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Forbes’ billionaires list features new and old Jewish faces

JTA – The billionaires’ club isn’t as exclusive as it used to be. On March 2, Forbes released its 29th annual list of every billionaire on the planet, and it features a record 1,826 people, or 181 more than last year. As in previous … more

Gabe Friedman | 3/12/15

(401)j’s second annual SermonSlam a ‘slamming’ success

On Feb. 26, (401)j hosted its second largest community event – SermonSlam Providence. Community members from around the state gathered at the Salon on Eddy Street to share their thoughts and ideas about Purim. SermonSlam is a national phenomenon … more

Hillary Schulman | 3/12/15

Audience learns ABC’s OF ‘BDS’

“Don’t panic, but don’t be complacent” was the opening and closing advice given by John Haber, a national authority on the BDS (Boycott, Divest, Sanction) movement. He was at the Dwares JCC on Feb. 25 at an event sponsored by StandWithUs/RI … more

HOWARD BROWN | 3/12/15

Joint session speech was historic experience

I had the distinct honor of being invited to attend Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech before a joint session of Congress last week. I was invited by Sen. Jack Reed to represent the Rhode Island Jewish community. When I received the … more

Marty Cooper | 3/12/15

Mapping Rhode Island

What do you think of when you hear the word “map”? Are you transported to your high school geography class and countless hours of memorization using index cards? To the days before GPS? What if that same word were to stand for more than just a … more

Irina Missiuro | 3/12/15

Who’s who in Israel’s election? A guide to major blocs likely to enter Knesset

TEL AVIV (JTA) – When Israelis head to the polls for the March 17 elections, 26 parties will be vying for the Knesset’s 120 seats – including such fringe groups as the Pirate Party, which supports total government transparency and freedom of … more

Ben Sales | 3/12/15

Advocates meet on Capitol Hill for Jewish Disability Advocacy Day

WASHINGTON, D.C. – “People with disabilities belong in the center of the room, not the back. This is especially so in our synagogues,” said Janet Livingston, co-chair of the Jewish Federations of North America Disability Committee. On … more

Marty Cooper | 3/12/15

School and community on the to-do list for PHDS students

Tuesday (Feb. 24) we served as Dean for the Day and over the course of the day we really had lots of fun and learned more about the functioning of the school and community. We assisted Rabbi Scheinerman in making the weekly picture page, toured … more

MORDECHAI and MEYER BIELORY | 3/12/15

Alan Metnick’s photos capture the essence of what happened in Poland

There seems to be an invisible rope relentlessly tugging at our hearts and minds to question not only our rich past but the great horror that enveloped it. Like many Jews today, Alan Metnick, a Providence-based photographer and artist, felt … more

LINDSAY CHANCELLOR | 3/12/15

ECC honors heroes Judy Nagle and David C. Isenberg

Judy Nagle is just one of the many caring, loving teachers helping to shape the lives of the children at the David C. Isenberg Family Early Childhood Center. This year, there are 28 teachers at the ECC and each one – like Judy – is … more

FRAN OSTENDORF | 3/12/15