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David Neill from the U.S. Attorney's office addresses the crowd at the summit on March 16.

We need to see the humanity in all people

PROVIDENCE – About 80 people from diverse communities across Rhode Island attended a statewide summit on May 16 that focused on hate: what it looks like in our state, what’s contributing … more

FRAN OSTENDORF | 5/18/23

Letter writing collected in new book

Dr. Mel B. Yoken has been a letter writer for much of his life. If he reads a book he enjoys, he writes a note to the author to say thank you. “It’s not a big deal for me. Get a piece of paper, write it down, put a stamp on it.” He has collected the replies to those letters in his newest book “A History of Letters: Memorable Quotes from a Moribund Art” (Atmosphere Press 2022). more

SARAH GREENLEAF | 5/17/23

Author to discuss Tree of Life mass shooting at June 11 program

Author Mark Oppenheimer will lecture in person and on Zoom at Temple Emanu-El on Sunday, June 11, from 4 to 5:30 p.m., about the 2018 antisemitic mass shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue, in the … more

5/17/23

Zie is owned by Jana Knibb and Ryan Forman of Providence.

Our Annual Showcase of Pets [Photo gallery]

5/5/23

The Teverow family in the mid-1960s. Back, left to right: Jacqueline, Joseph, and Paul. Front, left to right: Joshua, Philip, and Lee.

The Teverow Fund: A gift that keeps on giving

The Joseph Teverow and Jacqueline Teverow Memorial Fund, an endowment fund established 40 years ago with the then Bureau of Jewish Education, continues to sponsor lectures and … more

CLAIRE UZIEL | 5/5/23

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

Bus to bring Rhode Islanders to NYC for Celebrate Israel Parade June 4

The Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island is chartering a bus on June 4 so Rhode islanders can join over 40,000 (yes, you read that right!) children, teens and adults in marching down New York … more

LARRY KATZ | 5/5/23

Judy Silverman and Karen Beraha with a nicely wrapped gift.

Hadassah R.I. to celebrate 50 years of gift-wrapping fundraisers

Hadassah Rhode Island invites its members and friends to celebrate Hadassah’s decades of volunteer work at the Warwick Mall during the holiday … more

PAMELA GERSHMAN COHEN and JUDY SILVERMAN | 5/5/23

Stuart Freiman and Aaron Weintraub unveiled a reproduction of Congregation Agudas Achim’s newly restored and preserved Articles of Incorporation.

Congregation Agudas Achim celebrates community at ‘Incorporation Gala’

“This is amazing!” Those words were heard over and over at a gathering to celebrate Congregation Agudas Achim and its community. Dubbed the Incorporation Gala, the March 11 party at … more

5/5/23

Tips for keeping your kids safe in cyberspace this summer

School’s almost out, and your kids will probably want to spend lots of time on phones, tablets and computers this summer. While these devices can be a great way to stay connected, it’s … more

LINDSAY LIEBERMAN | 5/4/23