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RIIC partnership helps R.I.’s Hispanic small-business owners

PROVIDENCE – On April 29, the Rhode Island-Israel Collaborative (RIIC) and the Rhode Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce announced the winners of the R.I. Latino Biz Web Design Project, which partnered Hispanic college students with local Hispanic-owned small businesses to help improve those businesses’ online presence. more

MICHAEL SCHEMAILLE | 5/19/21

Program to delve into the experiences of women in U.S., Israeli navies

The Israeli consulate for New England is hosting a webinar on June 3 featuring U.S. and Israeli female naval leaders, who will share and compare their experiences in the navy of each … more

5/19/21

Rainbow Bakery employee Renee Lombardi reaches for one of the last loaves of bread.

End of an era

Rainbow Bakery closed its doors for the final time Saturday. Owners Murray and Deby Kaplan have decided to retire and are shuttering the Cranston bakery after 67 years. more

5/16/21

Teva PVD participants holding a chicken at Rabbi Aaron Philmus’ home.

Teva PVD connects Jewish children with nature

EAST GREENWICH – In his expansive yard, where chickens roam through the trees, Temple Torat Yisrael's Rabbi Aaron Philmus lights a fire, which quickly draws participants in the Teva PVD program … more

HANNAH ALTMAN | 5/10/21

PJ Our Way contest has a winner

In February as part of the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island’s Behind the Book series, Jewish Book Council and PJ Our Way author Casey Breton spoke via Zoom with families about her new … more

5/9/21

Youngest survivor to testify at Eichmann trial dies at 91

(JTA) – Yosef Kleinman, the youngest Holocaust survivor to testify at the trial of Nazi leader Adolf Eichmann, has died at 91. Kleinman, who lived in Jerusalem, died May 4, according to … more

RON KAMPEAS | 5/9/21

Spend the summer working at camp

Children are looking forward to enjoying a great summer doing normal summer activities at camp, but many camps are still seeking counselors who would like to make a difference and have a great summer … more

5/9/21

R.I. Jewish Historical Association’s annual meeting will make history

When the Rhode Island Jewish Historical Association holds its annual meeting, on May 23, it will make some history of its own: The incoming president, Harold Foster, will be the third in his family … more

GEORGE M. GOODWIN | 5/9/21

Donors support PJ Library in a big way during 401Gives fundraiser

On April 1, 2021, Rhode Islanders woke up with an opportunity to make a tremendous difference to nonprofits of all kinds. In its first year, in 2020, 401Gives raised $1.3 million for 366 … more

ABI WEINER | 5/9/21

The Miriam Hospital Women’s Association honors longtime volunteer

PROVIDENCE – The Miriam Hospital Women’s Association will present its 36th annual Recognition Award to Judy Siegel at the association’s 124th Annual Meeting and Luncheon, on June 2. … more

5/9/21