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What does it mean to be a good Jewish father?

A few years ago, in anticipation of the birth of his daughter, comedian Jimmy Kimmel dedicated a portion of his show to investigating “how to dad.” By asking a handful of young kids a … more

ARIEL BROTHMAN | 6/9/16

Jacob with his grandparents, Philip and Bette Levine.

BAR MITZVAH – Jacob Ian Levine

BAR MITZVAH – Jacob Ian Levine was called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on April 16 in a ceremony at the Casino at Roger Williams Park. Jacob is the son of Lisa and Jonathan Levine of … more

5/27/16

Happy Anniversary

Happy Anniversary – Ida and Tom Brown, above, of Hopatcong, N.J. (Ida Bochner-Brown is from Rhode Island) celebrated their 25th anniversary on a European River cruise from Vienna to Munich. … more

5/27/16

Engagement - Rachael Kayla & Michael Morris

Engagement – Mr. and Mrs. Marty Kaufman announce the engagement of their granddaughter Rachael Kayla, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Morrill of Virginia, to Michael Morris, son of Lester and … more

5/27/16

A drawing of the shul from the 35th anniversary book in 1940.

The many lives of the Howell Street shul

Researchers, while searching our extensive collections for information about relatives or distant ancestors, often ask me supposedly “quick” questions as an aside. A common one is … more

JOSHUA JASPER | 5/27/16

‘Game of Thrones’ welcomes Israeli actress-singer

JTA – Russian-Israeli actress Ania Bukstein recently joined the cast of the hit HBO series “Game of Thrones.” Bukstein, a Moscow native who immigrated to Israel at 8, plays Red … more

5/27/16

BDS is anti-constitutional and discriminatory, Spanish tribunal rules

JTA – Citing anti-discrimination laws, a Spanish constitutional tribunal recommended scrapping a municipality’s motion calling for a boycott of Israel. The Ministerio Fiscal, an … more

5/27/16

Adele Cohen, 101

WARWICK, R.I. – Adele Cohen of Greenwich Farms died May 12 at Sunny View Nursing Home. She would have been 102 on May 15. She was the beloved wife of the late Leo Cohen. Born in Worcester, … more

5/27/16

Irma Miriam Friedlander, 91

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Irma Miriam Friedlander died May 12. She was the wife of the late Wilbert Friedlander. She was born in Providence, a daughter of the late Samuel and Dora (Sarser) Strashnick. … more

5/27/16

Mae Ruth Kahn, 92

CRANSTON, R.I. – Mae Ruth Kahn died on May 13. She was the loving wife of Melvin Kahn of Warwick for 70 years. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Samuel and Esther … more

5/27/16