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Nov. 4, 1995, dawned cloudless and mild in Jerusalem. As I began to rouse myself that Saturday morning in the Windmill Hotel, I saw that my 16-year-old son was stirring on the low-to-the-floor bed a … more

Rabbi James Rosenberg | 6/24/16

When will the wheels stop spinning?

Five years ago, then-editor of The Jewish Voice Nancy Kirsch wrote a moving editor’s column about the Newtown, Connecticut, school shootings. Her column came to mind after … more

Fran Ostendorf | 6/24/16

Gan Israel sets schedule for August camp

This year, Camp Gan Israel will be held on the grounds and in the building of Temple Torat Yisrael on Middle Road in East Greenwich. Torat Yisrael’s building is completely air-conditioned and … more

6/24/16

Jewish justice joining Argentina’s Supreme Court in landmark appointment

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (JTA) – Carlos Rosenkrantz, a Buenos Aires attorney, law professor, and a former presidential adviser, will be the first Jewish justice on the Supreme Court of … more

6/24/16

The consequences of bad speech

In this week’s portion, Beha’alotecha , we find a number of interesting narratives: Aaron’s instructions on lighting the Tabernacle Menorah on a daily basis; initiation of … more

d'Var Torah | 6/24/16

Powerful presentation at Pride Shabbat

More than 100 people attended an inspirational Pride Shabbat June 17 at Temple Habonim in Barrington. Prayers and readings included a remembrance for those killed in Orlando June 5. … more

Fran Ostendorf | 6/24/16

Temple Beth-El’s long-time education director retires

Many people on the verge of retirement are more than ready to chuck their job, but that wasn’t the case for Anita Steiman. Steiman, 61, who served as education director at … more

ARIEL BROTHMAN | 6/24/16

Know your neighbors

By Danielle Neeman I have always admired the beauty of the impressive mountains on the Jordanian side of the Arava desert. The small villages scattered along the mountains running parallel to … more

6/24/16

The view from the lobby where the staircase once was. Right,

Renovation update: A plan in action

Enthusiasm is just one of the things building around here. When summer J-Camp at the Jewish Alliance’s Dwares JCC began this week, the campers were not deterred by the sight of … more

KARA MARZIALI | 6/24/16

JSA officers with Maurice Glicksman Award winner Dr. Jack Nassau, (left to right), Ruby Shalansky, Rabbi Richard Perlman, Bernice Weiner and Jeffrey Padwa.

‘Putting Life Into Living’ for seniors

WARWICK – “Putting Life Into Living” was the theme at the Jewish Seniors Agency of Rhode Island’s annual meeting, held on May 26 at The Phyllis Siperstein Tamarisk … more

DIANE DOWIOT | 6/24/16