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Those of you who know me will chuckle over this article. Those of you who don’t will either see yourself in these words or be reminded of someone you know. Like my mother, I am a weather … more
New England Academy of Torah’s annual production took place recently and according to all reports, “Dare to Trust” was a major success. The acting, singing, dancing were … more
Study is a central practice in Judaism, and in many ways there has never been a better time to approach Jewish texts and traditions.  Yeshivas have expanded, online resources abound, and many … more
Purim preparations [Photo gallery]
JTA – With costumes, spiels and lots of drinking, Purim is one of Judaism’s most raucous holidays. You might know about beautiful Esther thwarting evil Haman’s plans, the custom of … more
JTA – When I explain Purim to those less familiar with the holiday, I tell them it’s kind of like Jewish Halloween. Not so much because of the history and story behind each (Purim has no … more
“ Gett : The Trial of Vivian Amsalem,” a 2014 film featuring some of Israel’s leading actors, will be screened at the Dwares JCC in Providence on March 8, from 6-9 p.m. The movie … more
The seeds of the current conflict in the Middle East go back a century, to World War I, when Britain and her allies overthrew the Ottoman Empire. Britain’s clandestine allies in the region were … more
I really enjoyed the five months I spent in Israel recently. I spent the first month doing Ulpan (learning Hebrew), and the rest of the time studying at Tel Aviv University. My program was a 10-week … more
A multifaith, multidenominational vigil in solidarity against recent acts of hate will take place at the Holocaust Memorial on the River Walk, just off South Main Street, in Providence, on March 5 at … more
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