Divestment resolution harms Jews, won’t help Palestinians
When a ballot measure singles out Israel, even in universal language, silence would not feel like peace. It would feel like accepting that Jewish connection to Israel is a problem to be eradicated.
Supporting divestment an act of tzedakah
Many of the volunteers, including myself, are Jewish — and our work for divestment has been motivated by the values our Jewish upbringing instilled in us.
Providence divestment measure ineffective, poor fiscal policy
The ordinance also acknowledges a fundamental flaw: the city lacks authority to direct many of its investments.
The tech sector in a country at war
American Jewish communities hear constantly about Israeli brilliance and Israeli crisis. The two live in the same person, on the same day, far more often than anyone abroad imagines.
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In war-torn Kyiv, Elkin-led Israeli delegation confronts familiar threats while marking Babyn Yar
Zelensky warned the Israeli delegation that the drones Iran is developing together with Russia, combined with the operational experience the two …
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Mamdani couldn't dedicate one day to mourning murdered Jews without turning to Israel - comment
The mayor devoted the opening paragraph of his October 7 statement to the victims before turning to Israel. His September 11 speech shows he …
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Opposition leaders demand criminal probe into Netanyahu, state commission of inquiry over Oct. 7
Gadi Eisenkot and Yair Lapid accused Netanyahu of evading responsibility for October 7, citing prewar warnings and renewing calls for a State …
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'False political propaganda': Netanyahu, Likud denounce Channel 12's October 7 anniversary coverage
On the third anniversary of the October 7 massacre, Likud cited prewar intelligence reports to argue Netanyahu was not warned of an imminent …
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Oct. 7 terrorist trials face delays, Rothman calls to accelerate process for early 2027 indictments
The Knesset Constitution, Law and Justice Committee meeting was held on the third anniversary of the massacre.
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Former hostages and bereaved families vow to keep the memory of October 7 alive in civilian-led ceremony
Omri Shifroni, a bereaved family member and one of the ceremony's organizers, called to investigate what happend on that day, saying that …
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US Secretary of State Rubio applies classical Greece’s lessons to modern political decisions
Today the West is at a crossroads. “The next decade and the decisions we make will write the story of the next century," Rubio explained.
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WATCH: Families of Oct. 7 massacre victims mark three years since attack with Tel Aviv ceremony
As family members of victims of the attacks share their testimonies, Shifroni demands answers and an investigation to 'ensure this will never …
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UK Prime Minister Burnham's October 7 op-eds show a gap between rhetoric and reality - analysis
Burnham acknowledged the role of hostile states "peddling lies and conspiracy theories about minority communities," and the "poison spreading …
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R.I. Jews commemorate Oct. 7 by feeding the community
PROVIDENCE — About 30 community members joined together at the Bonnie & Donald Dwares Jewish Community Center to commemorate the Oct. 7 attacks by ensuring food is available for community members, both in Rhode Island and in Israel.
Camp JORI: New solar array generates savings, cuts CO2 emissions
After a decade of hoping and planning, Camp JORI in South Kingstown finally dedicated its new solar array, which promises tens of thousands of dollars in savings each year and a big reduction in the camp's environmental footprint.
Kart racing, axe throwing at upcoming Touro Fraternal open house
Artisans to sell wares, support causes at Beth-El Sisterhood Marketplace
Tzedakah in the holiday season: Justice, joy and shared abundance
The pilgrimage festivals — particularly Sukkot, Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah — are deeply rooted in the spirit of philanthropy and shared responsibility. Rather than being an optional holiday practice, tzedakah is the lifeblood of the season.
An unbelievable summer camp
The following story sounds fictitious, but I didn’t make it up. Yes, I’ve always enjoyed reading short stories and novels, but I also learned to seek and savor historical accuracy.
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Lights in the darkness
On Oct. 7, 2023, I was at the Central Massachusetts Torah Center to celebrate Simchat Torah. As October and the third anniversary of Oct. 7 approach, I cannot help but reflect on that day. We were …
Does anyone really know Rhode Island?
The tapestry of the Jewish people
Looking forward to what brings us together
How you can show your support for the paper and the new editor
When I wrote a column in March and headlined it “The Long Goodbye,” I had no idea how prescient that really was. Honestly, it was supposed to encapsulate my years as a journalist before retiring. Instead, lots of my friends and co-workers have...
Pets and patrons in May
The synagogue’s social hall will be transformed into a festive holiday marketplace featuring handmade arts and crafts from more than 20 local artists and vendors
Jewish Alliance of Greater RI event
Tomorrow | October 7th Event: An Evening with Maya Regev,
Singles
Tomorrow | Temple Habonim: Holocaust Speaker Magda Bader,
Friday | Temple Beth-El Shabbat Service,
Friday | Temple Sinai Friday Evening Service,
Every Saturday, starting October 10 - 31 | Temple Sinai Saturday Morning Breakfast,
Jewish students shouldn’t have to choose between safety and silence
Graduate students like me are often missing from the national conversation about antisemitism on campus. Our experiences are distinct from those of undergraduates.
A newly formed local chapter of the pro-Jewish gun club “Lox and Loaded” is open to new members. The club is open to any adult “who is pro-Israel and pro-Jewish regardless of religious affiliation.”
The school became the first college to join a Project Shema and Ruderman Family Foundation program aimed at fighting antisemitism, planning to train the newest psychologists to confront the oldest hatred.
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