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A new website aims to bring Jew-ish millennial women together

JTA – If you’re a young Jewish woman – or if you just happen to love “Broad City” or wacky recollections of Jewish summer camp – there’s a new website for … more

Gabe Friedman | 6/23/17

The event took place in the newly renovated Victor and Gussie Baxt Social Hall at the Alliance’s Dwares JCC.

PHDS honors pillars of Jewish education

On June 11, dinner tables were set in elegant teal and white, accented by beautiful flower arrangements, for the Providence Hebrew Day School’s 70th annual awards dinner. … more

RUCHAMA SZENDRO | 6/23/17

A fountain of light for all nations

If you live in Rhode Island, you’ve probably been to Allie’s Donuts, a legendary stop on the way to Narragansett. I’m sorry to report that they fry their famous donuts in animal fat … more

d'Var Torah | 6/23/17

Film at EP Library to counter RI BDS movement

On June 26 at 7 p.m., the East Providence Library and a number of community groups will be co-sponsoring the film “Muslim Zionist.” The community groups, coming together as the Rhode … more

6/23/17

Attendees included StandWithUs Rhode Island Executive Director Bracha Stuart, Board President Jeffrey Gladstone, Representative Cale Keable, Rep. Mia Ackerman, David Leach, Mark Pelson, Prof. Ezra Stieglitz, Steven Snow, Dr. Jeffrey Baron, Rabbi Aaron Philmus, Pastor Allen Pangburn, Pastor Dave Marquard. Prof. Ben Kimia, Evy Stieglitz, Varda Stieglitz, Ron Stuart, Avi Cohen, Maxine Cohen, Ronnie Sirota, Steve Sirota, Sidney Klevatt, Linda Klevatt and Marc Gertsacov.

Worldwide commemoration

On June 7, the Embassy of Israel in Washington D.C. commemorated the 50th anniversary of the reunification of Jerusalem. To mark this historic occasion, the Embassy celebrated with an event on … more

6/23/17

Tinkerbell, an 8-year-old Bichon Frise, is owned by Dawn Goff.

These pets have a mission for health

It’s well known that people enjoy numerous benefits from having pets beyond basic companionship. More studies and data show that pets help lower blood pressure and cholesterol and overall … more

JEWISH VOICE STAFF | 6/23/17

For a cool summer, take care of yourself

Everyone should take care of their health and, as Jews, we are expressly urged to do so. As the Rambam said, “Since maintaining a healthy and sound body is among the ways of God – for one … more

6/23/17

Bad breath, cavities, gum disease don’t take vacations

For most children and teen-agers, the start of summer break means three months of sleeping in late, trips to the beach, summer vacations, camps and other activities there just weren’t time for … more

6/23/17

Doctor’s orders: How to protect your skin this summer

STATEPOINT – The summer can really take a toll on skin, when more of it is exposed to sun, bugs and poisonous plants. To keep skin cool, comfortable and irritation-free no matter what … more

6/23/17

Women’s Alliance Endowment Fund members allocate grants to make a difference

The Women’s Alliance Endowment Fund held its annual meeting on May 23 to determine this year’s grant recipients. As they do every year, the WAEF members in attendance had some difficult … more

JENNIFER ZWIRN | 6/23/17