Providence journalist’s new book examines the ‘Pill Mill Killer’
Review: Auschwitz. Not Long Ago. Not Far Away
“Auschwitz. Not Long Ago. Not Far Away” provides that narrative for the approximately one million Jews and tens of thousands of Polish political prisoners, Sinti, Roma and Soviet POWs, Jehovah’s Witnesses and those the Nazis deemed homosexual, disabled, criminal, inferior or adversarial in countless other ways who met their demise at the Auschwitz concentration camp in Oświęcim, Poland. The traveling exhibition is having its New England premiere at The Castle at Park Plaza after opening in Madrid’s Arte Canal Exhibition Centre in 2017.
Supplements to the haggadah are coming to address the war
As the American-Israeli poet Marty Herskovitz thought about the upcoming Passover holiday, the prospect of singing “Dayenu” at the first seder since his country was attacked didn’t …
Young girl made shocking confession in school
Tamar nods, a mix of hope and embarrassment in her eyes as she looks down at her folded hands.
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Tips for Growing and Grooming a Full Beard
Learn how to grow and groom a full beard with our simple, expert tips! Start your beard care journey …
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Hasidic leader: We must not attack Iran
Vizhnitzer Rebbe to Shas chief Aryeh Deri: 'We are in an extremely vulnerable situation, we must not …
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Iran evacuates Hezbollah, IRGC commanders from Syria amid fears of Israeli retaliation
Amid concerns of an Israeli retaliation strike onto Iran, Iran has evacuated IRGC and Hezbollah …
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Hope for the war's end spread in Gaza after Iran's attack. It dissipated quickly
A resident of Iran's Nuseirat refugee camp says that Gazans were hoping international pressure on …
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Ramallah-area operation: ISIS terrorist arrested, imminent terror attack thwarted
Border Police officers arrest ISIS-affiliated terrorist who planned to carry out terror attack.
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Meet Bob Abelman, Jewish Rhode Island’s new theater critic
Finding joy and meaning in Pesach during this difficult time Finding joy and meaning in Pesach during this difficult time
Pesach is a joyous celebration of our physical redemption from the land of Egypt. We host or attend sederim, during which we eat foods that connect us to the events of the narrative, we share the …
L’dor vador: Our traditions keep us close
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 …
Spring is in the air!
The editor’s life, in all its messiness
You may not agree with everything we print – and that’s fine
Spread light during this dark December
What binds Jews together is stronger than our disagreements
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How to be Jewish in the diaspora
I set foot in Israel for the first time in June 1965. Having just turned 21 and looking forward to my senior year at Columbia come September, I …
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Disputing the professor
Professor Nina Tannenwald consistently finds ways to criticize Israel. As soon as I see her name in the byline [March 2024], I know it will be a hit piece. Israel is in a dangerous neighborhood. The …
Disapproval not our role
I am dismayed by Rabbi Rosenberg’s disapproving tone [March 2024] when he speaks of Israel’s retaliation in the Israel-Hamas war. How can American Jews feel justified in …
A different reality
To read Nina Tannenwald’s piece “ ‘Israelism’ explores the disillusionment of American Jews,” [March 2024] is to suffer the horror of art being used to debase the soul. …
Matzah brei gets a trendy makeover with cacio e pepe
JTA – Cacio e pepe translates to cheese and pepper, and the classic Roman pasta dish includes little more than these eponymous ingredients. In the classic recipe, spaghetti and salted pasta …
A matzah ball soup rich in tradition
JTA – Though my Grandma Snazzy, my mother’s mother, seemed to barely eat a thing (to this day, I am convinced she subsisted on toast and coffee), she was a wonderful Jewish cook. One of …
PROVIDENCE – On June 2, Rhode Islanders are invited to the Jewish Culture Fest, a day-long festival of music, food, art and entertainment. The outdoor event will feature a kids’ area, artisan marketplace, crafts, food trucks, …
In a remarkable display of cultural exchange and unity, teens from HaZamir Jerusalem and HaZamir Providence recently embarked on a transformative cultural experience, fostering strong bonds of …
Do you have a furry friend you’d like to share with the community? May is coming up and that means it's time for Jewish Rhode Island's annual pet issue where we feature photos of …
Touro Synagogue Foundation announces the second event of its 2024 Judah Touro Program Series. Genealogist Genie Milgrom will present a Zoom program on Thursday, May 9, at 7 p.m. Milgrom will …
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