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Community service highlighted at the 76th reading of the Washington Letter

NEWPORT – On Aug. 20, two historic letters were read aloud at Touro Synagogue, marking the 76th anniversary of this moving community ceremony. During each of these years, the audience has … more

SAM SHAMOON | 9/3/23

Harris Chorney and Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse.

Rhode Islander hears Herzog’s ‘terrific’ speech in person

A representative of Rhode Island’s Jewish community was in the visitor’s gallery on July 19, when Israeli President Isaac Herzog addressed the U.S. Congress. Harris Chorney, chair of … more

FRAN OSTENDORF | 8/4/23

Rachel Cohn is bringing exciting new programs to Emanu-El’s religious school

PROVIDENCE – Rachel Cohn became the director of youth education and engagement at Temple Emanu-El a year ago. As she enters her second year at the temple, she is excited about major additions … more

ARLENE S. SIMON | 8/4/23

The group of URI Students on the Birthright trip.

Birthright: In Israel, ‘you feel like you are home for the first time’

In May, I was granted the gift of taking a Birthright trip to the homeland of Israel. The 40 people in my Birthright group were other students from the University of Rhode Island, as well as … more

BRETT RUBEN | 8/4/23

Art draws us together

This story starts on a dark and stormy afternoon – and at first I thought it would end with a sinking feeling and a “glug.” It began as I was backing out of my driveway in … more

ROBERT ISENBERG | 8/4/23

A rendering of the Borscht Belt Museum in Ellenville, New York.

Rhode Islander among those making the Catskills Borscht Belt Museum a reality

Growing up in the suburbs of New York City, my family would frequently vacation in the foothills of the Catskills Mountains, an area commonly referred to as the Borscht Belt. An hour’s … more

ROBIN KAUFFMAN | 7/7/23

Emanu-El’s Pride Shabbat draws hundreds of participants

PROVIDENCE – On June 9-10, Temple Emanu-El’s LGBTQ+ affinity group, TEQ, hosted a remarkable weekend. The event featured Rabbi Mike Moskowitz, the esteemed Scholar in Residence for Trans … more

RABBI MICHAEL FEL, FRED FELDER and STEVEN HOREN | 7/7/23

(L to R)—Lisa Maybruch, Molly O’Mara, Tracy Tavares, Lynn Malloney, Liz Goodermote.

Annual Golf Classic is a winner for Alliance programs

The 37th Annual Dwares JCC Golf Classic took place on June 19 at the Wanumetonomy Golf and Country Club in Middletown. Golfers took advantage of a nice day on the links and a chance to raise funds to … more

JEWISH RHODE ISLAND STAFF | 7/7/23

Collages created by the stamps collected as part of the Foxboro Regional Charter School’s Holocaust Stamps Project are part of the new exhibit at the American Philatelic Center in Bellefonte, Pa.

Holocaust Stamps Project exhibit opens June 11 in its new home

The Holocaust Stamps Project , which collected 11 million stamps in memory of both Jewish and non-Jewish victims of the Holocaust, will go on display in its new home in Pennsylvania on June 11. … more

LARRY KESSLER | 6/1/23

R.I.’s Israeli emissary to discuss growing up gay and religious in Israel

Elihay Skital will share his journey from religious gay man in Israel to acceptance and freedom, on Wednesday evening, June 7. As Pride Month begins, Skital, the Israeli shaliach (emissary) to … more

LARRY KATZ | 6/1/23