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The Newport Havurah recently gathered at the home of Mary and Howard Newman to decorate and celebrate Sukkot.

Sukkot in Rhody

11/7/22

Newport Havurah celebrates Sukkot

The Newport Havurah recently gathered at the home of Mary and Howard Newman to decorate and celebrate Sukkot. more

10/20/22

Sukkot in Israel is a time of joy, family and parties

As an Israeli, Sukkot was always a very special holiday for me. I remember walking around my city, Ashkelon, and seeing thousands of sukkot everywhere. It felt like all the cars had disappeared … more

ELIHAY SKITAL | 10/7/22

Here’s what 5 chefs from around the world are making this Rosh Hashanah

(JTA) – We asked five noted chefs and food writers what they will serve at home to mark the Jewish New Year, and (spoiler alert) they all plan … more

RACHEL RINGLER | 9/15/22

Consider how you should ask for time off on the High Holy Days

(JTA) – “Hey Allies: Please don’t schedule meetings or events on the Jewish holidays!” So says a meme that has circulated widely before about the dates for Rosh Hashanah, Yom … more

ELI GOTTLIEB | 9/14/22

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 current contact information from all known synagogues, temples and groups in our coverage area. more

JEWISH RHODE ISLAND STAFF | 9/14/22

Jewish family has been making honey wine for 150 years

Rachel Lipman cares deeply about preserving her Jewish family’s fifth-generation winemaking business, Loew Vineyards, but the 28-year-old is … more

STACEY PFEFFER | 9/14/22

5 ways to get into the Rosh Hashanah mindset

This article originally appeared on Kveller. The month of Elul is here! It’s a time leading up to Rosh Hashanah when we have the opportunity to tune in to our spiritual concerns, reflect on … more

GABRIELLE KAPLAN-MAYER | 9/14/22

Rosh Hashanah recipes with Southern flair

Chef Sara Bradley loves combining her Southern roots and Jewish heritage at her restaurant freight house, in Paducah, Kentucky. The Top Chef season 16 runner up has earned a loyal and enthusiastic … more

Jewish Rhode Island staff | 9/14/22

Shoshana Laufer: Cooking up connections in the Jewish community

Rebbetzin Shoshana Laufer and her husband, Rabbi Yossi Laufer, run the Chabad of West Bay Chai Center, in Warwick. Shoshana’s love of Kosher cooking and her culinary skills have made a … more

Patricia Raskin | 6/2/22