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In the first month of 1982, demonstrators held signs in front of the Rhode Island State House in support of the minority Jewish population that faced oppression in their native Ethiopia and … more

1/6/23

Leaders meet to discuss antisemitism in R.I.

On Tuesday, Dec. 13, about two dozen local business and government leaders met to discuss the growing problem of antisemitism in Rhode Island and what measures can be taken to fight it. The … more

FRAN OSTENDORF | 1/6/23

Alliance forming partnerships with Jewish groups worldwide

In November 2022, two representatives from the Bialik School, in Rosario, Argentina, toured the Jewish Community Day School of Rhode Island. While meeting with JCDSRI faculty and Alliance staff, they … more

TUVYA BERGSON-MICHELSON | 1/6/23

Win a family trip to Israel!

Returning the Sparks Foundation and Delta Airlines have partnered to create a contest for families with children ages 7-17, with a grand prize of four round-trip airplane tickets to Israel and $5,000 … more

1/6/23

JCS, day-school leadership get a lesson in diversity, inclusion

PROVIDENCE – Jewish Collaborative Services’ board members and its new executive director joined up with leadership at the Jewish Community Day School of Rhode Island for a day of … more

1/6/23

JCS welcomes new leader

As 2022 came to a close, Jewish Collaborative Services said farewell and congratulations to retiring President and CEO Erin Minior, and warmly welcomed Pamela Morris as JCS’ new president and … more

JESSICA MURPHY | 1/6/23

Interior of the Portuguese Synagogue in Amsterdam. Photo was taken in May 2014.

Judah Touro program to explore the architecture of Amsterdam’s 1675 synagogue

NEWPORT – The Touro Synagogue Foundation’s second program of its Winter 2022 Judah Touro Program Series will explore the architecture and interior of the Esnoga, a 1675 Portuguese … more

1/6/23

COVID emergency fund still needs your help with new community challenges

The Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island’s COVID-19 Emergency Relief and Recovery Fund committee is issuing a reminder that funds are still needed, and help is still available for those in … more

JENNIFER ZWIRN | 1/6/23

NEAT seniors join 800 girls in Cleveland

New England Academy of Torah seniors took off on an exciting adventure in December to the national Bais Yaakov schools convention in Cleveland, with more than 800 girls … more

Seniors at NEAT | 1/6/23

This tzedakah box, from The Miriam Hospital, in Providence, is over 100 years old.

RIJHA displays historical items from its archives

PROVIDENCE – Dozens of Rhode Islanders got a peek into the state’s Jewish past on Dec. 11, at the Rhode Island Jewish Historical Association’s “Afternoon in the … more

CYNTHIA BENJAMIN | 1/6/23