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Gala celebration marks Alliance B’nai Mitzvah

A gala celebration filled with reflection and inspiration will mark the B’nai Mitzvah milestone anniversary of the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island on Dec. 7. The community is invited to … more

JEWISH RHODE ISLAND STAFF | 11/13/24

Hillel leaders in Rhode Island reflect on past year and look ahead to new initiatives

As a new school year unfolds in Rhode Island, campus Hillels are reflecting on the turbulent year behind them and taking stock of the ways in which Jewish life on college campuses continues to … more

EMMA NEWBERY | 11/13/24

Judaism in historical perspective

We Jews talk a lot about our history, but often the history of the people, not so much the history of our religion or Torah. An exception is Jonathan Sarna, University Professor of American Jewish … more

JOHN LANDRY | 11/13/24

From left, Jalynn Steele as Tanya, Christine Sherrill as Donna and Carly Sakolove as Rosie in the national tour of “Mamma Mia!” The tour is playing at Providence Performing Arts Center through Nov. 17.

Seven not a charm for touring jukebox musical ‘Mama Mia!’

PROVIDENCE – While the moral at the end of the jukebox musical “Mamma Mia!” is that true love comes but once in a lifetime, the show itself – which uses the highly synthesized … more

BOB ABELMAN | 11/13/24

Adele Espo with her children (left to right) Joe, David, Hal, and Caryn at her 100th birthday

A giving way to celebrate

Adele G. Espo celebrated her 100th birthday in September of this year with a big party planned by her four children. The invitation requested that instead of giving Adele a gift, … more

CLAIRE UZIEL | 11/3/24

Alliance Community Campaign a meaningful way to make a year-end gift

The holiday season is fast approaching, and we know how busy you are! The Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island wants to make your year-end giving easier. Below are some meaningful ways to give … more

11/3/24

Freedom of religion in practice: Roger Williams and the Hahn Memorial

“I acknowledge that to molest any person, Jew or Gentile, for either professing doctrine, or practicing worship meerly religious or spiritual, is to persecute him, and such a person (whether … more

LINDA LOTRIDGE LEVIN | 11/3/24

RI-produced Jewish short film ‘Perpetual’ wins in New Bedford

The short documentary “Perpetual” has been making waves in the film festival circuit, winning awards and touching hearts along the way. Having received Best Voiceover Performance at the … more

SETH CHITWOOD | 11/3/24

Jewish organizations in Rhode Island secure over $2M in nonprofit security grants

In a significant move to bolster security for local Jewish institutions, the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island, along with several other Jewish organizations in the state, have secured over $2 million in federal Nonprofit Security Grants. These funds are designed to enhance the safety and security of Jewish institutions and nonprofits … more

EMMA NEWBERY | 11/3/24