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Are you ready for a great summer at J-Camp?

I am thrilled to introduce myself to everyone. My name is Seth Finkle, and I will be the director for J-camp this summer at the Dwares JCC. When I moved to Providence a little more than two years ago, I did not imagine I would be in this position. I … more

SETH FINKLE | 2/26/15

Setting the record straight: Jewish recipients of the Medal of Honor

As every American knows, November is a month of thanksgiving. We celebrate, of course, the Thanksgiving holiday itself, but it’s not the only holiday in which we demonstrate gratitude. On Nov. 11, we also give thanks to our nation’s veterans. … more

PETE ZUBOF | 11/7/14

Shalom to my Rhode Island community

You probably all know about the hard situation in Israel right now, and I will try to tell you a little bit of what happens in my life during this time. Friday, June 13, was my bachelorette party. In the middle of the party I noticed all my … more

8/18/14

On your mark, get set, Maccabi

When talking about the Maccabi games, United States Senator Herb Kohl of Wisconsin once said, “Being Jewish did notmake us better athletes, but the bonds we formed during the games we played did help make us better Jews.” more

Kara Marziali | 2/27/14

Community: one conversation at a time

PROVIDENCE – When Rabbi Michelle Dardashti moves to Providence this month for her new job as associate chaplain for the Jewish community at Brown University and rabbi of Brown RISD Hillel, she adds another city to a long list of residences. more

Susan Youngwood | 8/16/13

Will vs. trust: Is one better than the other?

A will is a legal document that lets you direct how your property will be dispersed when you die. It becomes effective only after your death. It also allows you to name an estate executor as the … more

Barbara Kenerson | 12/23/16

On-Trend Home Design

FAMILY FEATURES – If a home makeover is on your horizon, it’s the perfect time to take note of design trends that may help shape your project. Today’s hottest looks leave plenty of … more

3/16/17

There’s more to senior living than bingo

For too many years, it was a common belief that seniors enjoyed only one or two leisure activities – either bingo, or shuffleboard, or both. (Remember when all the brochures for … more

BONNIE SEKERES and ROBERTA RAGGE | 10/16/17

The Arlington experience is deeply moving and impressive

Steve Lustig’s experience at Arlington National Cemetery, as he buried his father on the same week as his dad’s West Point roommate, and brother, were laid to rest, was a compelling, … more

LARRY KESSLER | 5/3/18

Ruth Paige Levin (left), recipient of TMHWA’s 34th annual recognition award with Lisa Nulman (center), co-chair, TMHWA annual meeting committee, and Judy Siegel, chair of TMWA annual meeting.

Women hold annual meeting, honor volunteer

The Miriam Hospital Women’s Association (TMHWA) held its 121st annual meeting June 6 at Ledgemont Country Club in Seekonk, Massachusetts. The meeting included the installation of new … more

6/22/18