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Renee Lipson
Art draws us together
This story starts on a dark and stormy afternoon – and at first I thought it would end with a sinking feeling and a “glug.” It began as I was backing out of my driveway in … more
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A rendering of the Borscht Belt Museum in Ellenville, New York.
Rhode Islander among those making the Catskills Borscht Belt Museum a reality
Growing up in the suburbs of New York City, my family would frequently vacation in the foothills of the Catskills Mountains, an area commonly referred to as the Borscht Belt. An hour’s … more
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Rabbi Moskowitz
Emanu-El’s Pride Shabbat draws hundreds of participants
PROVIDENCE – On June 9-10, Temple Emanu-El’s LGBTQ+ affinity group, TEQ, hosted a remarkable weekend. The event featured Rabbi Mike Moskowitz, the esteemed Scholar in Residence for Trans … more
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(L to R)—Lisa Maybruch, Molly O’Mara, Tracy Tavares, Lynn Malloney, Liz Goodermote.
Annual Golf Classic is a winner for Alliance programs
The 37th Annual Dwares JCC Golf Classic took place on June 19 at the Wanumetonomy Golf and Country Club in Middletown. Golfers took advantage of a nice day on the links and a chance to raise funds to … more
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Collages created by the stamps collected as part of the Foxboro Regional Charter School’s Holocaust Stamps Project are part of the new exhibit at the American Philatelic Center in Bellefonte, Pa.
Holocaust Stamps Project exhibit opens June 11 in its new home
The Holocaust Stamps Project , which collected 11 million stamps in memory of both Jewish and non-Jewish victims of the Holocaust, will go on display in its new home in Pennsylvania on June 11. … more
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R.I.’s Israeli emissary to discuss growing up gay and religious in Israel
Elihay Skital will share his journey from religious gay man in Israel to acceptance and freedom, on Wednesday evening, June 7. As Pride Month begins, Skital, the Israeli shaliach (emissary) to … more
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Project Linus Mitzvah Day participants display some of their quilts.
Sisterhood’s project brings warmth, comfort to children in need
EAST GREENWICH – Members of Temple Torat Yisrael’s Sisterhood met on a recent Sunday to make a difference in the lives of Rhode Island children in crisis. To support Project Linus , … more
Some of the artifacts on display at the new Museum of Work and Culture exhibit
Jews of Woonsocket exhibit opens at Museum of Work & Culture
WOONSOCKET – You can spell the Hebrew word “mishpakha” several ways in English, but it always means the same thing: extended family, from the members of your household to second … more
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Jewish legislators stand with leaders of Rhode Island’s Jewish community celebrating the 75th anniversary of Israeli independence. From left to right: Rep. Alex Finkelman (D-Dist. 74, Jamestown, Middletown), Rep. Jennifer Smith Boylan (D-Dist. 66, Barrington, East Providence), Rabbi Michael Fel, House Deputy Majority Whip Mia Ackerman (D-Dist. 45, Cumberland, Lincoln), Jewish Alliance President Adam Greenman, Cantor Brian Mayer, President of the Rhode Island-Israel Collaborative Avi Nevel and Rep. Jason Knight (D-Dist. 67, Barrington, Warren).
Israeli Independence Day at the R.I. State House
PROVIDENCE —House Deputy Majority Whip Mia Ackerman hosted Jewish leaders from across Rhode Island at the State House on April 27 for Israeli Independence Day. She also sponsored a resolution … more
Judy Silverman and Karen Beraha with a nicely wrapped gift.
Hadassah R.I. to celebrate 50 years of gift-wrapping fundraisers
Hadassah Rhode Island invites its members and friends to celebrate Hadassah’s decades of volunteer work at the Warwick Mall during the holiday … more
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