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Women’s Alliance hosts intimate affair for Lions, members

PROVIDENCE – The Women’s Alliance welcomed Gail Becker, entrepreneur and founder of Caulipower, for a women-focused evening at the Alliance’s Dwares Jewish Community … more

5/10/24

Temple Emanu-El book program to focus on Siskel & Ebert

PROVIDENCE – The 2023 book, “Opposable Thumbs: How Siskel & Ebert Changed Movies Forever,” by Matt Singer, will be the subject of the Spring Book Discussion, presented by the … more

ARLENE S. SIMON | 5/10/24

Beatles songs and Jewish liturgy to merge in Cranston, Bristol shuls

Temple Sinai , in Cranston, will host a Beatles Shabbat on Friday, May 31, at 7:30 p.m., and the United Brothers Synagogue, in Bristol, will host the same program on Friday, June 7, at 7:30 … more

5/10/24

Brown/RISD students produce new online Jewish journal

BY FRAN OSTENDORF The Brown RISD community has a new proud Jewish voice that has gained a lot of positive attention with its debut issue. The Brown Jewish Journal, an online publication … more

5/10/24

Camp JORI to host open house on June 8

As Camp JORI prepares for its 87th summer, the staff is embracing the weighty responsibility of maintaining JORI’s legacy of creating positive, unforgettable experiences for campers. This … more

DON BLATE | 5/10/24

Program on combating antisemitism in the East Bay draws a crowd

BARRINGTON – More than 85 people filled the Barrington Public Library auditorium on May 3 to support the East Bay’s Jewish population. Attendees were welcomed to “Combating … more

5/10/24

Scenes from the May 5 community Yom HaShoah commemoration at Temple Emanu-El.

Community remembers

PROVIDENCE – On Sunday, May 5, the Sandra Bornstein Holocaust Education Center (SBHEC) held its 40th annual community Yom HaShoah commemoration service at Temple Emanu-El. The event opened with … more

GIOVANNA WISEMAN | 5/10/24

The teens performed for the Rhode Island community on their last night in Providence and gathered to show their support for the hostages in Gaza at another event.

Fostering Cultural Connections: HaZamir Jerusalem and Providence

In a remarkable display of cultural exchange and unity, teens from HaZamir Jerusalem and HaZamir Providence recently embarked on a transformative cultural experience, fostering strong bonds of … more

ELIHAY SKITAL | 5/10/24

If we all help, there is hope for our planet

In honor of Earth Day and Passover, Jewish Rhode Island is sharing the following D’var Torah, which was given in Temple Emanu-El’s Minyan Chadash service. I want to start today with … more

JOANNA D. BROWN | 5/10/24

Tigersharks win in Florida

Nine JCC Tigershark swimmers competed in the 2024 Boys & Girls Club Nationals, April 12-14, in St. Petersburg, Florida. All nine swimmers posted season best times and six swimmers made it to the … more

5/10/24