December 9, 2016
In this issue
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Hanukkah on Hope Street
Friday, December 9, 2016
December is definitely one of the busiest times of the year, which is the best reason to grab a few friends and have a fun night out! On Dec. 15 from 6–9 p.m., J Marcel, Evolve …
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Sally Rebecca Golden and Alan Daniel Safferson
Friday, December 9, 2016
Sally Rebecca Golden and Alan Daniel Safferson were married on April 9. The ceremony and reception were celebrated at Airlie Center in Warrenton, Virginia. The groom is the son of …
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Carly Rose Siperstein and Ralph Ely Harary
Friday, December 9, 2016
Carly Rose Siperstein and Ralph Ely Harary, right, were married July 30 at Belle Mer, Newport. The bride is the daughter of Mynde and Gary Siperstein of Warwick. The groom is the son …
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MAZAL TOV – Jonathan Cohen
Friday, December 9, 2016
Jonathan Cohen of Plainville, Massachusetts, was called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on Sept. 10 at Congregation Agudas Achim in Attleboro. He is pictured with his proud parents, Jerry Cohen …
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We are read in Israel
Friday, December 9, 2016
Members of The Miriam Hospital board and staff visited Jerusalem and Emek Medical Center in Afula, Israel, recently. From left to right: Jeffrey Brier, Nancy McMahon, Nancy Broude, Sandra Cheng and …
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WE ARE READ IN JAPAN
Friday, December 9, 2016
WE ARE READ IN JAPAN – Betsey and George Goodwin visited Naoshima Island on their trip to Japan in November.
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Many options for year-end charitable giving
Friday, December 9, 2016
Here are a few interesting tidbits to consider: • Nearly one-third of all giving occurs in December. • 12% takes places within the last three days of the year. …
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Ask the director
Friday, December 9, 2016
Question: Why do we say kaddish for parents for 11 months rather than the full year? F.G., East Greenwich Dear F.G., The maximum 12 month purifaction process of a soul, which was …
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Nancy C. Aroche, 69
Friday, December 9, 2016
BARRINGTON, R.I. – Nancy C. (Hillman) Aroche died Nov. 23. She was the widow of Moshe Aroche. Born in Pawtucket, she was the daughter of the late Harold S. and Anne (Chernick) Hillman. She is …
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Sidra Eckman, 69
Friday, December 9, 2016
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Sidra Eckman died Nov. 18 at The Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center in Providence after a courageously fought battle with cancer. Born in Chelsea, Massachusetts, to the late …
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Seymour Feldman
Friday, December 9, 2016
BOCA RATON, FLA. - Dr. Seymour Feldman died peacefully on Nov. 7 at Hospice By The Sea, surrounded by his family. He was born in Providence in 1928, the son of Jacob and Lena Feldman. He graduated …
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Todd Herman, 44
Friday, December 9, 2016
FAIRHAVEN, MASS. – Todd Asher Herman, of Fairhaven, died unexpectedly on Nov. 21. He was the husband of Cheryl (Fawer) Herman and father to Parker Benjamin …
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Bruce R. Rotkin, 62
Friday, December 9, 2016
WARWICK, R.I. – Bruce R. Rotkin, of Ethan Place, died Nov. 25 at Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center. Born in Providence, a beloved son of Carol (Leeds) Rotkin of Warwick and the late Charles …
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Jenny Spater, 85
Friday, December 9, 2016
SUN CITY CENTER, FLA. – Jenny Spater, of Sun City Center, formerly of Warwick, died Dec. 1 at home. She was the beloved wife of Albert Spater for 58 years. Born in Manila, Philippines, the …
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They rallied for tolerance despite the rain
Friday, December 9, 2016
On Nov. 30, several dozen members of the Jewish community gathered at the corner of Sessions Street and Elmgrove Avenue to participate in a National Day of Jewish Resistance, sponsored by the …
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What makes a book popular?
Friday, December 9, 2016
After the death of Leonard Cohen, sales of a rather recent biography of him spiked. However, I don’t recommend dying in order to make one’s book popular – especially since it …
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Cancer patient finds bone marrow donor following worldwide search
Friday, December 9, 2016
JTA — After a highly publicized search, a Jewish man with a deadly cancer has found a bone marrow donor. On Dec. 6, Adam Krief, a 31-year-old father of three living in Los Angeles, …
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A proud memory of the American Dream
Friday, December 9, 2016
Just a story set in 1951, the start of the “Fabulous 50s,” after World War II and its aftermath. We were deeply involved in the “Cold War” against our former …
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Hanukkah gift ideas for newcomers
Friday, December 9, 2016
(MyJewishLearning via JTA) – Do you have friends or family members who are new to Judaism? Maybe they recently converted, married a Jew or became newly interested in their Jewish roots? Or …
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Shimon Peres’ son, granddaughter to light Hanukkah candles at White House
Friday, December 9, 2016
JERUSALEM (JTA) – The son and a granddaughter of the late Israeli President Shimon Peres reportedly will join the first family to mark Hanukkah at the White House. Nechemia …
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Menorah? Hanukkiah? Hanukkah Menorah?
