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Keep your Hebrew conversation skills fresh

Have your Hebrew conversation skills become a bit rusty? Are you in between classes or growing tired of interacting online with Duolingo and want a break? Then join the drop-in program Tuesday … more

8/8/21

Alliance’s endowment increases by 36%

The Jewish Federation Foundation, the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island’s endowment, had a “banner year,” with the value of the endowment increasing 36%, from nearly $54 … more

SARA MASRI | 8/8/21

Rick Granoff and Big Papi donate test kits to JCC

Rhode Island businessman Rick Granoff and his friend and business associate former Red Sox great, David Ortiz, recently donated 1,000 COVID-19 rapid test kits for use at the Alliance’s Dwares … more

8/8/21

Proud to participate

The Bristol Fourth of July Parade is part of the oldest Fourth of July celebration in the United States. The Jewish War Veterans, Department of Rhode Island, were proud to once again participate.  … more

8/8/21

Stuart Freiman with some of his collection.

From a collection of small items, European Jewish identity emerges

For Cumberland resident Stuart Freiman, collecting Judaica is both a passion and a deeply personal pursuit. His books of Jewish ephemera – those not-meant-to-be-kept items such as official … more

MICHAEL SCHEMAILLE | 8/8/21

Say goodbye – and hello! – to our shlichim

PROVIDENCE – The Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island is inviting the community to say farewell to our outgoing Israeli shlichah (emissary), and to welcome our incoming shaliach, at … more

LARRY KATZ | 8/8/21

Bristol Warren moves first day of school to Sept. 8

Editor’s Note: This story previously appeared online on July 20. Bristol Warren School Superintendent Jonathan T. Brice announced his resignation the day after the meeting, saying he wanted to … more

EMMA NEWBERY | 8/8/21

BRISTOL, RI--United Brothers on High Street. Jewish Rhode Island/Glenn Osmundson

Synagogues set their schedules for the High Holy Days

BY JEWISH RHODE ISLAND STAFF Summer is winding down and we are gearing up for the High Holy Days. Our thoughts turn to the start of school and the bright promise of the Jewish New Year! Jewish … more

8/8/21

GOP senators want to keep Trump mandate

WASHINGTON (JTA) – Seven Republican senators are backing a bill that would enshrine as law one of former President Donald Trump’s final orders – requiring products from the portion … more

8/8/21

Temple offers no dues for 6 months

Following a year and a half of pandemic, Temple Sinai in Cranston is counting on people wanting to reconnect with Judaism and with being a member of a Jewish community. To that end, they are offering … more

8/8/21