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PROVIDENCE – When Rabbi Michelle Dardashti moves to Providence this month for her new job as associate chaplain for the Jewish community at Brown University and rabbi of Brown RISD Hillel, she adds another city to a long list of residences. more

Susan Youngwood | 8/16/13

Will vs. trust: Is one better than the other?

A will is a legal document that lets you direct how your property will be dispersed when you die. It becomes effective only after your death. It also allows you to name an estate executor as the … more

Barbara Kenerson | 12/23/16

There’s more to senior living than bingo

For too many years, it was a common belief that seniors enjoyed only one or two leisure activities – either bingo, or shuffleboard, or both. (Remember when all the brochures for … more

BONNIE SEKERES and ROBERTA RAGGE | 10/16/17

The Arlington experience is deeply moving and impressive

Steve Lustig’s experience at Arlington National Cemetery, as he buried his father on the same week as his dad’s West Point roommate, and brother, were laid to rest, was a compelling, … more

LARRY KESSLER | 5/3/18

Ruth Paige Levin (left), recipient of TMHWA’s 34th annual recognition award with Lisa Nulman (center), co-chair, TMHWA annual meeting committee, and Judy Siegel, chair of TMWA annual meeting.

Women hold annual meeting, honor volunteer

The Miriam Hospital Women’s Association (TMHWA) held its 121st annual meeting June 6 at Ledgemont Country Club in Seekonk, Massachusetts. The meeting included the installation of new … more

6/22/18

The crowd listens to Judge Edward Newman.

2 communities come together to watch film about the Armenian Genocide

PROVIDENCE – In recognition of Armenian Independence Day (Sept. 21), the Sandra Bornstein Holocaust Education Center partnered with The Genocide Education Project to present the film … more

LEV POPLOW | 10/12/18

Happy Birthday Israel

On May 9 , Providence Hebrew Day School students celebrated Yom Ha’Atzmaut . Students in Grades 1-6 enjoyed a tour (via Skype) of special sites in Israel, led by the staff of Erez Chemdah. They … more

6/11/19

SUMMER FUN AT CAMP!

Camp is in session across Jewish Rhode Island. At the Dwares Jewish Community Center in Providence, campers beat the heat in the indoor swimming pool with swimming lessons and time for free … more

7/13/22

ECC - At the David C. Isenberg Early Childhood Center, Pre-K students proudly took a trip down the slide on the playground as each was handed a certificate by teachers Sara Foster and Mr. Bob. Friends and family looked on at the June 15 ceremony.

Moving on, moving up!

June is the season for school graduation. Whether you are in Pre-K or high school, the day is filled with honor and joy. Rhode Island day schools each have a special celebration for the graduates who … more

7/7/23

There’s a camp for everyone

I have been a camp director for 20 years. I love to tell parents that “there is a camp that is just right for everyone, but the same camp is not the right one for everyone.” Probably, some parents are tired of hearing me say that, but I REALLY … more

RONNI GUTTIN | 2/19/16