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A little bit of small-town Jewish geography

While recently trying to identify some of America’s smallest Jewish communities, I naturally thought of Westerly, West Warwick and Woonsocket. But I was willing to look far beyond Little … more

GEORGE M. GOODWIN | 6/3/21

From generation to generation

Seventy years ago, David Charak Adelman saw his idea for a new organization become a reality. For many years, Adelman had been collecting “Rhode Island Americana” – printed … more

From the archives | 6/3/21

Rabbi James B. Rosenberg: On a religious quest for over 50 years

James B. Rosenberg was recently honored for his 50 years as a Reform rabbi during a service at Temple Habonim, in Barrington, the congregation that he has been connected with for 47 of those 50 years, including 33 years as the congregation’s rabbi. more

FRAN OSTENDORF | 6/3/21

The kosher meal site has its first meeting outdoors in the back of the Dwares JCC in the Holocaust Memorial Garden.

Kosher Cafe welcomes back seniors [Photo gallery]

Guests of the JCS Kosher Senior Cafe at the Dwares Jewish Community Center in Providence and the JCS Kosher Senior meal site at Temple Sinai in Cranston met together for Friday lunch on May 7 in the Holocaust … more

5/19/21

RIIC partnership helps R.I.’s Hispanic small-business owners

PROVIDENCE – On April 29, the Rhode Island-Israel Collaborative (RIIC) and the Rhode Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce announced the winners of the R.I. Latino Biz Web Design Project, which partnered Hispanic college students with local Hispanic-owned small businesses to help improve those businesses’ online presence. more

MICHAEL SCHEMAILLE | 5/19/21

Program to delve into the experiences of women in U.S., Israeli navies

The Israeli consulate for New England is hosting a webinar on June 3 featuring U.S. and Israeli female naval leaders, who will share and compare their experiences in the navy of each … more

5/19/21

Rainbow Bakery employee Renee Lombardi reaches for one of the last loaves of bread.

End of an era

Rainbow Bakery closed its doors for the final time Saturday. Owners Murray and Deby Kaplan have decided to retire and are shuttering the Cranston bakery after 67 years. more

5/16/21

Stay up to date on Israel

Go to the Jewish Reader for the latest news from The Jerusalem Post, Haaretz and the Times of Israel with links to their websites. more

5/13/21

Teva PVD participants holding a chicken at Rabbi Aaron Philmus’ home.

Teva PVD connects Jewish children with nature

EAST GREENWICH – In his expansive yard, where chickens roam through the trees, Temple Torat Yisrael's Rabbi Aaron Philmus lights a fire, which quickly draws participants in the Teva PVD program … more

HANNAH ALTMAN | 5/10/21

PJ Our Way contest has a winner

In February as part of the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island’s Behind the Book series, Jewish Book Council and PJ Our Way author Casey Breton spoke via Zoom with families about her new … more

5/9/21