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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

Adina Weisman, 12th grader at NEAT, showing her clay art.

Fall at Providence Hebrew Day

11/3/24

Newspaper courtesy Rhode Island Jewish Historical Association

Knock-Out Publicity

We can only hope that, one day, Hollywood makes a biopic about Kingfish Levinsky, the Depression-era boxer and one of the more colorful sports figures of the 1930s. Born Harris Kraków in 1910, … more

11/3/24

Explore the fascinating history of talitot on Nov. 21

Jewish prayer shawls (talitot) have a fascinating history and an expressive present and future. On Nov. 21 at 7 p.m., at Temple Habonim, in Barrington, join professional weaver Sarah Saulson for an … more

11/3/24

JORI prepares for summer 2025 propelled by new grants

Although the leaves at Camp JORI’s 72-acre waterfront site on Worden’s Pond, have just started to turn, plans are being prepared for next summer – the camp’s 88th. Each … more

MICHAEL SCHUSTER | 11/3/24

Cool weather and crisp air greeted visitors to the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island’s Fall Plant Sale Oct. 20. The participating vendors offered plants and pumpkins for sale. There were alpacas to watch and apple cider and donuts to snack on. Pumpkin decorating was a popular activity with young families. And everyone enjoyed the performance by the Rehoboth Sunday Night Jammers.

Seasonal fun at Alliance plant sale

11/3/24

Offering essential services; meeting community needs: your dollars at work

The Jewish Alliance’s largest local partner, Jewish Collaborative Services (JCS), is the community’s only Jewish human service and social service provider and as their mission states, … more

BRAD SWARTZ | 11/3/24

Michael Fine’s new book awakens Jewish memories

I bought copies of Michael Fine’s newest book “Jewish Prince of Denmark” to give to each of my children. His short stories are filled with Jewish wisdom, customs, and awaken … more

HILARY SALK | 11/3/24

Violins of Hope at SBHEC Kristallnacht event

The Sandra Bornstein Holocaust Education Center welcomes the Violins of Hope for its annual Kristallnacht commemoration on, Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. at the Dwares Jewish Community Center in Providence. The … more

11/3/24

The exterior of the museum in Pawtucket.

Cape Verdean Museum highlights Jewish heritage on the island

PAWTUCKET – At first, you may wonder: Why is there a Jewish-themed exhibit in the Cape Verdean Museum? Where did these folded talitot come from? What is the story behind this printed Haggadah, … more

ROBERT ISENBERG | 11/3/24