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The memorial at the crematorium at the Sachsenhausen concentration camp.

Mission to Berlin, Budapest highlights many needs in awakening Jewish communities

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 … more

BARRY FAIN | 6/9/16

Community members celebrate Lag B’Omer [Photo gallery]

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. more

6/9/16

Participants in the beautification project at Ohawe Sholam gather for a group photo May 29. Approximately 50 people pitched in to help spruce up the outside of the Pawtucket shul, planting flowers and trimming bushes. More photos on page 18.

Acts of kindness

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 … more

6/9/16

Seth Chitwood, Michael Sheff, Joan Sheff and Faye Dion concentrate on the game while Jerry Weiner looks on.

Mahjong – it’s not just for women anymore

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 … more

SETH CHITWOOD | 6/9/16

What does it mean to be a good Jewish father?

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 … more

ARIEL BROTHMAN | 6/9/16

Sisterhood marks Holocaust Remembrance Day [Photo gallery]

5/27/16

A drawing of the shul from the 35th anniversary book in 1940.

The many lives of the Howell Street shul

Researchers, while searching our extensive collections for information about relatives or distant ancestors, often ask me supposedly “quick” questions as an aside. A common one is … more

JOSHUA JASPER | 5/27/16

Five habits that can lead to a greener, happier life

(Family Features) – Whether you take shorter showers, reduce food waste or make eco-minded choices at the grocery store, adopting one simple habit can make a difference in protecting … more

5/27/16

‘Screenagers’ is for tweens, teens and adults

Are you watching kids navigate the world through touch screens? Do you and your teen struggle to negotiate screen time? If so, you are one of many concerned parents. Kesher (a … more

5/27/16

Muslim scholar, educator and chaplain to speak at Congregation Beth Sholom

Celene Ibrahim – scholar, educator and chaplain – will speak on June 4 at Providence’s Congregatiaon Beth Sholom, 275 Camp St., following Shabbat morning services. Ibrahim … more

SHAI AFSAI | 5/27/16