Meet the real-life rabbi in the synagogue scene of ‘Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret’
Watch the video: Pickleball league draws a crowd at JCC
PROVIDENCE – By 7 a.m., the members of the Alliance’s Dwares Jewish Community Center pickleball league are already brandishing their paddles. Every Wednesday morning, while most Rhode Islanders are debating whether to hit the snooze button, these players have worked up a sweat on the court, whacking balls over the net while calling out, “Nice volley!”
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Jewish Rhody Media's podcast explores multifaith relationships
Community journalism is more important than ever
By receiving and reading Jewish Rhode Island, you are helping support one slice of community journalism. And that’s important. It doesn’t matter whether you agree or disagree with …
A shout-out to the precious right of freedom of speech
Teens learn to advocate for a better world
Yes, ‘Fran was at camp’ – with no regrets
2023 and me: Time to reconnect with family
This Hanukkah, spread the light
Back in the summer of 2014, I began my column for what was then called The Jewish Voice with the following words: “I confess that I am a liberal Zionist. I am proudly pro-Israel. …
We need to see the humanity in all people
PROVIDENCE – About 80 people from diverse communities across Rhode Island attended a statewide summit on May 16 that focused on hate: what it looks like in our state, what’s contributing …
Letter writing collected in new book
Author to discuss Tree of Life mass shooting at June 11 program
The Teverow Fund: A gift that keeps on giving
Israeli Independence Day at the R.I. State House
Bus to bring Rhode Islanders to NYC for Celebrate Israel Parade June 4
What is Lag B’Omer anyway?
Monday and Tuesday, May 8-9, brings one of the oddest holidays of the Jewish year. Lots of people can tell you that Lag B’Omer is the 33rd day of the counting of the omer (didn’t you …
Tribute to Rabbi Marc and Jackie Mandel
It is with a heavy heart that our family bids adieu to Rabbi Marc and Jackie Mandel and family. Faithful stewards of the Touro Synagogue in Newport for over a decade, the Mandels touched the lives of …
Seasonal surprise perfect for Shavuot
Culinary.net – You can almost feel spring in the air, and with the warmer weather come delicious, delectable foods. From casseroles to fresh fruits and wholesome vegetables, a change of season …
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