It’s not easy being far from family, especially during different, and sometimes difficult, life-cycle changes.
More people than ever seem to be experiencing the trials and tribulations of …
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Fran Ostendorf
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4/5/24
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For me , March is a hopeful month. Signs of spring are everywhere. The weather is getting a little warmer. Light brightens our days a little longer. Purim and Passover are coming up quickly. And my …
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Fran Ostendorf
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3/1/24
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Oy, the things on my desk!
I’m not just the editor of a newspaper, I’m also a subscriber and get a copy mailed to my home. Then I get lots of extra copies at my office. But …
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Fran Ostendorf
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2/2/24
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We are a community of divergent views.
If you are reading this, chances are you are Jewish. But maybe not. You could be a non-Jewish partner, spouse or advertiser, or perhaps you picked up the …
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Fran Ostendorf
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1/7/24
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As I write this column, we face continuing troubles worldwide. In the Middle East, Israel and Hamas have agreed to a short pause in the fighting, which will probably be over by the time you read …
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Fran Ostendorf
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12/1/23
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The horrific and fast-moving events in Israel and the Gaza Strip pose a unique challenge for a small, monthly Jewish newspaper in Rhode Island: How do you accurately show what’s happening there …
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Fran Ostendorf
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11/6/23
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We have so much going on in our Jewish community. The programming is robust and innovative.
Health and fitness. Wellness. Learning. Jewish-focused themes. Arts. Books. Children and teens. …
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Fran Ostendorf
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10/5/23
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It is remarkable how seemingly disparate groups can blend together in some situations.
I attended a couple of family events recently that really made me realize how magical this blending can be.
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Fran Ostendorf
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9/1/23
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Getting tired of the heat and humidity of this June and July?
Have you changed your routine due to the hottest-ever July?
Are you spending time reminiscing about those New England summers …
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Fran Ostendorf
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8/4/23
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My Jewish journey is why I do what I do.
I’ve always believed in the importance of getting along with our community. No matter what our political viewpoints, we are all Jews, right?
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Fran Ostendorf
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7/7/23
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