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Yom ha-Shoah commemorated at community program

Yom ha-Shoah is the day we honor and remember the victims, survivors and heroes of the Holocaust. This year’s community commemoration, held on April 23 at Temple Emanu-El, Providence, like the … more

LEV POPLOW | 4/27/17

A look at the future of the Rhode Island Jewish Historical Association

In the 10 years that I have been on the board of the Rhode Island Jewish Historical Association (RIJHA), we have had three offices at the Alliance’s Dwares Jewish Community Center in … more

RUTH BREINDEL | 1/4/18

Barrington artist’s work is getting noticed

Barrington resident Rachel Rasnick “just picked up a brush and started painting” four years ago at Looking Upwards, a day program for adults with developmental disabilities. Rasnick, … more

MICHAEL SCHEMAILLE | 4/6/20

As pandemic rages in U.S., programs in Israel see more applicants

Applications for service, study and internship programs in Israel have been rising during the past couple of months as people consider their options during the pandemic. more

LARRY KATZ | 7/15/20

Evenings of Jewish Renaissance return

An award-winning chef and an Israeli model/actress, an Israeli settler rabbi and a Palestinian refugee, a Bible scholar and a comedian, a magazine editor and a European activist are all among the presenters at this year’s Evenings of Jewish Renaissance. The program has been reimagined for the times in which we are living and will take place mostly over Zoom, Sunday through Tuesday, Nov. 14 to 16. more

LARRY KATZ | 10/10/21

April 5 program shines spotlight on ‘Glass Art in Israel’

Israeli glass artist Ariel Aravot will present a virtual program, “Glass Art in Israel,” on April 5 as part of the Israeli Culture Series. more

3/15/22

Health Tip: Stress Management

Everyone deals with workplace stress on a daily basis, whether it is distress (negative) or eustress (positive.) While some workplace stress is normal, excessive stress can interfere with productivity and impact your mental, emotional and … more

3/26/15

Elections

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8/28/14

End of an era for New York-based foundation

(JTA) – The board of directors of the Foundation for Jewish Culture reportedly has voted to close its operations next year. The 53-year-old foundation, a resource and advocacy group for Jewish culture and the arts in the U.S., will announce … more

9/12/13

These men are shopping and stocking

Ethan Adler (left) and Steven Adler (right) helped with shopping and stocking the shelves of The Louis and Goldie Ches-ter Full Plate Kosher Food Pantry. The pantry is intended to help supplement those in need. If you need food or know some-body who … more

1/30/14