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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 … more

4/16/24

Genealogist shares search for Crypto-Jewish ancestors

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 … more

4/16/24

Jane Bernson, 87

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Jane (Stonberg) Bernson passed away peacefully on March 25, 2024. She was the beloved wife of the late Alan Bernson, with whom she shared more than 40 years of love and … more

4/16/24

Howard Goldsmith, 82

BOYNTON BEACH, FLA. – Howard “Goldie” Goldsmith, born April 28, 1941, passed at the age of 82. He will be remembered as a beloved son, father, uncle and coach. A star hockey … more

4/16/24

Arthur Plitt, 83

PAWTUCKET, R.I. – Arthur Merle Lawrence Plitt, of Pawtucket, passed away after a brief illness on April 3, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Miriam (Weissman) Plitt, … more

4/16/24

Judith Pritikin, 64

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Judith A. (Judy) Pritikin died April 5, 2024, at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Elliott Pritikin for over 37 years. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, she … more

4/16/24

Yevgeniy Shabashevich, 88

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Yevgeniy Shabashevich, of Providence, passed away March 20, 2024, at The Miriam Hospital, Providence. He was the loving husband of Basya (Litmanovich) Shabashevich, with whom … more

4/16/24

Louis Shatkin, 88

EAST GREENWICH, R.I. – Louis J. Shatkin, of East Greenwich, passed away unexpectedly on April 9, 2024, in New Jersey. He was the loving husband of Danielle L. (Hogg) Shatkin. Louis was born … more

4/16/24

In the shadow of war, a quieter, more subdued Israel

In February, I took a month-long trip to Israel. For two weeks, my friend Simonne and I walked all over Jerusalem and did some sightseeing. After she left, I spent two weeks meeting people. … more

AARON GINSBURG | 4/5/24

Discussing Hadassah (left to right) : Esta Barcohana, Judy Silverman, Judy Shefshick-Karll, Alyse Teitelbaum.

Hadassah RI celebrates the group’s 112th anniversary

PROVIDENCE – Hadassah members and friends gathered in Brown/RISD Hillel’s cozy student lounge on March 17 to celebrate Hadassah’s 112th anniversary. Participants also learned about … more

YARDENA KAPACH WINKLER | 4/5/24