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.
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.
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Netanyahu, Eisenkot blocs struggle to secure majority, raising fears of another election deadlock
Netanyahu's failure to unite smaller right-wing parties could cost his bloc crucial Knesset seats, while Eisenkot's opposition camp also …
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IDF chief vows to apply October 7 lessons, pledges to pursue Israel's enemies at military ceremony
Honoring fallen Commando Brigade soldiers, Zamir pledged to expand the IDF's ranks, apply the lessons of October 7, and prevent future threats …
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Eretz Nehederet returns with sharp election satire, Sydney Sweeney, flydubai spoof
Eretz Nehederet returned ahead of Israel's elections with Sydney Sweeney singing 'Ha Tikvah,' a flydubai hijacking spoof and biting satire …
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Flydubai’s return date up in the air as Israel, UAE said to spar over security, attack investigation
Saudi Arabia reports 4 wounded in Riyadh by debris from intercepted Houthi missiles * During NY gubernatorial debate, GOP’s Blakeman attacks …
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Pope Leo had lobe of lung removed as doctors found cancer, Vatican says
The Vatican confirmed that Pope Leo has lung cancer following surgery to remove part of his right lung. Doctors said more information is needed …
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US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle resigns amid bribery, corruption allegations - report
Kimberly Guilfoyle issued a vague X/Twitter post amid her resignation as US ambassador to Greece, saying her time in the role "may be coming to …
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US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle resigns amid bribery, corruption allegations - report
Kimberly Guilfoyle issued a vague X/Twitter post amid her resignation as US ambassador to Greece, saying her time in the role "may be coming to …
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Bomb threat grounds second Delta plane from New York to Tel Aviv in one day
The flight, which is currently on the runway, will only be permitted to depart once US security authorities have completed their inspections and …
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Netanyahu: Egyptian intel chief was in Israel before Oct. 7, he didn’t meet with me
PM claims during lengthy TV interview that Iran is working to orchestrate an attack to influence election, maybe through Hamas and Hezbollah; …
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Dave Talan
As good as the police force is, they rely on people reporting what they see. If people are afraid to report what they’ve seen to the police, because they think the police will turn them over to ICE, it makes all of us less safe. I don’t think ICE is run as professionally as the Providence or state police are.
Camp JORI: New solar array generates savings, cuts CO2 emissions
After a decade of hoping and planning, Camp JORI in South Kingstown finally dedicated its new solar array, which promises tens of thousands of dollars in savings each year and a big reduction in the camp's environmental footprint.
Kart racing, axe throwing at upcoming Touro Fraternal open house
Artisans to sell wares, support causes at Beth-El Sisterhood Marketplace
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.
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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
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
Every Wednesday, starting September 30 - December 9 | Delve Deeper: The World Behind the Bible,
Thursday | Temple Beth-El Speaker Series Group Discussion,
Students
Thursday | SBHEC: Revisiting Claude Lanzmann’s “Shoah” in the Digital Age,
Friday | Temple Sinai Friday Night Shabbat,
Friday | Hattie Ide Chaffee Home presents Fishel Bresler,
Jewish students shouldn’t have to choose between safety and silence
Graduate students like me are often missing from the national conversation about antisemitism on campus. Our experiences are distinct from those of undergraduates.
A newly formed local chapter of the pro-Jewish gun club “Lox and Loaded” is open to new members. The club is open to any adult “who is pro-Israel and pro-Jewish regardless of religious affiliation.”
The school became the first college to join a Project Shema and Ruderman Family Foundation program aimed at fighting antisemitism, planning to train the newest psychologists to confront the oldest hatred.
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