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RIIC receives award at Go Global 2023

PROVIDENCE – At the Go Global 2023 Awards ceremony Nov. 7, the Rhode Island Israel Collaborative (RIIC) was the recipient of the Bilateral Trade Association of the Year Award. RIIC founder and … more

1/8/24

Israeli emissary is supporting Jewish students on 2 R.I. campuses

We can’t show you a picture of Tal. We can’t even tell you her last name. We can say she’s 25 and grew up in Israel, but we’re discouraged from naming her hometown. Tal served in the Israeli military from 2016 to 2018, but that’s all we can say about it. She is now the shlichah – an emissary from Israel – for two ... more

ROBERT ISENBERG | 1/8/24

During hard times, JCS is here to help

On a Friday in early December, clinicians from Jewish Collaborative Services dropped into a senior cafe at a local synagogue. They talked with the assembled crowd about stress-reducing activities, … more

TUVYA BERGSON-MICHAELSON | 1/8/24

Priscilla and Rich Glucksman, Sara Meirowitz and Dan Herchenroether.

Giving Tuesday gives back to donors

Giving Tuesday is a special day each year for nonprofits nationwide. This year, the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island decided to add to the day by recognizing donors who have increased … more

1/8/24

On Volunteering Day (Dec. 13), JAFI Youth Futures participants worked around Israel, including at a nursery near Gaza that had been damaged and in other activities around the country.

Community donates over $1 million to help Israelis

PROVIDENCE – 612 community members have contributed to the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island’s Israel Emergency Fund since it opened Oct. 11 in response to the attacks on Israel. … more

JENNIFER ZWIRN | 1/8/24

A 35-year relationship between temple, church fosters understanding

NARRAGANSETT – A priest and rabbi lead a congregation in song and prayer. No, this is not the beginning of a joke; this is the continuation of a wonderful relationship between Congregation Beth … more

1/8/24

Hadassah celebrates the ‘miracles’ of Hanukkah and the IDF

On Dec. 10, over 25 Hadassah members and friends met for a cozy potluck luncheon in a private home in Pawtucket to light the fourth Hanukkah candle together and discuss many “miracles.” … more

YARDENA KAPACH WINKLER | 1/7/24

The Afro-Semitic Experience to perform at Temple Sinai

CRANSTON – The Afro-Semitic Experience is bringing its unique sound to Temple Sinai on Jan. 20 for a free concert sponsored by The Schreiber Music Fund. The concert, arranged by Temple … more

1/7/24

Holocaust center marks remembrance day with story of local survivors

PROVIDENCE – In honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, on Jan. 27, the Sandra Bornstein Holocaust Education Center is sharing the story of Jack and Sam German, two brothers who … more

GIOVANNA WISEMAN | 1/7/24

Tips to cope with the mental-health impact of the war

Psych Hub, an information resource to provide mental-health content to organizations, health-care professionals and individuals, has turned its attention to the trauma facing numerous communities due … more

SARAH GREENLEAF | 1/7/24