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Brown/RISD students produce new online Jewish journal

The Brown RISD community has a new proud Jewish voice that has gained a lot of positive attention with its debut issue. The Brown Jewish Journal, an online publication produced by seven Brown and RISD students, made its debut in March. And it’s … more

FRAN OSTENDORF | 4/18/24

Celebrate our culture at Jewish Culture Fest

PROVIDENCE – On June 2, Rhode Islanders are invited to the Jewish Culture Fest, a day-long festival of music, food, art and entertainment. The outdoor event will feature a kids’ area, artisan marketplace, crafts, food trucks, … more

FRAN OSTENDORF | 4/17/24

On Wednesday, April 3, 2024, HaZamir Nosh Night at the JCC attracted quite a crowd to listen to the choirs sing at the JCC on their last night in Rhode Island.

Fostering cultural connections: HaZamir Jerusalem and Providence

In a remarkable display of cultural exchange and unity, teens from HaZamir Jerusalem and HaZamir Providence recently embarked on a transformative cultural experience, fostering strong bonds of … more

ELIHAY SKITAL | 4/17/24

Show us your pets!

Do you have a furry friend you’d like to share with the community? May is coming up and that means it's time for Jewish Rhode Island's annual pet issue where we feature photos of … more

4/16/24

Genealogist shares search for Crypto-Jewish ancestors

Touro Synagogue Foundation announces the second event of its 2024 Judah Touro Program Series. Genealogist Genie Milgrom will present a Zoom program on Thursday, May 9, at 7 p.m. Milgrom will … more

4/16/24

In the shadow of war, a quieter, more subdued Israel

In February, I took a month-long trip to Israel. For two weeks, my friend Simonne and I walked all over Jerusalem and did some sightseeing. After she left, I spent two weeks meeting people. … more

AARON GINSBURG | 4/5/24

Discussing Hadassah (left to right) : Esta Barcohana, Judy Silverman, Judy Shefshick-Karll, Alyse Teitelbaum.

Hadassah RI celebrates the group’s 112th anniversary

PROVIDENCE – Hadassah members and friends gathered in Brown/RISD Hillel’s cozy student lounge on March 17 to celebrate Hadassah’s 112th anniversary. Participants also learned about … more

YARDENA KAPACH WINKLER | 4/5/24

RIJHA executive director to leave

Kate-Lynne Laroche , executive director of the Rhode Island Jewish Historical Association, has resigned effective April 5. Laroche said she is leaving to spend more time with her young family. … more

4/5/24

Alliance planning 2nd Solidarity Mission to Israel

The Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island is organizing a second community Solidarity Mission to Israel, for the fall. The 22 community members who participated in the first Israel Solidarity … more

DORI ADLER | 4/5/24

URI Hillel students (left to right), Brett Ruben, Zach Breene, Daniel Groysman and David Rudolph with Dennis Ross (2nd from left), Ghaith al-Omari (3rd from right), and URI and Bryant Hillel Israel Fellow Tal (3rd from left).

Middle East experts see a 2-state solution as the path to peace

SOUTH KINGSTOWN – Ghaith al-Omari and Dennis Ross, Middle East policy experts and senior fellows at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, presented a comprehensive analysis of the … more

AMY OLSON and DANIEL GROYSMAN | 4/5/24