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On June 6, a rally and ride was held to support Israel and against anti-Semitism. Motorcyclists started in Warwick and ended at Praise Tabernacle Church in Cranston where there were speakers.

On June 6, some 75 members of the Rhode Island Jewish and Christian communities attended a rally in support of Israel and against anti-Semitism. The speeches took place at the end of a motorcycle ride from Warwick to … more

7/2/21

The ‘sandwich generation’ faces tough financial decisions

Talk about pressure. Many Baby Boomers and Generation Xers are feeling it from multiple directions – they may need to help their struggling adult children find direction and a solid financial … more

7/1/21

Rhode  Island Foundation  offers grants to Jewish groups serving greater Providence

PROVIDENCE – Jewish community charitable organizations, synagogues and day schools from Barrington to East Greenwich have until July 16 to apply for more than $36,000 in grants through the … more

7/1/21

Let’s all join together and say, Hineni, ‘Here I am’

The following remarks were delivered June 17 at the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island’s Tenth Annual Meeting and have been lightly edited. It probably comes as no … more

ADAM GREENMAN | 7/1/21

Watch the video: Liza Burkin is clearing a path for R.I. bicyclists

As Rhode Island emerges from COVID-19’s shadow, Burkin and her collaborators have big plans for the state capital. “In Providence, we are so lucky,” she says. “Any city that was built before the car is inherently a good city for cycling.” Burkin is excited about several major developments in self-powered transportation in Rhode Island. more

ROBERT ISENBERG | 7/1/21

Alliance annual meeting tonight

There’s still time to register for the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island’s 10th Annual Meeting. The virtual event takes place at 7 p.m. tonight. You must register to attend. To receive a Zoom link, go to https://www.jewishallianceri.org/annualmeeting/ more

6/16/21

‘Great American Deli Schlep’ rides into Rhody

Jewish motorcyclist Steve Goode was met with a large sandwich and even larger smiles from the Rhode Island Jewish community as he pulled up in front of Providence’s newest Jewish deli, Bubbie’s Market & Deli, on June 11. more

HANNAH ALTMAN | 6/16/21

Isaac Herzog to be Israel’s next president

(JTA) – Isaac Herzog, the former leader of Israel’s Labor party who most recently ran the Jewish Agency for Israel, will be Israel’s next president, lawmakers there decided … more

PHILISSA CRAMER | 6/3/21

Area synagogues begin the process of reopening

As more people receive COVID-19 vaccinations and return to in-person gatherings in Rhode Island, synagogues are addressing the question of how to expand their services. Jewish Rhode Island reached … more

HANNAH ALTMAN | 6/3/21

Update from Project Shoresh

Project Shoresh recently raised almost $170,000 though a matching community campaign to jumpstart expansion, bringing four new couples to live in Providence and learn and grow with the organization. … more

6/3/21