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COVID-19 has brought many changes to our daily routines. Because so much of Jewish life involves gathering together in prayer and fellowship, social distancing precautions pose particular challenges to the Jewish community. Local congregations have been working hard to meet those challenges, doing everything they can to maintain provide normalcy, solace and consistency. more
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
The first program of Touro Synagogue Foundation’s 2022 Judah Touro Program Series, will be offered via Zoom on Thursday, May 5, at 7:30 p.m. Professor Carla Pestana will present a lecture … more
BOSTON (JTA) – On the eve of Passover during the Depression, a juggler in ragged clothes is invited into the home of a poor family with a bare seder table. It's a poignant scene in “The … more
The sweet memories of summer. Each year, parents struggle with the question, “What will my children do during summer vacation?” Years ago, the kids played outside, unsupervised, from … more
I am often asked about the differences between day camp and overnight camp – besides the obvious difference that you sleep at overnight camp but not at day camp.  I have been fortunate … more
There is a saying that the worst day at summer camp is better than the best day not at camp … or something like that.  Even waking up to rain is fun – sleeping in a little bit, … more
The Rhode Island Jewish community supports an Israel experience as an integral part of a student’s education and growing Jewish identity. Thanks to several area families’ generosity, … more
BOSTON (JTA) – Sparkling stars and the light of the full harvest moon comfort a young boy and his older sister as they fall asleep in their family sukkah. That’s a scene in … more
School resumed at Providence Hebrew Day School on Tuesday, Sept. 1.  Students and teachers were so happy to be back in school despite the many COVID-related regulations. All students and … more
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