One June 17, Temple Habonim will celebrate its fifth annual LGBTQ Pride Shabbat, and welcome Roz and Richard Keith and their son Hunter to the congregation, They will share the story of …
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6/9/16
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I became interested in Torah during my college years at Brown University. I felt the need to gain a more nuanced understanding of Judaism as I confronted puzzling social and intellectual challenges …
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NAVA WINKLER
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6/9/16
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May 20 was the third Tuesday of the month, which meant it was time for the Point Street Reading Series, Rhode Island’s newest – and perhaps only – reading series.
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ARIEL BROTHMAN
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6/9/16
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The Cohen School at Temple Torat Yisrael, in East Greenwich, celebrated its graduates and students at closing ceremonies on May 22.
The children were blessed under a large …
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DORI ADLER
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6/9/16
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My first trip to Germany came after college in the late ’60s as part of the typical “if it’s Thursday, it must be Belgium” grand tour of Europe. West Germany back then was …
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BARRY FAIN
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6/9/16
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Community members celebrate Lag B’Omer
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On May 26 there was fun, food, a parade and a visit by Davey the Clown. The gathering took place at the Sessions Street Park in Providence and was sponsored by Chabad R.I.
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6/9/16
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On a recent Sunday morning, about 50 people worked together to beautify the outside of Congregation Ohawe Sholam’s building on East Avenue in Pawtucket.
Thanks to donations from Home …
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6/9/16
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About a year ago, mahjong became a new interest in my mother’s life. Watching my mother’s group play this confusing game, I became intrigued. What is this mahjong? I had to have an …
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SETH CHITWOOD
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6/9/16
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A few years ago, in anticipation of the birth of his daughter, comedian Jimmy Kimmel dedicated a portion of his show to investigating “how to dad.” By asking a handful of young kids a …
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ARIEL BROTHMAN
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6/9/16
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Sisterhood marks Holocaust Remembrance Day
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5/27/16
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