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A rally at the RI State House sponsored by Never Again Action included building a sukkah.

The Jewish community of greater Rhode Island celebrated Sukkot 5780 in schools, synagogues and at home with lulav, etrog and meals in the sukkah. Jewish Rhode Island hopes our readers enjoy this peek … more

10/31/19

Children from the David C. Isenberg Early Childhood Center at the Dwares Jewish Community Center in Providence had an opportunity to shake the lulav during their visit to the sukkah.

Shake the lulav, smell the etrog

Sukkot is being celebrated throughout Rhode Island, with events in backyard and community sukkahs. We've collected a few photos; feel free to submit your photos and we will feature a page in the Nov. 1 issue of Jewish Rhode Island. more

10/17/19

The etrog is Judaism’s best kept wellness secret

(Alma via JTA) – For most Jews, the etrog, a thick-rinded citrus, is relegated to a fleeting, supporting role. Held beside the lulav (palm frond) once a year during the upcoming festival of … more

RACHEL MYERSON | 10/2/19

6 tips on eating before the Yom Kippur fast

(The Nosher via JTA) – Yom Kippur is one of the most, if not the most, important day on the Jewish calendar. For many Jews, fasting and being in synagogue is the focus of the … more

SHANNON SARNA | 10/2/19

The perfect dessert for Rosh Hashanah if you’re gluten-free

(JTA via The Nosher) – In recent years, it seems that more and more of my family members and friends have developed food allergies and food intolerances. This can make it difficult to determine … more

RACHEL PATTISON | 9/13/19

Instant Pot makes the easiest chicken for the holidays or any time

(JTA via The Nosher) – I was initially an Instant Pot doubter. I love both my Dutch oven and my stock pot, and I love letting the kitchen slowly fill with warmth as things simmer and cook for … more

SONYA SANFORD | 9/13/19

The power of memories on Tisha B’Av

Oppressive governments. Neighbors turning innocent neighbors in to the authorities. The most revered place desecrated. People exiled, fleeing a home that can no longer be home. Parents weeping … more

d'Var Torah | 8/1/19

The matzah goes in the oven at the recent Matzah Factory at the Dwares JCC.

Preparing for Pesach

4/16/19

What is freedom?

Passover is upon us and has me thinking about the true meaning of the holiday. Passover, of course, commemorates the liberation of the Israelites from Egyptian slavery. But while our people … more

Patricia Raskin | 4/4/19

The promise of Passover

Passover is one of the most joyous holidays on the Jewish calendar, not only because of what we’re celebrating – our freedom as a people – but also because of when it occurs. … more

LARRY KESSLER | 4/4/19