August 24, 2018
In this issue
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Julia Shalansky part of award-winning Women’s Foil team
Thursday, August 23, 2018
The best fencers in the nation flocked to America’s Center Convention Complex in St. Louis, Missouri, June 28 to July 7 to compete in the 10-day USA National Championships, arguably the largest …
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Trip to Israel turns out to be a religious experience
Thursday, August 23, 2018
Ever since the first summer Camp JORI sent counselors-in-training to Israel, I have been desperate to go. Year by year, my Camp JORI friends and I watched videos of Israel and imagined ourselves …
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Celebrate Providence
Thursday, August 23, 2018
The Providence Civic Orchestra of Senior Citizens entertained guests at the Alliance’s Dwares JCC Kosher Senior Café recently.
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Jordan Harpel new JORI assistant director
Thursday, August 23, 2018
Jordan Harpel is the new assistant director of Camp JORI, Ricky Kodner announced this week to Camp JORI friends and families. Harpel is 24 years old and a Rhode Island native. He is a …
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Providence physician wins 2018 Miriam teaching award
Thursday, August 23, 2018
Anesthesiologist Fred Rotenberg, M.D. has received the 2018 Riesman Family Excellence in Teaching Award, which recognizes a Miriam Hospital physician who teaches at The Warren Alpert Medical School …
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Uri Avnery, longtime advocate of a Palestinian state, dies at 94
Thursday, August 23, 2018
JERUSALEM (JTA) – Uri Avnery, a longtime peace activist and one of the first Israelis to advocate for the establishment of a Palestinian state, has died. Avnery was among the first …
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Israeli man, 30, dies saving swimmer off Ashdod beach
Thursday, August 23, 2018
JERUSALEM (JTA) – An Israeli personal trainer drowned while attempting to save the life of a stranger struggling in the water off an Ashdod beach. On Aug. 19, Yohai Elkayam was strolling …
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Doris Dressler, 91
Thursday, August 23, 2018
WARWICK, R.I. – Doris B. Dressler, died Aug. 16, in Kent Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Earl Dressler for 46 years. Born in Canada, a daughter of the late Robert and Mary …
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Dorothy Bookbinder, 89
Thursday, August 23, 2018
COVENTRY, R.I. – Dorothy G. Bookbinder died Aug. 15 at Coventry Skilled Nursing and Rehab. She was the beloved wife of the late Richard G. Bookbinder. Born in New Bedford, Massachusetts, a …
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Pearl Fox, 90
Thursday, August 23, 2018
PAWTUCKET, R.I. – Pearl Fox passed away Aug. 20. She was the wife of the late Joseph Fox. Born in Boston, Mrs. Fox was the daughter of the late Jacob and Jennie (Pokat) Nudel. She is …
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Allan Gittleman, 75
Thursday, August 23, 2018
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. – Allan M. Gittleman prominent and longtime Rhode Island investment banker, died on June 24, 2017 in Scottsdale. He was born in Providence on June 23, 1942, to …
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Virginia Holtzman, 67
Thursday, August 23, 2018
COOPER CITY, FLA. – Virginia May Holtzman of Cooper City passed away peacefully on Aug. 16. Virginia was the daughter of the late Herman and Laura (Ventura) Holtzman. She was a legal …
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Harvey Michaels, 90
Thursday, August 23, 2018
CRANSTON, R.I. – Harvey D. Michaels died Aug. 9 at Kent Hospital. Born in Providence, a son of the late Thomas and Martha (Saunders) Michelovitch, he had lived in Cranston and Key Largo, …
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Wendy Carol Miller
Thursday, August 23, 2018
SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. – With heavy hearts the Miller/McCaughey families announce the passing of our beloved Wendy. After courageously facing each setback for five years with a positive …
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Steven Perler, 73
Thursday, August 23, 2018
WEST WARWICK, R.I. – Steven R. Perler died Aug. 17 at home. He was the beloved husband of Leona R. (Ribeiro) Perler for 49 years. Born in Providence, a son of the late Jacob and Jeanette (Ades) …
