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Rhode Island Coalition for Israel sponsors event on WZO vote

On Sunday, April 27, at 11 a.m. the Rhode Island Coalition for Israel (RICI) will host a virtual event with Israel365Action and a member of the Israeli Knesset, Ohad Tal, to discuss the importance of … more

4/16/25

RI Supreme Court issues final ruling on Newport synagogue dispute

Newport Congregation Jeshuat Israel’s (CJI) 122-year, $1-per-year lease of 262-year-old Touro Synagogue from New York Congregation Shearith Israel (CSI) ended April 10 when the Rhode Island … more

AARON GINSBURG | 4/11/25

Richie Taylor, right, with Alan Wulf, whose father, Sam Wulf, founded Wulf’s Fish in 1926.

Meet the fish detective who can decode your gefilte fish heritage

Enid Cherenson’s family has been buying seafood from Wulf’s Fish for 40 years. Originally an iconic fish store in the Jewish district of Brookline, Massachusetts, Wulf’s Fish … more

Debra Rubin, JTA | 4/7/25

We are looking for Fido & Fluffy!

Do you have a furry friend you’d like to share with the community? May is coming up, and that means it's time for Jewish Rhode Island's annual pet issue where we feature photos of your pets, … more

4/7/25

Joyful Passover at JCDSRI

Celebrating Pesach at the Jewish Community Day School of Rhode Island in Providence is full of meaningful learning and joyful experiences. Whether the students are putting on their annual … more

4/7/25

Purim Israeli style at the JCC

On March 12 , approximately 45 people gathered at the Dwares Jewish Community Center to celebrate Purim Israeli style as part of the Israel Culture Series sponsored by the Jewish Alliance of Greater … more

4/7/25

Jewish Republicans in Congress now at 4

(JTA) – Randy Fine’s win in a Tuesday special election in Florida’s 6th Congressional District brings the number of Jewish Republicans in Congress to four. The Associated Press … more

PHILISSA CRAMER | 4/7/25

Tour participants at Sons of Jacob Synagogue.

Bringing the past to light at the Sons of Jacob Synagogue

PROVIDENCE – On March 18, Zo Baker, curator of the Rhode Island Jewish Museum housed in the Sons of Jacob Synagogue, arranged a tour and discussion session for Professor Carmine Perrotti, … more

JEWISH RHODE ISLAND STAFF | 4/7/25

Alliance to award first Melvin G. Alperin Award

The Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island is now accepting nominations for the Melvin G. Alperin Award for Excellence in Jewish Communal Leadership. The Award was established last year to honor … more

4/7/25

Rhode Island Israel Collaborative elects new board leadership

On March 29 , the Rhode Island Israel Collaborative (RIIC) elected two new board members to leadership. David Hirsch has been elected as President, and Limor Nevel has been elected as Vice President. … more

4/7/25