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The great epic poet Homer once said, “For rarely are sons similar to their fathers; most are worse, and a few are better.” In honor of Father’s Day 2013, JNS compiled some quick facts about some rather not-so-famous (tho ugh not all infamous) … more

Binyamin Kagedan | 6/6/13

The power of dads

PROVIDENCE – We can know one thing for certain: the upcoming celebration of Father’s Day will be filled with greeting cards about golf and fishing. While you are enjoying your celebration, feel confident in the knowledge that fatherhood has a … more

Andrea Epstein, LISCW | 6/6/13

Those in active duty face risks beyond the battlefield

PROVIDENCE – In 2012, 349 active military personnel (from all branches of the United States military) committed suicide. That represents a 15 percent increase from the 301 suicides occurring in 2011, according to accounts widely reported by … more

6/6/13

Google Glass portends brave new Jewish world

HIGHLAND PARK, N.J. (JTA) – Over the past few weeks, strangers have begun stopping high school computer science teacher Chaim Cohen on the street. A few accuse him of recording them without their knowledge. Even fewer blame him for all of … more

Yaffa Klugerman | 6/6/13

Celebrating one’s bar mitzvah 13 years after learning of Jewish identity

JERUSALEM – Mariusz Robert Aoflko, a 64-year-old Jewish attorney in Krakow, grew up thinking he was a Polish Catholic. more

Jake Sharfman | 6/6/13

Early Childhood Center holds first art show

PROVIDENCE – A collection of works by some of our community’s youngest artists – children ages 3, 4 and 5 who attend the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island’s Early Childhood Center is on display at gallery (401) at the Alliance. The … more

6/6/13

Bringing the Fifth Commandment to light

WARWICK – “Honor thy father and thy mother” was the theme at the Jewish Seniors Agency’s annual meeting; the Fifth Commandment has been the focus of the agency’s mission for more than a century. more

Naomi Lipsky | 6/6/13

From the Ocean State to the Sunshine State

PROVIDENCE – Life can be a marathon – and sometimes that can be a good thing. Just ask Lauren Friedman, 28, who competes in half-marathons across the country. more

6/6/13

Protests in Turkey

Widespread protests in Turkey are threatening the decade-long rule of Islamist Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, raising questions over his ambitions to transform his country. more

Sean Savage | 6/6/13

Jewish War Veterans group hosts annual ceremony

WARWICK – To some people, Memorial Day means the beach, barbecues and the unofficial start of summer. To many others, however, Memorial Day has another meaning – it is a time to honor those who gave of themselves for their country. more

Ira Fleisher | 6/6/13