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WASHINGTON – Rhode Islanders were among the roughly 290,000 people who streamed into Washington on Tuesday by rail, by air, by car and by bus for the March for Israel. more

AARON GINSBURG | 11/14/23

J-Space after-school gardening program in full bloom

Spring has finally sprung, and the contents of the greenhouses behind the Dwares JCC in Providence are showing a lot of green! Last fall, Shannon Kochanek, the director of the Eides Family J-Space’s after-school program, broke new ground with a … more

ARIEL BROTHMAN | 3/18/16

Fear should not drive thoughtful decision-making

Fear often causes the hand to close up tight. That, sadly, has been the reaction of many in the United States, including in Congress, in the aftermath of recent deadly terrorist attacks in Paris, Beirut and Mali. A discussion about how much more … more

NOEL RUBINTON | 11/27/15

Four cups for four sons

Every year families all over the world unite to enjoy the Seder. While calling all members of the family together may feel like the gathering of the exiles, it is the laughter and discussion held around the table that all will remember for years to … more

ANNA HARWOOD | 3/26/15

Author and mah jongg historian Gregg Swain

Author and mah jongg historian Gregg Swain will present an interesting and informative program on Dec. 14 at 3 p.m. at Temple Habonim, 165 New Meadow Road, Barrington, as part of its Adult Education series. Swain is the co-author, along with Ann … more

LOIS KEMP | 12/4/14

A warm welcome to Israeli emissary Gilor Meshulam

Gilor Meshulam is the 2014 Israeli shaliach (emissary) to the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island. Born and raised in Hertzliyya, Israel, he studied law, criminology and French in high school and enlisted in the IDF upon graduation. … more

Elanah Chassen | 8/28/14

Dr. Richard Besdine offers insights about ‘the aging avalanche’

PROVIDENCE – Richard W. Besdine, M.D., Greer Professor of Geriatric Medicine, was the keynote speaker for the first of 10 lectures on healthy aging that was sponsored by the Lifelong Learning Collaborative and held at Temple Beth-El in Providence. more

Sam Shamoon | 9/12/13

Seniors from the Kosher meal sites enjoy a Hanukkah party in December 2015 at Temple Emanu-El. On April 8, there will be a community seder at Temple Sinai.

From visits to meals, Jewish Alliance helps local seniors in need

The Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island does more than provide access to Jewish life for our community. Did you know that, among many other things, we help those in need in our own backyard? The … more

BY HILLARY SCHULMAN | 4/13/16

Statement from Brown RISD Hillel

Brown RISD Hillel is deeply concerned by the activities that occurred in its facility on Wednesday, May 11, 2016. The un-authorized showing of three short films, produced by an organization that does … more

5/27/16

Ask the director

Question: Are funerals allowed during holidays? J.C. Smithfield Dear J.C., The answer is both yes and no. It really depends on the holiday. For example, you can have a … more

Michael D. Smith F.D./R.E., Shalom Memorial Chapel | 2/16/18