The Rhode Island Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Dec. 12 about the appeal of Congregation Jeshuat Israel of Newport to overturn Rhode Island Superior Court Judge Maureen B. Keogh’s 2023 decision upholding landlord Congregation Shearith Israel of New York City’s eviction of Jeshuat Israel from Touro Synagogue, the nation’s oldest standing synagogue. Jeshuat Israel claimed that Shearith Israel didn’t follow proper procedures
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AARON GINSBURG
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12/18/24
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On Dec. 11, at the Dwares Jewish Community Center, the Israeli Culture Series and PJ Library partnered to bring a multi-generational Israeli Hanukkah experience to the community. …
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JEWISH RI STAFF
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12/18/24
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BRISTOL – Latkepalooza at United Brother Synagogue may not be a typical Hanukkah tradition to many, but it has been going on for over a decade at the synagogue located at 205 High St. From the mouthwatering scent of frying potatoes to the crispy crunch of the finished product, Latkepalooza is a beloved event that the members look forward to attending yearly. more
SETH CHITWOOD
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12/18/24
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Howie Bromberg recently spent several weeks volunteering in Israel. Here he is picking pomegranates. There are many opportunities to volunteer in Israel through groups and individually. You can read …
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12/8/24
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The Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island reaffirmed its support for security opportunities in Rhode Island with an open gathering for nonprofit leaders on Dec. 2. Agency heads and staff got a …
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EMMA NEWBERY
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12/8/24
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Temple Emanuel’s LGBTQ+ Affinity Group, TEQ and the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island are pleased to collaborate for the first time to bring an event to the entire community. The …
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STEVEN HOREN
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12/8/24
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On Monday, Oct. 28, the Jewish Federation Foundation of Greater Rhode Island (JFF) honored the Dor L’Dor Society with a special event featuring two young, local Jewish chefs. In an airy room at …
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12/8/24
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The assassination of Yitzhak Rabin , then-prime minister of Israel, was one of the most dramatic events of the 1990s, sending shockwaves throughout the Jewish Diaspora. The Dec. 7, 1995, issue of the …
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12/8/24
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WARWICK – Jewish Collaborative Services (JCS) 7th Annual Meeting was an evening of heartfelt celebration of the agency’s achievements over the past year, honoring exceptional individuals …
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JESSICA HOARD
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12/8/24
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On Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, the Rhode Island Chapter of Hadassah hosted an online program as part of its ongoing “Let’s Talk” community series. The event, “Find Out. Speak Out …
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SHAINA WEINTRAUB
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12/8/24
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