Peace, blessings and health have been important words in the life of The Miriam Hospital since its founding by a group of women in Providence as a place for Jewish doctors to practice and a home for Jewish patients. Today, The Miriam’s roots are …
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FRAN OSTENDORF
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8/18/14
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Carol Desforges is a woman who can’t stop giving to others. Over the years, she has filled countless volunteer positions targeting several demographics. When asked what she hopes to give to others, she responds, “I’m just going from volunteer …
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DANA COHEN
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8/18/14
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Camp JORI, a co-ed overnight summer camp in Wakefield, R.I. for children ages 7-15, has offered children the opportunity to have a Jewish camp experience for more than a century. But this summer some campers got an extra “boost.” Although …
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Kara Marziali
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8/18/14
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Rabbi Jeffrey W. Goldwasser and Cantor Wendy J. Siegel are joining Temple Sinai’s community this summer. The two have quite a bit in common. Both newcomers followed their calling only after spending some time in the secular world. The rabbi was …
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Irina Missiuro
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8/18/14
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Temple Habonim’s quest to find an education director is over – Gary A. Kabler has filled the role. In February, the search committee was hopeful to hire someone with musical abilities to complement the teaching experience; Kabler is completing …
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Irina Missiuro
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8/18/14
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Rabbi Sarah Mack Rabbi Andrew Klein
Rabbi Sarah Mack of Temple Beth-El was named president of the Board of Rabbis of Greater Rhode Island on June 9. While she may not work on all of these issues through …
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8/18/14
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On July 15, faith leaders from around Rhode Island gathered at Brown University’s Manning Chapel for a vigil for peace.
Organized by the Community Relations Council of the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island in partnership with the Rhode …
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8/18/14
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Among Elaine Chaika’s quotes on the site Goodreads is one by Elie Wiesel. “The opposite of love is not hate, it’s indifference. The opposite of art is not ugliness, it’s indifference. The opposite of faith is not heresy, it’s indifference. …
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Irina Missiuro
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8/18/14
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JTA – Nine months of negotiations were supposed to propel Israelis and Palestinians into a future of peace. Instead, the collapse of talks is threatening to make the future look much like the past.
Israel’s decision last week to suspend …
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BEN SALES
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5/9/14
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It began with a rocky and infertile farm in the Catskills. It ended with the Catskill’s premier resort empire – 600 rooms, three swimming pools, a ski slope, a 1,700-seat dining room, a post office and an estimated income of $7 million a year. …
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TOBY ROSSNER
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5/9/14
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