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Israeli Culture Series to present ‘Dreaming Israel through Three Generations’

May’s Israeli Culture Series program will feature Sigal Kanotopsky, a member of the Center for Ethiopian Jewry Heritage, discussing the challenges faced by Ethiopian Jews and the … more

LARRY KATZ | 4/19/22

Arts Emanu-El presents a film about life in German-occupied Denmark

Arts Emanu-El will present the film “Into the Darkness,” which centers on the dilemmas of the Danish population during World War II, on Eventive from April 28 through May 2. In the … more

PAMELA HANZEL | 4/1/22

It's going to be more expensive to eat this Passover

With Passover just around the corner, it’s time to start planning the seder menu, from matzah ball soup to macaroons. But this year, you might also want to plan for higher prices for groceries … more

SETH CHITWOOD | 4/1/22

R.I. Coalition for Israel to honor May-Ronny Zeidman

May-Ronny Zeidman will receive the Rhode Island Coalition for Israel’s Sy Dill Mensch of the Year Award on Sunday, April 24. Zeidman, who was executive director of the Sandra Bornstein … more

JEWISH RHODE ISLAND STAFF | 4/1/22

Temple Habonim group defends voting rights

A group of congregants at Temple Habonim has taken their concerns for voting rights and channeled them into advocacy work at the local and national level. According to W. Robert Kemp, he and Joseph Schechtman, both members of Temple Habonim, in Barrington, shared a concern about recent efforts by some states that appear to undermine voting rights. … more

FRAN OSTENDORF | 4/1/22

$3,000 vouchers available for teens traveling to Israel

To encourage teens to travel to Israel during the summer, RootOne is providing $3,000 vouchers for particular programs, on top of the stipends and needs-based scholarships available from the Jewish … more

4/1/22

Dor L’Dor Society members get virtual tour of Jewish Museum exhibit

The annual Dor L’Dor Society event was held on March 3 and featured a virtual tour of the exhibition “Afterlives: Recovering the Lost Stories of Looted Art,” by The Jewish Museum, … more

4/1/22

Lawrence Hopfenberg, 1981. Courtesy of Bobby Morgenstern

Lawrence Hopfenberg’s life of service inspires upcoming leaders

Lawrence Hopfenberg cared deeply about family and community. His daughter, Bobby Morgenstern, recalls that when she was growing up, there were meetings at their house in Providence at least four … more

SARA MASRI | 4/1/22

Alliance to host an Israeli shuk on May 5

A shuk, an Israeli outdoor market, will be held at the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island’s celebration of Yom HaAtzmaut, Israel’s Independence Day, on May 5. Outdoor markets can … more

LARRY KATZ | 4/1/22

Moses Brown student elected to BBYO’s international board

Jack Elice, 17, who attends the Moses Brown School, in Providence, was elected as the international s’gan (international vice president of programming) during the BBYO International Convention … more

4/1/22