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Supreme Court Justice Melissa A. Long, left, and Attorney Hamza Chaudary speak to the group.

Teens get a moving lesson on privilege, bias and stepping up

PROVIDENCE – The energy was palpable as a group of high school students crowded around tables on Jan. 22, talking excitedly over slices of pizza. Their dinner guests were a Rhode Island Supreme … more

GIOVANNA WISEMAN | 2/2/24

Animation and robotics activity at Kibbutz Ein Hamifratz for evacuees and the children of the kibbutz.

Alliance’s Israel Emergency Fund, ORT and other partners help Israeli students

PROVIDENCE – The Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island’s Israel Emergency Fund has raised nearly $1.15M thanks to the generosity of the community and with the help of a … more

JENNIFER ZWIRN | 2/2/24

Meet J-Camp’s new director

Hi everyone, I’m Rachel Accetturo, the new director of school age programs at the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island. This will be my first summer as director of J-Camp, but I’m … more

RACHEL ACCETTURO | 2/1/24

Games are an integral part of camp life at JORI.

Diverse and dynamic, Camp JORI offers a unique experience every summer

Camp JORI , nestled in the heart of Wakefield, is not just a place to drop off the kids once school's out – it’s a place where memories are made, experiences are cherished and friendships … more

DON BLATE | 2/1/24

Priscilla and Rich Glucksman, Sara Meirowitz and Dan Herchenroether.

Giving Tuesday gives back to donors

Giving Tuesday is a special day each year for nonprofits nationwide. This year, the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island decided to add to the day by recognizing donors who have increased … more

1/8/24

Holocaust center marks remembrance day with story of local survivors

PROVIDENCE – In honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, on Jan. 27, the Sandra Bornstein Holocaust Education Center is sharing the story of Jack and Sam German, two brothers who … more

GIOVANNA WISEMAN | 1/7/24

A good time was had by all at the young professional Hanukkah gathering at Riffraff in Providence.

Hanukkah Highlights!

On Dec. 14 , the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island hosted a young professionals Hanukkah happy hour at Riffraff in Providence to celebrate the last night of the holiday. Gifts were exchanged, … more

1/7/24

Families enjoyed making burekas at the Jewish Alliance of Greater RI Hanukkah event.

Hanukkah Happenings!

1/7/24

Attendees enjoy the Hope & Main program.

Women’s Alliance members enjoyed a tasty fall meeting

PROVIDENCE – About 45 members of The Women’s Alliance attended its fall celebration, on Nov. 9, at Hope & Main’s Downtown Makers Marketplace. The event featured Lisa … more

12/3/23

Alliance announces its first artist-in-residence

The Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island is pleased to announce that Providence-based artist and Jewish educator Zo Baker is the Alliance’s first artist-in-residence. Baker , who uses … more

DEVORAH PHILLIPS | 12/3/23