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Rachel Cohn is bringing exciting new programs to Emanu-El’s religious school

PROVIDENCE – Rachel Cohn became the director of youth education and engagement at Temple Emanu-El a year ago. As she enters her second year at the temple, she is excited about major additions … more

ARLENE S. SIMON | 8/4/23

The group of URI Students on the Birthright trip.

Birthright: In Israel, ‘you feel like you are home for the first time’

In May, I was granted the gift of taking a Birthright trip to the homeland of Israel. The 40 people in my Birthright group were other students from the University of Rhode Island, as well as … more

BRETT RUBEN | 8/4/23

Art draws us together

This story starts on a dark and stormy afternoon – and at first I thought it would end with a sinking feeling and a “glug.” It began as I was backing out of my driveway in … more

ROBERT ISENBERG | 8/4/23

A rendering of the Borscht Belt Museum in Ellenville, New York.

Rhode Islander among those making the Catskills Borscht Belt Museum a reality

Growing up in the suburbs of New York City, my family would frequently vacation in the foothills of the Catskills Mountains, an area commonly referred to as the Borscht Belt. An hour’s … more

ROBIN KAUFFMAN | 7/7/23

Emanu-El’s Pride Shabbat draws hundreds of participants

PROVIDENCE – On June 9-10, Temple Emanu-El’s LGBTQ+ affinity group, TEQ, hosted a remarkable weekend. The event featured Rabbi Mike Moskowitz, the esteemed Scholar in Residence for Trans … more

RABBI MICHAEL FEL, FRED FELDER and STEVEN HOREN | 7/7/23

(L to R)—Lisa Maybruch, Molly O’Mara, Tracy Tavares, Lynn Malloney, Liz Goodermote.

Annual Golf Classic is a winner for Alliance programs

The 37th Annual Dwares JCC Golf Classic took place on June 19 at the Wanumetonomy Golf and Country Club in Middletown. Golfers took advantage of a nice day on the links and a chance to raise funds to … more

JEWISH RHODE ISLAND STAFF | 7/7/23

Collages created by the stamps collected as part of the Foxboro Regional Charter School’s Holocaust Stamps Project are part of the new exhibit at the American Philatelic Center in Bellefonte, Pa.

Holocaust Stamps Project exhibit opens June 11 in its new home

The Holocaust Stamps Project , which collected 11 million stamps in memory of both Jewish and non-Jewish victims of the Holocaust, will go on display in its new home in Pennsylvania on June 11. … more

LARRY KESSLER | 6/1/23

R.I.’s Israeli emissary to discuss growing up gay and religious in Israel

Elihay Skital will share his journey from religious gay man in Israel to acceptance and freedom, on Wednesday evening, June 7. As Pride Month begins, Skital, the Israeli shaliach (emissary) to … more

LARRY KATZ | 6/1/23

Project Linus Mitzvah Day participants display some of their quilts.

Sisterhood’s project brings warmth, comfort to children in need

EAST GREENWICH – Members of Temple Torat Yisrael’s Sisterhood met on a recent Sunday to make a difference in the lives of Rhode Island children in crisis. To support Project Linus , … more

6/1/23

Jewish legislators stand with leaders of Rhode Island’s Jewish community celebrating the 75th anniversary of Israeli independence. From left to right: Rep. Alex Finkelman (D-Dist. 74, Jamestown, Middletown), Rep. Jennifer Smith Boylan (D-Dist. 66, Barrington, East Providence), Rabbi Michael Fel, House Deputy Majority Whip Mia Ackerman (D-Dist. 45, Cumberland, Lincoln), Jewish Alliance President Adam Greenman, Cantor Brian Mayer, President of the Rhode Island-Israel Collaborative Avi Nevel and Rep. Jason Knight (D-Dist. 67, Barrington, Warren).

Israeli Independence Day at the R.I. State House

PROVIDENCE —House Deputy Majority Whip Mia Ackerman hosted Jewish leaders from across Rhode Island at the State House on April 27 for Israeli Independence Day. She also sponsored a resolution … more

5/5/23