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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 …
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ARIEL BROTHMAN
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5/27/16
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PROVIDENCE – If inspiring philanthropy is one of your New Year’s resolutions, the Rhode Island Foundation can help.Under the Giving Circles initiative, the Foundation will select up to …
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1/22/17
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Rhode Island senior citizens who want a hot Kosher lunch will soon be able to get one in Providence five days a week.
The Kosher Senior Café in Providence, operated by Jewish Family Service …
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FRAN OSTENDORF
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4/27/17
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Question: I recently visited my dad at home at lunchtime. Mom passed last year. I asked Dad what he was having for lunch and he quickly changed the subject. During my visit, I opened the …
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JEWISH COLLABORATIVE SERVICES STAFF
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11/8/18
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PROVIDENCE, April 7, 2020 — Why is this Passover different from all other Passovers? It is easy to know the answer to that question, but we must acknowledge that it is also very hard. This year, especially for families and friends who love to gather in large groups for their Seders, the COVID-19 crisis brings disappointment. This year, we must celebrate the festival only with our household members as part of our effort to limit the spread of the novel coronavirus. We can derive strength and comfort knowing that we are helping to save lives in this way, but there is no denying that this is not the Passover we had hoped for.
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4/7/20
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Israel is known for many things, including distilling drinkable water from the sea, but few know that Israel also distills whiskey. On March 11, Israeli Talia Garber will enlighten us with an Israeli whiskey-tasting program.
Although the event will be online, Town Wine and Spirits is making a mini-set of Israeli whiskeys available for those who want to join in the tasting. But the Zoom program should be enjoyable even for those who just want to watch as Garber takes us on a journey “From Scotland to the Holy Land.”
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LARRY KATZ
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2/17/21
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On Oct. 21, Temple Torat Yisrael held their first “Casino Night” under the direction of “Wekater2you.”
More than 100 attended an exciting evening, designed to look just like a “high-end gambling casino” including decorations, …
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12/11/15
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Passover is a holiday that’s as much about doubt as it is about certainty. In addition to the four questions, there are many others we ask ourselves during the celebration. Is it necessary to place pillows on our chairs to eat in a reclining …
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Irina Missiuro
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3/26/15
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On Dec. 7, approximately 250 enthusiastic community members gathered at Temple Emanu-El to celebrate the success of the Jewish Alliance’s 2015 Annual Campaign.
Susan and Ed Odessa and Judy and Mayer Levitt co-chaired the event. Judy …
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JENNIFER ZWIRN
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12/18/14
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Rhode Islanders have a cadre of candidates to choose from in this year’s primary election, Tuesday, Sept 9. The list includes a who’s who in politics, from secretary of state to governor and mayor of Providence. It also includes a host of …
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MARTY COOPER
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8/28/14
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