A representative of Rhode Island’s Jewish community was in the visitor’s gallery on July 19, when Israeli President Isaac Herzog addressed the U.S. Congress.
Harris Chorney, chair of …
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FRAN OSTENDORF
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8/4/23
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PROVIDENCE – Rachel Cohn became the director of youth education and engagement at Temple Emanu-El a year ago. As she enters her second year at the temple, she is excited about major additions …
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ARLENE S. SIMON
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8/4/23
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In May, I was granted the gift of taking a Birthright trip to the homeland of Israel.
The 40 people in my Birthright group were other students from the University of Rhode Island, as well as …
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BRETT RUBEN
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8/4/23
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On July 11 , approximately 60 people enjoyed Newport Classical Day. The daylong event culminated with an evening classical music concert by world-famous Israeli-American cellist Amit Peled.
The …
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8/4/23
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It was happy hour at the Hot Club in Providence on July 19. The Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island partnered with Temple Beth-El for this event, and 45 people turned out to connect with …
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8/4/23
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Former U.S. Ambassador John L. Loeb Jr. is a true believer in religious freedom and tolerance: He’s put his name on institutions that promote these values, such as the Loeb Visitors Center at …
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FRAN OSTENDORF
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8/4/23
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PROVIDENCE – On the evening of July 11, 50 people crowded into Books on the Square to hear from Judy Rakowsky, the author of “Jews in the Garden.”
The book, which is part …
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GIOVANNA WISEMAN
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8/4/23
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CRANSTON – Alexander Leach and Andrew Shuster, both of whom have deep roots in the Touro Fraternal Association, were installed as the presidents of the Harmony and Friendship lodges, …
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8/4/23
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NEWPORT — On Aug. 20, the Touro Synagogue Foundation and Congregation Jeshuat Israel will host the George Washington Letter Reading, an annual event honoring our nation’s heritage …
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8/4/23
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PROVIDENCE –The Sandra Bornstein Holocaust Education Center is bringing back and expanding its programs for children, teens and adults this fall.
The center is expanding its elementary …
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GIOVANNA WISEMAN
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8/4/23
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