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Harris Chorney and Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse.

Rhode Islander hears Herzog’s ‘terrific’ speech in person

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 … more

FRAN OSTENDORF | 8/4/23

Rachel Cohn is bringing exciting new programs to Emanu-El’s religious school

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 … more

ARLENE S. SIMON | 8/4/23

The group of URI Students on the Birthright trip.

Birthright: In Israel, ‘you feel like you are home for the first time’

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 … more

BRETT RUBEN | 8/4/23

A day in Newport

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 … more

8/4/23

Community get-together

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 … more

8/4/23

John and Sharon Loeb with the award from the American-Scandinavian Foundation.

From religious freedom to art, John L. Loeb Jr. is still making a difference

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 … more

FRAN OSTENDORF | 8/4/23

Judy Rakowsky’s talk about her book ‘Jews in the Garden’ draws a crowd

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 … more

GIOVANNA WISEMAN | 8/4/23

Touro Fraternal Association Directors & Officers 2023-2024 The 2023-24 board of directors and officers for Touro Fraternal Association are, front row from left, Ried Redlich, David Nicolato, Adam Finkelstein, Michael Smith, Allen Cowett, Max Guarino and Barry Schiff. Middle row, Mitchell Cohen, Jed Brandes, Jeffrey Davis, Stevan Labush, Robert Miller, Alexander Leach, Alan Lury and Bruce Wasser. Back row, Peter Hodosh, Andrew Shuster, David Weisman, Michael Frank, Stuart Solup, Andrew Lamchick, Bruce Weisman, Larry Berman and Scott Halsband. Barry Ackerman and Ralph Orleck were absent.

Touro Fraternal Association installs new leaders

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, … more

8/4/23

76th reading of Washington’s letter to honor religious freedom, public service

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 … more

8/4/23

Holocaust center plans fall programs for children and adults

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 … more

GIOVANNA WISEMAN | 8/4/23