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Our Christmas baby turned into a welcome Hanukkah miracle

There’s nothing wrong with being born on Christmas. Many noteworthy individuals have a Dec. 24th or 25th birthday. Not, of course, Jesus, whose birthday is never mentioned … more

BEN SHRAGGE | 12/8/24

Gelt It – Elevate Your Hanukkah

Gelt, literally “money” in Yiddish, often shows up around games of dreidel during Hanukkah. Though routinely given to children, there is also a tradition of giving gelt to teachers as a … more

SARAH GREENLEAF | 12/8/24

Recap: 5+ Ways to Celebrate

Host an interfaith Hanukkah potluck dinner with friends, colleagues, chosen or biological family Make decorations for your own menorah (the Hanukkah candle holder) with found or recycled … more

12/8/24

An interfaith, justice-forward Hanukkah: 5 holiday takeaways for every couple or community

Hanukkah, the holiday of “dedication” or the “Festival of Lights”, is an eight-day holiday in the Jewish tradition that commemorates the destruction and re-dedication of the historic Second Temple in Jerusalem. While the holiday will always remain tied to that historical period, … more

EMMA NEWBERY | 12/8/24

Hanukkah is all about miracles. I’m starting to see my disability that way too.

For the last few years, as soon as my fiancée and I busted out our menorah and lit the candles for the first night of Hanukkah, I would snap a quick … more

SAMUEL DUNSIGER | 12/8/24

The David C. Isenberg Early Childhood Center at the Dwares Jewish Community Center in Providence had handcrafted sukkahs on display during Sukkot. Created by ECC classrooms, teachers, and parents and their children, these little sukkahs really brightened the lower lobby of the JCC. Made from mostly natural and recycled materials these miniatures celebrated Sukkot and the JCC’s smallest members.

Sukkah at the Schools

11/3/24

From Hostages Square, prayers aim to transcend Israel’s fractured politics

TEL AVIV, Israel – The quavering sound of the shofar pealed through the small crowd gathered in Hostages Square on Sunday night for an evening of Selichot, the penitential prayers recited in … more

DEBORAH DANAN (JTA) | 10/8/24

We need High Holy Day prayers that meet the moment

I’ve spent the last year traveling the world – two trips each to Israel and Ukraine, along with time in Bulgaria, Ghana, Hungary, the United Kingdom, Georgia and beyond – and I have … more

ALEX WEISLER (JTA) | 10/8/24

Synagogues gear up for the High Holy Days

Summer is winding down, and we are gearing up for the High Holy Days. Our thoughts turn to the start of school and the bright promise of the Jewish New Year! Jewish Rhode Island does not list information regarding specific services and schedules. This year, we contacted all the synagogues, temples and congregational groups and asked about in-person and virtual services as well as if tickets will be required. What follows is the current information from those who responded along with contact information from our files from all known synagogues, temples and groups in our coverage area. more

JEWISH RHODE ISLAND STAFF | 9/6/24

For rabbis writing High Holy Days sermons during the Israel-Hamas war, procrastination pays off

On the morning of Oct. 7, Rabbi Erez Sherman was preparing for the Yizkor memorial service at his Conservative synagogue, Sinai Temple in Los Angeles. He had written a sermon, somewhat presciently, … more

JACOB GURVIS | JTA | 9/6/24