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Father’s Day is just around the corner. If your dad is tough to shop for, we’ve got you covered with gifts for Jewish dads with a variety of interests. more

JNS.org | 6/6/13

Father’s Day, Bible style

The great epic poet Homer once said, “For rarely are sons similar to their fathers; most are worse, and a few are better.” In honor of Father’s Day 2013, JNS compiled some quick facts about some rather not-so-famous (tho ugh not all infamous) … more

Binyamin Kagedan | 6/6/13

The power of dads

PROVIDENCE – We can know one thing for certain: the upcoming celebration of Father’s Day will be filled with greeting cards about golf and fishing. While you are enjoying your celebration, feel confident in the knowledge that fatherhood has a … more

Andrea Epstein, LISCW | 6/6/13

Early Childhood Center holds first art show

PROVIDENCE – A collection of works by some of our community’s youngest artists – children ages 3, 4 and 5 who attend the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island’s Early Childhood Center is on display at gallery (401) at the Alliance. The … more

6/6/13

Bringing the Fifth Commandment to light

WARWICK – “Honor thy father and thy mother” was the theme at the Jewish Seniors Agency’s annual meeting; the Fifth Commandment has been the focus of the agency’s mission for more than a century. more

Naomi Lipsky | 6/6/13

From the Ocean State to the Sunshine State

PROVIDENCE – Life can be a marathon – and sometimes that can be a good thing. Just ask Lauren Friedman, 28, who competes in half-marathons across the country. more

6/6/13

Protests in Turkey

Widespread protests in Turkey are threatening the decade-long rule of Islamist Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, raising questions over his ambitions to transform his country. more

Sean Savage | 6/6/13

Jewish War Veterans group hosts annual ceremony

WARWICK – To some people, Memorial Day means the beach, barbecues and the unofficial start of summer. To many others, however, Memorial Day has another meaning – it is a time to honor those who gave of themselves for their country. more

Ira Fleisher | 6/6/13

Temple Beth-El Sisterhood celebrates a century

PROVIDENCE – At Temple Beth-El’s Sisterhood’s 100th anniversary celebration, which included an annual meeting and installation of new officers and board members, Providence Mayor Angel Taveras lauded the “organization that … has … more

Karen Isenberg and Nancy Riffle | 6/6/13