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Abraham Zeltzer is 93 years old. He espouses the wisdom of old age, but many of the insights he lives by have been in his arsenal since his 20s. The unpredictability of life is a lesson he learned while serving in the U.S. Army Air Forces, where he … more
As the school year begins at Temple Am David, Susan Sugerman returns as Hebrew and Tefillah teacher and assistant director. Also returning is Andrea Smith, teacher of the Eunice Zeidman (E-Z) Program. New to the staff will be Rebecca Dinerman, who … more
On each Shabbat and festival, one of the first blessings to be recited is Kiddush, the blessing for the holiness and sweetness of the day.  The blessing is said over wine or grape juice, the “fruit of the vine.” It is a mitzvah to make … more
A group of students enrolled in the after-school educational program at Tifereth Israel Congregation, in New Bedford, Massachusetts, has been invited to present their class project at an event where … more
I really enjoyed the five months I spent in Israel recently. I spent the first month doing Ulpan (learning Hebrew), and the rest of the time studying at Tel Aviv University. My program was a 10-week … more
At the Jewish Alliance, we are often asked where the dollars raised by the Annual Campaign go. Many understand that the funds are used to help the Jewish community in Rhode Island as well as in … more
On May 9, members of the Rhode Island Jewish community celebrated Israeli's 71st birthday with music, food and dancing in the field behind the Dwares Jewish Community Center in Providence. The chilly, windy weather didn't dampen the spirits of the crowd that included all ages. Click to see more photos. more
For people with memory loss , the world can be overwhelming. Even everyday activities, such as running errands or going out for lunch can become too difficult to navigate, leaving them increasingly … more
To Harris Chorney, being active in the Jewish community is a priority. “I believe in a thriving and flourishing Jewish community,” he said in a recent interview. “If I can help … more
For many of us, autumn in New England evokes memories of old-fashioned harvest festivals amid comfortably cool air and fire-colored leaves.  But for Jews, autumn is synonymous with several of … more
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