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Spinach may be better  for us than we thought   Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology may have found yet another beneficial use for spinach, especially when it … more
Edward Gorodesky
Gone but not forgotten: Cousin tracks fate of lost family member
Edward Gorodesky went off to serve his country in 1939.  He left friends and family in Providence, as many others did during World War II.   Edward, who enlisted for three years, … more
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Skurkovich with his brothers and sisters who were also in the Russian army. He is in front, far right. 
RIC to perform Russian-American composer’s ‘Holocaust’
On the evenings of Dec. 6 and 9, you can be part of a Jewish World War II veteran’s dream. On those dates, Dr. Simon Skurkovich’s “Holocaust,” a symphonic poem for … more
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These goats are ready for a day of learning.
Rhode Islanders celebrate Global Day of Jewish Learning
“The earth is full of Your creations” (Psalm 104:24) is one of many references in Jewish texts to the beauty and vastness of our world and nature. Children and adults have an opportunity … more
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The Bronfman Fellowship announces 31st application season
Applications are now being accepted for the Bronfman Fellowship. The fellowship selects 26 outstanding North American teenagers for a rigorous academic year of seminars including a free, five-week … more
Some of the participants in the Alliance mission to Israel in 2015 gather after the talk.
Retired IDF colonel talks about Syria
On Oct. 31, retired IDF Col. Kobi Marom spoke to members of the community,  including Jewish Alliance staff and members of the Community Relations Council of the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode … more
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Mayor Issa Jaber and Rabbi Ron Kronish
What’s ahead for Israel?
Temple Habonim in Barrington hosted a forum recently, featuring an Israeli Arab and Israeli Jew discussing their people-to-people efforts to defuse Arab-Jewish tensions. They also discussed progress … more
Shimon Peres
Shimon Peres honored at community memorial tribute
PROVIDENCE – On the night of Oct. 27, The Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island held a memorial for Shimon Peres, the late former prime minister and president of Israel. Peres died on … more
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Your vote in R.I.: What it all means
While much has been said about the national election, not so much has been said about state issues in Rhode Island. There were seven issues on the ballot in this election. Two were referendums and … more
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Rev. Dr. Donald Anderson and Rabbi Alan Flam.
Rabbi Alan Flam receives Heroes of Faith Award
CRANSTON – Last week, more than 310 people gathered at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet to honor Heroes of Faith. Organized by the Rhode Island State Council of Churches, the program recognizes community … more
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