For this Jewish couple, saving children’s lives has become a life commitment
Thank you, Rhode Island
Dear Rhode Island. I was very happy and touched to see my name in the Jewish Rhody this week [June 2024]. It warms my heart to know you still remember me, even 10 years after my last summer at …
Revised ‘Picking Up Stones' at FringePVD
Israeli prison guards filmed abusing detainees; prison service says it's a 'routine exercise'
Photos and videos obtained by Haaretz show dozens of detainees lying on their stomachs in handcuffs, some without clothing, while a guard dog barks over them. No unusual incident took place in the …
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German Jew recounts her experiences in the AfD stronghold
Europe Affairs - In a political landscape rife with controversy, Mirjam Lübke stands out as a Jewish …
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IDF to change its combat tactics in Gaza tunnels to prevent murder of hostages
An initial IDF investigation revealed that the lookouts stationed outside the tunnel spotted IDF soldiers …
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'I am no longer a Democrat': Hamas support outside DNC sees Alan Dershowitz dump Democratic Party
Alan Dershowitz also claimed that Gov. Josh Shapiro had not been selected as Kamala Harris's running mate …
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Columbia U. protester who begged for ‘humanitarian aid’ now teaching at university
Johannah King-Slutzky, a spokesperson for the encampment, now teaches a compulsory module at …
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Iran supplied Russia with short-range ballistic missiles - WSJ
A US official confirmed the arrival of the missiles, which have been used as Russia stepped up …
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A Celebration of Jewish Culture
We all get a second chance
There was much to see at the summer Olympics this year: Simone Biles’ incredible gymnastics victories, the amazing swimming feats of Katie Ledecky and the Israeli delegation’s achievement …
No hooray in this summer’s last hurrah
Well, it finally got me. For the last several weeks, I’ve been suffering from a bout with COVID. I’d managed to avoid the virus till now, except for one faintly positive test more …
The Olympics are in full swing!
Things change, but family is forever
Change is in the air
Pollen and pets and patrons
L’dor vador: Our traditions keep us close
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Is peace possible?
My colleague, Rabbi Ronald Kronish, made aliyah to Jerusalem in 1979 and has been there with his family ever since. In 1991 Kronish founded the …
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I’m standing up
If not now , then when? I cannot stand by any longer hoping someone else will stand up for Israel. At recent rallies I have attended, Pro-Israel groups are always outnumbered by Pro-Palestinian …
Remember your values
All of us have been rightly shaken by what has happened on college campuses and by the way that some in progressive circles who we have faithfully supported have embraced a false and hateful …
Significance of Chevra Kadisha
In response to the article in last month’s edition, I would like to offer some insights from my participation in the RI Chevra Kadisha (the “Chevra”), of which I have been a member …
Tishpishti is Sephardi honey cake, but better
This story originally appeared on The Nosher. Honey cake is a hallmark of Rosh Hashanah and the fall Jewish holidays – Ashkenazi honey cake, that is. But did you know there’s a …
Challah taste test reveals many good choices in Providence area
Do you like your challah soft and fluffy or with a dense, firm bite? Do you prefer a loaf with seeds? Is a golden crust important to you? Do you have definite opinions on the best braid for a Shabbat …
In Terezin , a Nazi camp where 33,000 people perished, imprisoned musicians and artists created a remarkable cultural community that persevered against all odds. Renowned violist Mark Ludwig, Boston …
MIDDLETOWN – Over 170 Hadassah members and friends turned out for this year’s Books on the Beach fundraising event, which featured authors Jennifer Rosner and Allegra Goodman. The …
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