The tech sector in a country at war
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.
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Nearly three years after Oct. 7, Israeli donations keep climbing as philanthropy shifts to recovery
JGive CEO Ori Ben-Shlomo says donations rose from NIS 160 million before Oct. 7 to nearly NIS 400 million last year, as Israeli philanthropy …
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US pulls all bombers from RAF Fairford air base threatened by alleged Iranian plot
Until recently, 12 B-1B Lancer bombers had been stationed at Fairford, and were also used by the United States during strikes on Iran.
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Brazilian presidential election polls close amid economic worries, corruption scandals
The field of 13 candidates has been led by two clear frontrunners - leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, 80, who is seeking a fourth …
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Time Magazine showcases prominent Jewish leaders in 'world's most influential rising stars' list
This year’s list reflected shifts in popular culture, the AI revolution, and responses to global crises from the United States to Israel.
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Texas wins case forcing Galveston school district to display Ten Commandments posters in classrooms
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a Republican, had sued the school district last November after the school board voted against exhibiting the …
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Israeli troops shoot and kill suspect in south Syria who tried to break into outpost, IDF says
No Israeli casualties were reported, the IDF said. Israeli troops have maintained a presence in southern Syria since the fall of the Assad …
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IDF kills Hamas Nukhba terrorist linked to Turkish aid group in Khan Yunis
The IDF said Qaisi infiltrated Israel on October 7 and later used his role in a Turkish aid organization to support Hamas terrorists and …
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The flydubai attack was a failure before it was a plot - analysis
Officials in Oman and Australia reportedly raised concerns about the flydubai co-pilot. Whatever the Iran probe finds, investigators must …
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Watch: ‘Zionism is racism’ resolution torn to shreds outside UK Parliament
WZO delegation head Matan Bar Noy tore up the Green Party resolution outside Parliament, invoking Chaim Herzog’s 1975 protest against the …
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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
The Touro Fraternal Association will hold an open house Oct. 21, replete with kart racing, axe throwing and a "time machine gaming experience" at R1 Indoor Karting, located at 100 Higginson Ave. in Lincoln, R.I.
Artisans to sell wares, support causes at Beth-El Sisterhood Marketplace
Temple Torat Yisrael to hold second annual holiday craft market
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 …
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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
Jewish Students Shouldn’t Have to Choose Between Safety and Silence Why graduate student leaders from Rhode Island and beyond are taking the fight against campus antisemitism to Capitol Hill. By Jadyn Turner PHOTO: Rhode Island law student...
Parents
Tomorrow | SBHEC Leadership Institute for Teens,
For everyone
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Jewish life
Tomorrow | Jewish Side of Things Pop Up: Who Knew It Was Jewish?,
Singles
Tuesday | "October Shadows" Film Screening: October 7 Remembrance Event with Rep from Consulate General of Israel to New England,
Jewish Alliance of Greater RI event
Every Tuesday, starting September 8 - November 17 | Hebrew Classes at Temple Emanu-El (Fall Semester 2026),
Jewish students shouldn’t have to choose between safety and silence
Jewish Students Shouldn’t Have to Choose Between Safety and Silence Why graduate student leaders from Rhode Island and beyond are taking the fight against campus antisemitism to Capitol Hill. By Jadyn Turner PHOTO: Rhode Island law student...
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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