Friday, December 9, 2016
What’s the difference between these terms? A menorah is a candelabrum with seven or nine branches or holders for light; it is often associated with the seven-branched menorah that was in the …
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Artist’s stained glass and Judaica shine at Pawtucket art show
Friday, December 9, 2016
Hundreds of Rhode Islanders are expected to attend the Foundry Artists Association’s Holiday Art Show this weekend in their quest to find that perfect gift. Liza Abelson, a …
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Students collect food for Kosher Pantry to celebrate Thanksgiving
Friday, December 9, 2016
To celebrate the holiday of Thanksgiving, students in Grades 1-8 at the Providence Hebrew Day School attended an assembly organized by Jeffrey Stoloff, fourth-grade general studies teacher. …
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6 new Hanukkah kids’ books to help enlighten the holiday
Friday, December 9, 2016
JTA – From a new audio version of “Hanukkah Bear” – a holiday favorite by National Jewish Book Award winner Eric A. Kimmel – to a novel for young teens set during the …
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Here’s a Hanukkah menu with a healthy flair – and latkes
Friday, December 9, 2016
JTA – Hanukkah is a celebration, a joyful holiday with delicious food and family memories. I remember lighting our menorah as a little girl with my bubbe. Now, raising my daughter, I hope to …
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5 ways to light up Hanukkah
Friday, December 9, 2016
What I remember most about Hanukkah when I was a child is lighting the candles each night and how excited I was to see the flames flicker in the beautiful menorah. I also loved the potato latkes …
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Remember last summer?
Friday, December 9, 2016
Campers from 2016 J-Camp participated in many electives including the newspaper group, led by Fran Ostendorf, editor of The Voice. Here are some samples of their writing and illustrating to prompts. …
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Re: GA offers Jewish journey (Nov. 25)
Friday, December 9, 2016
In his article “GA offers Jewish journey to participants,” Marty Cooper refers to Steve Bannon as a “controversial ‘alt-Right’ figure.” Journalists and press …
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Re: CRC statement and letter (Nov. 25)
Friday, December 9, 2016
I have looked in The Voice for a voice that expresses what anyone with a knowledge of recent history would rail against. Instead I find the solicitous voice of the Community Relation chair and others …
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Bornstein Holocaust Education Center calls on nation to confront hate speech
Friday, December 9, 2016
Nov. 28, 2016 – The Bornstein Holocaust Education Center joins with the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in being profoundly disturbed by the hateful rhetoric that occurred at a …
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‘Worst fears, best hopes’ for the Trump presidency
Friday, December 9, 2016
JTA – The upset victory by Donald Trump in the 2016 elections stunned a Jewish activist and leadership class that is at times as divided as the electorate at large. JTA asked some of those …
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‘Live to the Max’
Friday, December 9, 2016
Many of us who have been living for some time here in the greater Rhode Island Jewish community will remember repeated calls in this newspaper to find a bone marrow donor for Cranston resident Max …
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After fires, heavy rainfall brings flooding to central Israel
Friday, December 9, 2016
JTA – Heavy rainfall in Israel’s north and center ended dry weather conditions that had helped spread fires throughout the country. The downpour Dec. 1, the first this winter, caused …
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Our community cares about us
Friday, December 9, 2016
In every community, you’d expect people to jump in to help friends and neighbors in need, but what if they need more help? Luckily, we live in a caring community, with impressive …
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8 ways to celebrate Hanukkah that aren’t about the presents
Friday, December 9, 2016
(Kveller via JTA) – We love Hanukkah. The message that the rabbis in the Talmud give about the holiday is that we light candles each night in order to increase the holiness in the …
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Like Jacob, our spiritual challenge is to recognize the awesomeness of each moment
Friday, December 9, 2016
The Torah portion Vayetzei is a darshan’s (preacher’s) dream. It contains several iconic, archetypal, even universal experiences and images. Jacob …
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Israeli ‘soldier for peace’ draws a crowd at Brown University
Friday, December 9, 2016
Risking your life, forfeiting your safety, and putting yourself through hell for a higher mission. These are all sacrifices we attribute to soldiers, and they are sacrifices that Yakir Englander …
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Rosh Hashanah pilgrimage to Uman, Ukraine
Friday, December 9, 2016
I was hoping for a significant religious encounter in Uman, the central Ukrainian city that on Rosh Hashanah is inundated by thousands of Jewish men who journey to the tziyun hakadosh (holy grave …
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Bryant University announces plans to increase Jewish presence on campus
Friday, December 9, 2016
SMITHFIED, R.I. – Bryant University officials on Nov. 9 announced plans to expand Jewish educational and cultural opportunities for its current student body and prospective Jewish students.
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Twelve Questions with Rabbi Steven Jablow
Friday, December 9, 2016
Q: Favorite Jewish food? A: Matzah for Pesach. Q: Favorite Jewish holiday? A: Pesach. Why? It is just so much work, which makes you appreciate it. Q: Favorite Jewish song? A: …
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Introducing the Voice’s ‘Q&A column’ and Rabbi Jablow
Friday, December 9, 2016
With this issue, The Jewish Voice is inaugurating a column designed to give insight into our community leaders. Rabbi Steven Jablow is the first Jewish leader featured in our “Q&A …
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New Hanukkah stamp features a hanukkiah
Friday, December 9, 2016
The U.S. Postal Service has issued a new Hanukkah stamp for 2016. It depicts a hanukkiah (a menorah for Hanukkah) in a window through which one can see snow-covered branches. In …
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9 things you didn’t know about Hanukkah
Friday, December 9, 2016
(MyJewishLearning via JTA) – Hanukkah, which starts at sundown on Dec. 24 – Christmas Eve – is among the most widely celebrated Jewish holidays in the United States. But that …
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Kirk Douglas, on his 100th birthday, looks back – and ahead
Friday, December 9, 2016
BY TOM TUGEND LOS ANGELES (JTA) – Kirk Douglas – actor, director, producer, author, philanthropist and Torah student – is celebrating his 100th birthday on Dec. 9, and …
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