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Sewing for foster children
On Sunday , March 17, congregants of Congregation Beth David in Narragansett were joined by several members of Temple Shalom in Middletown for the annual Tote Bag Project. Participants brought sewing … more
CBD compiles list of Jewish vets
NARRAGANSETT – Congregation Beth David’s Tikkun Olam Committee has completed a major project: The creation of a comprehensive list of Jewish veterans, and their spouses, who are buried at … more
This Month in History
This ad from April 1932 for children’s portraits has no street address, because every local in 1932 would have known where to find The Outlet Company: 176 Weybosset St., right in the middle of … more
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Americans see rise in antisemitism since Oct. 7
Most Americans, and nearly 90% of American Jews, say they have seen a rise in antisemitism since Oct. 7, according to a new study. But the survey also found that one in 10 respondents says … more
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The audience at Temple Emanu-El’s spiel has a laugh at a skit.
Purim in Providence
A window into Judaism: My first Passover seder was a learning experience
My longstanding interest in religious traditions, particularly those involving food and customs, led to a captivating experience at around this time last year: my first Passover seder. While I … more
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Great youth titles from small publishers
While the larger publishing houses are putting out great Passover books, there are quality titles from smaller publishers as well. Kalaniot Books specializes in children’s books that capture … more
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A superhero, a scientist and a T. rex star in 2024’s new Passover children’s books
A superhero who saves the day; the return of a beloved multi-generational family of Jewish bears; a budding young nonbinary scientist who’s an heir to Frankenstein and a folk-style Ethiopian … more
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Rabbinical seminaries in Israel and the U.S. are producing haggadah supplements to help Jewish communities navigate the trauma of Oct. 7 during the Passover seder.
Supplements to the haggadah are coming to address the war
As the American-Israeli poet Marty Herskovitz thought about the upcoming Passover holiday, the prospect of singing “Dayenu” at the first seder since his country was attacked didn’t … more
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George Goodwin
Sharing memories and connections at a shiva
Arthur Robbins and I became good friends through some historical projects decades ago. About 25 years ago , he invited me to conduct oral-history interviews with his dear aunt, Eve Medoff … more
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