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After almost two years of adapting to the pandemic, congregations in the greater Rhode Island area are still putting together new plans on holding services, programs and classes … more

SETH CHITWOOD | 1/10/22

Reported antisemitism on rise in RI incidents in 2022

Local reports mesh with the ADL statistics, according to the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island. Data reports on its antisemitism tracker are up over past years. Since the data is self-reported, … more

4/2/23

R.I. writer, Jewish historian and teacher Geraldine Foster dies at 95

The Rhode Island Jewish Historical Association lost one of its eminent historians when Geraldine Foster, 95, passed away recently. The first woman president of the association, Jerry was the daughter … more

LINDA LOTRIDGE LEVIN | 3/1/24

Steven Spielberg, Harrison Ford teaming up for 5th ‘Indiana Jones’

JTA – Director Steven Spielberg and Harrison Ford are teaming up to film a fifth “Indiana Jones” movie. The film will be in theaters in July 2019, the Walt Disney Co. announced March 15. Disney took over the rights to the “Indiana … more

3/18/16

10 tips for an accessible Hanukkah party

WASHINGTON (JTA) – With Hanukkah on the way, it’s easy to hold a party where all guests – disabled and not – feel welcomed and respected and have fun. All it takes is some planning. Here are some tips to ensure you are being inclusive, … more

JENNIFER LASZLO MIZRAHI and ALIE KRIOFSKE MAINELLA | 11/27/15

Great gifts for gardening enthusiasts

Birthday shopping for a gardener? You can make his or her wishes come true by shopping with his or her favorite hobby in mind. Don’t ignore your gift recipient’s hobbies and passions. There are plenty of gifts that complement the gardening … more

StatePoint | 3/13/14

Congregation Beth Sholom and Temple Emanu-El to host West African guests

PROVIDENCE – Elder Peter Agbai, leader of Abuja’s Gihon Synagogue, and Pinchas Ogbukaa, Gihon’s spokesman, will come to Rhode Island in September to celebrate Sukkot, Shemini Atzeret and Simhat Torah. They have been invited by Congregation … more

Shai Afsai | 9/12/13

Donors won’t drive a wedge between golf and philanthropy

For three decades, the Dwares Jewish Community Center has hosted an annual golf tournament. On June 8, the Jewish Alliance will celebrate a 30-year milestone at Ledgemont Country Club in Seekonk, Massachusetts, with the Dwares JCC 30th Annual Golf … more

Hillary Schulman | 5/7/15

Look beyond that traditional graduation party

Caps and gowns are officially in season, so it’s time to start planning for some end-of-school fun. Want something a little out of the ordinary? Barbecues and at-home parties are a classic … more

ARIEL BROTHMAN | 5/27/16

Nahum’s Tomb, near Mosul, said to be at risk of collapse

JTA – An ancient Jewish site located just 30 miles from Islamic State-controlled Mosul is at risk of collapsing, a representative of Kurdish Jewry says. Sherzan Omer, Kurdish Jewry’s … more

8/4/16