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A drawing of the shul from the 35th anniversary book in 1940.

The many lives of the Howell Street shul

Researchers, while searching our extensive collections for information about relatives or distant ancestors, often ask me supposedly “quick” questions as an aside. A common one is … more

JOSHUA JASPER | 5/27/16

Brown RISD Hillel hosts a visual exhibit of a recent spring-break trip to Ethiopia taken by students.

Brown RISD Hillel students create exhibit based on volunteer project in Ethiopia

PROVIDENCE – A group of students from Brown RISD Hillel has created an exhibit based on their recent spring break trip to Ethiopia, where they worked with community members to restore a … more

ARIEL BROTHMAN | 5/27/16

Lipman Pike: Jewish baseball pioneer and power hitter

He was one of the game’s greatest power hitters, and he actually beat a horse in a race. Considered by many to be the first professional baseball player, he was also the first Jewish … more

MARTY COOPER | 5/12/16

URI Birthright Fellow looks behind the scenes of these popular trips

Birthright Israel – mention this to anyone who has participated and you’ll instantly hear. “OMG, I loved my trip.” Or, “My so and so went on Birthright and loved … more

YANIV HAVUSHA | 5/12/16

Providence native to take the stage in Trinity Rep’s ‘Oklahoma!’

So what does it feel like to be appearing on stage at a theater where you have been in the audience since you were a child? For 24-year-old Providence native Hannah Spacone, … more

MELANIE COON | 4/28/16

Hadassah Rhode Island installs 2016 officers

On March 1, officers of Hadassah Rhode Island for 2016 were installed by Karen Dannin, a member of the National Hadassah Honorary Council. Dannin thanked outgoing officers for their service, and spoke about the newly constructed Sarah Wetsman … more

3/18/16