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WAEF awards over $10,000 to Jewish groups in R.I., Israel

PROVIDENCE – Formed in 1993, the Women’s Alliance Endowment Fund (WAEF) has awarded nearly $155,000 to diverse organizations serving women and children in Rhode Island and overseas … more

6/7/24

Commission holds multiple programs to mark genocide awareness month

The Rhode Island Holocaust and Genocide Education Commission and its partners were hard at work presenting educational programs during the month of April, which is Holocaust and Genocide Awareness … more

GIOVANNA WISEMAN | 6/7/24

Doing my own small part to help Israel

I gaze at my hands , with all 10 fingers attached, and I see a miracle. You see, I went to Israel to farm and I didn’t cut off one finger. Prior to going to Israel, my relationship with … more

GARY RABINOWITZ | 6/7/24

New commission members

Newest appointed members of the Providence Human Relations Commission with Mayor Brett Smiley. Stephanie Hague, chief policy officer at the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island, is representing … more

6/7/24

Cara Mitnick, Gabe Amo, Harris Chorney and Rich Glucksman.

Rep. Amo voices support for Israel, fighting antisemitism

PROVIDENCE – On May 20, the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island welcomed U.S. Rep. Gabe Amo, D-R.I., to the Alliance’s Dwares Jewish Community Center for an intimate dialogue focusing … more

JEWISH RHODE ISLAND STAFF | 6/7/24

Donald and Bonnie Dwares celebrate a milestone with gift to JCC

PROVIDENCE – Donald and Bonnie Dwares are longtime supporters of the Rhode Island Jewish community, and their support is continuing: The Dwares recently gifted the Alliance’s … more

FRAN OSTENDORF | 6/7/24

Departing shaliach Elihay Skital reflects on his eventful 2 years in R.I.

Elihay Skital, the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island’s shaliach (emissary from Israel), will be completing his two-year shlichut (mission) at the end of June. … more

DORI ADLER | 6/7/24

A Celebration of Jewish Culture

PROVIDENCE – Bright blue skies and warm temperatures on June 2 made for the perfect day for the inaugural Jewish Culture Fest, held inside and outside the Alliance’s Dwares Jewish … more

6/7/24

Summer food program feeds campers at no cost

PROVIDENCE – With summer right around the corner, it’s time to think about keeping children healthy while school is out. The Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island provides free … more

6/7/24

Jason Sugarman turns his Jewish deli dream into Maven’s

A peppy pink sign beckons from the far end of the Blackstone Place parking lot, in Pawtucket: At long last, Maven’s Delicatessen is here. The glinting glass doors of the “Authentic Jewish Deli” open every day at 8 a.m. Spindles of bagels jut out from a wall. Blown-up vintage photos hang above the booths. A sign advertises “Mahjong Mondays.” A quote from the writer Damon Runyon is prominently stenciled across the dining room: “There are two types of people in the world, those who love delis and those you shouldn’t associate with.” more

ROBERT ISENBERG | 6/7/24