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Jewish Book Council journal now available as digital archive

NEW YORK (JTA) – A treasure trove of American Jewish literary news and opinion spanning the second half of the 20th century is now available as a free digital archive. Launched in honor of the 90th anniversary of the Jewish Book … more

12/11/15

The chronicles of Tuvia Tenenbom’s ‘Catch the Jew!’ are troubling at times

In “Catch the Jew!” (Gefen Publishing House, 2015, 467 pp.), playwright and journalist Tuvia Tenenbom chronicles the seven months he spent traversing Israel, the West Bank/Judea and Samaria in 2013-2014. During this time, he met with Jews, … more

SHAI AFSAI | 8/21/15

Twenty years on, the real and radical legacy of Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach

JNS.ORG – “He was part hippie, part yippie, part beatnik and part New Age,” wrote Elli Wohlgelernter in a Jerusalem Post eulogy in 1994, following the Oct. 20 passing of Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach Twenty years later, more robust accounts of … more

MAAYAN JAFFE | 8/28/14

Grandparenthood is sweet by any name

PAWTUCKET – I noticed in a newspaper article that National Grandparents’ Day was Sept. 8. Of course, we have holidays for everything; after all, we have to get those greeting cards mailed. more

Miriam R. Plitt | 9/12/13

Yom ha-Zikaron observance includes remarks by Israeli soldier/educator

On May 10, approximately 75 people gathered in the courtyard outside the Sandra Bornstein Holocaust Education Resource Center at the Dwares JCC in Providence to observe Yom ha-Zikaron (Day of … more

ARIEL BROTHMAN | 5/27/16

Twelve Questions with Rabbi Steven Jablow

Q: Favorite Jewish food? A: Matzah for Pesach. Q: Favorite Jewish holiday? A: Pesach. Why? It is just so much work, which makes you appreciate it. Q: Favorite Jewish song? A: … more

12/9/16

Habonim honors local artist, founding member

BARRINGTON – On a Sunday in March, Temple Habonim honored local artist Barnet ‘Bunny’ Fain by showcasing his art and naming its gallery in his honor. The gathering to make the … more

SETH CHITWOOD | 4/27/17

Giving PTSD the Jewish treatment

A recent study by the Department of Veterans Affairs found that the number of American veterans who commit suicide each day has decreased to 20, from 22 – a small improvement, but a step … more

ANNA SELMAN | 11/9/17

Memories of the deli down the street

As a kid, I remember that whenever a trip to the deli or bakery was necessary, it was my dad who did the shopping. I have no idea why it was his job. We would go to the Star Delicatessen … more

1/4/18

So, nu, retirement? Is it all it’s cracked up to be?

How many people can say that they have had two careers that they loved? I’m one of those people: I’ve had two quite different careers that made me excited and genuinely happy to get up … more

11/8/18