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On March 12 , approximately 45 people gathered at the Dwares Jewish Community Center to celebrate Purim Israeli style as part of the Israel Culture Series sponsored by the Jewish Alliance of Greater … more

4/7/25

Passover as reflection and purpose

Pesach fills us with a sense of anticipation, reflection, and deep responsibility. It is a joyous holiday celebrating togetherness and retelling the story of the Exodus, emphasizing the resilience … more

Brad Swartz | 4/7/25

Paulina Sobel, 15-years-old, of Barrington, sang a song, and was the stage manager for the show.

Rhode Islanders take to the stage for Purim

In March , the Rhode Island Jewish community came together to celebrate Purim in March with carnivals, festivals and perfomances! Glenn Osmundson took photos for Jewish Rhode Island at the spiels at … more

4/7/25

New Passover children’s books include a mystery, a seder and a graphic novel

An endless Passover seder takes center stage in “One Little Goat: A Passover Catastrophe,” by writer Dara Horn and illustrator Theo Ellsworth, award-winners who teamed up for a … more

PENNY SCHWARTZ, JTA | 4/7/25

Passover: A time to reset

By Leah Halunen As we know , Passover, or Pesach, is a Jewish holiday that commemorates the Israelites’ liberation from slavery in ancient Egypt. It lasts for eight days here in the United … more

4/7/25

Klops makes a tasty dinner

BY SONYA SANFORD This story originally appeared on The Nosher. N icknamed “Yiddish meatloaf,” klops is an egg-filled meatloaf that likely originated in Austria, … more

4/4/25

This easy take on a Passover classic is sure to become a family favorite.

Once you’re halfway into Passover, and the leftovers from seder are long gone, do you find yourself craving something that will scratch the the itch for doughy bread and silky pasta? That’s when it’s time to whip up… more

SONYA SANFORD | 4/4/25

How do you like your horseradish? We tested a few prepared varieties

Most people don’t think about horseradish year-round, but when it comes time for Passover, it becomes top of mind. Whether you are putting together a menu largely for children or people who … more

4/4/25

On Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024, at the Israeli Culture Series and PJ Library program "Lights and Delights: Hanukkah in Israel," Ben Adler and his daughter, Lila Adler, 6, play a dreidel game. Glenn Osmundson/Jewish Rhode Island

Hanukkah spins into the JCC

On Dec. 11, at the Dwares Jewish Community Center, the Israeli Culture Series and PJ Library partnered to bring a multi-generational Israeli Hanukkah experience to the community. … more

JEWISH RI STAFF | 12/18/24

Members of United Brothers Synagogue in Bristol sample the latkes at the recent Latkepalooza.

UBS celebrates with Latkepalooza

BRISTOL – Latkepalooza at United Brother Synagogue may not be a typical Hanukkah tradition to many, but it has been going on for over a decade at the synagogue located at 205 High St.

From the mouthwatering scent of frying potatoes to the crispy crunch of the finished product, Latkepalooza is a beloved event that the members look forward to attending yearly.

SETH CHITWOOD | 12/18/24