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Solomon Schechter poring over genizah fragments; Cambridge University Library 1898.

The hidden treasures of the Middle East’s genizot

A genizah , Hebrew for “hiding place,” is a depository for sacred Hebrew books that are no longer usable. Since they cannot be thrown out because they contain God’s name, these … more

RUTH BREINDEL | 9/29/16

Israel proposes tech ‘friendship’ in meeting with African leaders

JTA – Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and representatives of Israel’s private sector met with African leaders on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly to discuss Israeli … more

9/29/16

Take care when hiring companies for fall cleanup

BY THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU Summer is over and it won’t be long before the leaves begin to fall. Now is the time to get your home and yard prepared for the cold. Though there are … more

9/29/16

Family has run Iz Schwartz Appliance for generations

Leah MacLeod is part of a family business tradition. Her grandfather, Isaac Schwartz – called Iz by his friends – started Iz Schwartz Appliance in 1979 at 110 Slades Ferry Ave., in … more

FRAN OSTENDORF | 9/29/16

Harry Adler mixes a customized paint color.

Adler’s Design Center & Hardware: Better paint, truer colors

By Most people know that you can’t count on the color you see on paint chips to exactly match how the paint will look on a wall. Harry Adler does not dispute this – instead, he … more

ARIEL BROTHMAN | 9/29/16

Sunflowers and grape arbor in September in the biblical garden.

Autumn in the biblical garden at Temple Sinai

BY CRANSTON – Now, as we lose the warmth and light of the summer sun, there is an invigorating crispness in the air, we put on sweaters and, in the biblical garden at Temple Sinai, … more

CATHERINE WALTERS | 9/29/16

Jewish groups praise Shimon Peres as respected statesman and peacemaker

JTA – Jewish groups in Israel, the United States and around the world lauded Shimon Peres, the former Israeli president who died Sept. 28, as a respected leader and a warrior for peace. … more

JTA STAFF | 9/29/16

IFCJ, JDC to distribute $52M in aid to Jews in former Soviet Union

JTA – The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews has pledged $52 million to provide food and medicine to elderly Jews living in the former Soviet Union through the American Jewish … more

9/29/16

United Brothers Synagogue announces new spiritual leader

United Brothers Synagogue has named Daniel Kertzner its new spiritual leader. In addition to leading High Holy Day services, Kertzner will lead regular services once a month at the … more

ARIEL BROTHMAN | 9/29/16

Creativity takes the cake

With graham crackers, honey and apples, plus generous amounts of creativity, teamwork and kitchen skills, 13 girls whipped up three beautiful cakes, suitable for the most elegant Rosh Hashanah table, … more

CYNTHIA BENJAMIN | 9/29/16