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Celebrate our culture at the Jewish Culture Fest

PROVIDENCE – On June 2, Rhode Islanders are invited to the Jewish Culture Fest, a day-long festival of music, food, art and entertainment. The outdoor event will feature a kids’ area, artisan marketplace, crafts, food trucks, … more

FRAN OSTENDORF | 4/17/24

On Wednesday, April 3, 2024, HaZamir Nosh Night at the JCC attracted quite a crowd to listen to the choirs sing at the JCC on their last night in Rhode Island.

Fostering cultural connections: HaZamir Jerusalem and Providence

In a remarkable display of cultural exchange and unity, teens from HaZamir Jerusalem and HaZamir Providence recently embarked on a transformative cultural experience, fostering strong bonds of … more

ELIHAY SKITAL | 4/17/24

Show us your pets!

Do you have a furry friend you’d like to share with the community? May is coming up and that means it's time for Jewish Rhode Island's annual pet issue where we feature photos of … more

4/16/24

Genealogist shares search for Crypto-Jewish ancestors

Touro Synagogue Foundation announces the second event of its 2024 Judah Touro Program Series. Genealogist Genie Milgrom will present a Zoom program on Thursday, May 9, at 7 p.m. Milgrom will … more

4/16/24

In the shadow of war, a quieter, more subdued Israel

In February, I took a month-long trip to Israel. For two weeks, my friend Simonne and I walked all over Jerusalem and did some sightseeing. After she left, I spent two weeks meeting people. … more

AARON GINSBURG | 4/5/24

Discussing Hadassah (left to right) : Esta Barcohana, Judy Silverman, Judy Shefshick-Karll, Alyse Teitelbaum.

Hadassah RI celebrates the group’s 112th anniversary

PROVIDENCE – Hadassah members and friends gathered in Brown/RISD Hillel’s cozy student lounge on March 17 to celebrate Hadassah’s 112th anniversary. Participants also learned about … more

YARDENA KAPACH WINKLER | 4/5/24

RIJHA executive director to leave

Kate-Lynne Laroche , executive director of the Rhode Island Jewish Historical Association, has resigned effective April 5. Laroche said she is leaving to spend more time with her young family. … more

4/5/24

Alliance planning 2nd Solidarity Mission to Israel

The Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island is organizing a second community Solidarity Mission to Israel, for the fall. The 22 community members who participated in the first Israel Solidarity … more

DORI ADLER | 4/5/24

URI Hillel students (left to right), Brett Ruben, Zach Breene, Daniel Groysman and David Rudolph with Dennis Ross (2nd from left), Ghaith al-Omari (3rd from right), and URI and Bryant Hillel Israel Fellow Tal (3rd from left).

Middle East experts see a 2-state solution as the path to peace

SOUTH KINGSTOWN – Ghaith al-Omari and Dennis Ross, Middle East policy experts and senior fellows at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, presented a comprehensive analysis of the … more

AMY OLSON and DANIEL GROYSMAN | 4/5/24

Purim Fun

The Providence Hebrew Day School Purim Extravaganza included an obstacle course bounce house, cotton candy, balloon animals, face painting and so much more fun!  Thank you to the many volunteers … more

4/5/24