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Rhode Island Light & Power recently sponsored “Interfaith Action on Climate,” for Rhode Island clergy and interested lay people at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Providence. The conference, attended by more than 125 people, featured Sen. …
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Marty Cooper
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10/23/14
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On Oct. 20, members of the Rhode Island Jewish community came together at Jewish Family Service to eat, laugh and raise funds for the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island’s 2015 Annual Campaign. Nine dedicated solicitors quickly raised $12,751 …
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HILLARY SCHULMAN
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10/23/14
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The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is forecasting 1.4 million people will be infected with Ebola in West Africa by January 2015, a conservative prediction, and 700,000 or more deaths. Due to the Ebola crisis, virtually every aspect of daily life …
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MARTY COOPER
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10/20/14
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Jack Reed – (D) Senate
Growing up in Cranston, my parents constantly emphasized the importance of hard work, character and perseverance.
My father was a World War II veteran and school custodian. My mother was a …
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10/20/14
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Question 1: AUTHORIZING STATE-OPERATED CASINO GAMING AT NEWPORT GRAND
Shall an act be approved which would authorize the facility known as “Newport Grand” in the city of Newport to add state-operated casino gaming, such as table games, …
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10/20/14
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Every few years the Jewish High Holy Days coincide with the election process. Like the holidays, we have a few days that allow us just enough time to reflect and consider our options and direction for the next cycle.
A few weeks ago, Rhode …
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MARTY COOPER
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10/20/14
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JNS.ORG –Why not stretch the value of your lulav and etrog this year with a little creative repurposing post-festival? When they can be shaken and blessed no more, try one or all of these suggestions for getting the most out of your four species. …
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BINYAMIN KAGEDAN
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10/20/14
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If you ever find yourself chatting with Arthur Richter, a youth in his mid-70s, refrain from asking about his senior status. He’ll just look at you, dumbfounded, and shrug his shoulders, “Oh, I’m not a senior!” Richter, who says he feels …
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Irina Missiuro
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10/20/14
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Martha Sharp, a Providence-born philanthropist, never saw an obstacle she couldn’t overcome. When her parents placed her in the care of her aunt and uncle, she devoted herself to them, bringing lunch to her uncle at work every day. When her aunt …
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Irina Missiuro
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10/20/14
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“I can’t tell you why they hired me but they did, and it’s changed my life.” That’s what Neal Drobnis says about joining Jewish Family Service of Rhode Island in 2009. Drobnis runs the Kosher Senior Cafes at both the Jewish Alliance of …
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JENNIFER ZWIRN
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10/20/14
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