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Senators Feinstein and Wyden are on opposite ends of intelligence debate

WASHINGTON (JTA) – Dianne Feinstein and Ron Wyden have much in common. Both longtime U.S. senators are Democrats, Jewish and fiercely independent West Coasters. more

Ron Kampeas | 6/21/13

American flag is donated to Tamarisk

WARWICK – Flag Day commemorates the birthday of the American flag. Adopted by the Second Continental Congress in the midst of the American Revolution, Flag Day is not an official holiday and, to many people, it has little meaning. more

Ira Fleisher | 6/21/13

NEAT holds graduation ceremonies

PROVIDENCE – In her class address at New England Academy of Torah’s graduation ceremonies on June 9, Ariela Greengart described the warmth and friendship that staff members and teachers offer students as well as the friendships among students. … more

6/21/13

Alliance leaders honor the past and anticipate the future

PROVIDENCE – Embrace change, yet hold fast to our Jewish traditions of treating all with kavod (respect) and hesed(kindness). more

6/21/13

Jeffrey Savit delivers annual meeting speech

PROVIDENCE – Two-and-one-half years ago, our Rhode Island Jewish community made a bold and unprecedented move: the creation of our new Alliance. It was a needed seismic shift, in order to do business in the 21st century in a more nimble, … more

6/21/13

Torat Yisrael dedicates its new building

EAST GREENWICH – One group of wandering Jews has finally found a home … in East Greenwich. more

6/21/13

Is the Orthodox community prepared to welcome women as spiritual leaders?

NEW YORK (JTA) – More than three years ago, following a broad Orthodox backlash to his decision to ordain a woman with the title “rabba,” Rabbi Avi Weiss made a promise: He wouldn’t do it again. more

Ben Harris | 6/21/13

Alliance announces key staff promotions

PROVIDENCE – Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island CEO Jeffrey Savit announced the promotions of several Alliance staff members, all of which will become effectively July 1. more

Nancy Kirsch | 6/21/13

At JCDS annual meeting, Ruti Adler receives Charles Samdperil Award

PROVIDENCE – The Jewish Community Day School of Rhode Island’s annual meeting honors those who have shown a commitment to the school and the larger Jewish community. more

Shannon Conley | 6/21/13

A parting interview with Renee Rudnick

PROVIDENCE – Renee Rudnick, outgoing head of the Jewish Community Day School of Rhode Island, talked with The Jewish Voice & Herald about the “highs and lows” of her four years at JCDS. more

6/21/13