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Meal distribution is organized outside The Miriam Hospital in Providence

On May 12, the staff of the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island, together with staff of HG80, were able to provide 115 lunches to show gratitude to the incredible team at The Miriam … more

JEWISH RHODE ISLAND STAFF | 5/14/20

Volunteers organize boxes in the social hall at Congregation Beth Sholom during the first Kosher lunch distribution. From left, Nadia Benz, PHDS graduate, Chavi Saklad, PHDS senior, Rachel Schloss, PHDS, parent coordinator, and Chef Freda Ronkin of Ahava Catering.

Kosher meals available for children under 18

On May 8, 200 local children received Kosher Grab-and-Go breakfasts and lunches from Ahava Catering, located at Congregation Beth Sholom in Providence, through a program of the Providence Parks … more

5/14/20

Emergency relief campaign helping community in need

The Emergency Relief and Recovery Campaign has raised close to $200,000 (as of press time) to benefit members of the community who find themselves in need of assistance in these challenging … more

SARA MASRI | 5/3/20

JCDSRI continues learning online

The Jewish Community Day School of Rhode Island is excited to join together again after Passover break. The faculty and staff continue to work in partnership with parents and caregivers to provide … more

5/3/20

Newly ordained Rabbi Andrew Klein in 2001 in the library at Hevreh of Southern Berkshire.

Retiring Barrington rabbi looks back and ahead

When Rabbi Andrew Klein announced his retirement from Temple Habonim 18 months ago, June 2020 seemed a long way away. Now, with his retirement looming, he’s looking forward to the next chapter in his life after 13 years of leading the Barrington congregation. The last few months on the job have been quite different than Klein had imagined. more

FRAN OSTENDORF | 5/3/20

The best co-worker ever: Working with your pet

Having your furkid as a co-worker can be an added bonus when you’re working from home. Working with your pet can be very therapeutic – helping you to better cope with the daily … more

TRIPSWITHPETS.COM | 5/3/20

How to safely enjoy your pet during self-isolation

Jewish Rhode Island asked Dr. Jane Linden, a veterinarian and the owner of the Providence River Animal Hospital, about the effects of the pandemic and stay-at-home orders on pets. Here is some of our … more

FRAN OSTENDORF | 5/3/20

Pets in the community: A glimpse of our furry friends

Our furry companions are here when we need them, and we do love them. We are happy to brag about them. When we put out the last-minute call for our annual pet issue, you delivered with favorite … more

5/3/20

Finding a furry friend during the pandemic

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak, animal shelters around the world have seen significant increases in people fostering and adopting pets. Those who had previously considered fostering an … more

MICHAEL SCHEMAILLE | 5/3/20

A shining light amid the darkness of cancer

Whether you refer to the actions described in this column as tikkun olam, tzedakah or a mitzvah is irrelevant. What does matter is that the people involved in the art exhibit that is the focal point … more

LARRY KESSLER | 5/3/20