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Beverly Schafer, 90
Thursday, August 23, 2018
DEDHAM, MASS. – Beverly (Falcofsky) Schafer, formerly of Bellingham, Massachusetts, died on Aug. 13 at Newbridge on the Charles in Dedham, where she had resided for the past six years. She was …
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Rhoda Swartz, 82
Thursday, August 23, 2018
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLA. – Rhoda Swartz died Aug. 12 in Palm Beach Gardens, a place she called home. together with her beloved husband Alan Swartz for the last 19 years. Married for 62 …
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Joyce Tobkes, 72
Thursday, August 23, 2018
JERICHO, N.Y. – Joyce (Lewis) Tobkes died unexpectedly on Aug. 10. She was born in Providence, the daughter of Lillian (Shushansky) Lewis of Warwick and the late Benjamin Lewis. She was the …
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PepsiCo to acquire Israel’s SodaStream for $3.2 billion
Thursday, August 23, 2018
JERUSALEM (JTA) – PepsiCo will acquire the Israeli home soda maker manufacturer SodaStream for $3.2 billion, the soft drink giant said Aug. 20. PepsiCo plans to maintain the Israeli …
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Netta’s Eurovision winner tops Billboard Dance Club chart
Thursday, August 23, 2018
JERUSALEM (JTA) – Netta Barzilai’s Eurovision-winning single “Toy” hit No. 1 on the Billboard dance club chart – the first time an Israeli artist has topped any of the …
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Something is lost when something is gained
Thursday, August 23, 2018
I have always liked Joni Mitchell’s song “Both Sides Now.” It reminds me of a story from when I was a young mother. My bubbe and zayde owned two three-family houses in …
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The story of a once vibrant community and its synagogue
Thursday, August 23, 2018
Anyone of a certain age who grew up in the north end of Providence knows that there was once a thriving synagogue there called Sons of Zion. The building proudly stood on Orms Street, near …
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Here are some special gifts for your Rosh Hashanah hosts
Thursday, August 23, 2018
(My Jewish Learning via JTA) – Invited to someone’s house for a Rosh Hashanah meal and looking for an appropriate gift? In addition to the always appreciated flowers or bottle of …
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High Holy Day Holocaust stories that nourish the soul
Thursday, August 23, 2018
Stories from the Holocaust are often horrific, sometimes hopeful and occasionally both. As 5779 approaches, we are sharing some of these deeply touching stories that took place during the High Holy …
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Must-know High Holy Days words and phrases
Thursday, August 23, 2018
(MJL via JTA) – Here are some important Hebrew words and terms you may encounter over the High Holy Day season. Akedah – Pronounced ah-keh-DAH. Literally …
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Keeping our dreams alive at Rosh Hashanah
Thursday, August 23, 2018
The biblical story of Joseph’s release from prison, which occurred around Rosh Hashanah, and his subsequent rise to prominence, really speaks to me. Rabbi Yitzchak Scher’s article, …
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5 new things to do at the New Year
Thursday, August 23, 2018
(Kveller via JTA) – As the fall nears each year, the air gets cooler, the kids go back to school and Rosh Hashanah rolls around. The holiday itself celebrates the Jewish New Year, but also …
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New children’s books: A magical shoebox and animals from everywhere
Thursday, August 23, 2018
BOSTON (JTA) – From an African warthog to swinging orangutans, animals from all corners of the planet are featured in two stories among a new crop of children’s books at the Jewish New …
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Synagogues gear up for the High Holy Days
Thursday, August 23, 2018
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! The Jewish Alliance of …
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Honey cake combines best of the seasons
Thursday, August 23, 2018
(The Nosher via JTA) – Rosh Hashanah has a way of sneaking up on you, and it’s a bittersweet feeling when it does. Bitter because it means the summer is over, but sweet because the Jewish …
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It’s a new year. Why not swap in these recipes for old favorites?
