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Hate crimes and antisemitic incidents hit a record high in the United States in 2021, even right here in our beloved Ocean State. In November, antisemitic flyers left in yards in Warwick, North … more

RACHEL MERSKY WODA | 12/2/22

Program to explore buried Jerusalem and its implications aboveground

Excavations in Israel can elicit protests and even lead to threats of war. I recall a time, decades ago, when I went to visit an American cousin who was spending the summer … more

LARRY KATZ | 12/2/22

David Mandelbaum's mother Judy, and Uncle Victor and their parents.

Honor your loved ones through philanthropy

David Mandelbaum is proud to say that he comes from a generous family – a family that knows the true meaning of tzedakah (righteousness/charitable giving). His … more

JEWISH ALLIANCE STAFF | 12/2/22

New rabbi brings a rich history and plans for the future to Sha’arei Tefilla

Eliezer Marcus, who became the rabbi at Sha’arei Tefilla, in Providence, this past August, comes from a family of rabbis. “My father was a congregational rabbi in Toronto, Canada, for … more

SARAH GREENLEAF | 12/2/22

No one should stand alone

A few weeks ago, in the dark of night, antisemites spread their hatred around Warwick and North Providence. Hundreds of leaflets were littered throughout neighborhoods, spreading antisemitic vitriol … more

Adam Greenman | 12/2/22

Be more like Beit Shammai and Beit Hillel

One election, then another one, and another one. The first time I was able to vote was on April 9, 2019. I remember how excited I was. I was already a soldier, and I was voting in my uniform, … more

ELIHAY SKITAL | 12/2/22

Passengers get payout

(JTA) – Nearly seven months after they were denied boarding in Frankfurt, a group of more than 100 Hasidic Lufthansa passengers are getting paid for their troubles. The airline is paying … more

12/2/22

Holocaust survivor recalls the horrors of Kristallnacht

PROVIDENCE – Ruth Oppenheim was only 9 years old when the men in her small town in Germany went on a rampage, dragging her father out of the house and terrifying her mother and siblings. It … more

FRAN OSTENDORF | 12/2/22

Adam Greenman and Juju Chang in conversation.

Juju Chang on rising hate, her Jewish family and the news

PROVIDENCE – Journalist Juju Chang brought her insights on antisemitism and Asian hate to the Alliance’s Dwares Jewish Community Center on Nov. 20, when she spoke at the Annual Campaign … more

FRAN OSTENDORF | 12/2/22

BBC’s report on antisemitic Hanukkah attack had ‘significant editorial failings’

(JTA) – A BBC article about an attack on a bus full of Jewish students celebrating Hanukkah last year contained “significant editorial failings,” according to a … more

GABE FRIEDMAN | 12/2/22