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Voters cast their ballots at a polling station inside the Galleria at the Sunset Mall in Las Vegas, Nov. 5, 2024.

79% of Jews voted for Harris, according to largest preliminary exit poll

(JTA) — The first rule of exit polls is to be careful about interpreting early exit polls, which aren’t always accurate. The second rule is that, for now at least, they represent the best information we have about the question occupying Jews of all political persuasions: … more

Philissa Cramer | 11/6/24

Adele Espo with her children (left to right) Joe, David, Hal, and Caryn at her 100th birthday

A giving way to celebrate

Adele G. Espo celebrated her 100th birthday in September of this year with a big party planned by her four children. The invitation requested that instead of giving Adele a gift, … more

CLAIRE UZIEL | 11/3/24

Alliance Community Campaign a meaningful way to make a year-end gift

The holiday season is fast approaching, and we know how busy you are! The Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island wants to make your year-end giving easier. Below are some meaningful ways to give … more

11/3/24

Freedom of religion in practice: Roger Williams and the Hahn Memorial

“I acknowledge that to molest any person, Jew or Gentile, for either professing doctrine, or practicing worship meerly religious or spiritual, is to persecute him, and such a person (whether … more

LINDA LOTRIDGE LEVIN | 11/3/24

RI-produced Jewish short film ‘Perpetual’ wins in New Bedford

The short documentary “Perpetual” has been making waves in the film festival circuit, winning awards and touching hearts along the way. Having received Best Voiceover Performance at the … more

SETH CHITWOOD | 11/3/24

Jewish organizations in Rhode Island secure over $2M in nonprofit security grants

In a significant move to bolster security for local Jewish institutions, the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island, along with several other Jewish organizations in the state, have secured over $2 million in federal Nonprofit Security Grants. These funds are designed to enhance the safety and security of Jewish institutions and nonprofits … more

EMMA NEWBERY | 11/3/24

Adina Weisman, 12th grader at NEAT, showing her clay art.

Fall at Providence Hebrew Day

11/3/24

Newspaper courtesy Rhode Island Jewish Historical Association

Knock-Out Publicity

We can only hope that, one day, Hollywood makes a biopic about Kingfish Levinsky, the Depression-era boxer and one of the more colorful sports figures of the 1930s. Born Harris Kraków in 1910, … more

11/3/24

Explore the fascinating history of talitot on Nov. 21

Jewish prayer shawls (talitot) have a fascinating history and an expressive present and future. On Nov. 21 at 7 p.m., at Temple Habonim, in Barrington, join professional weaver Sarah Saulson for an … more

11/3/24

JORI prepares for summer 2025 propelled by new grants

Although the leaves at Camp JORI’s 72-acre waterfront site on Worden’s Pond, have just started to turn, plans are being prepared for next summer – the camp’s 88th. Each … more

MICHAEL SCHUSTER | 11/3/24