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

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

PHDS students receive new Siddurim

On March 5, first-graders at the Providence Hebrew Day School had a party to celebrate receiving new siddurim. At right, Levi Yehuda Golden, Yaakov Flig, and Lieba Laufer sing about how they look … more

4/4/19

Hadassah honors Rhode Islander Karen Asher

CANTON, MASS. – On March 3, over 170 members and friends of Hadassah gathered at the Blue Hill Country Club, in Canton, to honor Karen Asher and other “Unsung Heroes” of the … more

4/4/19

Colors pop in Michele Keir’s art

For years, Michele Keir enjoyed a successful career as a commercial artist and graphic designer. Now retired, she has begun to create art for its own sake. Keir spoke with Jewish Rhode Island … more

MICHAEL SCHEMAILLE | 4/4/19

George Washington (Eliyahu Minkin) with a display about this life.

PHDS fourth-graders experience living history

Fourth grade at Providence Hebrew Day School culminated its half-year study of social studies with a Presidential Living History Museum on Feb. 14. As part of PHDS’s celebration … more

2/28/19

Tillie Orleck with sons Ralph, left, and Gary.

‘Matriarch of the Meal Site’ celebrates 90th birthday

CRANSTON – At 90, Tillie Orleck is sharp and spry. She still drives, and seems to know everyone at the Providence and Cranston Kosher senior meal sites, where her “near-perfect … more

MICHAEL SCHEMAILLE | 2/28/19

Jeffrey Padwa recognized with Extraordinary Leadership Award

Jeffrey Padwa will be recognized with the Extraordinary Leadership Award by the Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies on March 31 at its 2019 annual conference in Atlanta for his exceptional … more

2/28/19