agencies and food pantries. In addition, $9,800 was raised thanks for generous donations. This was very close to the goal of $10,000. more

6/6/19

Mark & Cindy Feinstein, left, Cathy & Bobby Oresman.

Golfing for a cause

It was a bright and breezy start to the 34th annual Dwares JCC Golf Classic. The annual event, sponsored by the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island, was held June 3 at Alpine Country Club in Cranston. more

6/6/19

Mike Fink in the house where he grew up and still lives.

The world of Mike Fink: Local insights, worries and sour tomatoes

As the longest-serving faculty member at the Rhode Island School of Design, literary arts Prof. Mike Fink has influenced generations of students. Fink started teaching at RISD in 1957, after … more

MICHAEL SCHEMAILLE | 6/6/19

My life with cats and a dog

There are close to 90 million dogs living in the country’s households, according to a 2017 survey by the American Pet Products Association, and 86 million domestic cats, according to the … more

LARRY KESSLER | 5/2/19

(From left): Meir Dahan, owns a clothing company; Uval Brill, teaches filmmaking at a high school; Orly Sela, teaches dance specializing in patients with Parkinson’s Disease, as well as nursing home residents and Jewish and Arab children; Monica Brustein, works in the marketing department of a jewelry factory; Ora Haviv-Magel, works with people who have handicaps or disabilities.

It’s a party and you are invited

Hafla Night brings the tastes, sounds and stories of Israel to Rhode Island at 7 p.m. on Monday, May 20. There will be an opportunity to enjoy Israel though the tastes and smells of the food, and … more

JEWISH RHODE ISLAND STAFF | 5/2/19