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Rabbi Jeffrey Goldwasser with Paul Medici and Christine Tate.

Congregants hear about the human cost of raising bus fares

CRANSTON – Speaking at Shabbat services at Temple Sinai, Christine Tate worried aloud: “I hardly make it through the month and now they want us to start paying for the bus. I’m not … more

EMILY JONES | 9/16/16

Be aware: Top scams in August

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has compiled the top scams affecting Eastern Massachusetts, Maine, Rhode Island and Vermont in August. BBB’s Scam Tracker reported an abundance of tax/debt … more

THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU | 9/16/16

Maud Mandel explains Muslim-Jewish conflict in France

Dr. Maud Mandel, dean of the college and professor of history and Judaic studies at Brown University, will speak on “Understanding the Muslim-Jewish Conflict in France: A Historical … more

9/16/16

Keeping connected through Connected Living

BY This year’s National Assisted Living Week runs from Sept. 11-17, and the theme is “Keep Connected.” It’s a fitting choice, as helping seniors forge new … more

ANGELA HEBERT | 9/16/16

Ask the director

Today’s question is one that is most frequently asked by children: Will mom or dad die, or will I die, too? When children experience the death of someone close to them, they tend … more

By Michael D. Smith F.D./R.E. Shalom Memorial Chapel | 9/16/16

Krakow march recalls centuries-old Jewish presence

WARSAW, Poland (JTA) Hundreds marched through the streets of Krakow to commemorate the centuries-old Jewish presence in the city in an event organized by local Christian organizations. … more

9/16/16

Here’s how to turn ‘epic fails’ into fresh starts

RICHARDSON, Texas (JTA) – Urbandictionary.com is an open-source site where the average citizen contributes definitions to new and old words and slang. As the High Holy Days approach, I’ve … more

ELANA ZELONY | 9/16/16

I challenge you to focus on the positives

(Kveller via JTA) – Two essential parts of preparing for Rosh Hashanah, our clean slate for the year, are+ asking forgiveness from anyone we wronged and making a list (mental or … more

Nina Badzin | 9/16/16

It’s the season of honey

BY We use it in our cooking, as a sweetener and we can find it in our beauty supplies. We even use it as a nickname. Honey even has been used for treating diseases and other medical … more

STEPHANIE ROSS | 9/16/16

Why the new year is a time for saying ‘thank you’ to interfaith families

BY CLEVELAND (JTA) – Thank you: two simple words with tremendous meaning. Thank you for being part of our community. Thank you for raising your children with us. Thank you for being … more

MELINDA MERSACK | 9/16/16