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Who knew …West Bank is a tourist attraction?

ALLON, West Bank (JTA) – Wearing a brown tunic and headscarf, a man who introduces himself as Eliezer invites visitors to sit on low benches covered by carpet in a makeshift Bedouin tent. more

Ben Sales | 6/21/13

National Archives will unveil Iraqi Jewish artifacts

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Friday, Oct.11, the National Archives will unveil a new exhibition, “Discovery and Recovery: Preserving Iraqi Jewish Heritage.” more

6/21/13

In pursuit of the ‘holy tongue’

PROVIDENCE – In September of my fifth year, my parents returned to America after living in Jerusalem for seven years. My mother, a Hebrew teacher by profession and a dedicated Hebraist, was anxious that we remember the feel of Hebrew on our … more

Varda Lev | 6/21/13

Touro’s leaders gather in June

Congregation Jeshuat Israel at Touro Synagogue officers and trustees, elected to the 2013-15 term, include, from left, Renee Talewsky, financial secretary; Donna Pimental, assistant vice president (holding her grandson Grayson Pimental); Bea Ross … more

6/21/13

American flag is donated to Tamarisk

WARWICK – Flag Day commemorates the birthday of the American flag. Adopted by the Second Continental Congress in the midst of the American Revolution, Flag Day is not an official holiday and, to many people, it has little meaning. more

Ira Fleisher | 6/21/13

NEAT holds graduation ceremonies

PROVIDENCE – In her class address at New England Academy of Torah’s graduation ceremonies on June 9, Ariela Greengart described the warmth and friendship that staff members and teachers offer students as well as the friendships among students. … more

6/21/13

Alliance leaders honor the past and anticipate the future

PROVIDENCE – Embrace change, yet hold fast to our Jewish traditions of treating all with kavod (respect) and hesed(kindness). more

6/21/13

Jeffrey Savit delivers annual meeting speech

PROVIDENCE – Two-and-one-half years ago, our Rhode Island Jewish community made a bold and unprecedented move: the creation of our new Alliance. It was a needed seismic shift, in order to do business in the 21st century in a more nimble, … more

6/21/13

Torat Yisrael dedicates its new building

EAST GREENWICH – One group of wandering Jews has finally found a home … in East Greenwich. more

6/21/13

Is the Orthodox community prepared to welcome women as spiritual leaders?

NEW YORK (JTA) – More than three years ago, following a broad Orthodox backlash to his decision to ordain a woman with the title “rabba,” Rabbi Avi Weiss made a promise: He wouldn’t do it again. more

Ben Harris | 6/21/13