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Pauline (Dress) Cohen of Providence sent us the following story with accompanying photos from the newspaper.
“I was crowned Queen Esther in March 1952 at the Jewish Community Center in Providence. Among a few gifts there was a free trip to …
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3/18/16
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The Joanne Forman Film Festival presents three Sundays of films with moderated discussions and refreshments at Temple Beth-El in Providence. This year’s theme is “Journeys: Sustaining, Discovering and Embracing Jewish Roots.” …
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Fran Ostendorf
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3/18/16
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One of the biggest concerns of a stereotypical Jewish mother is the strength and vibrancy of the Jewish community at the college where her child has been accepted. What is a vibrant Jewish community? What does that look like for a college student? …
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HILLARY SCHULMAN
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3/18/16
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During Purim Mitzvah Day March 13, community members came together to prepare 700 hamantashen to be delivered to all the nursing homes in R.I. with Jewish residents. At the Phyllis Siperstein Tamarisk Assisted Living Residence in Warwick, …
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3/18/16
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JTA – New U.S. Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland credited his Jewish grandparents, who he said fled to the United States from anti-Semitism in Russia, for putting him in position to be nominated.
“My family deserves much of the credit …
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3/18/16
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WASHINGTON (JTA) – Here are five things to watch for at this year’s annual conference of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, which is taking place here March 19-22:
It’s Yoooooooooge.
Organizers are expecting 18,000 …
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Ron Kampeas
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3/18/16
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Twenty-nine travelers left Miami for Havana on Feb. 10, and spent eight days traveling through Cuba on Temple Beth-El’s Cuba Mission. They visited the Jewish community and learned about the history and culture of the formerly forbidden nation only …
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Temple Beth-El
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3/18/16
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Day 15
I got to the Fitness Center early – very early – not only because it’s a great way to start the day, but also so that I have my pick of machines and ample floor space. However, this past week, I have noticed that there are a lot …
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KARA MARZIALI
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3/18/16
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“A heady mix of henna, history, and the power of words written on skin, sand, and paper. An engrossing, surprising, compelling read.”
– Indira Ganesan, author of “As Sweet as Honey,” in praise of Nomi Eve’s new book, “Henna …
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HILLARY SCHULMAN
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3/18/16
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The Sandra Bornstein Holocaust Education Center will present author Laurel Leff at the Victor Baxt Lecture Series event March 20. Her topic is “Well Worth Saving: American Universities’ Life- and-Death Decisions on Hiring Scholars From …
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3/18/16
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