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Julie and Jen from Camp JORI meet as moms at PJ Library Story Hour

It was a sunny Sunday morning in January, and the PJ Library Story Hour at Congregation Beth David in Narragansett was about to begin. The kids had taken off their jackets and were scrambling for seats, and the grown-ups continued to chat. As I … more

Stephanie Malinow | 1/30/14

SIX-word memoir

To communicate something meaningful in exactly six words might seem preposterous, if not impossible. However, in 2006, writer and editor Larry Smith dared fans of his online publication, SMITH Magazine, to describe their lives in six words. The … more

1/30/14

The Miriam Hospital’s recent accomplishments

• The Miriam was named the top hospital in Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts according to U.S. News & World Report. The hospital was recognized as high-performing in eight medical specialties, including cancer, diabetes/endocrinology, … more

1/30/14

Prof. Cheryl Greenberg to speak on Black-Jewish Relations

In celebration of Black History Month, “Black-Jewish Relations: Why Should We Care?” is the topic of the “Time for Me” Adult Education series at Temple Habonim in Barrington. more

1/30/14

Langevin’s statement on the death of Ariel Sharon

Washington, DC - Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) issued the following statement in response to the death of Ariel Sharon: I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Ariel Sharon, a champion of Israel and a good man I was honored to know. … more

1/30/14

Women’s Alliance Endowment Fund invites grant applications

The Women’s Alliance Endowment Fund (WAEF) of the Jewish Federation Foundation invites grant proposals for the upcoming fiscal year, July 2014 – June 2015. “We are particularly interested in programs that focus on women and girls,” said … more

1/30/14

Making Jewish Life Affordable

When it comes to developing a positive Jewish identity, many experiences have high returns. According to various studies, overnight Jewish camping, Jewish day school education, and travel to Israel in one’s teens or twenties stand out among other … more

1/30/14

A gap year in Israel for two Rhode Islanders

Two Rhode Islanders are among a group of more than a hundred participating in USY’s Nativ College Leadership Program in Israel (a gap year program). Here, during a break between semesters, Daniel Katz (far left) and Gabrielle Warshay (second from … more

1/30/14

Women’s Alliance Endowment Fund grows

Last year, the Women’s Alliance Endowment Fund celebrated its 20th anniversary, raised $16,000 and grew to more than 100 members. Six new members joined the Fund, and another ten women renewed their commitment by contributing an additional $1,000 … more

Trine Lustig | 1/30/14

Tel Aviv dedicates monument to gays persecuted by Nazis

JERUSALEM (JTA) — A monument to gays persecuted by the Nazis was dedicated in Tel Aviv. The monument, the first of its kind in Israel, was constructed in Meir Park, near the Tel Aviv Gay and Lesbian Association Center. The monument is … more

1/17/14