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‘Holding Space pt. 1’ features Sons of Jacob synagogue

“Holding Space pt. 1” is a documentary photo exhibition and storytelling event about the historic Sons of Jacob Synagogue in Smith Hill. This one-night-only pop-up exhibition and event at … more

Jewish Rhode Island Staff | 3/19/25

Next Judah Touro program explores Jews and race

The second event of the 2025 Judah Touro Program Series will be presented via Zoom on Thursday, April 3, at 6:30 p.m., according to the Touro Synagogue Foundation. Guest speaker Rabbi Dan Judson will … more

3/19/25

Two opportunities to hear Ben Freeman in R.I.

The Jewish community in Rhode Island will have two opportunities in March to hear Jewish author and educator Ben Freeman discuss his new book, “The Jews: An Indigenous People.” … more

JEWISH RHODE ISLAND STAFF | 3/19/25

URI Hillel presents ‘See You Tomorrow,’ a story about family, caregiving, guilt

Grief , says Iris Bahr, comes in waves – whether it is over the loss of a loved one, or when a loved one loses their memory. It is in a journey, where emotions drift from laughter to … more

FRANK PROSNITZ | 3/6/25

Alliance takes action as part of Adamah’s Climate Leadership Coalition

Last month Jewish communities around the world celebrated Tu B’Shevat, the 15th of the month of Shevat (this year coinciding with Feb. 13 and 14), which is traditionally known as the new year … more

STEPHANIE HAGUE | 3/6/25

Spring plant sale returns to JCC in May

Are you one of those people who cannot wait for the ground to warm up each spring to start working outside in your garden? I and my fellow plant sale committee members certainly fall into this … more

LYNNE FREED BELL | 3/6/25

The teens from Beth-El, along with Rabbi Preston Neimeiser, visited some of the monuments while in Washington, D.C.

Temple Beth-El teens participate in Social Justice seminar

About a month ago , we traveled to Washington, D.C., to participate in the L’Taken Social Justice Seminar, an initiative of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism. There we met hundreds … more

ANNABEL HERZLINGER, JANIE PALAN, JULIAN DEANER and LIAM ISAACS | 3/6/25

The Camp JORI experience: building enduring friendships

Camp JORI is Rhode Island’s only Jewish overnight summer camp. Located in Wakefield, this co-ed Jewish camp provides summer experiences for campers from around the world and the 75-acre … more

BRAD SWARTZ | 3/6/25

WAEF offers a way to honor friends, family

If you know me, you know that I have been an unwavering advocate of The Jewish Alliance and its predecessor, the Jewish Federation of Rhode Island, for 47 years! I’ve honored my three daughters … more

MINDY WACHTENHEIM | 3/6/25

Grants available for Jewish women/children programming

The Women’s Alliance Endowment Fund (WAEF) of the Jewish Federation Foundation of Greater Rhode Island is pleased to share its 2025 Request for Proposals. Established in 1993, the WAEF … more

3/6/25