On the first night of Hanukkah, people from around greater Rhode Island enjoyed fun and food in Biltmore Park in downtown Providence. The "Hanukkah Spectaculah" included a menorah lighting, arts and …
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12/19/22
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(JTA) – It was early November when Nicholas Wymer-Santiago walked into his local Target in Austin, Texas, and realized it was beginning to feel a lot like Hanukkah.
Instead of an endcap with …
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PHILISSA CRAMER
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12/13/22
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Hate crimes and antisemitic incidents hit a record high in the United States in 2021, even right here in our beloved Ocean State.
In November, antisemitic flyers left in yards in Warwick, North …
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RACHEL MERSKY WODA
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12/2/22
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One election, then another one, and another one.
The first time I was able to vote was on April 9, 2019. I remember how excited I was. I was already a soldier, and I was voting in my uniform, …
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ELIHAY SKITAL
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12/2/22
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The most delicious, comforting recipes are often the simplest, especially if they come with a bushel of history and soul.
My Jewish husband’s grandmother (Grandma Esta) made the best brisket …
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ABBY RICARTE
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12/2/22
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These latkes are both creamy and savory. Making latkes bite-size makes the experience a little more fun – guests can easily eat the latkes with their fingers, and also feel like they can …
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SHANNON SARNA
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12/2/22
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I know that sufganiyot – jelly doughnuts – are traditional and beloved for Hanukkah. But I feel confident that once you try these easy and incredibly delicious ricotta fritters, you …
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LEANNE SHOR
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12/2/22
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JERUSALEM (JTA) – In a supermarket here, Ohad David made a beeline for the most expensive olive oil in the store.
He took three bottles of the award-winning Midnight Coratina brand, …
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CNAAN LIPHSHIZ
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12/2/22
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NEW YORK CITY – Temple Emanu-El was host to a dedication ceremony on Oct. 20 for the U.S. Postal Service’s vibrant new Hanukkah stamp.
Lori Dym, U.S. Postal Service managing counsel …
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JEWISH RHODE ISLAND STAFF
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12/2/22
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Copyright 2022, by Mark Binder
Rachel Cohen stared at the full box of candles. Since her parents had separated, getting ready for Chanukah wasn’t the same. Four candles were broken. Of …
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IZZY ABRAHMSON
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12/2/22
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