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It is said, “Make yourself a heart of many rooms and bring into it the words of the House of Shammai and the words of the House of Hillel.” (Mishnah Sota 7:12)
Jewish identity is expressed through a wide array of beliefs and …
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1/2/15
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JERUSALEM (JTA) – U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham said in Jerusalem that the Senate will vote on an Iran sanctions bill next month.
Graham, R-S.C., who is expected to take over as chairman of the Foreign Appropriations Subcommittee when the …
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1/2/15
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Mention aging and the conversation can veer down two distinct paths – one of losses (poor or ailing health, financial concerns, uncertainty of role after retirement, decline of a peer group, family far away, moving from a cherished home) or one of …
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NICOLE JELLINEK, LICSW
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1/2/15
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It’s time to get out your cellphone and take part in the age-old Jewish tradition of tzedakah. On Jan. 11, from 9 a.m.–4 p.m., volunteers from across Rhode Island will come together at the Dwares JCC in Providence to make a difference in …
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HILLARY SCHULMAN
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1/2/15
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In the past four months Discover CATCH has become deeply embedded into the curriculum and daily activities of the David C. Isenberg Early Childhood Center (ECC) as well as the growing after-school program at the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode …
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ANGELA SULLIVAN
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1/2/15
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JTA – What made headlines (in Israel, the U.S. and around the world) in 2014? Here’s JTA’s annual news quiz:
1. Palestinian officials apologized to Czech authorities after the Palestinian envoy to Prague, Jamal Al-Jamal, was killed in …
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JTA STAFF
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1/2/15
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The January/February show in the Gallery at Temple Habonim features 36 works by 21 artists, all members of the summer LLC (Lifelong Learning Collaborative) Plein Air class. The show will open with a wine and cheese reception on Jan. 11, from 1 to …
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1/2/15
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PAWTUCKET – One year ago, the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island, Congregation Beth Sholom, Temple Emanu-El, and Temple Beth-El launched (401)j, Rhode Island’s Jewish young professional collaborative.
Originating as an online community, …
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HILLARY SCHULMAN
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1/2/15
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The Accordionist, pictured at right, is Nathan Gurvitch’s photograph of Sam Gavish, currently on view at The Gallery at Providence City Hall until Jan. 12. It is part of The Artists Loop exhibition presented by Mayor Angel Taveras …
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1/2/15
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Can the universe be spawned from nothing? What does it mean for time to “begin”? Physicist David Kagan, a faculty member at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth, will address these fascinating questions on Jan. 15, at 7 p.m. at Temple …
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Lois Kemp
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1/2/15
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