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Growing old is not for the faint of heart; you need a positive attitude, says the Association of Mature American Citizens. A new, one-of-a-kind study led by Becca Levy, associate professor of epidemiology and psychology at the Yale School of … more
The fact that you experience a “senior moment” now and again doesn’t mean you’re losing it, reports the Association of Mature American Citizens.  Forgetfulness is part of the aging process. “It’s normal to forget some things, and to … more
Trying to poke people with a sword isn’t the first thing that comes to mind when you think of ways to find yourself, but 15-year-old Julia Shalansky credits fencing with giving her confidence, maturity and an outgoingness that she says she … more
TEL AVIV (JTA) – Until Jan. 1, this city had been largely untouched by the recent wave of near-daily attacks by Palestinians on Israeli civilians. Several incidents did strike Tel Aviv – a soldier was stabbed with a … more
For many years, Richard and Sandra Bornstein have been involved with the Holocaust Education and Resource Center of Rhode Island (HERCRI), giving of themselves to support the mission and vision of the organization. The couple’s support has ranged … more
In time for the new year, the Jewish Alliance’s new taxi transportation service is now up and running. Officially called Access: Senior Transportation, the service is highly subsidized through the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island. It is … more
Accomplished local jazz musician Mitch Kaplan is releasing a collaborative album at a launch party on Jan. 15. The album, titled “Mitch’s Brew,” is an exciting step for Kaplan, who has worked in music education all his life. “I’ve … more
Congregation Beth David (CBD) of Narragansett hosted two programs during the week of Hanukkah and it was raining latkes at both!  Honorable Menschen – an a cappella group of graduate students and young professionals from the Boston area … more
First in a series of three. The JDC, or the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, is an international organization that helps Jews around the world who are in need. It is the world’s largest humanitarian assistance organization and has … more
Tikkun olam: When I became a Bar Mitzvah, four years ago, these words were ensconced in my mind and heart. As I grew older, I learned that in order to repair the world, you must first embrace it.  Last July, my friends from Camp JORI and I … more
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