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Author brings Yemenite Jewish culture to 100 local women

BY Henna, Judaism, and philanthropy: What do these things have in common? They were all part of the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island’s women’s event, “Henna House: … more

HILLARY SCHULMAN | 6/9/16

Satlow new Bronfman Fellow

Penina Satlow, of Providence, a junior at Classical High School, has received a 2016 Bronfman Fellowship. She is the daughter of Michael and Jacqueline Satlow. Satlow is a board member of Providence … more

6/9/16

Temple Beth-El Sisterhood caps year with plaque dedication

It was quite a night for Temple Beth-El’s Sisterhood May 25. During an evening of celebration, the officers and board for 2016-2017 were installed. And the Sisterhood Past President’s … more

6/9/16

While in the IDF, Noam Spector worked with children, here doing theater games.

Summer shaliach arrives in Rhode Island

Every summer, the Rhode Island community is privileged to welcome shlichim (emissaries) coming from all over Israel to our local camps – JORI in Wakefield and J-Camp at the Dwares JCC in … more

GILOR MESHULAM | 6/9/16

On June 19, let’s acknowledge all kinds of fathers

In 1924, an illustrated advertisement for Father’s Day in The New York Times read: “Dad’s usually so busy providing luxuries for his family that he hasn’t had time to look … more

PEG BOYLE | 6/9/16

Great Father’s Day gifts for outdoor dads

(StatePoint) – Does Dad love the great outdoors? Show you care this Father’s Day by helping him gear up for upcoming adventures. There are many different gift options for outdoor … more

6/9/16

Pride Shabbat focuses on understanding transgender youth

One June 17, Temple Habonim will celebrate its fifth annual LGBTQ Pride Shabbat, and welcome Roz and Richard Keith and their son Hunter to the congregation, They will share the story of … more

6/9/16

Nava Winkler with her class as they celebrated finishing a important Jewish book called “Path of the Just” (“Mesillat Yesharim”) by Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzato. Winkler is in the back row all the way to the right with the dark hair and the scarf near the green balloon.

Growing from the roots

I became interested in Torah during my college years at Brown University. I felt the need to gain a more nuanced understanding of Judaism as I confronted puzzling social and intellectual challenges … more

NAVA WINKLER | 6/9/16

Ellen Herrick reads an excerpt from her novel titled “The Sparrow Sisters.”

Point Street Reading Series brings authors, book lovers together

May 20 was the third Tuesday of the month, which meant it was time for the Point Street Reading Series, Rhode Island’s newest – and perhaps only – reading series. … more

ARIEL BROTHMAN | 6/9/16

Cohen School celebrates another successful year

The Cohen School at Temple Torat Yisrael, in East Greenwich, celebrated its graduates and students at closing ceremonies on May 22. The children were blessed under a large … more

DORI ADLER | 6/9/16