In July, having completed 45 years of service to Temple Beth-El as well as the larger Jewish and gentile communities, Rabbi Gutterman will retire as senior rabbi of Temple Beth-El. Three years ago, he surpassed the record of his mentor, Rabbi …
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George M. Goodwin
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6/18/15
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JTA – More than half of today’s American Jewish college students have witnessed or experienced an anti-Semitic incident, according to a new study.
Some 54 percent of the participants in the survey released Feb. 23 by the Louis D. Brandeis …
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2/26/15
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Those who try to get in touch with their Ashkenazi Jewish heritage by studying Yiddish at the college level face challenges that can be outweighed by the nachas (pride or pleasure) of rediscovering the nearly lost language.
“The most exciting …
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Robert Gluck
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8/19/14
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The world of cyber safety can be mysterious and confusing to many parents who struggle to stay abreast of the ever-growing choices their children have online. This article offers a brief look at what parents can look for and do …
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Andrea Epstein, LICSW
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2/27/14
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JTA — Individuals who lost money from employer-managed retirement funds invested with Bernard Madoff are not eligible to receive money from the liquidation of the Ponzi schemer’s firm.
U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge Stuart Bernstein ruled Aug. …
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8/28/14
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The Cohen School at Temple Torat Yisrael, in East Greenwich, celebrated its graduates and students at closing ceremonies on May 22.
The children were blessed under a large …
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DORI ADLER
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6/9/16
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Did you know that, according to the National Retail Federation, consumers spent $60 billion on Black Friday? During the holiday season, it is easy to be consumed with your own family’s wants …
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STEPHANIE HAGUE
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12/23/16
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It’s well known that people enjoy numerous benefits from having pets beyond basic companionship. More studies and data show that pets help lower blood pressure and cholesterol and overall …
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JEWISH VOICE STAFF
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6/23/17
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The Jewish War Veterans of the USA, Department of Rhode Island, took part in the 233rd Bristol Fourth of July Parade. From left to right: Michael Smith, Mike Schlesinger, Steven Musen, Steve …
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8/9/18
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Once upon a time not too long ago, Providence was a bagel desert. The options were sparse and dry, and, well, kind of pathetic: frozen hockey pucks of bagels in the supermarket’s frozen …
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CYNTHIA BENJAMIN
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6/6/19
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