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The top 7 perks of being Jewish in December

NEW YORK (Kveller via JTA) – Growing up, ours was the only house on the block with a menorah glowing in the window. This should have put me onto the fast track to Christmas envy, but it didn’t. I respected Christmas, but was never jealous of … more

RACHEL MINKOWSKY | 11/27/15

Fun line-up for Double Chai Society

On June 22, 25 young community members from all over Rhode Island gathered at the home of Double Chai Society co-chairs Steve and Emily Shalansky for a Double Chai Society cocktail reception. more

8/6/15

Model Community Passover Seder

Warwick – On March 20, buses delivered seniors from the community to Congregation Am David to celebrate Passover. Older Rhode Islanders and people with disabilities united for a special Seder that was designed with their needs in mind. Shorter … more

Irina Missiuro | 3/26/15

Continue family traditions with a little help from PJ Library

When you think back on your childhood, one of the first memories that likely pops into your head is cuddling in bed with mom and dad while they read bedtime stories to you until you doze off. It’s the moment that little ones wait for the entire … more

Irina Missiuro | 12/4/14

History of Dutch elm disease

Dutch elm disease (DED) is a vascular wilt disease caused by the fungus Ophiostoma novo-ulmi that affects American elms by killing individual branches and ultimately causing the tree’s death in one to several years. This fungus is spread by … more

Tee Jay Boudreau | 3/13/14

The Alliance names Kirsch’s successor

PROVIDENCE – Arthur Norman, a resident of Providence, has agreed to become interim executive editor of The Jewish Voice, effective Sept. 14, Jeffrey Savit, chief executive officer and president of the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island – … more

9/12/13

Living with autism

/PHOTO Jewish Alliance An overflow crowd of 100 people, top, attended the “Autism Today” program Feb. 28 at the Dwares JCC. Chairs were set up in the lobby to accommodate the attendees who came to hear Drs. Barry Prizant and … more

3/3/16

Signs of the times

The Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island’s board room came alive Sept. 8 during a special news conference to celebrate the signing of the Holocaust-Genocide bill. The program featured … more

Marty Cooper | 9/16/16

6 new Hanukkah kids’ books to help enlighten the holiday

JTA – From a new audio version of “Hanukkah Bear” – a holiday favorite by National Jewish Book Award winner Eric A. Kimmel – to a novel for young teens set during the … more

PENNY SCHWARTZ | 12/9/16

Don’t take medicines for granted

The American Medical Association believes that we may be taking our medicine for granted with potentially dangerous results. One study showed that some 65 percent of all Americans take one or … more

3/2/17