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Youngest survivor to testify at Eichmann trial dies at 91

(JTA) – Yosef Kleinman, the youngest Holocaust survivor to testify at the trial of Nazi leader Adolf Eichmann, has died at 91. Kleinman, who lived in Jerusalem, died May 4, according to … more

RON KAMPEAS | 5/9/21

Stray bullet kills Jewish reporter for NPR affiliate in Kansas City

(JTA) – Aviva Okeson-Haberman had come home after apartment hunting in Lawrence, Kansas, where the reporter for the Kansas City NPR affiliate was about to start a new job covering social … more

RON KAMPEAS | 5/9/21

Spend the summer working at camp

Children are looking forward to enjoying a great summer doing normal summer activities at camp, but many camps are still seeking counselors who would like to make a difference and have a great summer … more

5/9/21

R.I. Jewish Historical Association’s annual meeting will make history

When the Rhode Island Jewish Historical Association holds its annual meeting, on May 23, it will make some history of its own: The incoming president, Harold Foster, will be the third in his family … more

GEORGE M. GOODWIN | 5/9/21

There’s an app for that: Budgeting tools for every personality type

Some people want immediate mobile access to their finances via a smartphone. Others prefer to manage their money with an old-school spreadsheet or ledger. Some crave a comprehensive platform for … more

5/9/21

Donors support PJ Library in a big way during 401Gives fundraiser

On April 1, 2021, Rhode Islanders woke up with an opportunity to make a tremendous difference to nonprofits of all kinds. In its first year, in 2020, 401Gives raised $1.3 million for 366 … more

ABI WEINER | 5/9/21

The Miriam Hospital Women’s Association honors longtime volunteer

PROVIDENCE – The Miriam Hospital Women’s Association will present its 36th annual Recognition Award to Judy Siegel at the association’s 124th Annual Meeting and Luncheon, on June 2. … more

5/9/21

Alliance to offer virtual relational Judaism learning series

What is the relationship between Warren Buffet, Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel and Rhode Island Jews? Decades ago, Rabbi Myer S. Kripke and business tycoon Warren Buffet became friends and bridge … more

LARRY KATZ and JENNIFER ZWIRN | 5/9/21

Germany sees 15% rise in politically motivated anti-Semitic crimes

BERLIN (JTA) – The number of politically motivated crimes rose to record levels in Germany last year and include a 15% rise in anti-Semitic offenses. The annual report by the Federal … more

5/9/21

Historic preservation subject of Touro Synagogue Foundation program

On May 13 at 7 p.m., Thompson M. Mayes of the National Trust for Historic Preservation will discuss his book, “Why Old Places Matter: How Historic Places Affect Our Identity and … more

5/9/21