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Donor advised funds have quickly become one of the most popular charitable giving vehicles in the U.S., according to The Chronicle of Philanthropy. In the first nine months of 2020 alone, … more

SARA MASRI | 10/2/20

Longtime volunteer at Israeli military bases to speak

What would motivate a successful corporate lawyer to trade in his comfortable life in America to volunteer for manual labor on Israeli military bases for three weeks every year? … more

LARRY KATZ | 10/2/20

Upcoming Beth-El events feature Pamela Salzman, Guy Raz

Now in its 10th year, Temple Beth-El’s World Series Cook-off is going virtual! The event features a new theme each year and usually hosts 25 chefs competing for the approval of judges as well as glowing reviews from 150 guests at the Providence temple. This year, the virtual World Series will be held Nov. 1 from 4-5 p.m. and will feature a healthy eating theme. more

10/2/20

Kenneth Stern knows the Israel-Palestinian conflict well

One of the most divisive and toxic issues on American campuses is the conflict over Israel and Palestine. Some pro-Palestine students call supporters of Israel’s right to exist racist, and … more

LARRY KATZ | 9/4/20

J-Camp CITs and staff model their handscreened masks.

CITs make masks to support good cause

The counselors-in-training at the Alliance's J-Camp are decorating reusable masks to raise funds for new books that promote antiracism, LGBTQ+ understanding, and acceptance of difference. The masks are $5 each with all proceeds going toward the purchase of books... more

8/19/20

You are gonna Lovitt!

Benji Lovitt will have to wake up really early to open this year’s Israeli Culture Series Sept. 9. The comedian lives in Tel Aviv where he will perform his shtick live for the event that takes … more

LARRY KATZ | 8/19/20

As pandemic rages in U.S., programs in Israel see more applicants

Applications for service, study and internship programs in Israel have been rising during the past couple of months as people consider their options during the pandemic. more

LARRY KATZ | 7/15/20

Congregation Beth Sholom (Camp Street and Rochambeau) has sold their building.

Beth Sholom finds a home at JCC

In June, the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island and Congregation Beth Sholom announced a partnership in which Congregation Beth Sholom’s classes and services would be moving to the … more

7/3/20

Day at the J!

To kick off the 2020 Day at the J! series at the Alliance’s Dwares JCC, families in their jammies came to craft and sing-along with the author of “Goodnight Bubbala,” Sheryl Haft. more

2/6/20

Alliance to hold inclusion event during Jewish disabilities awareness month

The Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island will hold its annual event for Jewish Disabilities Awareness, Acceptance and Inclusion Month on Feb. 6. This year’s topic is … more

LARRY KATZ | 1/8/20