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This is traditionally our biggest issue, and our sales team and local advertisers have come through this year. The robust advertising in this issue reflects just how involved our community can be. … more

Fran Ostendorf | 9/5/19

Learning opportunities are all around us

You are never old enough, or wise enough, to stop learning. No matter what I do or where I go, I pick up some tidbit of information that causes me to stop and think, “Hmmm. I … more

Fran Ostendorf | 8/1/19

No summer break for Jewish Rhode Island

Surprise! We’re here in July! That’s right. There’s no more summer break for your Jewish Rhody team. When Jewish Rhode Island switched to a monthly publication, we also decided to … more

Fran Ostendorf | 7/5/19

Both sides of the story

Why do we present many points of view in a Jewish newspaper? How can we be pro-Israel when we discuss BDS in a positive light? On the opinion pages in the last two newspapers, Jewish … more

Fran Ostendorf | 6/6/19

Our annual tribute to our furry friends

We are all crazy about our pets. I am reminded of that each year when we get ready for our annual Pet Issue, one of our most popular special editions. This year, with the switch to monthly … more

Fran Ostendorf | 5/2/19

Springtime traditions are in full bloom

It’s April, the season of showers, flowers, spring, cleaning and Passover! Yes, Passover. It’s not too early to begin thinking about our springtime holiday commemorating our … more

Fran Ostendorf | 4/4/19

Signs of spring are beginning to grow

It’s the beginning of March and my thoughts are turning to spring. Who can blame me? We haven’t had a lot of snow this winter, but we’ve had our share of cold temperatures. And the … more

Fran Ostendorf | 2/28/19

The colder it gets, the warmer our thoughts

The weather outside might be frightful, but the cold always gets me thinking about warmer days. How did you spend the summers of your youth? For many of us, summer signaled the camp season. … more

Fran Ostendorf | 1/31/19

Today, we turn the page

Welcome to a collector’s item — the first issue of Jewish Rhode Island! We have a new look and a different name, but we’re still the Voice of Greater Rhode Island’s … more

Fran Ostendorf | 1/10/19

Out with the old, in with the new

Today’s newspaper may very well turn out to be a collectible. You are reading the last Jewish Voice. The next time you receive your Jewish newspaper, it will feature a brand-new name … more

Fran Ostendorf | 12/20/18