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Fear often causes the hand to close up tight. That, sadly, has been the reaction of many in the United States, including in Congress, in the aftermath of recent deadly terrorist attacks in Paris, Beirut and Mali. A discussion about how much more … more
It has been more than 10 years since the last Community Relations Council (CRC) sponsored mission to Israel with Rhode Island community leaders. In November that drought ended when the CRC and the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island hosted a … more
SHORT HILLS, N.J. (JTA) – “Show your support for the people of Paris by temporarily updating your profile picture with this new template we created,” read the Facebook-sponsored text promoted not 24 hours after last week’s terror attacks in … more
WASHINGTON (JTA) – With Hanukkah on the way, it’s easy to hold a party where all guests – disabled and not – feel welcomed and respected and have fun. All it takes is some planning. Here are some tips to ensure you are being inclusive, … more
It was truly a night of Jewish renaissance for the more than 400 people who filled the Dwares JCC in Providence Nov. 14. The event featured a wide range of sessions from wine tasting and card making; from an Israeli martial arts demonstration to a … more
JERUSALEM (JTA) – There is nothing cuter than my 5-year old daughter coming home from kindergarten with an overly decorated menorah in hand singing “Ner li Ner li, ner li dakik,” the Israeli version of “This Little Light of Mine.” The song … more
NEW YORK (Kveller via JTA) – Growing up, ours was the only house on the block with a menorah glowing in the window. This should have put me onto the fast track to Christmas envy, but it didn’t. I respected Christmas, but was never jealous of … more
JTA – Sharing blessings, friendship and welcoming guests are among the themes that illuminate a new crop of Hanukkah books for children. The eight-day Festival of Lights begins this year with the first candle lighting on … more
The Jewish Federation Foundation’s Professional Advisory Council (PAC) held its second breakfast event on Nov. 17, featuring Janet Atkins, CEO of Ridgeway Philanthropy of Boston. Atkins shared facts about women’s worldwide investments, current … more
High school students, teachers, student teachers and college professors from across Rhode Island gathered at Rhode Island College on Nov. 11 for the Holocaust Education and Resource Center of Rhode Island’s annual workshop for teachers.  … more
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