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Temple Sinai in Cranston believes that if people give membership a try, they will like it. So the congregation is offering a free membership for six months from July 2019 to the end of December. … more

7/5/19

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

The Alliance can help guide your charitable gifts

The holiday season is upon us. We know you’re busy. And the Jewish Alliance wants to help by making it easy for you to make donations, whether at the year’s end or any time throughout the … more

12/3/23

Pastor Nancy Perry, right, of Shiloh Gospel Temple Ministries, leads the group in song before the march began.

Supporting our neighbors

Representatives from the Jewish community supported members of the Shiloh Gospel Temple in North Providence on March 29 as they gathered for a March for Peace. The church was a victim of an arson … more

4/5/24

If we all help, there is hope for our planet

In honor of Earth Day and Passover, Jewish Rhode Island is sharing the following D’var Torah, which was given in Temple Emanu-El’s Minyan Chadash service. I want to start today with … more

JOANNA D. BROWN | 5/10/24

West Bay Community Jewish Center marks 6 months with meeting

The West Bay Community Jewish Center (WBCJC) held its first congregational meeting on Dec. 17, marking six months since the center came into being. The members in attendance, the board and Rabbi Richard Perlman, regarded the meeting as an occasion … more

NAOMI LIPSKY | 12/25/15

Jews and Muslims in France subject of talk by Brown professor

“Historians are storytellers and interpreters.” These are the words of Dr. Maud S. Mandel, dean of the college and professor of History and Judaic Studies at Brown University. The urgent story she shares in her latest book and in a talk to the … more

LINDA SHAMOON | 4/13/15

UK report shows government progress in combating anti-Semitism

JTA — A new United Kingdom government report showed significant progress being made in combating anti-Semitism. The “Government Action on Anti-Semitism” report, published Dec. 29 by the Department for Communities and Local Government, … more

1/2/15

Amid declining Jewish caucus in Congress, rising concerns over communal influence

WASHINGTON (JTA) – From 31 in 2009 to a likely 19 in January, the unofficial Jewish caucus in the U.S. House of Representatives is shrinking fast. Jewish lawmakers have traditionally been the first stop for Jewish lobbyists seeking inroads for … more

Ron Kampeas | 9/11/14

Pope Francis’ first visit to the Holy Land confirmed

JNS – Pope Francis anticipated trip to Israel in May will go on as scheduled despite worries over the effect of the Israeli Foreign Ministry strike. In a statement, Vatican spokesman Father Federico Lombardi said the release of the schedule is … more

4/10/14