Thursday, August 23, 2018
NEW YORK (JTA) – The sweetest time of year is upon us, quite literally: It’s Rosh Hashanah. And while I know most families have their standard holiday dishes they make year after …
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A sweet New Year with friends and family
Thursday, August 23, 2018
The Jewish holidays are upon us and here at The Phyllis Siperstein Tamarisk Assisted Living Residence, traditions are important. Residents and family members have been helping us usher in the Jewish …
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Hydrox, the original Kosher sandwich cookie, is accusing Oreo of sabotage
Thursday, August 23, 2018
JTA – You know what Oreos are. They’re two delicious chocolate cookies sandwiched around a creme filling. Oreos also come in Double Stuff, vanilla, birthday cake and …
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Reflections on going home
Thursday, August 23, 2018
As a Jew, going home may carry special meanings. On my first visit to Israel, in 1978, I quite easily remember my guide’s first words when I arrived at Ben Gurion Airport. “Welcome …
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‘Pennies for Heaven’ examines synagogue funding, past and future
Thursday, August 23, 2018
How should we pay for our synagogues? This ongoing challenge is getting renewed interest as many traditional congregations struggle with debt and an aging membership. In this context, …
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The names are changing, but the goals of educating remain the same
Thursday, August 23, 2018
Rabbi Naftali Karp, who took over Project Shoresh five years ago, and Rabbi Raphie Schochet, who came to Rhode Island in 2004 to start the Providence Community Kollel, discussed the groups’ …
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Boston’s Hebrew College sells its campus to shore up its future
Thursday, August 23, 2018
BOSTON (JTA) – Sixteen years after moving into a gleaming, light-filled new structure full of promise and pride of place, Hebrew College is selling the distinctive building. …
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A Reassessment of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Thursday, August 23, 2018
What happened in the Hamas “March of Return” which has been taking place along the Gaza border, is a macabre farce. The idea that tens of thousands of Palestinians can break through a …
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An avowed one-stater is about to be elected to Congress. Is this the future of the Democratic Party?
Thursday, August 23, 2018
WASHINGTON (JTA) – Rashida Tlaib, the Democratic nominee in a surefire congressional district comprising parts of Detroit, believes in a one-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian …
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Upsetting the Balance: Israel’s Nation State Law
Thursday, August 23, 2018
Ever since its founding on May 14, 1948, Israel has struggled to maintain its delicate balance between being a Jewish state and a democratic one. Even the most casual visitor to Israel cannot …
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Change is in the air
Thursday, August 23, 2018
The heat and humidity remain, but the calendar says late August, and that can only mean summer is winding down. There are still plenty of days left for outdoor activities, but only a few more really …
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Waking up to gratefulness
Thursday, August 23, 2018
As I write this d’var Torah, we have just entered the Hebrew month of Elul, the month that precedes the High Holy Days, a month when the shofar is sounded at the conclusion of our morning …
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Annual Hadassah fundraiser brings book lovers to Newport
Thursday, August 23, 2018
NEWPORT – On a beautiful, sunny day in August, more than 200 women gathered for Hadassah Rhode Island’s eighth annual fundraising authors’ luncheon: Books on the Beach. The …
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Learn more about Alzheimer’s disease and genes
Thursday, August 23, 2018
Could your genes help end Alzheimer’s disease? Butler Hospital’s Memory and Aging Program is hosting a community program for those who want to learn more about Alzheimer’s disease …
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Your personal reflections, through 10 questions
Thursday, August 23, 2018
The value of reflection is often lost in today’s fast-paced society. In conjunction with Reboot, the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island is offering the 10Q project, a new way for people of …
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Keynote speaker: Washington Letter just a start – there’s more work to be done
Thursday, August 23, 2018
NEWPORT – At the 71st annual reading of the George Washington Letter, delivered to a packed audience at Touro Synagogue on Aug. 19, keynote speaker Sister Jane Gerety spoke of the need to move …
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Shoresh, Kollel to formalize their merger
Thursday, August 23, 2018
One year after merging, two groups that offer diverse programming and resources for Rhode Island’s Jewish community will next month formalize that union, their leaders said. Project …
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L'Shanah Tovah
Thursday, August 23, 2018
Jewish Community Day School of Rhode Island students blow shofars over the school intercom during the month of Elul. For more on Rosh Hashanah see page 22.
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Local rabbis reflect on High Holy Days preparation
Thursday, August 23, 2018
BY LARRY KESSLER Since this year’s High Holy Days, followed by Sukkot and Simchat Torah, will arrive relatively early, the Jewish Voice asked area rabbis, via email interviews, how …
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The Jewish year in review
Thursday, August 23, 2018
JTA – For North American Jews, the Jewish year 5778 began with tensions between Israel and the Diaspora over egalitarian prayer at the Western Wall and ended with more tension over a …
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