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When it comes to sports, I excel at … attendance

My athletic fate was probably sealed by 1955, when I turned 7. At summer camp in Los Angeles, I received two awards: “Excellence in Checkers” and “Excellent Conduct on the … more

GEORGE M. GOODWIN, | 5/10/24

Rachel Linsky will show you the moves to join in a klezmer dance party at Jewish Culture Fest

Rachel Linsky is a Boston-based dancer, choreographer and educator. Her work draws from contemporary dance, her Jewish upbringing and history, and Yiddish folk dance traditions. … more

SARAH GREENLEAF | 5/10/24

Britney Coleman as Bobbie in the North American Tour of “Company,” playing at Providence Performing Arts Center through April 28.

Theater Review: Touring ‘Company’ at PPAC

PROVIDENCE – Composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim redefined the Broadway musical form by being at once intelligent and heartfelt, melodic and musically enigmatic, traditional and highly unconventional. For many in the audience, Sondheim’s challenging, … more

BOB ABELMAN | 4/25/24

Multimedia genocide-awareness program to be held at RIC

“Remembrance, Resilience and Renewal: Genocide Awareness Through the Arts , ” a multidisciplinary program of music, art, spoken word and dances from four cultures that have faced genocide, will be presented on April 28 at Rhode Island College. Judith Lynn Stillman, Rhode Island College’s artist-in-residence, is the artistic director, pianist, and curator of the program, which takes place during Genocide Awareness and Prevention Month. … more

LEV POPLOW | 4/18/24

Brown/RISD students produce new online Jewish journal

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 produced by seven Brown and RISD students, made its debut in March. And it’s … more

FRAN OSTENDORF | 4/18/24

Celebrate our culture at Jewish Culture Fest

PROVIDENCE – On June 2, Rhode Islanders are invited to the Jewish Culture Fest, a day-long festival of music, food, art and entertainment. The outdoor event will feature a kids’ area, artisan marketplace, crafts, food trucks, … more

FRAN OSTENDORF | 4/17/24

On Wednesday, April 3, 2024, HaZamir Nosh Night at the JCC attracted quite a crowd to listen to the choirs sing at the JCC on their last night in Rhode Island.

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 | 4/17/24

Show us your pets!

Do you have a furry friend you’d like to share with the community? May is coming up and that means it's time for Jewish Rhode Island's annual pet issue where we feature photos of … more

4/16/24

Genealogist shares search for Crypto-Jewish ancestors

Touro Synagogue Foundation announces the second event of its 2024 Judah Touro Program Series. Genealogist Genie Milgrom will present a Zoom program on Thursday, May 9, at 7 p.m. Milgrom will … more

4/16/24

In the shadow of war, a quieter, more subdued Israel

In February, I took a month-long trip to Israel. For two weeks, my friend Simonne and I walked all over Jerusalem and did some sightseeing. After she left, I spent two weeks meeting people. … more

AARON GINSBURG | 4/5/24