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More than 90 University of Rhode Island students attended URI Hillel’s Hanukkah Party at the Norman M. Fain Hillel Center on December 4. Pictured is the Camp JORI contingent – staff and former campers. Matan Graff (Israeli Shaliach and Camp JORI …
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12/19/13
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At the University of Rhode Island, there are many faculty members who support the idea of a full-fledged Judaic Studies program. Despite this, few Judaic Studies courses are taught each semester. “We want to ensure that these important areas of …
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Justin Willner
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12/19/13
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JERUSALEM (JTA) – When it’s held in Israel once every five years, the Jewish Federations of North America’s General Assembly aims to focus on challenges and opportunities facing the Jewish state. In large part, this year was no exception.
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Ben Sales
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12/5/13
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JERUSALEM (JTA) – Hadassah Medical Center in Jerusalem is on the brink of financial collapse, The Jewish Daily Forward reported.The hospital is facing a $300 million deficit, including $80 million accrued in the last year, according to the …
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12/5/13
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Seasonal Affective Disorder (also called SAD) is a type of depression that regularly occurs in fall and winter and lifts in the spring and summer; if you experience SAD, you may find yourself feeling sluggish, unmotivated or “blue” as the fall …
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Nicole Jellinek, LICSW
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12/5/13
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MILFORD, Mass. – Temple Beth Shalom of Milford, Mass., located on 55 Pine Street recently celebrated their centennial anniversary with 120 people in attendance Attendees were representing the current members as well as children and grandchildren …
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Morris Yaffe and Clare Yaffe
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12/5/13
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Susie Adler, activity programmer for Jewish Eldercare of R.I., a division of Jewish Seniors Agency, leads a Hanukkah party at the To Life Center Adult Day Services. The participants enjoyed latkes, games and the tradition of lighting the menorah.
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Arthur C. Norman
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12/5/13
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Providence’s Josh Breindel, now leading his congregation at Temple Anshe Amunim in Pittsfield, Mass., was recently interviewed by The Jewish Voice. Excerpts of that interview follow:
Q. First, a little about your Rhode Island roots. Where did …
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Arthur C. Norman
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12/5/13
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Fishel Bresler plays Hanukkah music in the Miriam Hospital lobby on Dec. 2. The lunchtime concert was arranged by Lifespan Chaplain Rabbi Avraham Rosenthal. Employees, visitors and patients as well as Miriam President Arthur Sampson stopped by to …
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12/5/13
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Once again, Synagogues throughout Rhode Island took time to honor their veterans during Shabbat services on Nov 8 or 9. Tamarisk Assisted Living held a ceremony on Veteran’s Day honoring those veterans who currently call Tamarisk home and those …
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12/5/13
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