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On Sunday, Dec 1, Congregation Sha’arei Tefilla held a Hanukkah party for the residents of EPOCH. They broughtsufganiyot and dreidels, ate and gambled, and had a wonderful time with the residents. A boys’ choir sang Hanukkah songs. more

Arthur C. Norman | 12/19/13

Highlands on East Side warms others

The Highlands on the East Side, an assisted living and memory care community located at 101 Highland Ave., Providence, presented more than 750 mittens, hats, scarves, gloves and coats to aid the homeless in Rhode Island at their “Mittens Party” … more

Arthur C. Norman | 12/19/13

Vodka Latke event a success

Six months ago, Rabbi Elan Babchuck, of Temple Emanu-El, Erin Moseley, Director of Arts and Culture and Next Generation Engagement at the Jewish Alliance, Rabbi Barry Dolinger, of Congregation Beth Sholom, and Rabbi Sarah Mack, of Temple Beth-El, … more

Irina Missiuro | 12/19/13

L’dor va-dor

Editor’s note: Due to you, our wonderful readers, we received a tremendous number of beautiful multi-generational family stories and photos. We have included as many as possible in this issue and will include the remainder (and any late arrivals) … more

12/19/13

The Yellow Sweater

65 years ago, Libby Abramson knit a yellow sweater and hat for her and Dr. Harry Abramson’s first child to wear on the way home from the hospital after she was born. Two years later, their second born daughter wore the same sweater and four years … more

Amy Abramson-Denhoff | 12/19/13

A Perspective on Caregiving

So many members of our community manage significant caregiver responsibilities. Even if you don’t think of yourself as a caregiver, if you have a child with medical problems or behavioral, learning, or mental health issues, or if you have a … more

Barbara Gordon, LICSW | 12/19/13

Four bam? Four crack? Four dot? No …

As a child, I remember falling asleep one night each week to the rhythmic sounds of clinking tiles and ladies laughing and the smell of yummy baked goods. They were older to me – my mom’s age – which is younger than I am now! My mom has had … more

Wendy L. Joering | 12/19/13

Family heroes

The Jewish Voice put out a call to the community asking for stories describing family heroes. Adam Tilove, head of school at the Jewish Community Day School, asked his students to respond. Excerpts of their family hero stories follow: more

Arthur C. Norman | 12/19/13

When a loved one has dementia

I am not a medical professional, nor do I have expert knowledge of the causes of, or treatments for, any disease which insidiously robs its victim of memory, cognition and the ability to perform everyday activities. I am aware that there are many … more

Ruth Jaffa Albert | 12/19/13

From the archives of the Rhode Island Jewish Historical Association: Natalie

When Warren and I first visited Israel in 1969, a highlight of our tour was a visit to the beautiful new Keneset building, then just three years old. Our guide, like all good guides, shepherded us through the history and special features of the … more

Geraldine S. Foster | 12/19/13