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“The first woman engineer in history was a Jewish chemical engineer named Maria who lived two thousand years ago during one of the most intellectually creative periods of ancient times.” According to Zosimus of Panopoli, the 4th century … more
The following aired on Rhode Island Public Radio on Jan. 21, 2014 The Igbo Jews of Nigeria, 2014. Surely you know the Biblical tale about the Tower of Babel in which, according to tradition, God punishes humankind’s arrogance by scattering … more
For the 100 community members at the Dwares JCC the evening of Oct. 29, the joint meeting of Rhode Island Friends of Israel and StandWithUs might as well have been a crossing of the Red Sea. The primary concern of those in attendance was … more
(401)j is going to the General Assembly. Jewish Rhode Island’s flagship NextGen program is one of a number of nationwide initiatives chosen to be showcased at the Jewish Federations of North America’s General Assembly Nov. 9-11, in National … more
CRANSTON – Rabbi James Rosenberg was honored with the Hebert W. Bolles Life Achievement Award, given by the R.I. State Council of Churches at the fifth annual Heroes of Faith breakfast Oct. 30. Rosenberg, a columnist for The Voice and rabbi … more
When you gather around the holiday table, sitting next to your loved ones, you will be celebrating all the blessings you have experienced throughout the year. Have you thought about the particular fortunes you will be feeling grateful for? Maybe you … more
A four-star documentary film, a dessert buffet and dancing are all the exciting features of Arts Emanu-El’s season opener. The community is invited to celebrate this first event in Arts Emanu-El’s 2014-15 series of six arts and cultural events … more
PROVIDENCE – To nosh means to eat food enthusiastically. That definition certainly proved true on Oct. 26, at Temple Beth-El’s “World Series of Jewish Noshes” event. Held for the fourth consecutive year with a different theme each time, the … more
Why do many students think that 49 x 5 = 405 rather than 245? That was the opening question for teachers who attended the Sanford z”l and Elaine Kroll Educators Conference on Oct. 26 at the Dwares JCC. You may wonder what it has to do … more
People have many different ways of celebrating Shabbat. Some attend synagogue with their families, and some attend services alone. Some people have a festive family meal together, and others make ha-motzi as a group, but then eat at their … more
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