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Nazi refuge discovered in Argentine jungle, archaeologist says

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (JTA) – A team of archaeologists and researchers discovered what they believe was a refuge for Nazis in an Argentine forest near the border with Paraguay. It is believed that the Nazis prepared the hideout in the first … more

3/26/15

Chocolatiers raising the bar when it comes to Hanukkah gelt

NEW YORK (JTA) – Sharing their favorite Jewish chocolate experiences recently, a group of about 60 chocolate lovers didn’t even mention Hanukkah gelt.That is, until one woman at the New Jersey get-together shared her thoughts on the … more

Deborah R. Prinz | 12/4/14

Torat Yisrael hires new education director

Dori Adler is the new director of education for the Frederic G. and Lawrence G. Cohen Religious School at Temple Torat Yisrael. A native of Cranston, Adler has a long history in Rhode Island’s Jewish community, especially with Torat Yisrael, … more

8/19/14

Thinking about renovating?

As the calendar turns to spring, many families begin to think of sprucing up the house or maybe creating more useable space. This may entail claiming space in the basement or attic or possibly putting an addition on the house. For those who are … more

Charles M. Navratil and Adrien J. Mercure | 3/13/14

Sunday proves to be super, thanks to Rhode Islanders answering the call

PROVIDENCE – The phenomenon of “Thanksgivikkah” has come and gone but was not lost at the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island on November 24 for Super Sunday. Rhode Island answered the call to help ensure a strong Jewish future. More … more

Hillary Schulman | 12/5/13

Alliance funding supported Ethiopians in Israel

Ethiopians with Special Needs • $25,000 (including $3,250 donor-designated gifts) was allocated to Ethiopians with special needs, through the Jewish Agency for Israel. Funds diagnosed and treated 50 Israeli children requiring special needs … more

9/12/13

Thoughts of spring and golf

/PHOTO | JEWISH VOICE The Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island’s 31st Annual Golf Tournament Co-Chairs, Rick Granoff and Jamie Pious, pictured at left, with Alliance CEO & President, Jeffrey Savit, Dan Hamel, Robyn Goldstein, and … more

2/19/16

JFS helps people celebrate Passover

Every year, Jewish Family Service’s Moes Chitim (Money for Wheat) campaign helps people have a more meaningful holiday by distributing funds to be used to purchase food for Passover. The funds … more

4/13/16

Muslim scholar, educator and chaplain to speak at Congregation Beth Sholom

Celene Ibrahim – scholar, educator and chaplain – will speak on June 4 at Providence’s Congregatiaon Beth Sholom, 275 Camp St., following Shabbat morning services. Ibrahim … more

SHAI AFSAI | 5/27/16

Award-winning author to speak at Temple Habonim

BY ARIEL BROTHMAN It took author Glenn Kurtz four years to track down the seven people seen in some 16 mm footage his grandfather shot in 1938 in Poland. Recorded in a small, predominantly … more

9/16/16