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James Pious, chair of the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island, sounded the shofar for the children of the David C. Isenberg Early Childhood Center in Providence. Even the shofar was properly … more
Kosher Food Pantry annual collection goes virtual this year
The folks at the Louis and Goldie Chester Full Plate Kosher Food Pantry are asking the community to start the new year with a mitzvah: help provide food to the hungry. This is the second annual High Holiday Kosher Food Drive organized by Jewish Collaborative Services and the Full Plate Kosher Food Pantry. more
Honey and balsamic vinegar bring sweetness to these sprouts
(JTA) – In 2008, Heinz conducted a survey that identified Brussels sprouts as America’s most hated vegetable. Even people who never tasted them were naysayers, claiming Brussels sprouts … more
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“Worse and Worse on Noah’s Ark” Leslie Kimmelman; illustrated by Vivian Mineker Apples & Honey Press; ages 4 to 8 In this upbeat spin on the biblical story of Noah’s Ark, award-winning author Leslie Kimmelman infuses a kid-friendly Jewish sense of humor. The story imagines how bad things can get when Noah and his family shelter through 40 days of the biblical flood in the ark’s crowded quarters along with pairs of all their animal friends.  The story of Noah is read aloud from the Torah in the synagogue two weeks after Simchat Torah. In “Worse and Worse,” the animals get seasick, peacocks bicker with the zebras and the skunks make quite a stink. As the troubles amass, Noah’s wife and sons complain, “Could things get any worse?” – a refrain that kids can repeat page after page. Just when readers think the kvetching will never stop, Noah gets the crew working together to fix a leak that threatens them all. They begin to cooperate and care for each other. Kids will dive in to Mineker’s cartoon-like illustrations of zebras, parrots, growling lions and sloths hanging upside down. An author’s note prompts conversation about empathy.
4 new children’s books to brighten up the Jewish New Year
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
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Happy Hanukkah 2019
Hanukkah is a time for celebration throughout the Jewish Rhode Island community. Above, the lighting of the menorah at the Rhode Island State House is always festive. Among the other activities: … more
Maxwell House is offering a ‘Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ Haggadah
JTA – Real life tradition and television nostalgia collide in a collaboration between the venerable Maxwell House Haggadah and the hit Amazon series “The Marvelous Mrs. … more
In Massachusetts, New England Patriots player Julian Edelman, above, lights the menorah in Copley Square (in the lift with him are Governor Charlie Baker and Emily Becker whose family are Chabad supporters). And later, left, at the event that took place Dec. 6, Edelman is pictured with, (left to right)  Governor Charlie Baker, Rabbi Mayer  Zarchi of Chabad Boston,  Boston Councilman Josh Zakim, and Rebbetzin Chenchie Zarchi.
Hanukkah all around town
Hanukkah celebration
(401)j reports a great turnout at its annual Hanukkah celebration Dec. 1 at CW Lanes in Lincoln. Check out the group’s Facebook page for upcoming events.  more
How to celebrate Sukkot without a sukkah
  (My Jewish Learning via JTA) – The central mitzvah of Sukkot is found in Leviticus 23:42, where Jews are commanded to dwell in a sukkah, a temporary hut, for seven days and nights. We … more
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The PHDS Choir sings at the Chanukah performance on Dec. 19.
Superlatives all around for PHDS Hanukkah performance
The long-awaited PHDS Hanukkah performance, on Dec. 19 was a fantastic way to spend the last night of Hanukkah! The students showcased their talents in music and drama under the direction of teachers … more
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