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IZZY ABRAHMSON | 12/2/22

Attendees admire the art and writing contest winners.

Holocaust center celebrates a busy, productive year

PROVIDENCE – On the evening of May 31, 125 supporters of the Sandra Bornstein Holocaust Education Center gathered at the Alliance’s Dwares Jewish Community Center for SBHEC’s Annual … more

GIOVANNA WISEMAN | 7/7/23

The Jewish story of resilience and hope

Former U.S. Ambassador John Loeb recounted his experience at an elite prep school after World War II. When shown images of concentration camps, his fellow students said, “Well, we don’t … more

MARJORIE DAVIS | 1/7/24

Call on legislators to act

On Jan. 4, 2024, the Rhode Island Interfaith Coalition to Reduce Poverty held its 16th Annual Poverty Vigil at the Rhode Island State House rotunda. The event coincides with the opening of the … more

1/10/24

Assi Azar to speak at URI

KINGSTON – Israeli television star, Assi Azar, will appear at the University of Rhode Island on Thursday, March 31 at 7 p.m. at an event co-sponsored by URI Hillel, the Gender and Sexuality Center and the Harrington School of Communication and … more

2/19/16

‘The Outrageous Sophie Tucker’ comes to the JCC

The Dwares Jewish Community Center will host an exclusive Rhode Island screening of “The Outrageous Sophie Tucker,” a documentary about the comedic genius who charmed and delighted audiences in the early half of the 20th century. The … more

SETH CHITWOOD | 10/29/15

A life-changing glimpse into the past

It’s been called the experience of a lifetime. It starts in Poland and ends in Israel. In the spring of 2016, thousands of Jewish teens from all corners of the earth will share in this experience when they march 3 kilometers from Auschwitz to … more

JEWISH VOICE STAFF | 6/5/15

Camp JORI expands its motto to philanthropic endeavors

There’s a certain expression that is floating around on Worden’s Pond in Wakefield – T.a.C.E.O., or Taking Care of Each Other. That’s the motto of Camp JORI, a thriving summer home for children from all over the country that provides a … more

Hillary Schulman | 2/26/15

The world’s first woman engineer was Jewish

“The first woman engineer in history was a Jewish chemical engineer named Maria who lived two thousand years ago during one of the most intellectually creative periods of ancient times.” According to Zosimus of Panopoli, the 4th century … more

TOBY ROSSNER | 11/7/14

Speakers express support for Israelis

At a rally July 23 in the social hall of the Dwares JCC, more than 400 community members gathered to express their solidarity with the people of Israel. They heard remarks by Rhode Islanders and Israelis, including Ronit Nudelman-Perl, consul of … more

FRAN OSTENDORF | 8/18/14