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STATEPOINT – Gardeners often focus on the science of their hobby: how much water and sunlight their plants need and how to improve soil quality and keep pests at bay. But there can be a lot of … more

3/16/17

On-Trend Home Design

FAMILY FEATURES – If a home makeover is on your horizon, it’s the perfect time to take note of design trends that may help shape your project. Today’s hottest looks leave plenty of … more

3/16/17

Spruce up your garden with bird safety in mind

STATEPOINT – You may not realize it, but the average residential property can be hazardous to local wildlife without proper precautions. An estimated 98 million birds are killed annually in … more

3/16/17

Temple Sinai's Biblical Garden at the lower entrance to the synagogue beautifies the building and is a Bible lesson written in soil, stem, root and flower. Planted and maintained by member volunteers, the garden is filled with markers that show how each plant is connected to Jewish tradition, the Bible, and the Land of Israel.

Ancient grains come full circle in Temple Sinai’s Biblical Garden

In the Biblical Garden at Temple Sinai in Cranston, religious school students will soon sow three ancient cereal grains that are native to the Near East and were first domesticated by farming … more

CATHERINE WALTERS | 3/16/17

Enjoy a less stressful Passover

(My Jewish Learning via JTA) – Passover requires a great deal of preparation, especially if you are making your home Kosher for Passover. These 10 tips will help you … more

DUBY LITVIN | 3/16/17

10 easy tips to avoid a boring Seder

(Kveller via JTA) – If your Passover Seder is anything like mine, it can resemble the world’s most difficult classroom: different ages, ranging from 3 to 93, and varying levels of … more

REBECCA ROSENTHAL | 3/16/17

‘If they were here: What would Holocaust victims think’?

The Sandra Bornstein Holocaust Education Center’s Art and Writing Contest is one of its longest running and most creatively inspiring programs. As Executive Director May-Ronny Zeidman said, … more

LEV POPLOW | 3/16/17

The 5 (or so) habits of successful Seder leaders

BY LOS ANGELES (JTA) – What kind of leadership style works best for a Seder? During a period when we are experiencing a shake-up in national leadership, you may want to re-examine … more

EDMON J. RODMAN | 3/16/17

Hadassah fundraiser features stage performance of ‘Victor/Victoria’

Hadassah Rhode Island will hold its fourth annual “A Cause for Applause” fundraiser on Sunday, May 7, at the Ocean State Theater, in Warwick. The proceeds from this production of … more

3/16/17

JCDSRI students shine at annual Kabbalat Shabbat service

On Jan. 27, more than 240 faculty, students and community members joined the Jewish Community Day School of Rhode Island for its annual Kabbalat Shabbat service and dinner at Temple Emanu-El, in … more

HILLARY GUTTIN | 3/16/17