Judith Lynn Stillman to bring 'Echoes of Remembrance' to area
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SHARON, Mass. — Judith Lynn Stillman will present “Echoes of Remembrance and Resilience” at 7 p.m. Nov. 7 at Temple Sinai of Sharon. Stillman says the show will be a “deeply moving and multifaceted musical journey exploring humanity’s capacity to...
Ballet RI features story of Holocaust survivor Anka Nachtigal
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PROVIDENCE — Dance is more than a form of entertainment; it is a way of storytelling. Through expressive choreography, dancers can reveal emotions that words sometimes cannot describe. The weekend of Oct. 23-25, Ballet RI collaborated with the...
Dave Talan
Tuesday, October 13
"I get calls from people saying, 'Hey, I’m a Democrat, I supported Smiley, and I want to help you out now.' Aside from school policy, I’m almost in 100% agreement with the mayor.
Rep. David Morales
Friday, September 4
"Watching my mom work a multitude of minimum-wage jobs was stressful. I understand the urgent needs and struggles working families are going through, especially in our city today."
Divestment resolution harms Jews, won’t help Palestinians
When a ballot measure singles out Israel, even in universal language, silence would not feel like peace. It would feel like accepting that Jewish connection to Israel is a problem to be eradicated.
Supporting divestment an act of tzedakah
Many of the volunteers, including myself, are Jewish — and our work for divestment has been motivated by the values our Jewish upbringing instilled in us.
Providence divestment measure ineffective, poor fiscal policy
The ordinance also acknowledges a fundamental flaw: the city lacks authority to direct many of its investments.
Workers of the world unite...to defend Israel
Paul Mailhot of the Socialist Workers Party noted Lenin’s words in 1919: “We often see the capitalists fomenting hatred against the Jews in order to blind the workers….Shame on accursed tsarism which tortured and persecuted the Jews."
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Israel election results: Netanyahu bloc holds lead with double envelopes to be counted overnight
Herzog says Israel ‘must do everything possible to avoid another round of elections,' • Golan calls on opposition bloc to form gov’t with …
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Brazil's Bolsonaro deletes letter calling himself 'president-elect,' changes wording to 'leader'
Flavio Bolsonaro declared himself Brazil's rightful president after losing Sunday's election, alleging electoral fraud and vowing to lead the …
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Erdogan tells Trump Turkey making diplomatic efforts on Strait of Hormuz, Yemen
Erdogan told Trump that Turkey is working to resolve the Strait of Hormuz and Yemen crises through diplomacy, as Iran considers a new …
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'I am the true elected president of Brazil,' Bolsonaro claims in first message after loss to Lula
Flavio Bolsonaro declared himself Brazil's rightful president after losing Sunday's election, alleging electoral fraud and vowing to lead the …
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Qatar awaits Iran’s response to new nuclear proposal offering sanctions relief
The measure under consideration would involve allowing inspectors from the IAEA to return to Iran’s nuclear sites in return for sanctions …
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Reserve General: Eisenkot is sending a dangerous message to Israel's enemies
Brig. Gen. (res.) Erez Wiener, chairman of the Bithonistim movement, criticized Gadi Eisenkot for urging security officials to resist political …
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US Democrats allegedly recruited 'spoiler' candidates to undermine Republican senator in Alaska
The findings emerged less than a week after the Trump administration filed a federal lawsuit seeking to block certification of Alaska's Senate …
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Rebellion in Shas? Calls to oust Deri
After Shas dropped to seven Knesset seats, four fewer than in the previous elections, calls are emerging within the party to replace chairman …
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Did UK pressure on Israel help Netanyahu, or bring his opponents closer to power? - analysis
When British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband announced new measures against Israeli settlements on September 8, he insisted that Britain was not …
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R.I. Jews commemorate Oct. 7 by feeding the community
PROVIDENCE — About 30 community members joined together at the Bonnie & Donald Dwares Jewish Community Center to commemorate the Oct. 7 attacks by ensuring food is available for community members, both in Rhode Island and in Israel.
Former Oct. 7 hostage at Brown: ‘They hurt me on purpose’
PROVIDENCE — Maya Regev, who was abducted along with her brother from the Nova Music Festival Oct. 7 and held captive in Gaza, spoke here Oct. 8, three years and a day after her...
Camp JORI: New solar array generates savings, cuts CO2 emissions
Kart racing, axe throwing at upcoming Touro Fraternal open house
Tzedakah in the holiday season: Justice, joy and shared abundance
The pilgrimage festivals — particularly Sukkot, Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah — are deeply rooted in the spirit of philanthropy and shared responsibility. Rather than being an optional holiday practice, tzedakah is the lifeblood of the season.
An unbelievable summer camp
The following story sounds fictitious, but I didn’t make it up. Yes, I’ve always enjoyed reading short stories and novels, but I also learned to seek and savor historical accuracy.
Help Jewish Rhode Island today!
Become a patron today! Jewish Rhode Island needs your help now more than ever. Your donations make up a critical part of our budget. With your help, we can continue to cover the Jewish community in Southern New England. Our Patron Campaign closes...
Lights in the darkness
On Oct. 7, 2023, I was at the Central Massachusetts Torah Center to celebrate Simchat Torah. As October and the third anniversary of Oct. 7 approach, I cannot help but reflect on that day. We were …
Does anyone really know Rhode Island?
The tapestry of the Jewish people
Looking forward to what brings us together
How you can show your support for the paper and the new editor
When I wrote a column in March and headlined it “The Long Goodbye,” I had no idea how prescient that really was. Honestly, it was supposed to encapsulate my years as a journalist before retiring. Instead, lots of my friends and co-workers have...
Pets and patrons in May
WARWICK, R.I. — Phyllis Williams, 93, wife of the late James and daughter of the late Sonia and Abraham Labush, passed away peacefully at Kent Hospital. She is survived by her sister, Rhoda Broomfield of Warwick; Leonard Labush; his wife, Glenda,...
Every Thursday, starting October 29 - November 19 | RI Reform Congregations: Introduction to Judaism,
Arts & Culture
Tomorrow | SBHEC: "one SMALL miracle": Restoring an Abandoned Jewish Cemetery,
Every Friday, starting October 23 - 30 | Temple Sinai Friday Evening Shabbat,
Former Oct. 7 hostage at Brown: ‘They hurt me on purpose’
PROVIDENCE — Maya Regev, who was abducted along with her brother from the Nova Music Festival Oct. 7 and held captive in Gaza, spoke here Oct. 8, three years and a day after her...
The synagogue’s social hall will be transformed into a festive holiday marketplace featuring handmade arts and crafts from more than 20 local artists and vendors
The program aims to help community members and organizations by providing funding for projects that strengthen Jewish life, build connections and create opportunities for engagement throughout Rhode Island.
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