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Stronger together at Jewish Federation Foundation

Recently, both Temple Beth-El in Providence and Temple Sinai in Cranston chose the Jewish Federation Foundation to help manage congregational endowment funds. At the beginning of June, Beth-El moved close to $9 million of its endowment to JFF. This represents a significant portion of its endowment more

FRAN OSTENDORF | 7/13/22

The Kosher food pantry display at Temple Shalom in Middletown. Staff members are (left to right) Marcie Ingber, Janelle Roussel and Carol Wild.

Help for those struggling to afford healthy food

The rise of food costs due to recent inflation has caused many more households to become food insecure. We know that not all Jewish families live in or near Providence where the Jewish Collaborative … more

7/13/22

SUMMER FUN AT CAMP!

Camp is in session across Jewish Rhode Island. At the Dwares Jewish Community Center in Providence, campers beat the heat in the indoor swimming pool with swimming lessons and time for free … more

7/13/22

A classic day on the links

Doug Emanuel blows the shofar July 11 to kick off the 36th annual Dwares JCC Golf Classic at Lake of Isles Golf Course in North Stonington, Connecticut. Twenty-five foursomes played the 18-hole … more

7/13/22

Cara Mitnick, Adam Greenman and Robert Landau

Alliance returns to in-person annual meeting

After two years of virtual meetings, the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island gathered in person at the Dwares Jewish Community Center on June 16 for its 11th annual meeting. Everyone was ready to … more

FRAN OSTENDORF | 7/4/22

Attendees at the summer barbecue gather in the pavilion.

Young professionals gather for barbecue

After a memorable and uplifting Shavuot, Project Shoresh kicked off the summer with its annual Young Professionals Barbecue. Men and women ages 25-45 from Providence got together in the scenic … more

7/4/22

Board President, Dan Gamm greets the assembly at the Sandra Bornstein Holocaust Education Center’s annual meeting.

Holocaust Center annual meeting includes art and writing awards

PROVIDENCE – On Tuesday evening, June 6, the Sandra Bornstein Holocaust Education Center welcomed more than 80 people to its first in-person annual meeting since 2019. At this year’s meeting, students received their Art and Writing Contest Awards. more

7/4/22

Taunton congregation celebrates Pride with Shabbat message

TAUNTON – On June 17, members of Congregation Agudath Achim met to light the Shabbat candles and to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. “I want the LGBTQ+ community to know that there is a safe space for them,” said Colman Reaboi, cantor and spiritual leader. more

SETH CHITWOOD | 7/4/22

Mrs. Shira Hochheimer, the speaker at the event.

Torah partners celebrate four years of study

For almost 10 years, Project Shoresh has sponsored its Partners in Torah Night! program. For one hour each week, “study-buddies” meet for informal exploration of Jewish topics and … more

7/4/22

Congregation Sons of Jacob looking for friends, family

Do you have a friend or family member memorialized on this list? It’s part of a plaque hanging on the wall of Congregation Sons of Jacob on Douglas Avenue in Providence. Leadership of the … more

7/4/22