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Discussing Hadassah (left to right) : Esta Barcohana, Judy Silverman, Judy Shefshick-Karll, Alyse Teitelbaum.

Hadassah RI celebrates the group’s 112th anniversary

PROVIDENCE – Hadassah members and friends gathered in Brown/RISD Hillel’s cozy student lounge on March 17 to celebrate Hadassah’s 112th anniversary. Participants also learned about … more

YARDENA KAPACH WINKLER | 4/5/24

Sewing for foster children

On Sunday , March 17, congregants of Congregation Beth David in Narragansett were joined by several members of Temple Shalom in Middletown for the annual Tote Bag Project. Participants brought sewing … more

4/5/24

A superhero, a scientist and a T. rex star in 2024’s new Passover children’s books

A superhero who saves the day; the return of a beloved multi-generational family of Jewish bears; a budding young nonbinary scientist who’s an heir to Frankenstein and a folk-style Ethiopian … more

PENNY SCHWARTZ | JTA | 4/5/24

Tips for growing a glorious garden

When spring arrives, the urge to get outside and enjoy the warmer temperatures is natural. Maybe it even inspires thoughts of a new project, such as planting tiny seeds in hopes of a bountiful … more

KENDRA DOE-MODE | 3/1/24

Sweethearts celebrate at the Kosher Cafe

Good company, live music, dancing and lunch. Guests of the Kosher Senior Cafe had it all Feb. 9 at the Sweetheart Dance sponsored by Jewish Collaborative Services and the Jewish Alliance of Greater … more

2/14/24

Supreme Court Justice Melissa A. Long, left, and Attorney Hamza Chaudary speak to the group.

Teens get a moving lesson on privilege, bias and stepping up

PROVIDENCE – The energy was palpable as a group of high school students crowded around tables on Jan. 22, talking excitedly over slices of pizza. Their dinner guests were a Rhode Island Supreme … more

GIOVANNA WISEMAN | 2/2/24

Animation and robotics activity at Kibbutz Ein Hamifratz for evacuees and the children of the kibbutz.

Alliance’s Israel Emergency Fund, ORT and other partners help Israeli students

PROVIDENCE – The Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island’s Israel Emergency Fund has raised nearly $1.15M thanks to the generosity of the community and with the help of a … more

JENNIFER ZWIRN | 2/2/24

Meet J-Camp’s new director

Hi everyone, I’m Rachel Accetturo, the new director of school age programs at the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island. This will be my first summer as director of J-Camp, but I’m … more

RACHEL ACCETTURO | 2/1/24

Games are an integral part of camp life at JORI.

Diverse and dynamic, Camp JORI offers a unique experience every summer

Camp JORI , nestled in the heart of Wakefield, is not just a place to drop off the kids once school's out – it’s a place where memories are made, experiences are cherished and friendships … more

DON BLATE | 2/1/24

Priscilla and Rich Glucksman, Sara Meirowitz and Dan Herchenroether.

Giving Tuesday gives back to donors

Giving Tuesday is a special day each year for nonprofits nationwide. This year, the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island decided to add to the day by recognizing donors who have increased … more

1/8/24