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The West Bay Community Jewish Center (WBCJC) held its first congregational meeting on Dec. 17, marking six months since the center came into being. The members in attendance, the board and Rabbi Richard Perlman, regarded the meeting as an occasion … more
Attending the recent State House candle-lighting event, which has taken place at Hanukkah for the last 30 years, are Gov. Gina Raimondo, and her family with Rabbi Yehoshua Laufer, director of Chabad Rhode Island, elected officials and members of the … more
On Dec. 13, the Sunday of Hanukkah, Congregation Beth Sholom (CBS) held a ribbon cutting ceremony for a new handicap-accessible entrance to the building’s lower level – the site for weekly prayer, classes, social and cultural activities, … more
Everything has a backstory, from the shoes on our feet (where were they made?) to the angel illustrations in books (who decided what they look like?), so it’s no surprise that there is a story behind Bob Sandy’s award-winning pumpernickel bread … more
The room is filled with warmth, smiling faces, and three generations of the Bazar family: Banice and his children Karen and Peter, Peter’s son Josh, and nephew Todd. The Bazars own and manage Imperial Pearl, a pearl sourcing, jewelry design and … more
JTA – Itzhak Perlman, the Israeli-born violin virtuoso, was named the third winner of the Genesis Prize. On Dec. 14, Perlman was named the winner of the annual $1 million prize that has been dubbed the “Jewish Nobel.” He joins former New … more
StatePoint –  Choosing a healthcare plan can be difficult, especially when you have a chronic lung disease like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema and makes it difficult to breathe. It … more
A good time was had by all at the annual Jewish Family Service Kosher Senior Café Hanukkah party. The event, on Dec. 11, included 90 guests as well as staff and volunteers at Temple Emanu-El, where a festive meal was served, including latkes. … more
JTA – Bernie Sanders, Jenna Jameson, criminal rabbis: How much do you know about the Jews and their goings-on in 2015? JTA has the answer for you, in exchange for your answer to these 20 questions taken from our coverage of the Jewish and Israeli … more
Rhode Islanders answered the call on Super Sunday, Dec. 13, to help ensure a strong future for the Jewish community in Rhode Island. Volunteers gathered on Sunday, as well as at follow-up phone-a-thons, to raise $94,547, putting the Jewish Alliance … more
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